BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Smith Center for Healing and the Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://smithcenter.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Smith Center for Healing and the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T120000 DTSTAMP:20261008T184143Z CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T184143Z UID:10001539-1790413200-1790424000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Nueva Vida Grupo de Apoyo (en Español) DESCRIPTION:Nueva Vida es una organización independiente\, sin fines de lucro\, que proporciona servicios integrales de cáncer gratuitos\, a las familias latinas en el Distrito de Columbia\, Virginia del Norte (hasta el sur de Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Condados de Montgomery y Prince George)\, Richmond\, y Baltimore. Otros servicios incluyen educación y divulgación en la comunidad latina\, asi como navegación de pacientes para exámenes de detección y tratamiento de cáncer.  \n\n\n\nEn asociación con Smith Center\, Nueva Vida tendrá grupos de apoyo que se enfocan en el apoyo al trauma asociado con el diagnóstico de cáncer. Estos grupos proporcionan a las latinas la oportunidad de identificar y expresar sus sentimientos\, en un lugar seguro\, y lleno de empatía\, así como compartir sus sentimientos con otras personas que están o han pasado por similares circunstancias. Las reuniones semanales\, se combinan con una actividad de reducción del estrés (Zumba o Yoga).  \n\n\n\nEste programa se ofrece prácticamente a través de Zoom. Regístrese en Claudia al 202.384.8342 para recibir el enlace Zoom para participar. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNueva Vida is an independent nonprofit that provides free\, comprehensive\, culturally competent cancer services to medically underserved Latino families in the District of Columbia\, Northern Virginia (as far south as Prince William County)\, Suburban Maryland (Montgomery & Prince George’s Counties)\, Richmond\, and Baltimore. Other services include outreach to the Latino community and Patient Navigation for cancer screenings and treatment. \n\n\n\nIn partnership with Smith Center\, Nueva Vida provides support groups that are focused on supporting the trauma associated with a cancer diagnosis. These groups provide Latina women the opportunity to experience a catharsis of feelings\, where they feel safe to identify\, verbalize\, empathize\, and share their feelings with others who are in similar circumstances. All support group meetings are paired with a stress reduction activity (either Zumba or Yoga). \n\n\n\nThis program is being offered virtually through Zoom. Please register to Claudia at 202.384.8342 to receive the Zoom link to participate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \, \n Nueva Vida\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/nueva-vida-grupo-de-apoyo-en-espanol-6/2026-09-26/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000 DTSTAMP:20261008T190502Z CREATED:20260608T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T190502Z UID:10002265-1790618400-1790623800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This bi-monthly cancer support group provides participants with the opportunity to explore their experience with cancer in a safe group setting with a trained social worker and to connect with others who are facing a similar challenge. This group is designed specifically for individuals that have been diagnosed with cancer. \n\n\n\nThe group meets bi-monthly on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Lauren Broschak\, LCSW\, LICSW\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator | Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Mindy Brodsky\, LCSW\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/cancer-support-group-6/2026-09-28/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84286097059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T165522Z CREATED:20260528T201127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T165522Z UID:10002012-1790618400-1790623800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group DESCRIPTION:Our Caregiver Support Group is currently closed to new members at this time. To be added to the waitlist and to learn about other caregiver support group offerings\, please email our Programs Team at programs@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nThis cancer caregiver support group\, led by a licensed psychologist\, is designed to provide cancer caregivers with the opportunity to meet other caregivers\, learn about useful tools for self-care\, and explore ways to thrive in the caregiving role. \n\n\n\nJulia’s Caregiver Support Group meets Bi-Monthly on Mondays from 6:00 – 7:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chief Survivorship Advisor | Program Facilitator \, \n Julia Rowland\, PhD\, FAPOS\, FASCO\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/caregiver-support-group-2/2026-09-28/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T080000 DTSTAMP:20260727T162206Z CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T162206Z UID:10001284-1790667000-1790668800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Morning Meditation DESCRIPTION:Come together as an LGBTQIA+ community for a weekly morning meditation sit.  \n\n\n\nWe will settle in for a few minutes\, then meditation (guided and silence) for 20 minutes and end with around the virtual circle with a few words of gratitude. \n\n\n\nNote: Because this is an online sit\, participants are encouraged to find space of relative quiet\, limiting the amount of interaction with others in the environment as much as possible. Participants may join by internet or via phone.  \n\n\n\nIf interested in attending\, please email groundingpresence@proton.me for the Zoom link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Susan Salek\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lgbtqia-morning-meditation-7/2026-09-29/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002099-1790780400-1790785800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Knitting on the Couch DESCRIPTION:Join us weekly to enjoy knitting in a safe and welcoming environment. Knitting can provide a respite from one’s immediate situation\, serve as a way to productively pass the time\, and have a positive effect on reducing stress symptoms. \n\n\n\nKnitting is: \n\n\n\n\nrelatively easy to learn\,\n\n\n\nrequires no artistic talent or prior experience\,\n\n\n\nportable\,\n\n\n\nand results in a useful product.\n\n\n\n\nSometimes referred to as the “new yoga” — plain and simple — knitting is good for you. \n\n\n\nTrained volunteers will provide knitting instruction and quality materials in an effort to foster wellness\, comfort\, and community. Beginner and experienced knitters are welcome. Starter kits are available\, as is a small selection of yarn and knitting supplies. \n\n\n\nOur Knitting Circle meets Weekly on Wednesdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Ilene Gast\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-10/2026-09-30/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000 DTSTAMP:20260813T163514Z CREATED:20260727T202437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T163514Z UID:10002471-1790794800-1790798400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Scanxiety: Finding Calm in Times of Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:Waiting for scans and test results can be one of the most stressful parts of the cancer journey. This session will explore the emotional impact of scanxiety and offer practical coping strategies\, mindfulness techniques\, and tools to help manage anxiety\, navigate uncertainty\, and find greater peace during the days leading up to and following scans. \n\n\n\nHosted by Hope Connections for Cancer Support. \n\n\n\nTo register\, click here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n Team facilitators data is not available. \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/scanxiety-finding-calm-in-times-of-uncertainty/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Educational Talks ORGANIZER;CN="Hope Connections":MAILTO:info@hopeconnectionsforcancer.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260804T135008Z CREATED:20260527T174309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T135008Z UID:10001973-1790879400-1790884800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Black Women with Breast Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:The virtual group is for Black Women who have been diagnosed with any stage of Breast Cancer and is open to those newly diagnosed\, in treatment\, or in survivorship. \n\n\n\nCome join other Black women dealing with the issues and impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis. All meetings are hosted using Zoom. Meetings are monthly on the 1st Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm ET. \n\n\n\nThis group is offered in partnership by the MedStar Georgetown Ourisman Breast Center\, Cancer Support Community DC and Smith Center for Healing and the Arts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator \, \n Abigail Osei-Tutu\, LICSW\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/black-women-with-breast-cancer-support-group-8/2026-10-01/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84361177435 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T131500 DTSTAMP:20260715T130559Z CREATED:20260715T125827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T130559Z UID:10002449-1790942400-1790946900@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Creative Collective DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Creative Collective”\, an inspiring creative ‘break’ from the noise of day-to-day. Denise Feldman\, a local mixed-media artist and cancer thriver\, hosts this quarterly gathering in (virtual) community sharing her casual\, creative approach to relaxing expression. In each quarterly workshop Denise will share a new project and demonstrate the processes she uses to create\, including her tips and techniques for using creativity as a healing practice. No experience needed\, and all are welcome!Workshop #3: Affirmation Tags and Meditative Tassels \n\n\n\nIn this workshop we’ll use simple materials you may already have in your craft supplies or junk drawer to create these scrappy and meaningful additions to your creative toolkit: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n-Scrap message tags-Scrap fiber tassels \n\n\n\nDenise will share her mixed media\, multi-layered collage processes\, including two techniques for doing image transfers. \n\n\n\nThe possibilities are endless – handmade tags can be used as affirmation cards\, left as ‘random acts of art’ in your community\, shared with friends\, hung as garlands/banners\, or displayed. Tassels are great on doorknobs\, added to journals\, or hung from mirrors. \n\n\n\nEven if you don’t have all the materials already\, bring what you’ve got and we’ll make it work!Suggested Materials for Tags:-Deck of playing cards OR cardboard (i.e.\, from cereal boxes or other packaging)-Magazines\, discarded paper\, children’s art work (note\, these will be cut/torn)\, oldstamps\, wrapping paper—just about any type of paper or fabric is great!-Rubber stamps\, black ink pad-Black and white gel pens or markers-Scissors-Glue\, glue stick or Mod Podge-Sand paper (optional)-Fabric and ribbon scraps\, buttons\, needle/thread (optional)-Hole punch or awl (optional) \n\n\n\nMaterials needed for tassels:-Scraps of fabric\, yarn\, ribbon\, string-Broken or old jewelry parts-Jump ring or safety pin-Dental floss or strong string \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Creativity Program Facilitator \, \n Denise Feldman\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/creative-collective-3/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86496455884 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR