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:20261012T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T235959 DTSTAMP:20260611T170418Z CREATED:20260611T170241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T170418Z UID:10002300-1791763200-1791849599@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Office Closed DESCRIPTION:Our office is closed today in observance of Indigenous People’s Day. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/office-closed-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T080000 DTSTAMP:20260727T162206Z CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T162206Z UID:10001286-1791876600-1791878400@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-7/2026-10-13/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T130000 DTSTAMP:20260609T171946Z CREATED:20260609T171751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T171946Z UID:10002283-1791892800-1791896400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Chair Yoga DESCRIPTION:When life gets hard or movement and meditation would be helpful\, come to yoga! Our chair yoga class offers a place to relax and let go mentally while stretching and exercising physically. We’ll start with a simple warm-up that you can do standing or seated\, then move through stretches and exercises for your whole body\, all with the support of your chair. We’ll finish with a deep calming relaxation. You’ll leave feeling balanced and ready to take on the rest of your day! \n\n\n\nAll levels welcome. \n\n\n\nChair Yoga class meets on a twice-monthly basis\, on the 2nd and 4th weeks of each month from 12:00 – 1:00pm 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 Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Beth Lawrence\, RYT500\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/chair-yoga-7/2026-10-13/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Yoga,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89596265703 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T133000 DTSTAMP:20260629T190555Z CREATED:20260527T181331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T190555Z UID:10001985-1791894600-1791898200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Prostate Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Prostate cancer. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support. \n\n\n\nThis group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday from 12:30-1:30 pm 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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Jessica Gelfarb\, LICSW\, OSW-C\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator \, \n Sara Richman\, LICSW\, OSW-C\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/prostate-cancer-support-group-3/2026-10-13/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85145104025 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002101-1791990000-1791995400@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-10/2026-10-14/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T171500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T184500 DTSTAMP:20260611T185428Z CREATED:20260527T172525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T185428Z UID:10001967-1791998100-1792003500@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle for Metastatic Breast Cancer Thrivers 45+ DESCRIPTION:This healing circle is for people who are 45 and older who are living and thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer. This peer-led circle will provide a safe place to connect\, support and share with one another. \n\n\n\nThis Healing Circle will meet Monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 5:15-6:45pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a Healing Circle? \n\n\n\nHealing Circles bring together small numbers of people impacted by a condition or circumstance to share experiences and harvest collective wisdom.  Healing Circles is a peer-led process by which people support each other through deep listening and shared learning. When working at its best\, this collaborative conversation model leads to authentic and deep connectivity and can create wisdom and healing for participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Lisa Hahn\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/healing-circle-for-metastatic-breast-cancer-thrivers-45-3/2026-10-14/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87063676942 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T193000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190039Z CREATED:20260527T175645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190039Z UID:10001979-1792002600-1792006200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:DC Young Adult Cancer Meet Up and Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly gathering is an opportunity to meet other young adult cancer survivors in their 20s\, 30s and early 40s. Caregivers of young adult cancer survivors are welcome to join as well. This program is a collaborative initiative of local hospitals\, health organizations and cancer support groups. This group meets monthly on the 2nd Wednesday from 6:30-7:30pm 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 Young Adult and Psychosocial Support Program Director | Program Facilitator \, \n Erin Price\, MSW\, LICSW\, OSW-C\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/dc-young-adult-cancer-meet-up-and-support-group-2/2026-10-14/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86178236719 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T133000 DTSTAMP:20260924T183904Z CREATED:20260924T183856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T183904Z UID:10002329-1792153800-1792157400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Gastrointestinal Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers (including pancreatic\, colon\, rectal\, anal\, stomach\, esophageal\, liver\, appendicular\, neuroendocrine tumors\, and gallbladder) and their caregivers. The group will incorporate educational lectures coupled with emotional support. It meets monthly on the 3rd Friday of the month from 12:30-1:30pm 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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Sara Richman\, LICSW\, OSW-C\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/gastrointestinal-cancer-support-group/2026-10-16/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION: END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR