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:20261021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T123000 DTSTAMP:20260924T183453Z CREATED:20260924T183443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T183453Z UID:10002120-1792584000-1792585800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Meditation and Mindfulness DESCRIPTION:Developing mindfulness skills can help combat stress\, anxiety\, and uncertainty in everyday life. Join us for regular sessions to help you better understand and transform your mind. \n\n\n\nAll experience levels are welcome to attend! Open to patients\, survivors\, caregivers\, medical professionals and the community. This group welcomes all levels\, including those who have not tried Mindfulness and Meditation before. \n\n\n\nThe Mindfulness & Meditation Group meets twice a month on Wednesdays from 12:00-12:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/meditation-and-mindfulness-9/2026-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002102-1792594800-1792600200@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-10/2026-10-21/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000 DTSTAMP:20261008T183648Z CREATED:20261008T183641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T183648Z UID:10002479-1792605600-1792609200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle for Young Adults with Metastatic Breast Cancer DESCRIPTION:We are a demand-driven and patient-led online community support group for young women and men (diagnosed between the age of 18 – 45ish) with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). We have created this group as a means of providing both a safe community support space for people with MBC\, as well as peer-led and expert-led information on living with breast cancer. \n\n\n\nWe facilitate our group in a democratic and participatory manner; in essence\, our group is your group! Interested new members\, kindly contact programs@smithcenter.org for an informal intake before coming to your first meeting. \n\n\n\nGroup meetings alternate between the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6-7pm ET and the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10-11am ET on Zoom. \n\n\n\nPlease note: This group is open to individuals living in the DMV (DC\, Maryland\, and Virginia). \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-young-adults-with-metastatic-breast-cancer-6/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260806T162750Z CREATED:20260528T203911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T162750Z UID:10002022-1792666800-1792670400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Lung Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is open to adults with lung cancer\, survivors\, and caregivers. Facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker\, the group will offer emotional support and educational talks. \n\n\n\nThe Lung Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm 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 \, Support Group Facilitator \n Cyerra Wheeler\, LGSW\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\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/lung-cancer-support-group-3/2026-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83128541650 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T203000 DTSTAMP:20260611T191344Z CREATED:20260603T141521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T191344Z UID:10002247-1792695600-1792701000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:A Healing Circle – Support Group for Gay Men with Prostate Cancer DESCRIPTION:We are a group of gay men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer or who are recovering from treatment that offer support to each other. In a peer-led community\, we share our experiences and understanding to help one another best deal with our own personal situations. \n\n\n\nThe Healing Circle for Gay Men with Prostate Cancer meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday from 7:00pm – 8:30pm ET. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Kenneth Johnson\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/a-healing-circle-support-group-for-gay-men-with-prostate-cancer-3/2026-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84868437263 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR