BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.15.18//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044209 CREATED:20250909T180642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T140111Z UID:10000691-1761145200-1761150600@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 EST. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 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-8/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044209 CREATED:20250912T164339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T140400Z UID:10000729-1761152400-1761156000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:A Year of Living Mindfully DESCRIPTION:A community for those who want to explore ways to be present in their lives. This group will examine a different topic each week relevant to members’ lives. We will explore meditation and mindfulness practices that can be applied to life experiences in a supportive way. The group is open to people at any level of experience with meditation and mindfulness. This is a drop-in class\, so you can join at any time as topics will differ each week. This is a year-long weekly class that will meet every Wednesday beginning September 18th from 5-6pm EST. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Phebe Duff\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-year-of-living-mindfully-6/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/a-year-of-living-mindfully-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044209 CREATED:20250913T202045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T200514Z UID:10000751-1761156000-1761159600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled: LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This meeting has been canceled. Please note: We have made the difficult decision to place the LGBTQIA+ Cancer Support Group on hold beginning November 2025. For additional resources\, please reach out to us at programs@smithcenter.org.\n\n\n\nThis monthly support group is designed for adults diagnosed with cancer who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. The group is facilitated by a culturally competent social worker\, who provides a safe space to connect with others and explore your own unique experience with cancer. \n\n\n\nCaregivers are welcome to attend with their loved one. \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 Lennie Naughton\, LGSW\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lgbtqia-cancer-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044209 CREATED:20250913T203241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T140545Z UID:10000753-1761159600-1761163200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Qigong DESCRIPTION:This all-levels introductory Qigong class explores the human energy system through discussion\, movement\, meditation\, and energetic transmission\, teaching practices to clear\, nourish\, and regulate your subtle body for overall well-being. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Qigong only has one session this month. Qigong will resume it’s bi-monthly schedule on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in November. \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 Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Kevin Mutschler\, L.Ac.\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/qigong-3/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/qigong-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044209 CREATED:20250912T172052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T172055Z UID:10000735-1761212700-1761219000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:In-Person Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – 45 minutes of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being. \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras. \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\nWe offer 2 in-person Energy Balancing appointments weekly. Registration is first-come-first-served.  \n\n\n\nPlease specify which of the two time slots you prefer (see below). To reserve an appointment\, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\nTime slot #1: 9:45-10:30am ET\n\n\n\nTime slot #2: 10:45-11:30am ET\n\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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\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\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/in-person-energy-balancing-5/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044209 CREATED:20250913T203810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T203814Z UID:10000754-1761217200-1761220800@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 and is hosted in partnership with the GW Cancer Center. \n\n\n\nThe Lung Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 4th Thursday from 11:00am-12:00pm EST on Zoom. \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 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 Joslyn Trovati\, 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/lung-cancer-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/lung-cancer-support-group-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T145000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044209 CREATED:20250910T184507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T184512Z UID:10000697-1761224400-1761231000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email olivia@smithcenter.org. \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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\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/energy-balancing-9/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T174015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T220051Z UID:10000739-1761231600-1761237000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community DESCRIPTION:Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community (6-Week Series)\n\n\n\nA ‘Work That Reconnects’ Podcast Club\n\n\n\nThis virtual podcast club is an opportunity to experience the fullness of our feelings – fear\, anger\, grief\, love\, gratitude and hope – as we reflect on the reality of living with cancer at a time when our whole planet’s health is at risk. This work can only truly happen in community. \n\n\n\nStrengthened by our shared purpose\, we will listen to We Are the Great Turning\, a new podcast featuring revered climate activist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy and her dear friend\, mentee and fellow activist Jess Serrante in conversation about the Work That Reconnects. \n\n\n\nDeveloped by Joanna Macy over decades of facilitating groups around the world\, the Work That Reconnects is a process for navigating climate grief in community that allows us to ground into our gratitude for life\, honor our pain for the world\, see with new / ancient eyes and go forth with new purpose. In our weekly meetings\, we will discuss podcast episodes\, engage in practices from the Work That Reconnects\, and – above all – reflect on what this courageous act of caring means in the context of a cancer experience. \n\n\n\nThis group will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays from October 9 – November 13 from 3:00-4:30pm EST on Zoom. Here are the remaining meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 23 & 30\n\n\n\nNovember 6 & 13\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 Program Facilitator \, \n Susan Oetgen\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/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community-3/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Educational Groups LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T205114Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T183943Z UID:10000756-1761242400-1761246000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Your Healing Path: An Introduction to Smith Center DESCRIPTION:This session has been canceled. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a 1-hour information session and learn how we have supported and continue to support individuals through integrative healing programs\, both virtually and in-person. \n\n\n\nWe offer opportunities for healing that are filled with compassion\, kindness\, and effective tools for nurturing wellness\, and bringing hope to those living with cancer and their loved ones.  \n\n\n\nWe know that everyone has their own path to healing and we invite you to come meet some of our staff and learn what supportive programs are available to meet your own personal needs. We look forward to meeting you and to welcoming you to our community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Director | Program Facilitator and Healing Circle Host \, \n Kiersten Gallagher\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancer Support Program Manager \, \n Olivia Gonyea\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/your-healing-path-an-introduction-to-smith-center/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Educational Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T204115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T203220Z UID:10000755-1761246000-1761251400@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 EST. \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 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-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/a-healing-circle-support-group-for-gay-men-with-prostate-cancer-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250910T192658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T192700Z UID:10000702-1761382800-1761393600@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-7/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250910T194851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T194852Z UID:10000707-1761386400-1761393600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Painting for Life DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a safe and powerful learning container using community building and a “mindfulness painting” practice to foster healing\, spiritual awakening\, and personal transformation. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to work from the heart and express your drama in forms and colors. As you paint\, you process your emotions and liberate yourself from the psychological and physical disease they may cause. This is a workshop for processing feelings through painting and group sharing. It is not a good space for finishing existing projects and using other mediums. \n\n\n\nBy intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product\, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works\, while by sharing their creative process they gain the insight and wisdom often hidden in works created in a state of letting go. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Painting for Life and what you can expect during a session\, please explore this manual: \n\n\n\nPFL MANUAL\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to drop-in for any session and attend as many sessions as they would like.\n\n\n\nSession Schedule:\n\n\n\nThe Painting For Life workshop on Zoom consists of a 1-hour painting session framed by a 30 minute opening circle (which can often be 45 minutes) and a 30 minute closing circle. \n\n\n\nOpening Circle – In the opening circle we build a safe and powerful We-Spacecommunity characterized by “presencing\,” sharing with honesty and integrity\, deep listening\, and resonating in harmony with each other. Noelle will start this opening circle by giving a quick prompting and end it with a 3-minute meditation before sending people off to paint for exactly 1 hour. \n\n\n\n1-hour Painting Session – Participants paint at home\, using cheap materials such as paper\, tempera paints\, watercolors\, acrylics\, or pastels\, Crayolas\, and even color pens. When the hour is over\, people take a picture of their painting and text it to Noelle before coming back to the Zoom room. \n\n\n\nClosing Circle – Noelle then shares each painting on the screen as people explore their process while the group may offer feedback and further insights get sparked. We end this closing circle with a group hugs as we shout “May all beings be happy!” thus fusing personal and collective healing together. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 Noelle Imparato\, PhD\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/painting-for-life-8/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250910T203710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T220952Z UID:10000710-1761564600-1761568200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:The Mindful Cancer Journey DESCRIPTION:This group will examine a different topic each week relevant to members’ lives. We will explore meditation and mindfulness practices that can be applied to life experiences in a supportive way. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Phebe Duff\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/the-mindful-cancer-journey-7/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/the-mindful-cancer-journey-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T205429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T155123Z UID:10000757-1761588000-1761593400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Loss of a Parent to Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:The loss of a parent from cancer brings with it many complex feelings. Sadness\, anger\, and regret are just a few of the feelings you may experience. Sometimes friends – and even family members – don’t understand these feelings. \n\n\n\nThis support group provides a monthly opportunity to join a group of people who may understand. \n\n\n\nThe Loss of a Parent to Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 4th Monday from 6:00-7:30pm EST. \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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Rebecca Spiro\, LGSW\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/loss-of-a-parent-to-cancer-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Support Groups,Grief Support LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/loss-of-a-parent-to-cancer-support-group-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T080000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250912T142620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T142622Z UID:10000718-1761636600-1761638400@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\nNo registration is required to join this program. Please join the meeting using the Zoom information below. \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/88468692145?pwd=U1lhSHBpdXpXS0N3QzBxOFNwdi9sQT09 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 884 6869 2145 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 917135 \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-9/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T205656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T150148Z UID:10000758-1761649200-1761652800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with Leukemia or Lymphoma. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support. \n\n\n\n\nThis group is open to people of all ages (18+) who are at any stage of the disease process. \n\n\n\n\nIt is hosted by and offered in partnership with the GW Cancer Center. \n\n\n\nThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Support Group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm EST. \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 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/leukemia-and-lymphoma-support-group-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/leukemia-and-lymphoma-support-group-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T210321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T152119Z UID:10000759-1761652800-1761656400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle for Parents with Cancer DESCRIPTION:Healing Circles for Parents with Cancer is a peer-led virtual support group for parents who are newly diagnosed\, in active treatment or in survivorship experiencing challenges with their role as a parent during their cancer journey. As this is a peer led support group\, the co-facilitators can best support parents who have children from 0-18 years old. \n\n\n\nThis group is not about giving advice (although facilitators will share resources after group and encourage this type of sharing outside of group). Instead it is about sharing our stories (the heart ache that comes from parenting with cancer) without judgment and listening with love. There will also be periodic in-person playdates for parents\, partners and their kids in the DMV. \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\nThe group meets monthly on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 12:00-1:00pm EST. \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 Healing Circle Host \, \n Lauren Sauer\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Tracy Steffek\, MPA\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/healing-circle-for-parents-with-cancer-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles ORGANIZER;CN="Inova Life with Cancer":MAILTO:lifewithcancer@inova.org LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/healing-circle-for-parents-with-cancer-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250912T145501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T152029Z UID:10000723-1761652800-1761656400@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\nOur Chair Yoga class meets Weekly on Tuesdays from 12:00 – 1:00pm EST on Zoom. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 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-4/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Yoga,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/chair-yoga-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T211753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T152201Z UID:10000760-1761676200-1761679800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Previvor Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is for previvors who have an elevated predisposition for a cancer diagnosis or those who have tested positive to cancer genetic markers\, such as the BRCA gene. Having a predisposition to cancer can be an overwhelming experience and one that is often isolating. As a previvor\, one often goes through emotional\, physical\, and mental hardships. This group offers a safe space for community where you can talk openly with others who also identify as previvors. \n\n\n\nThis group is hosted on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 6:30-7:30PM EST on Zoom. \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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Lashondra Love\, LGSW\, LMSW\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Support Group Facilitator \, \n Mbahlia Colson\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/previvor-support-group/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Support Community DC":MAILTO:llove@cancersupportcommunity.org LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/previvor-support-group/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250909T180926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T221044Z UID:10000692-1761750000-1761755400@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 EST. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 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-9/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/knitting-on-the-couch-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250912T164948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T204123Z UID:10000730-1761757200-1761760800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:A Year of Living Mindfully DESCRIPTION:A community for those who want to explore ways to be present in their lives. This group will examine a different topic each week relevant to members’ lives. We will explore meditation and mindfulness practices that can be applied to life experiences in a supportive way. The group is open to people at any level of experience with meditation and mindfulness. This is a drop-in class\, so you can join at any time as topics will differ each week. This is a year-long weekly class that will meet every Wednesday beginning September 18th from 5-6pm EST. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Phebe Duff\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-year-of-living-mindfully-7/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/a-year-of-living-mindfully-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T094500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250912T172209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T172212Z UID:10000736-1761817500-1761823800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:In-Person Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – 45 minutes of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being. \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras. \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\nWe offer 2 in-person Energy Balancing appointments weekly. Registration is first-come-first-served.  \n\n\n\nPlease specify which of the two time slots you prefer (see below). To reserve an appointment\, please email Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\nTime slot #1: 9:45-10:30am ET\n\n\n\nTime slot #2: 10:45-11:30am ET\n\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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\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\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/in-person-energy-balancing-6/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T145000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250910T184729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T184731Z UID:10000698-1761829200-1761835800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Energy Balancing DESCRIPTION:Our Energy Balancing Program addresses the subtle energies of our body. When these energies are out of balance\, all our body systems can become askew. One key to bringing us back into balance is deep relaxation. This is just what our volunteers provide – a half-hour of stress reducing relaxation to calm the body and enhance our well-being.  \n\n\n\nMost likely you are familiar with many of the body’s systems such as the respiratory system\, the digestive system\, the endocrine system\, the skeletal system and so on. But are you aware that we also have subtle energy systems\, systems that cannot be seen\, cannot be measured\, cannot be felt. Perhaps you know of some; the most familiar are the aura (also known as the biofield)\, the meridians\, the chakras.  \n\n\n\nThese subtle energy systems were very familiar to the ancients. They used them regularly to bring the body into energetic balance. When the body’s energies are in balance\, we function at a higher vibration and are more relaxed\, more joyful\, more centered and able to enjoy life more productively. Many of the age-old techniques are now being used to bring calm to the body and to optimize one’s well-being. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnergy Balancing is offered Weekly on Thursdays in 1/2 hour appointments. \n\n\n\nBy appointment only.  \n\n\n\nTime slots: \n\n\n\n\n1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n2:20-2:50pm\n\n\n\n\nThe Energy Balancing team continues to offer distance sessions. If you wish to receive\, please email olivia@smithcenter.org. \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 Sylvia Sturm\, EEM-CLP\, RM/T\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Anne Molofsky\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Margaret Haggerty\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Facilitator \, \n Pat Spellman\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/energy-balancing-10/ CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20250913T174842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T220128Z UID:10000740-1761836400-1761841800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Canceled - Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community DESCRIPTION:Holding Both: Facing Climate Crisis and Cancer in Community (6-Week Series)\n\n\n\nA ‘Work That Reconnects’ Podcast Club\n\n\n\nThis virtual podcast club is an opportunity to experience the fullness of our feelings – fear\, anger\, grief\, love\, gratitude and hope – as we reflect on the reality of living with cancer at a time when our whole planet’s health is at risk. This work can only truly happen in community. \n\n\n\nStrengthened by our shared purpose\, we will listen to We Are the Great Turning\, a new podcast featuring revered climate activist and Buddhist scholar Joanna Macy and her dear friend\, mentee and fellow activist Jess Serrante in conversation about the Work That Reconnects. \n\n\n\nDeveloped by Joanna Macy over decades of facilitating groups around the world\, the Work That Reconnects is a process for navigating climate grief in community that allows us to ground into our gratitude for life\, honor our pain for the world\, see with new / ancient eyes and go forth with new purpose. In our weekly meetings\, we will discuss podcast episodes\, engage in practices from the Work That Reconnects\, and – above all – reflect on what this courageous act of caring means in the context of a cancer experience. \n\n\n\nThis group will meet for 6 weeks on Thursdays from October 9 – November 13 from 3:00-4:30pm EST on Zoom. Here are the remaining meeting dates: \n\n\n\n\nOctober 30\n\n\n\nNovember 6 & 13\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 Program Facilitator \, \n Susan Oetgen\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/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community-4/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Educational Groups LOCATION:https://smithcenter.org/program/holding-both-facing-climate-crisis-and-cancer-in-community-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T235959 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20251015T205255Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T205257Z UID:10000841-1761955200-1762041599@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Spiritual Companioning DESCRIPTION:Cancer often initiates an intense transformational process that can raise more questions than answers\, leading us to re-examine our beliefs and approach to life. We may feel called to explore opportunities for spiritual growth\, feeling a desire to connect with the sacred in a more conscious way and define more deeply life’s meaning in the face of cancer. \n\n\n\nRegardless of your personal beliefs or faith system\, working with a spiritual companion offers you an opportunity to reflect with another on what is going on for you spiritually\, and explore how to integrate your cancer experience with your personal beliefs. \n\n\n\nSpiritual Companions: \n\n\n\n\nProvide a safe\, trusting environment that invites stillness and reflection.\n\n\n\nSupport your spiritual growth and exploration\, your unique and personal journey.\n\n\n\nListen\, deeply and with compassion\, honoring your sacred story. This deep listening helps you to connect with your most authentic self and illuminate your unique spiritual path.\n\n\n\n\n“Your soul already knows the way to wholeness and healing\, but often speaks to us in a small\, still voice. In our time together\, we create a nest for your soul to rest awhile\, allowing space for your sacred truth to be revealed.” \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in this program\, please reach out to Olivia at olivia@smithcenter.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Retreats Co-Leader\, Integrative Patient Navigator and Spiritual Companioning Consultant \, \n Carole O’Toole\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/spiritual-companioning-3/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20251010T163518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T171134Z UID:10000768-1761987600-1761998400@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-8/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20251010T175229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T170453Z UID:10000776-1761991200-1761996600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Writing Through the Seasons: Spirit and Shadow in Autumn DESCRIPTION:Many of us experience mixed feelings at the turn of year that begins November 1\, when the ancients noted the sacred turning of the wheel with the long nights of winter ahead of us. The Celts celebrated Samhain (our Halloween) when the veil is said to be thin between the realm of the living and the spirit world. November is often set aside to honor our ancestors and loved ones we have lost. \n\n\n\nThis time of moving into the dark half of the year can be a sacred time\, a time of introspection and inner bounty. Yet\, for those of us with seasonal melancholy\, it can be harder to harvest shards of beauty in the natural world around us. So\, in this session we’ll tune in to the changing colors and light of late autumn\, notice the wonder of migratory birds\, even the shifts in our imagination and dreams to capture some whimsy or wisps of unconscious creativity. Bring a notebook\, sketchbook and any autumn memories that you cherish. \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 Kathleen O’Toole\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/writing-through-the-seasons-spirit-and-shadow-in-autumn/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Poetry,Writing,Classes & Workshops LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86160531003 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20251010T172423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T172425Z UID:10000772-1761991200-1761998400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Painting for Life DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a safe and powerful learning container using community building and a “mindfulness painting” practice to foster healing\, spiritual awakening\, and personal transformation. \n\n\n\nYou are invited to work from the heart and express your drama in forms and colors. As you paint\, you process your emotions and liberate yourself from the psychological and physical disease they may cause. This is a workshop for processing feelings through painting and group sharing. It is not a good space for finishing existing projects and using other mediums. \n\n\n\nBy intentionally focusing on the emotional process rather than the artistic product\, participants are able to unleash their creative powers and produce striking works\, while by sharing their creative process they gain the insight and wisdom often hidden in works created in a state of letting go. \n\n\n\nFor more information about Painting for Life and what you can expect during a session\, please explore this manual: \n\n\n\nPFL MANUAL\n\n\n\nParticipants are encouraged to drop-in for any session and attend as many sessions as they would like.\n\n\n\nSession Schedule:\n\n\n\nThe Painting For Life workshop on Zoom consists of a 1-hour painting session framed by a 30 minute opening circle (which can often be 45 minutes) and a 30 minute closing circle. \n\n\n\nOpening Circle – In the opening circle we build a safe and powerful We-Spacecommunity characterized by “presencing\,” sharing with honesty and integrity\, deep listening\, and resonating in harmony with each other. Noelle will start this opening circle by giving a quick prompting and end it with a 3-minute meditation before sending people off to paint for exactly 1 hour. \n\n\n\n1-hour Painting Session – Participants paint at home\, using cheap materials such as paper\, tempera paints\, watercolors\, acrylics\, or pastels\, Crayolas\, and even color pens. When the hour is over\, people take a picture of their painting and text it to Noelle before coming back to the Zoom room. \n\n\n\nClosing Circle – Noelle then shares each painting on the screen as people explore their process while the group may offer feedback and further insights get sparked. We end this closing circle with a group hugs as we shout “May all beings be happy!” thus fusing personal and collective healing together. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 Noelle Imparato\, PhD\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/painting-for-life-9/ CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20251010T182137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T145814Z UID:10000777-1762169400-1762173000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:The Mindful Cancer Journey DESCRIPTION:This group will examine a different topic each week relevant to members’ lives. We will explore meditation and mindfulness practices that can be applied to life experiences in a supportive way. \n\n\n\nHow to Register \n\n\n\nYou have two options to join: \n\n\n\n\nEvent Registration – Sign up for a specific class date that works for you\n\n\n\nSeries Passes – Enroll for a full month of classes\n\n\n\n\nChoose what fits your schedule best — join us for one session or commit to the full experience! \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 Movement and Meditation Facilitator \, \n Phebe Duff\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/the-mindful-cancer-journey-8/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84680736059 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T044210 CREATED:20251010T182644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T145905Z UID:10000778-1762171200-1762174800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Nutrition Club DESCRIPTION:Nutrition Club is a chance for patients\, survivors\, caregivers and providers to get together to discuss nutrition topics and learn more about how nutrition can play a role in cancer prevention\, treatment\, and survivorship. It is hosted and offered in partnership with GW Cancer Center. \n\n\n\nNutrition Club will be hosted Monthly on the 1st Monday from 12-1pm EST on Zoom. \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 Nutrition Program Facilitator \, \n Lauren Powell\, RDN\, LDN\, GW Cancer Center\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/nutrition-club-2/ CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Nutrition,Classes & Workshops ORGANIZER;CN="GW Cancer Center":MAILTO:cancercenter@gwu.edu LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87332212337 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR