BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Smith Center for Healing and the Arts - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84361177435 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86496455884 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Classes & Workshops,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T200000 DTSTAMP:20260922T145953Z CREATED:20260921T142019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T145953Z UID:10004283-1790964000-1790971200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Perception: Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\n\n\n\nThe Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery is pleased to present Perception\, an exhibition of paintings by Washington\, DC-based artist Craig Cahoon exploring the intersection of light\, color\, memory\, and visual experience. This exhibition will open on Friday\, October 2nd\, with an Opening Reception from 6–8 PM. \n\n\n\nCahoon’s paintings are built through layered applications of semi-transparent color\, fluid marks\, and iridescent interference paints. As light moves across the surface and viewers shift their position\, colors appear to materialize\, dissolve\, and transform. This constant change is central to the exhibition\, inviting viewers to consider perception not as something fixed\, but as an experience shaped by movement\, environment\, and point of view. \n\n\n\nA key component of Perception is Cahoon’s Apparition series. The imagery first emerged from the idea of a benevolent\, light-emitting presence\, leading Cahoon to create floating\, ambiguous forms that seem suspended between atmosphere and physical matter. The works occupy a liminal space between stillness and movement\, clarity and uncertainty. \n\n\n\n“The Apparition paintings are light-reflecting floating entities in a liminal space\,” Cahoon explains. “They are material manifestations of immaterial light and color.” \n\n\n\nThe exhibition also draws from Cahoon’s longstanding engagement with the natural world. Walks through forests and landscapes inform his observations of changing light\, growth\, resilience\, and the relationships between colors and forms. His Botanical paintings translate these experiences into imagined organic shapes and unexpected color combinations. \n\n\n\nIn the Synchromy series\, Cahoon focuses more directly on color itself. Two fields of color meet along a shared edge\, creating a dynamic tension between separation and unity. The works explore how contrasting colors can be understood individually or experienced simultaneously as parts of an integrated whole. \n\n\n\nAcross these bodies of work\, Cahoon approaches painting as both a material investigation and a meditative process. His use of transparent layers and reflective surfaces encourages viewers to move around the work and experience it over time. What appears from one angle may shift entirely from another. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, Perception considers the instability and subjectivity of seeing. Cahoon’s paintings ask viewers to slow down and recognize how light\, movement\, memory\, and perspective continually reshape what is in front of us. \n\n\n\nBased in Washington\, DC\, Craig Cahoon has developed a painting practice centered on sustained observation\, material experimentation\, and the translation of perceptual experience into paint. \n\n\n\nCahoon has received twenty-five artist residency fellowships in the United States and internationally\, as well as six grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. He has also received support from the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation\, The Painted Bride in Philadelphia\, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. \n\n\n\nHe was selected as an American Artist Abroad by the U.S. Department of State and has presented his work in more than 25 solo exhibitions and 80 group exhibitions. His work has appeared in exhibitions including Apparitions at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts and LightWeight at the American Center for Physics. A mid-career retrospective\, Reflections\, was presented at the Embassy of Slovakia in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nCahoon’s paintings are held in more than 170 public and private collections\, including IBM\, the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, and Children’s National Hospital in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nFor press inquiries\, images\, and additional information\, please contact: Sara Khambalia\, Gallery Director\, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery\, sara@smithcenter.org \n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition will open on Friday\, October 2nd\, with an Opening Reception from 6–8 PM. \n\n\n\nOn view through January 3\, 2027 at Smith Center\, 1632 U St NW\, Washington\, DC 20009. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the gallery manager at sara@smithcenter.org to schedule your appointment. URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/perception-opening-reception/ LOCATION:Smith Center for Healing and the Arts\, 1632 U Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20009\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Gallery,Visual Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://smithcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/Perception-Opening-Reception-Flyer.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260921T142021Z CREATED:20260921T142016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T142021Z UID:10004282-1790964000-1799006400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Perception DESCRIPTION:About the Exhibition\n\n\n\nThe Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery is pleased to present Perception\, an exhibition of paintings by Washington\, DC-based artist Craig Cahoon exploring the intersection of light\, color\, memory\, and visual experience. This exhibition will open on Friday\, October 2nd\, with an Opening Reception from 6–8 PM. \n\n\n\nCahoon’s paintings are built through layered applications of semi-transparent color\, fluid marks\, and iridescent interference paints. As light moves across the surface and viewers shift their position\, colors appear to materialize\, dissolve\, and transform. This constant change is central to the exhibition\, inviting viewers to consider perception not as something fixed\, but as an experience shaped by movement\, environment\, and point of view. \n\n\n\nA key component of Perception is Cahoon’s Apparition series. The imagery first emerged from the idea of a benevolent\, light-emitting presence\, leading Cahoon to create floating\, ambiguous forms that seem suspended between atmosphere and physical matter. The works occupy a liminal space between stillness and movement\, clarity and uncertainty. \n\n\n\n“The Apparition paintings are light-reflecting floating entities in a liminal space\,” Cahoon explains. “They are material manifestations of immaterial light and color.” \n\n\n\nThe exhibition also draws from Cahoon’s longstanding engagement with the natural world. Walks through forests and landscapes inform his observations of changing light\, growth\, resilience\, and the relationships between colors and forms. His Botanical paintings translate these experiences into imagined organic shapes and unexpected color combinations. \n\n\n\nIn the Synchromy series\, Cahoon focuses more directly on color itself. Two fields of color meet along a shared edge\, creating a dynamic tension between separation and unity. The works explore how contrasting colors can be understood individually or experienced simultaneously as parts of an integrated whole. \n\n\n\nAcross these bodies of work\, Cahoon approaches painting as both a material investigation and a meditative process. His use of transparent layers and reflective surfaces encourages viewers to move around the work and experience it over time. What appears from one angle may shift entirely from another. \n\n\n\nUltimately\, Perception considers the instability and subjectivity of seeing. Cahoon’s paintings ask viewers to slow down and recognize how light\, movement\, memory\, and perspective continually reshape what is in front of us. \n\n\n\nBased in Washington\, DC\, Craig Cahoon has developed a painting practice centered on sustained observation\, material experimentation\, and the translation of perceptual experience into paint. \n\n\n\nCahoon has received twenty-five artist residency fellowships in the United States and internationally\, as well as six grants from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. He has also received support from the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation\, The Painted Bride in Philadelphia\, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts. \n\n\n\nHe was selected as an American Artist Abroad by the U.S. Department of State and has presented his work in more than 25 solo exhibitions and 80 group exhibitions. His work has appeared in exhibitions including Apparitions at the Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts and LightWeight at the American Center for Physics. A mid-career retrospective\, Reflections\, was presented at the Embassy of Slovakia in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nCahoon’s paintings are held in more than 170 public and private collections\, including IBM\, the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia\, and Children’s National Hospital in Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nFor press inquiries\, images\, and additional information\, please contact: Sara Khambalia\, Gallery Director\, Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery\, sara@smithcenter.org \n\n\n\n\n\nThis exhibition will open on Friday\, October 2nd\, with an Opening Reception from 6–8 PM. \n\n\n\nOn view through January 3\, 2027 at Smith Center\, 1632 U St NW\, Washington\, DC 20009. \n\n\n\nPlease contact the gallery manager at sara@smithcenter.org to schedule your appointment. URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/perception/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Gallery ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://smithcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/APPARITION-XXXIII-2025-acrylic-on-canvas-24x18in.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T200727Z CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T200727Z UID:10001540-1791018000-1791028800@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-6/2026-10-03/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260713T175141Z CREATED:20260527T155953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T175141Z UID:10001949-1791207000-1791212400@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Healing Circle: Grupo de Apoyo LGBTQIA+ con Cáncer de Próstata Para Hispanoparlantes (en Español) DESCRIPTION:El cáncer de próstata (CP) es una realidad que también afecta a la comunidad LGBTQIA+. Es el tumor más frecuente en personas con próstata\, siendo el segundo más común en todo el mundo y el quinto en mortalidad. No hay evidencias que relacionen el CP con la orientación sexual. La mayoría de los diagnósticos se dan en personas mayores de 65 años\, siendo muy poco frecuente en menores de 40. \n\n\n\nEl colectivo LGBTQIA+ enfrenta un triple tabú en relación al cáncer de próstata. Por un lado\, es un tumor silenciado en nuestra sociedad debido a que afecta el concepto tradicional de masculinidad. Por otro lado\, este silencio se agrava por nuestra condición sexual. Esta situación puede afectar los tratamientos que recibimos\, debido a la falta de información sobre los efectos secundarios de los tratamientos en relación a nuestra orientación sexual y nuestras prácticas sexuales. Y\, para finalizar\, existe otro condicionante importante: la edad. La generación que está siendo diagnosticada actualmente ha sido marginada y discriminada por lo que tiene muchas veces miedo a compartir sus dudas. \n\n\n\nLo que proponemos es crear un espacio para hablar de nuestras experiencias\, de los tratamientos que recibimos\, de nuestras emociones\, de cómo nos sentimos\, de cómo afecta el CP a nuestras relaciones y de las herramientas que tenemos para afrontar nuestras dificultades. Es muy difícil encontrar un grupo de apoyo para hispanohablantes pertenecientes al colectivo LGBTQIA+. En este grupo encontrarás apoyo. \n\n\n\nDesarrollo 1 hora y media máximo\, primer lunes de cada mes 19:30-21:00 (zona horaria de Madrid). (13:30-15:00 ET). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProstate cancer (PC) is a reality that also affects the LGBTQIA+ community. It is the most frequent tumor in people with a prostate\, the second most common worldwide and the fifth in mortality. There is no evidence to relate PC to sexual orientation. Most diagnoses occur in people over 65\, being very rare in those under 40. The LGBTQIA+ group faces a triple taboo in relation to prostate cancer. On the one hand\, it is a cancer that is not often spoken of in our society because it affects the traditional concept of masculinity. On the other hand\, this silence is aggravated by our sexuality. This situation can affect the treatments we receive\, due to the lack of information on the side effects of treatments in relation to our sexual orientation and our sexual practices. And\, finally\, there is another important condition: age. The generation that is currently being diagnosed has been marginalized and discriminated against\, so they are often afraid to ask questions related to intimacy. \n\n\n\nWhat we propose is to create a space to talk about our experiences\, the treatments we receive\, our emotions\, how we feel\, how PC affects our relationships\, and the tools we have to face our difficulties. It is very difficult to find a support group for Spanish speakers in the the LGBTQIA+ community. In this group you will find support. \n\n\n\nThe Healing Circle for Spanish-Speaking LGBTQIA+ Men with Prostate Cancer meets Monthly on the 1st Monday of each month from 7:30 – 9:00PM Madrid Time Zone/1:30 – 3:00 PM EST. \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 Alfonso Luis\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Healing Circle Host \, \n Charles Domingue\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-grupo-de-apoyo-lgbtqia-con-cancer-de-prostata-para-hispanoparlantes-en-espanol-8/2026-10-05/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85476346118 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T165522Z CREATED:20260528T201127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T165522Z UID:10002013-1791223200-1791228600@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-2/2026-10-05/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T190036Z CREATED:20260608T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T190036Z UID:10002266-1791223200-1791228600@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-6/2026-10-05/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84286097059 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T080000 DTSTAMP:20260727T162206Z CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T162206Z UID:10001285-1791271800-1791273600@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-7/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000 DTSTAMP:20260909T150213Z CREATED:20260909T145954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T150213Z UID:10004157-1791284400-1791288000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Gynecologic Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly support group is designed for adult patients/survivors diagnosed with gynecologic cancers (including cervical\, endometrial\, ovarian\, uterine\, vaginal and vulvar cancers) and their caregivers. The group will incorporate education lectures coupled with emotional support. \n\n\n\nThe Gynecologic Cancer Support Group meets Monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 11:00am-12:00pm 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 Cyerra Wheeler\, LGSW\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/gynecologic-cancer-support-group-5/2026-10-06/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T190000 DTSTAMP:20260819T185640Z CREATED:20260527T170418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T185640Z UID:10001961-1791309600-1791313200@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Breast Cancer Support Group DESCRIPTION:This monthly virtual group is for Stage 0 – 3 Breast Cancer patients and survivors and is open to those newly diagnosed\, in treatment\, or in survivorship. Come join others dealing with the issues and impacts of a breast cancer diagnosis. All meetings are hosted using Zoom. This group meets monthly on the 1st Tuesday from 6:00-7:00pm 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 Lashondra Love\, LGSW\, LMSW\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/breast-cancer-support-group-8/2026-10-06/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81773735928 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T113000 DTSTAMP:20260608T181542Z CREATED:20260608T181508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T181542Z UID:10002257-1791369000-1791372600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Outside the Lines: Social Hour DESCRIPTION:Outside the Lines Social Hour is an informal gathering and does not include a guided art exercise.  This monthly offering is intended for checking in\, catching up\, and connecting with others in the Outside the Lines community – whether you’re reconnecting with familiar faces or meeting participants who are already active in the group. Participants are welcome to work on their own creative projects as we socialize. \n\n\n\nIf you are looking for a guided art workshop\, please join us on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.  It’s listed on our calendar as Outside the Lines (without “Social Hour”). \n\n\n\nOutside the Lines is held Bi-Monthly on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 12:00pm ET. The Social Hour sessions will only run from 10:30 – 11:30am ET. \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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/outside-the-lines-social-hour-8/2026-10-07/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T123000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190759Z CREATED:20260602T184127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190759Z UID:10002119-1791374400-1791376200@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-6/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87431130084 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T163000 DTSTAMP:20260611T190209Z CREATED:20260602T180818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T190209Z UID:10002100-1791385200-1791390600@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-10/2026-10-07/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T123000 DTSTAMP:20260817T171050Z CREATED:20260611T170702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T171050Z UID:10002301-1791543600-1791549000@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:SC Writes: A Place for Radical Writing DESCRIPTION:Wherever you are on life’s journey\, there are times when it can feel impossible to commit to a recurring program like a workshop series. Radical Writing Space is our answer to this conundrum of wanting to attend for some radical self-care\, but struggling to commit. \n\n\n\nClinical studies have documented the healing psychological and psychical impacts of writing within a safe and sacred space. On the second Friday of each month\, drop in for one hour for Radical Writing Space and join us for inspiring writing prompts\, time to write\, and time to share with one another about your experience of putting your most radical emotions\, feelings\, and experiences on paper. \n\n\n\nThe part that makes this writing so “radical” is that we create a safe space for it all — raw feelings\, emotions\, experiences — and\, together\, we give voice to them in a supportive\, nonjudgmental environment. \n\n\n\nThis healing program offers a place for supporting one another and we stay clear of writing critique. Come and experience writing and sharing together. \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 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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer URL:https://smithcenter.org/program/sc-writes-a-place-for-radical-writing-3/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83108634604 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Writing,Classes & Workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T200727Z CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T200727Z UID:10001541-1791622800-1791633600@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-6/2026-10-10/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT 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/ LOCATION:DC 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/ LOCATION:DC 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89596265703 CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Yoga,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85145104025 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T193000 DTSTAMP:20260819T185741Z CREATED:20260527T182257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T185741Z UID:10001991-1791916200-1791919800@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Survivorship Support Group DESCRIPTION:This group is designed for cancer survivors who have completed their primary cancer treatment(s) and are now either post-treatment or on maintenance medication (such as hormonal therapy). Cancer can be emotionally and physically draining — many times we aren’t able to fully process the experience until after treatment is over and we are trying to get back to our “normal” lives. The struggle and expectation to find “normal” again can also be an overwhelming process. This group is a space where you can talk openly about these issues and process the trauma of cancer with other survivors. \n\n\n\nThe group meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday 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 Support Group Facilitator \, \n Lashondra Love\, LGSW\, LMSW\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/survivorship-support-group-3/2026-10-13/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83631497042 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Cancer Support Community DC":MAILTO:llove@cancersupportcommunity.org 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89703968439 CATEGORIES:Arts & Creativity,Visual Arts 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87063676942 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Healing Circles 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/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86178236719 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261016T133000 DTSTAMP:20260819T190401Z CREATED:20260819T190352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190401Z 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-8/2026-10-16/ LOCATION: CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261017T120000 DTSTAMP:20260611T200727Z CREATED:20260512T142353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T200727Z UID:10001542-1792227600-1792238400@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-6/2026-10-17/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups ORGANIZER;CN="Nueva Vida":MAILTO:info@nueva-vida.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T133000 DTSTAMP:20260819T163838Z CREATED:20260512T195557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T163838Z UID:10002128-1792411200-1792416600@smithcenter.org SUMMARY:Room for Grief DESCRIPTION:Room for Grief: A Monthly Space for Loss From Bereavement\n\n\n\n“Each person’s grief is as unique as their fingerprint. But what everyone has in common is that no matter how they grieve\, they share a need for their grief to be witnessed.” \n\n\n\n-David Kessler \n\n\n\nIf you’ve lost a loved one\, a healing circle for those in grief is an opportunity to share what’s on your heart and mind\, to listen\, and be listened to deeply and generously. \n\n\n\nOur healing circles are a safe and supportive space to walk with each other through these times.  Each circle is a blend of sharing and silence\, compassion and curiosity. Our agreements ensure acceptance and confidentiality. We honor our own unique paths to healing and respect the choices of others. \n\n\n\nThis is an ongoing circle. Therefore\, you are welcome to join at any time. \n\n\n\nPlease Note: Healing circles are groups of peers who support one another through deep listening and compassion. Circle participants abide by agreements\, including agreements around confidentiality. The volunteers who host healing circles do not provide medical or psychotherapeutic advice or treatment. Participation in a healing circle does not replace the care provided by a qualified healthcare professional. \n\n\n\nThis circle meets on the third Monday of the month.  \n\n\n\nIn order to register and receive the Zoom link\, visit the \n\n\n\nFacilitators\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Grief Team Healing Circle Host \, \n Laqwa Matilpi\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/room-for-grief-2/2026-10-19/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Healing Circles,Grief Support ORGANIZER;CN="Healing Circles Global":MAILTO:registrar@healingcirclesglobal.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260625T165522Z CREATED:20260528T201127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T165522Z UID:10002014-1792432800-1792438200@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-2/2026-10-19/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000 DTSTAMP:20260608T190036Z CREATED:20260608T190032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T190036Z UID:10002267-1792432800-1792438200@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-6/2026-10-19/ LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84286097059 CATEGORIES:Cancer Support,Support Groups END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T080000 DTSTAMP:20260727T162206Z CREATED:20260512T140534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T162206Z UID:10001287-1792481400-1792483200@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-7/2026-10-20/ LOCATION:DC CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Classes & Workshops,Movement and Mediation END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR