2019 Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute Fall Calendar
Here’s your guide to all of our upcoming fall events:
Community Education and Support Programs
Bereavement Support
Nov. 27
2- 3:30 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Backus Hospital
326 Washington St., Norwich, Conference Room 2
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Brain Tumor
Brain Tumor Support: Upcoming Events and Community Resources
No meeting in November: Please attend Cohen Symposium, Nov. 1, Hartford Marriott Downtown, from 6- 7:30 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital
85 Retreat Ave., Hartford, Taylor Conference Room
To register, please contact Cindy Wasserman at 1.860.972.2744.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Support Group
Nov. 19
3-4 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Backus Hospital
330 Washington St., Norwich, Medical Office Building, Radiation Therapy Waiting Room
To register, please contact Jessica Vanase at 1.860.425.3870.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Nov. 20
5:30-7 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at the Hospital of Central Connecticut
183 North Mountain Rd., New Britain, Conference Room A
To register, please contact Lori Baranowski at 1.860.696.4815.
Breast Cancer Support Group
Nov. 19
3:30-4:30 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave., Meriden, Cancer Center conference room VII, 3rd Floor
Registration required. To register, please contact Erin Stocking at 1.203.694.8669.
6th annual James Massi Lecture: Food Choices Before, During & After Cancer
Presented by Dr. Emily Tonorezos, MD, MPH, Memorial Sloan Kettering
Nov. 21
6 – 7:30 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave., Meriden, Cancer Center conference room VII, 3rd Floor
To register, please contact Tina Rodriguez at 203.694.8249.
General Cancer Support Groups
General Support Group
Weekly, Wednesdays
5:30-7 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Windham Hospital
112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, Johnson Room
To register, call 1.860.456.6766.
Navigating the Cancer Journey
A free support class for newly diagnosed patients and their families
This program covers the following topics and more: communicating with your medical team, understanding your diagnosis and treatment, emotional support and complementary therapies, coping with transportation and financial issues, & local resources and programs to help you in your journey.
Nov. 15
10-11 am
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Backus Hospital
330 Washington St., Norwich, Medical Office Building, Conference Room
To register, contact Jessica Vanase at 1.860.425.3870.
Nutrition
Nutrition for Cancer Patients
Nov. 21, 5-6 pm
Nutrition tips and facts for cancer patients in active treatment or recovery
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Backus Hospital
330 Washington St., Norwich, Medical Office Building, Radiation Therapy Waiting Room
To register, contact Jessica Vanase at 1.860.425.3870
Prostate Cancer
Understanding Prostate Cancer
Speaker TBD
Nov. 12, 6:30-8 pm
Speaker 6:30-7:15 pm followed by facilitated peer to peer discussion with men and their families about living with the diagnosis of prostate cancer
Hartford Hospital Family Health Center
1060 Day Hill Rd., Windsor, Education Room
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Survivor Support
Survivorship Support Group
For patients and loved ones who have or are nearing the end of oncology treatment
Nov. 20
5:30-7 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at the Hospital of Central Connecticut
183 North Mountain Rd., New Britain, Conference Room C
To register, contact Pastor Will Baumgartner at 1.860.224.5900 x6103
Wellness Programs
Art Therapy Support Group
Nov. 14
5:30-7 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at the Hospital of Central Connecticut
183 North Mountain Rd., New Britain
This is a program to help people touched by cancer find strength and hope through creative expression. No artistic ability required.
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Art Therapy Support Group
Weekly, Thursdays (No class Nov. 28)
6- 7 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave., Meriden, Conference Room VII, 3rd floor
This is a program to help people touched by cancer find strength and hope through creative expression. No artistic ability required.
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Healthy Steps Lebed Method
An effective therapeutic program of exercise and movement to music for anyone who has experienced breast cancer, other cancers, or chronic illnesses. Designed to help women experience total body movement and adjustment to a new body image.
Weekly, Mondays
5:30-7 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Hartford Hospital
85 Retreat Ave. Hartford, Taylor Conference Room
To register, call 1.860.652.0868.
Weekly, Mondays
5:15- 6:15 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave., Meriden, Horwitz Conference Rooms II and III
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Weekly, Wednesdays
11 am -Noon
Hartford Hospital Family Health Center
339 West Main St., Avon
To register, call 1.860.652.0868
Pilates for Cancer Survivors
Weekly, Thursdays (no class Nov. 28)
5- 6 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave., Meriden, Horwitz Conference Rooms II and III
Wear comfortable clothes. Registration and physician’s note required.
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Modified Pilates for Cancer Survivors
Weekly, Tuesdays
6-7 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at the Hospital of Central Connecticut
183 North Mountain Rd., New Britain, Radiation Oncology Waiting Room
Wear comfortable clothes. Registration and physician’s note required.
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Friday Midday Movement Break
Weekly, Fridays
12- 12:15 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at the Hospital of Central Connecticut
183 North Mountain Rd., New Britain
A gentle body toning session for all cancer patients and interested staff, led by Dr. Sheida Mani.
Prayer Group hosted by ACTIVATE THE CURE
Weekly, Tuesdays
10:30-11:30 am
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at the Hospital of Central Connecticut
183 North Mountain Rd., New Britain, Conference Room 4
This is a weekly interdenominational Christian-based prayer group that gathers patients and caregivers weekly for one hour of prayer. Physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are addressed through prayer.
To register, please contact Joellen Putnam at 1.203.213.6495
Massage for Cancer
Daily appointments
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Windham Hospital
Women’s Center for Wellness, 7A Ledgebrook Dr., Mansfield
To register, call 1.860.377.1472
Reflexology for Cancer
Weekly, Thursdays
9 am- 3 pm (or by appointment)
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Windham Hospital
112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, Integrative Health Breathing Space, 2nd Floor, Hatch Entrance
First five sessions are free to oncology patients. To register, call 1.860.449.3727
SoulCollage
Advanced:
Nov. 14
6-9 pm
Hartford Hospital Family Health Center
1290 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield
Through a simple process known as SoulCollage, you will mix imagination and intuition using powerful images, scissors and glue to form a card that will reflect your inner self. No artistic skills needed. Come learn the basics that will eventually form a deck that becomes your own visual journal. Use your cards for accessing inner wisdom, for daily guidance, or simply as an avenue of self-expression. Free for all patients, survivors & caregivers.
Registration Required. To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
** For more information about Integrative Medicine classes for cancer patients and caregivers, please visit hartfordhealthcare.org/events **
Yoga and Cancer: Reclaiming your Life
Weekly, Mondays
4– 5 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at the Hospital of Central Connecticut
183 North Mountain Rd., New Britain, Conference Rooms B & C
Wear comfortable clothes. Registration and physician’s note required.
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Weekly, Mondays
7 – 8:15 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at MidState Medical Center
435 Lewis Ave., Meriden, Horwitz Conference Rooms II and III
Wear comfortable clothes. Registration and physician’s note required.
To register, call 1.855.HHC.HERE (1.855.442.4373)
Weekly, Thursdays
4-5 pm
Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute at Windham Hospital
112 Mansfield Ave., Willimantic, Integrative Health Breathing Space, 2nd Floor, Hatch Entrance
Wear comfortable clothes. To register, call 1.860.617.4476
Mobile Mammography
Nov. 26
9am- 2 pm
Hartford City Hall
550 Main St., Hartford
Take the Time mobile mammography coach. Hartford Hospital’s digital mammography suite on wheels. Dates subject to change. To schedule an appointment, call 860-972-1141. Walk-ins accepted as scheduling permits.