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Weekly Groups for people with cancer and/or family members are the heart of The Wellness Community's program. An interview is required prior to joining a group.
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Wednesdays, 3-4pm
Thursdays, 6-7pm
Yoga uses the body/mind connection for enhancing awareness and discovering our potential for wellness.
Family Bereavement Group
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30pmThe Family Bereavement Group is open to any bereaved family member or friend who has lost a loved one to cancer.
Off-Site Program
First Tuesday, 6-8pmOak Ridge Breast Cancer Networker,
160 W. Tennessee Ave., Oak Ridge.
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Welcome
The Wellness Community of East Tennessee (TWC), located in Knoxville, would like to welcome you to our website.
We provide a full range of support services for people in East Tennessee with cancer and for their loved ones in a comfortable home-like setting, completely free of charge. We offer drop-in and on-going support groups, networking groups for specific types of cancer, educational workshops, stress management sessions, lectures by experts in the field of oncology, and social gatherings - all with laughter, joy and hope.
Please feel free to browse our site and check out some of the FREE programs we offer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
The Wellness Community of East Tennessee (TWC), located in Knoxville, would like to welcome you to our website.We provide a full range of support services for people in East Tennessee with cancer and for their loved ones in a comfortable home-like setting, completely free of charge. We offer drop-in and on-going support groups, networking groups for specific types of cancer, educational workshops, stress management sessions, lectures by experts in the field of oncology, and social gatherings - all with laughter, joy and hope.
Please feel free to browse our site and check out some of the FREE programs we offer. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
What's Going On at The Wellness Community
March, 2010
>>Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
Ongoing Series. Sunday, March 7. 10am-4pm. Dianne Lemieux, Ph.D.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is angoing eight week series of classes designed to help develop new kings of control and wisdom in our lives. On Sunday, March 7, the class is open to anyone who has ever taken the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction series in the past and is an all day silent retreat. Sponsored by Katherine Collins Roddy and J.P. Roddy Sr. Fund. RSVP to 546-4661.
>>Nutrition Ammunition - The New American Plate
Tuesday, March 9, noon-1:30pm. Beth Booker, MS, MPH, RD
Nutrition Ammunition - The New American Plate. Learn how to increase the cancer-fighting ingredients in your diet. New recipes and tips for success will be provided. Earth Fare will be providing a light lunch. Sponsored by the Kroger Foundation and the Sunrise Foundation. RSVP to 546-4661.
>>Drumming Circle
Wednesday, March 17, 6-8pm. David Ostermeir & Dick Helsel, Instructors
In many cultures, drum circles have been around for centuries and appear to tap into the primal need to share and support one another through one of the simplest and most beaqutiful ways to connect without words: music. Recent research suggests that drumming practices promote pece and relaxation and may even boost the immune system.. Join David, Dick and your Wellness Community friends for a Wellness Drum Circle of fun, connection and stress reduction. Come tap into this ancient healing ritual. No experience necessary and drums will be provided. If you have a drum, you are encouraged to bring it. Class size is limited. RSVP to 546-4661.
>>Healing Through Art: It's Clay Time, Part 1
Friday, March 19, 10:30-12:30pm. Cheri Pollack, Creativity Facilitator
Spring into a two-part Clay Workshop with Cheri! In this month's class, we are going to make some "Funky Friends", Cheri's version of clay wall masks that will make you smile. Your "Funky Friend: can be a playful self-portrait or whatever inspires you! In March you will create your wall hanging and, in April, you will glaze or paint your masterpiece. Clay can get messy, so be sure to wear your artful attire. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Arts & Culture Alliance and Tennessee Arts Commission. Please RSVP to 546-4661.
>>Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
Ongoing Series. Sunday, March 7. 10am-4pm. Dianne Lemieux, Ph.D.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction is angoing eight week series of classes designed to help develop new kings of control and wisdom in our lives. On Sunday, March 7, the class is open to anyone who has ever taken the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction series in the past and is an all day silent retreat. Sponsored by Katherine Collins Roddy and J.P. Roddy Sr. Fund. RSVP to 546-4661.
>>Nutrition Ammunition - The New American Plate
Tuesday, March 9, noon-1:30pm. Beth Booker, MS, MPH, RD
Nutrition Ammunition - The New American Plate. Learn how to increase the cancer-fighting ingredients in your diet. New recipes and tips for success will be provided. Earth Fare will be providing a light lunch. Sponsored by the Kroger Foundation and the Sunrise Foundation. RSVP to 546-4661.
>>Drumming Circle
Wednesday, March 17, 6-8pm. David Ostermeir & Dick Helsel, Instructors
In many cultures, drum circles have been around for centuries and appear to tap into the primal need to share and support one another through one of the simplest and most beaqutiful ways to connect without words: music. Recent research suggests that drumming practices promote pece and relaxation and may even boost the immune system.. Join David, Dick and your Wellness Community friends for a Wellness Drum Circle of fun, connection and stress reduction. Come tap into this ancient healing ritual. No experience necessary and drums will be provided. If you have a drum, you are encouraged to bring it. Class size is limited. RSVP to 546-4661.
>>Healing Through Art: It's Clay Time, Part 1
Friday, March 19, 10:30-12:30pm. Cheri Pollack, Creativity Facilitator
Spring into a two-part Clay Workshop with Cheri! In this month's class, we are going to make some "Funky Friends", Cheri's version of clay wall masks that will make you smile. Your "Funky Friend: can be a playful self-portrait or whatever inspires you! In March you will create your wall hanging and, in April, you will glaze or paint your masterpiece. Clay can get messy, so be sure to wear your artful attire. Space is limited. Sponsored by the Arts & Culture Alliance and Tennessee Arts Commission. Please RSVP to 546-4661.
If there is anything that The Wellness Community can do for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Wellness Community of East Tennessee · 2230 Sutherland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37919-2350 · (865) 546-4661 · Info@WellnessCommunityTN.org