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We have NEW special programs for you this September, scroll down to take a look!
Please note, registration for each program is only required once every calendar year. If you have already registered for a program in 2024, you are automatically able to attend each session.
September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th
6pm-7pm
Join us for low-impact exercises using resistance bands or light weights for stress reduction and an overall sense of well-being.
September 30th | 7pm-8pm | English
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we are inviting all members of Crossroads4Hope to a Sip & Support virtual event featuring lemonade. Join us as Hilary Sachs, Crossroads4Hope’s registered dietician, provides a demonstration on how to make frozen lemonade pairs with healthy tips and variations to try with your family. Hilary will be joined by our Certified Child Life Specialist, Caitlin Novelli, who will provide insight into childhood cancer and facilitate a Q&A. Let’s come together and raise a glass to show our support!
September 10th, 24th | 9:30am- 10:30am
Join us for Jin Shin Jyutsu, a focus on self-care and leveraging the body’s innate ability to heal when the body, mind and spirit is in balance. In a gentle form of acupressure, the goal is to restore the flow of energy, which may be blocked due to illness or pain.
September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th | 11am-12pm
Join us in a Peaceful Practice for Life Class specializing in:
Medical Qi Gong (September 3rd)
Meditation (September 10th)
Spirituality (September 17th & 24th)
September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th | 12:30pm-1:30pm
Also known as meditation in motion, register for our T’ai Chi Chih class on Tuesdays and explore physical, personal and spiritual health benefits through joyous, simple, fluid movements.
September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th | 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join us for a yoga class, focusing on postures modified for your skill level and needs.
September 17th | 7pm- 8pm
Join Crossroads4Hope for a special writing workshop for children and youth ages 8-18, facilitated by Caitlin Novelli, Crossroads4Hope’s Youth and Families Program Coordinator and Certified Child Life Specialist. This event is open to all children and youth affected by cancer, offering them a safe space to express their feelings and share their unique experiences.
September 24th | 7pm- 8pm
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, join Crossroads4Hope for the Parent Connection Pop-Up: Parents of a Child with a Cancer Diagnosis. We invite parents of children with cancer diagnoses to connect with other fellow parents who also understand the unique challenges of parenting a child with cancer. The session will be facilitated by Katie Fesenmaier, one of Crossroads4Hope’s Certified Child Life Specialists, who will guide the conversation and offer valuable resources and support as needed. This event is open to all parents of children with cancer, providing a supportive environment to share experiences and gain insights.
September 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th | 9:30am- 10:30am
This class combines breath work with traditional yoga poses for peace of mind and increased flexibility. You will learn the benefits of how to use breathing for cleansing, detoxifying, strengthening, purifying, toning and refreshing. This exercise can be done on the floor or on a chair!
September 4th, 18th | 6:30pm- 7:30pm | Spanish
Únete a Crossroads4Hope para nuestras clases continuas de yoga, facilitadas por Nathalia Montoya Casanova, una instructora de yoga certificada. Estas clases están diseñadas para proporcionar una experiencia completa y accesible en yoga. Durante cada sesión, exploraremos diversas posturas de yoga y técnicas de respiración para apoyar su bienestar mental, emocional y físico. Con cada clase, tendrá la oportunidad de profundizar en su práctica, aprender nuevas habilidades y fortalecer la conexión cuerpo-mente. La inscripción está abierta a todos y las clases se realizarán en español.
September 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th | 9am- 10am
Combines 30 minutes of simple dance moves and 30 minutes of basic weight and resistance band moves.
September 5th | 6:30pm- 7:30pm
Spanish
Únase a Crossroads4Hope para un taller sobre “Hablemos sobre el cáncer de mama y el riesgo de recurrencia”, facilitado por Laurie Rosa, BSN RN OCN CBCN, Educadora Clínica de Enfermería de Puma Biotechnology. Mientras que este taller se centrará en el cáncer de mama HER2+, es aplicable a personas con todo tipo de cáncer de mama.
September 19th | 6:30pm- 7:30pm
English & Spanish
Join Crossroads4Hope for an enriching workshop “Head and Hair Wrapping: History and Techniques for Those Affected by Cancer” led by Dr. Mecca K. Terry, Ph.D., founder of Embracing My Natural, Inc. This session will explore the history of head wraps and offer practical techniques for stylish and comfortable head coverings.
September 26th | 4:30pm- 5:30pm
English
Facilitated by Laurie Rosa, BSN RN OCN CBCN, Clinical Nurse Educator from Puma Biotechnology, this program will provide a comprehensive overview of the risk of recurrence in breast cancer, focusing on understanding what it is and how you can proactively address it.
September 9th, 23rd
10:30am- 11:30am
Pluckemin Presbyterian Church (Trinity Room)
279 US-202 Pluckemin, NJ 07978
Join us and Denel Bingel, M.Ed., ACSM-CEP, Professor, Exercise Science, RVCC for this moving LaBlast Dance Class!
September 11th, 25th | 4:30pm- 6pm
Bridgewater Library in Meeting Room B:
1 Vogt Dr. Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Reiki, a spiritual energy, is a gentle “laying of the hands” healing process that reduces stress, balances emotions, and enhances overall well-being. Our Reiki Instructor will guide us to foster the body’s ability to heal itself in this virtual class. Sign up today!
September 20th | 11am- 12:30pm
Pluckemin Presbyterian Church (Covenant Room)
279 US-202 Pluckemin, NJ 07978
Learn the art of convenience cooking with quick and easy meal ideas that will leave you feeling revitalized without spending hours in the kitchen. This workshop will uncover top tips for staying energized all day long, and is open to anyone affected by cancer and their support networks.
