Programs & Support

General Programs

Combining both virtual and in- person programs, see the many opportunities we provide to anyone impacted by cancer.

Virtual Programs This October

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.  

Mondays

Wellness Workout

October 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

 6pm-7pm

Join us for low-impact exercises using resistance bands or light weights for stress reduction and an overall sense of well-being.

Tuesdays

Balance, Harmony, Flow:
Jin Shin Jyutsu

October 8th, 22nd | 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. 

Peaceful Practices

October 1st, 8th, 22nd | 11am-12pm

Join us in a Peaceful Practice for Life Class specializing in:

Medical Qi Gong (October 1st)

Meditation (October 8th) 

Spirituality (October 22nd)

T'ai Chi Chih

October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd

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.

Boogeyman in the Closet

October 29th | 6pm-7:30pm

We all have those childhood stories of the boogeyman in the closet. For individuals faced with a cancer diagnosis, there often comes the emotion of fear. This can be fear of recurrence, fear of starting treatment, or even fear of losing oneself in the process of navigating the diagnosis. Join Kyle Jachim, LSW, OSW-C as we have a group discussion of all the types of fear that may come with a cancer diagnosis and beyond and strategies to help cope.

Yoga Class

October 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Join us for a yoga class, focusing on postures modified for your skill level and needs. 

Wednesdays

Yoga, Breathe & Balance

October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th | 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! 

Yoga para el Bienestar

October 2nd, 16th, 30th| 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.

Conexión para Padres:
Apoyando a nuestra Comunidad de Habla Hispana

October 16th| 7pm- 8pm | Spanish

Únase a la Conexión para Padres de Crossroads4Hope: Apoyando a nuestra Comunidad de Habla Hispana. Nos reuniremos para crear un espacio seguro y acogedor donde los padres de habla hispana puedan conectarse entre sí y compartir sus experiencias únicas. Nuestra Especialista Certificada en Vida Infantil, Caitlin Novelli, y la Trabajadora Social Licenciada, Jessica Olivera, estarán disponibles para brindar recursos y apoyo según sea necesario. Este evento está abierto a todos los padres de habla hispana.

Not So Scary Cancer: A Kids Educational Workshop

October 23rd| 7pm- 8pm

Join us for a spooktacular educational event. This event is open for kids/teens ages 6-16 and will be facilitated by Crossroads4Hope’s Youth and Families Program Coordinator and Certified Child Life Specialist, Caitlin Novelli. We will use hands-on activities with materials like building blocks and playdough to make learning about cancer not so scary at all. 

Thursdays

Move and Tone

October 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st  | 9am- 10am

Combines 30 minutes of simple dance moves and 30 minutes of basic weight and resistance band moves. 

In Person Programs This October

Mondays

LaBlast Dance Class

October 14th, 28th | 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! 

Tuesdays

Day of Peace & Practice:
Journaling & T'ai Chi Chih

October 29th | 11am-2pm

Bridgewater Library Room C

1 Vogt Dr. Bridgewater, NJ 08807

Tap into that quiet place inside, feeling more grounded, centered and less distracted from outside influences. In this space, a sense of calm and peace can be realized allowing for clearer decision making and action — or no action. Participants can select one or both programs. The retreat will conclude with participants gathering for a brown bag lunch (everyone will bring their own). No experience is needed and paper will be provided.

Journaling (11am-12pm)

T’ai Chi Chih (12:30pm-1:30pm) 

Bring your own lunch (1:30pm)

Wednesdays

Reiki Circle

October 9th, 23rd | 4:30pm- 6pm 

 Bridgewater Library in Meeting Room C

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!

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