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JCC Exercise Programs for Cancer Care and Support - WINTER

The following free classes are for those recovering from cancer and are co-sponsored by The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals and The Jewish Community Center.
To register for any of these programs call Joan Deignan 212.523-7275

Healing Yoga for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer With Roberta Schine
Mondays, ongoing (except Jan 18, Feb 15, Mar 29, Apr 5, May 3) 6:45–8 pm FREE Class takes place on the mezzanine level.

Yoga Moves: Yoga for Women with Cancer
Tuesdays, ongoing (except Feb 16, Mar 30, Apr 6) 4–5:15 pm, Free Class takes place in the Makom Meditation Oval on the 7th floor Participants are encouraged to stay afterwards for the Free Meditation Class at 5:45pm.

Movin' On Aerobics for Women with Cancer with Martha Eddy
Wednesdays, ongoing (except Feb 17, Mar 31, Apr 7, May 19) 11:30 am–12:25 pm Free. Class takes place in the Makom Meditation Oval on the 7th floor.

Renewal: A Water Exercise Program for Women with Cancer with Teri Dupuy
Thursdays, ongoing (except Feb 18, Apr 1) 9:30–10:30 am Free Class takes place in the pool located on the 6th floor.

Yoga for Men Who Are Cancer Survivors with Roberta Schine, RYT
Thursdays, ongoing (except Feb 18, Apr 1) 1:15–2:45 pm Free
To register please call Cindy Turkeltab at 212.844.6022. This program is co-sponsored with Beth Israel Medical Center–Cancer Center. Class takes place in the Makom Meditation Oval on the 7th floor.


Nia Movement and Music for Women with Cancer with Caroline Kohles
8 Fridays, Jan 15 - Mar 12 (except Feb 19) 11:30am - 12:30 pm Free Class takes place in the Makom Meditation Oval on the 7th floor.

  
For more information, or to register, please call 646-505-5708.

Free Exercise Programs for those living with Cancer - Spring/Summer May-August

The following free classes are for women living with cancer and are co-sponsored with The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals and The JCC in Manhattan.

To register for programs, please call JoAnn Fox Weingarten, 212-523-7275

*Note: For The men's yoga class on Thursdays is co-sponsored with Beth Israel Medical Center–Cancer Center. To register, please call Allison Snow at 212.844.7275.


15 times on Tuesdays
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
May 7 - Aug 27
Except: May 14, Jul 2		 New: Nia Brain Body Fitness
FREE
Course Leader: Whitney Chapman
Course Leader: Caroline Kohles
9 times on Wednesdays
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Jun 26 - Aug 28
Except: Jul 3		 Summer Session:Moving for Life
Gentle dance-exercise for women living with cancer.
FREE
Course Leader: Martha Eddy
Course Leader: Catherine Gross
17 times on Thursdays
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
May 2 - Aug 29
Except: Jul 4		 Renewal: A Water Exercise Program for Women with Cancer
Course Leader: Teri Dupuy
16 times on Thursdays
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
May 2 - Aug 29
Except: May 16, Jul 4		 Yoga for Men Who Are Cancer Survivors
 **This program is co-sponsored with Beth Israel Medical Center–Cancer Center. To register for this program, call Allison Snow at 212.844.7275.
For more info email the instructor Roberta Schine RLSchine@aol.com.
FREE
Course Leader: Roberta Schine, RYT
16 times on Thursdays
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
May 2 - Aug 29
Except: May 16, Jul 4		 Healing Yoga for Women Living with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
FREE
Free All
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Course Leader: Roberta Schine, RYT
10 times on Thursdays
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
May 9 - Jul 18
Except: Jul 4		 Cancer-Support Massage
Massage is known to boost the immune system and reduce stress on the body, mind, and spirit. Receive supportive, holistic bodywork employing massage techniques suitable for individuals undergoing treatment or for those who are post-treatment and/or surgery. Ellen will offer a caring environment to address symptom relief, pain management, and stress reduction.

Free for patients of The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals. It is $55 for JCC members living with cancer and $65 for non-members living with cancer.
Some medical insurance coverage is applicable for massage; please consult your insurance carrier to see if you qualify. A prescription or medical clearance from your physician is required. Call 646.505.5716 to book an appointment. Appointments take place on Thursdays only between 10 am - 3 pm.

Please note: There is a $45 cancellation fee Continuum patients. $55 cancellation for members and a $65 cancellation fee for non members for any appointment that is not cancelled within 24 hours.
$55.00 Member
$65.00 Nonmember
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Course Leader: Ellen Wertheim, LMT
  
For more information, or to register, please call 646-505-5708.

The JCC Annual Spa Day for Women with Breast and Ovarian Cancers - A Free Day of Pampering and Renewal

A Free day offering women in treatment for breast or ovarian cancer a chance to be inspired and experience renewal. Priority goes to first-time attendees.

• Relax and rejuvenate with Reiki and massage.
• Participate in mind/body exercise, including chair yoga, M.E.L.T., Moving for Life and Nia specifically designed for women with cancer. Please wear comfortable clothing.
• Enjoy a light, healthy meal and the camaraderie of others. Dietary laws observed.Dietary laws observed.


Morning Session-(Check-in begins at 8:30am)
Afternoon Session-(Check-in begins at 1:00pm)


Co-sponsored by The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospitals, The JCC in Manhattan, The Institute for the Advancement of Complementary Therapies (IACT), SHARE, Sharsheret, Young Survival Coalition & Movin’On Aerobics.


Registration begins April 24, 2013. Call Jennifer Terrell and leave a message at 646.505.5728.

Space is limited. Registration is required.

Sun, Jun 23
8:45 AM - 1:00 PM
 Morning Section
Free All
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Sun, Jun 23
1:15 PM - 5:30 PM
 Afternoon Section

Free All
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For more information, or to register, please call 646-505-5708.


Radical Recovery 101: Don't Just Survive-Thrive!

With Jennifer Alhasa
Designed for people with cancer, this empowering workshop helps you harness adversity and claim YOUR Radical Recovery! A survivor of advanced breast cancer, Jennifer teaches tools and techniques to help you heal from the inside out. Learn how to find focus and faith; go with gratitude; practice positivity and celebrate self-care. Bring caregivers and loved ones—we’re all in this together!

Sun, Jun 30
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
$20.00 All
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For more information, or to register, please call 646-505-5708.

Free Exercise Programs for those living with Cancer - Fall

The following free classes are for women living with cancer and are co-sponsored with The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals and The JCC in Manhattan.

To register for programs, please call JoAnn Fox Weingarten, 212-523-7275

18 times on Tuesdays
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Sep 10 - Jan 7
 Nia Brain Body Fitness
FREE
Course Leader: Whitney Chapman
Course Leader: Caroline Kohles
16 times on Wednesdays
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Sep 11 - Jan 1
Except: Sep 25		 Moving for Life
Gentle dance-exercise for women living with cancer.
FREE
Course Leader: Martha Eddy
Course Leader: Catherine Gross
17 times on Thursdays
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Sep 12 - Jan 9
Except: Nov 28		 Renewal: A Water Exercise Program for Women with Cancer
FREE
Course Leader: Teri Dupuy
16 times on Thursdays
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Sep 12 - Jan 9
Except: Sep 19, Sep 26		 Yoga for Men Who Are Cancer Survivors
**This program is co-sponsored with Beth Israel Medical Center–Cancer Center.
Please email RLSchine@aol.com for info
Course Leader: Roberta Schine, RYT
16 times on Thursdays
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Sep 12 - Jan 9
Except: Sep 19, Sep 26		 Healing Yoga for Women Living with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
FREE
Course Leader: Roberta Schine, RYT
Cancer-Support Massage
Massage is known to boost the immune system and reduce stress on the body, mind, and spirit. Receive supportive, holistic bodywork employing massage techniques suitable for individuals undergoing treatment or for those who are post-treatment and/or surgery. Our therapists offer a caring environment to address symptom relief, pain management, and stress reduction.

Free for patients of The Comprehensive Breast Center at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospitals. It is $55 for JCC members living with cancer and $65 for non-members living with cancer.
Some medical insurance coverage is applicable for massage; please consult your insurance carrier to see if you qualify. A prescription or medical clearance from your physician is required. Call 646.505.5716 to book an appointment. Appointments take place on Thursdays only between 10 am - 3 pm.

Please note: There is a $45 cancellation fee Continuum patients. $55 cancellation for members and a $65 cancellation fee for non members for any appointment that is not cancelled within 24 hours.

  
For more information, or to register, please call 646-505-5708.

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