Wellness Programs
To Life! strives to offer meaningful wellness programs to support the overall emotional and physical well-being of breast cancer patients and survivors. Classes are held virtually and/or in person (as noted) and are free for breast cancer survivors and thrivers, family & caregivers.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
Yoga Classes
In person and drop-in; no need to register. Classes sponsored by Lift and Breathe and taught by Meredith Holmquist at 2 Normanskill Boulevard, Suite 200, Delmar. All yoga experiences and levels. As always check with your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise program.
August 9 & 23 - 4:00 pm
2 Normanskill Boulevard, Suite 200, Delmar.
Morning Meditations
Learn the art of mindfulness for a better you. We will sit in stillness and practice gentle breath work and body scans in order to improve our overall health and wellbeing. Hope Club ~1 Penny Lane, Latham
Generally meeting the first Tuesdays of each month from 9:30 am - 10:30 am.
Email Tasha for more information and to confirm schedule - [email protected]
To Life! Book Club
Read with us! Book discussions held every 5-6 weeks from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the gallery at 110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs.
Current book read is The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. Through letters to various recipients, Sybil Van Antwep examines life and confronts a painful past, learning to find forgiveness and move forward.
Book Discussion Night - Wednesday, September 9 at 6:00 - 8:00 pm in person at Hope Club - 1 Penny Lane, Latham.
For more information and to join email [email protected].
MONTHLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMS
Mahjong Club
August 18 - 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane, Latham
Are you seeking a fun night out and enjoy board games? Would you like to learn the art of Mahjong? Please join us!
To register and if you have questions email [email protected].
Silver Bay Thrivers Retreat
Thursday, August 27 - Sunday, August 31
Silver Bay, Lake George
This is an exclusive lakeside retreat for the breast cancer community. Interested guests will be added to a list, and attendance will be determined through a random lottery drawing to ensure fairness. Drawing will take place at the end of April.
Limited capacity. 3 night commitment required.
Healing Chakra Braclet Class
Wednesday, September 23 - 5:30 - 7:30 pm - Hope Club, 1 Penny Lane, Latham
Beading with meaning workshop. We will make a natural stone crystal bracelet and gain an understanding of how crystals and their energy could aid in healing.
To register and if you have questions email [email protected].
Helpful Wellness Links
Exercise, Mindfulness and Nutrition Programs
- Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester - gentle yoga and more
- Breast Cancer Freebies
- Breast Cancer Network of Western NY
- Cancer Dietitian - Life Style Tips for Prevention and Survivorship - Julie Lanford MPH, RD, CSO, LDN
- Exercises for Breast Cancer Survivors - YouTube
- Lymphedema Exercises
- Mindful Meditation for Breast Cancer Survivors - YouTube
- Moving for Life
- QiGong for Breast Cancer Survivors - YouTube
- QiGong Gentle Practice - YouTube
- SHARE Cancer Support
- Surviving Breast Cancer Wellness Programs
- The Hope Club - Latham, NY - Facebook Page

