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Lebed Method of Movement and Dance
- with Di Graham and Naena Chhima
Saturdays: 9-10am, at the Aro St Community Hall
or Mondays: 6 - 7pm at Thistle Hall
(Courses ongoing throughout the year)
The Lebed Method class is a series of weekly exercises,
specifically designed to work the whole body. The
exercises particularly emphasize opening the lymphatic
drainage routes to move stagnant fluid. It involves a
number of enjoyable, yet slow and gentle movements to
music. These classes are open to anyone recovering from
cancer surgery of any type, cancer related fatigue or
lymphoedema.
Registration essential: Contact Di Graham - 934-3083
or Naena Chhima - 389-8421.
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Genetics BRCA Day: a workshop for people
at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer
and their families.
Saturday, May 10th, 10am - 4pm
Cancer Society Rooms, Newtown.
This workshop is a jointly run by the Central Regional
Genetic Service and the Cancer Society - Wellington
Division and is an informative and supportive day about
surveillance, risk-reducing surgery and the psychological
impact of living with an increased risk of cancer.
Registration essential: Contact Alison McEwen - toll-free
on 0508-364-436.
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Headways Workshop - with Pip Murdoch
Date: 2 Monday evenings, 12th & 19th May, 7-9pm
Venue: Cancer Society Rooms
This is a 2 week seminar for people who are coping
with a diagnosis of a brain tumour and /or their carers.
The two weeks will cover issues of diagnosis and
treatment, practical help, financial concerns and support.
Interest will also be ascertained in a support group.
To enrol: Contact Pip Murdoch - 389-8421
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Laughter, the Best Medicine
- with Lee Hatherly
Date: Thursdays, starting 12th June, 11am until 1pm
(including lunch). Venue: Cancer Society Rooms
Just the ticket for those cold winter months. Humour
is a wonderful medium to help us all relax and look
at the world in a different way. Lee has many different
techniques to share with you including laughter yoga.
Boost your endorphins with laughter and banish those
winter blues. One of the 6 sessions will be held at the
Time Cinema in Island Bay.
To enrol: Contact Sue Corkill - 389-8421
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Lymphoedema Support and Education
Workshop - with Di Graham
2 Saturday mornings, 14th and 21st June 11am-12.30.
Venue: Cancer Society Rooms.
Lymphoedema can affect anyone who has had their
lymph glands surgically removed. These sessions provide
valuable information about preventing or coping with
lymphoedema. Led by Di Graham who is a certified
lymphoedema therapist. Interested partners and friends
welcome.
To enrol: Contact Di Graham - 934-3083
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