CURRENT PROGRAMS

AFRICAN AMERICAN FELLOWSHIP – VIRTUAL

For patients, survivors, and loved ones identifying as Black or African American.
Monthly, Second Thursday 6 – 8 pm

BLOOD CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – VIRTUAL

For patients and survivors.

Monthly, Third Thursday 6 – 7:30 pm

BRAIN TUMOR SUPPORT GROUP – VIRTUAL

For brain tumor patients, survivors, and caregivers.
Monthly, Second Thursday  7 – 8:30 pm

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – VIRTUAL

For patients and survivors.
Monthly, First Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm

CREATIVITY FOR WELLNESS: ART-BASED SUPPORT GROUP WITH THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY – VIRTUAL

Exercising our creative selves can bring balance, pleasure, clarity and calm—nurturing overall well-being. Research has shown engaging in creativity can reduce tiredness, alleviate anxiety and elevate mood. Explore your creativity and connect with other patients, survivors, and caregivers in a supportive space, professionally-facilitated by board-certified art therapist Kathleen Buday, MEd, ATR-BC. No art experience necessary, just a willingness to explore and express. We hope you’ll join us!

Monthly, First Thursday, 11 am – 12:30 pm

HEAD & NECK CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – HYBRID

For patients, survivors, and loved ones.
Monthly, Third Thursday 5:30 – 7 pm

HEREDITARY COLORECTAL CANCER PEER GROUP – VIRTUAL

For survivors, pre-vivors, and loved ones. Peer-led.
Monthly, Third Thursday 6:30 – 8 pm

LIFE BEYOND CANCER SURVIVORSHIP GROUP – HYBRID

For survivors finished with primary treatment.
Monthly, First Monday 6 – 7:30 pm

LIVING WITH CANCER/FAMILY & FRIENDS – BRIGHTON – VIRTUAL 

For patients and survivors. During regular program delivery, this group meets at Trinity Health Cancer Center – Brighton.
Monthly, Third Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm

LIVING WITH CANCER/FAMILY & FRIENDS – CANTON – VIRTUAL

For patients, survivors, and loved ones. During regular program delivery, this group meets atTrinity Health Cancer Center – Canton.
Monthly, First Thursday 6 – 7:30 pm

LIVING WITH CANCER/FAMILY & FRIENDS – CHELSEA – VIRTUAL

For patients, survivors, and loved ones. During regular program delivery, this group meets at Chelsea Hospital Cancer Center.
Monthly, First Thursday 11 am – 12:30 pm

LIVING WITH LOSS – HYBRID

For all those who have lost a loved one to cancer.

Monthly, Second Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm

LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – VIRTUAL

For patients and survivors.
Monthly, Second Thursday 11 am – 12:30 pm

METASTATIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – VIRTUAL

For those living with metastatic cancer.
Bi-weekly, Second & Fourth Wednesday 10 am – 12 pm

PRIDE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP (LGBTQ+) – HYBRID

For patients, survivors, and loved ones identifying as bisexual, gay, lesbian, queer, transgender, two-spirit, and all other sexual and gender minorities.
Monthly, Third Thursday 6 – 7:30 pm 

PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – HYBRID

For patients, survivors, and partners.

Monthly, First Wednesday 6 – 7:30 pm

YOUNG ADULT CANCER SUPPORT GROUP – HYBRID

For patients and survivors ages 18-40ish.

Monthly, Fourth Monday 6 – 7:30 pm 

CANCER 101: SUPPORT FOR RECENTLY DIAGNOSED PATIENTS

If you were diagnosed with cancer in the last six months, join us for this six-week series welcoming to connect with others, gain support, and ease the adjustment to living with cancer. We schedule this series based on interest and availability, so sign up today and we’ll be in touch soon about scheduling.

KID SUPPORT, TEEN TIME, AND PARENTING SUPPORT

This four-week series on Zoom brings together families impacted by cancer to share support. After starting all together, separate groups will break out for parents, kids, and teens. Age-appropriate activities using art and play help kids express their feelings, while parents and teens have their own spaces to talk with others who truly understand. We schedule this series based on interest and availability, so sign up today and we’ll be in touch soon about scheduling.

FOCUS: FACING CANCER TOGETHER

Five-week series for couples and care partners focusing on communication and coping as a team. We schedule this series based on interest and availability, so sign up today and we’ll be in touch soon about scheduling.

SURVIVORSHIP TRANSITIONS

Five-week series for survivors finished with primary treatment. Find your new normal, mind, body, and spirit in this program that combines emotional support, exercise coaching, and education. We schedule this series based on interest and availability, so sign up today and we’ll be in touch soon about scheduling.

COUNSELING 

The Cancer Support Community and St. Joseph Mercy Health System are proud partners in providing free counseling services to all St. Joe’s and St. Mary’s Cancer Center patients and families.

Services offered by our oncology counselors include adjustment to illness counseling, depression and anxiety screening, relaxation strategies to reduce anxiety during difficult and painful procedures, and more. Counseling sessions are offered free of charge; neither patients/loved ones or their insurance will be billed for this service.

If you are a St. Joe’s Cancer Center patient or loved one and are interested in scheduling an initial free counseling session, please call Lindsay Passmore at 734-712-2928.

If you are a St. Mary’s Cancer Center patient or loved one and are interested in scheduling an initial free counseling session, please call Saniyah Ahmed at 734-655-2627.

ONCOLOGY NUTRITION FOR OPTIMAL WELLNESS – VIRTUAL

Melissa Shannon-Hagen, RD, CSO, Michigan Medicine

Monday, July 11th, 6 – 7:30 pm

PELVIC FLOOR RECOVERY FOR BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS – VIRTUAL

Jessica Sommerville, DPT, The Recovery Project 

Monday, July 18, 6 – 7:30 pm on Zoom

ESTATE PLANNING – VIRTUAL

Michael Crowley, JD, Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick, P.C.

Thursday, August 4, 12 – 1:30 pm on Zoom

I DON’T FEEL LIKE MYSELF: EMOTIONAL IMPACTS OF CANCER AND CAREGIVING – VIRTUAL

Michelle Riba, MD, Michigan Medicine

Monday, August 8, 6 – 7:30 pm on Zoom

UNDERSTANDING RADIATION THERAPY – VIRTUAL

Richard Cattaneo, MD, Trinity Health 

Tuesday, September 20, 6 – 7:30 pm on Zoom

BEHIND THE SCENES OF CANCER CARE – VIRTUAL

Eva Bieniek, MD, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group

Medical care for cancer is complicated. Have you ever wondered how all the pieces fit together? Join us for a workshop with Radiation Oncologist Eva Bieniek, MD, exploring how your cancer care team works together including tumor board, multidisciplinary care, seeking a second opinion, and more. As always, discussion and questions will be welcome.

Monday, September 26, 6 – 7:30 pm on Zoom

Visit cancersupportannarbor.org/ondemand to access our library of prerecorded educational workshops.

COOKING FOR WELLNESS – VIRTUAL 

Join registered oncology dietitian Linn Storch, MS, RD, for this monthly cooking and nutrition class! Virtual Cooking for Wellness will be much like the in-person class that many of our members know and love, featuring cooking instruction for 2-3 healthy recipes, plenty of time for questions, and a recipe packet shared via email at each class. Register once and you’ll get a reminder for each monthly session. We hope to see you there!
Monthly, Second Wednesday, 4 – 6 pm

GENTLE YOGA – VIRTUAL

Engaging in gentle exercise can help boost immune function, reduce stress, and keep your body strong.
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 11 am – 12 pm

GUIDED MEDITATION – HYBRID

Meditation has been shown to decrease anxiety, improve sleep, and help manage symptoms and side effects. Join us for a guided mindful meditation weekly.

Tuesdays: 1-2 pm

ZUMBA GOLD – HYBRID

This gentle version of Zumba provides a fun workout set to music.

Thursdays: 11 am – 12 pm

Can’t make it to our live classes? Visit cancersupportannarbor.org/ondemand to access our library of prerecorded exercise and stress management classes.

SUMMER NIGHTS AT GALLUP PARK – IN-PERSON ONLY

Our popular summer event is back! Join us at Gallup Park for dinner and enjoy boating or just a peaceful evening by the water with your friends from CSC. This outdoor event is in-person only, and registration is required.

Thursdays June 23 and July 28, 6 -8  pm

COFFEE & CONVERSATION – VIRTUAL

This weekly video conference gathering is a chance to come together (virtually) with others, chat and see some friendly faces.
Fridays 10 – 11 am

COMMUNITY & CREATIVITY – VIRTUAL

Explore your creativity and connect with others in this weekly art class. Our instructor will lead a creative expression project using supplies you have at home; a pen and paper is enough! No art experience required.

Select Wednesdays  3-4:30 pm

KIDS KICKING CANCER 

Kids impacted by cancer are invited to join us for this virtual version of our popular kids’ martial arts class. Our partners at Kids Kicking Cancer guide children through upper body exercises, deep breathing, and meditation to help manage difficult emotions like anxiety and anger. Register here and we’ll send you everything you need to get started!
Thursdays 4:30 – 5 pm

KIDS SUPPORT, TEEN TIME & PARENTING SUPPORT 

This four-week series on Zoom brings together families impacted by cancer to share support. After starting all together, separate groups will break out for parents, kids, and teens. Age-appropriate activities using art and play help kids express their feelings, while parents and teens have their own spaces to talk with others who truly understand. We schedule this series based on interest and availability, so sign up today and we’ll be in touch soon about scheduling.