NORWAY — The Center is regularly open for the following weekly hours: Mondays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesdays by appointment only, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Fridays by appointment only
Upcoming Activities and Events
Maine Dragon Boat Club Celebrates Cancer Survivors – Saturday, June 21/Rain Date June 22.
In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day in June, the Maine Dragon Boat Club will sponsor a free paddle opportunity for anyone impacted by cancer. Cancer survivors, families, and caregivers are invited to gather at 61 Lake Road, Norway, Maine. No prior experience is necessary, and Club staff will be on hand to assist participants. Dragon boating is a fun, safe, worthwhile activity and has many health benefits. Around the world, dragon boating has become a very popular group sport, especially among cancer survivors. The Maine Dragon Boat Club’s goal this year is to start an All-Cancer Paddler Team, which will include family, friends, and caregivers.
An Open House will be held from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Check out information about the MDBC and the boat. Family, friends, and caregivers are invited.
10 a.m.-12 p.m. and/or 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Participate in paddling the Dragon Boat. On-land paddling and safety instruction will be given before going out in the boat. All equipment is provided. (No reservation needed)
In-person Classes
Stamping Up at the Cancer Resource Center: First Monday of each month: 1-2:30 p.m. Join Kathy Pulsifer and make some beautiful greeting cards to take home! All materials provided.
Craft & Chat at the Cancer Resource Center: Mondays, from 1-3 p.m. Drop in and explore your creative side, and meet new friends at the same time. All supplies will be provided. No pre-registration is required.
Chair Yoga at the Cancer Resource Center: Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Join Kat Larsen for this gentle form of yoga, which utilizes both seated and standing poses, using a chair for support to provide all the benefits of traditional yoga. Chair yoga can help improve core strength and balance, promote better breathing techniques, increase flexibility, and help reduce stress. Please call the Cancer Resource Center to register at 890-0329.
Chair Yoga in Bridgton: Mondays and Fridays 10-11 a.m. Please note Summer Class dates: June 2, 6, 9, 13, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28; August 4, 18, 25. Taught by Susan Kane, this class is open to all cancer patients and can easily be modified to anyone’s ability level. You do not need to register in advance. Meet at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot Street, Bridgton.
Support Groups
Women’s Support Group and Coffee Hour: Meets the third Wednesday of every month from 10:30 to noon at the Cancer Resource Center. No registration needed. For more information, call Kelsey at the Center at (207) 890-0205.
Men’s Rally Group: Meets the third Friday of each month from 1-3 p.m. at the Cancer Resource Center. No registration needed. For more information, call Nel Bernard at 207-312-9955 or Vance Jordan at 207-583-2975.
Sacopee Valley Cancer Support Group for Men and Women: Meets the fourth Friday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Riverside United Methodist Church, 5 Porter Street, Porter. For more information, please call Marianne Wyer at (207) 749-0392.
Access to Free Counseling Services
For patients and caregivers looking for more support during their cancer journey, please ask us about our access to free counseling programs. You have the option to meet with a professional counselor in person or via telehealth. Some limitations do apply.
Soup Program
The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has begun a Free Soup Program for patients who are in treatment. For those who are too tired, feel too ill, or otherwise cannot prepare a meal, the Resource Center has individual containers of frozen, homemade soup that are easy to thaw. Several kinds of soup are available. Please call or stop in during our open house hours on Thursdays to pick some up.
Public Swim Passes: For cancer patients who have completed their treatment and their caregivers, the Cancer Resource Center offers a free pass for 10 visits at the Colonial Mast Campground Pool & Hot Tub in Naples, Maine. Ask for more details.
Virtual Classes on our website: www.crcofwm.org. Please pre-register at www.crcofwm.org
“A Mindful Hour” Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction: Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Learn how the practice of Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction (MBSR) can assist with reducing stress through breath, movement, and meditation. Kat Larsen leads this class and also integrates other practices from her work as a certified yoga therapist and registered yoga instructor.
Recorded Classes: Recorded classes are available via our YouTube Channel via the YouTube link on our website: www.crcofwm.org
Other local Wellness Activities
Wellness Share at Center for Healing Arts, 180 Main St., Norway; 2nd Saturday of each month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free event offering Reflexology, Massage, and more. For more information: Charlotte LaBelle – 207-890-2177.
Drum Circle at Center for Healing Arts, 180 Main St., Norway – 4th Saturday of each month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free event, drums available for use. For more information: Dan Gravel – 207-604-0323 or Nel Bernard – 207-312-9955.