NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine announces its October schedule of events and programs. Registration for the 2nd annual Turkey Trot scheduled for Nov. 22 is open. Volunteers are also needed to prepare runner bags a day or two before the race, help with set up the day before the race and morning […]
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Cancer Resource Center lists September activities
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center announces its September calendar. All programs are free to anyone affected by cancer. Look Good Feel Better: 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10. Volunteer beauty professionals will offer suggestions on skin care and makeup application, wig selection, scarves and more for those going through cancer treatment and offer a style […]
Progress Center volunteers help cancer center
NORWAY — Volunteers at the Progress Center have been making heart and neck pillows, bags, rice packs and port protectors for those impacted by cancer. The program began in 2015 and Cancer Resource Center Coordinator Sherri Otterson has shown them how to stuff pillows, fill rice packs and sew. The center has given away more […]
'Healing Through Music' concert at McLaughlin Garden
SOUTH PARIS — Musicians from Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will perform “Healing Through Music,” a 45-minute chamber music concert at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, for the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This concert will be held in the historic barn at McLaughlin Garden at 97 Main St. and is free for anyone impacted […]
Cancer Resource Center lists August activities
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, located in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building at 199 Main St., announces their August activities. Healing through Music: 1 to 3:30 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 1 at McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris. Musicians from Sebago-Long Lake Music Festival will perform a 45-minute chamber […]
Cancer Resource Center open Tuesdays
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine will be open from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays beginning July 10. This month, Karen Fillebrown will lead a craft activity at 4 p.m. Visitors may bring their own project to work on and a light supper if they wish. Volunteers are at the center to […]
Cancer Survivors Day celebrated at Cancer Resource Center
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, 199 Main St., recently celebrated National Cancer Survivor Day with a luncheon for survivors and caregivers at its facility. More than 50 cancer survivors and caregivers enjoyed lunch donated by Hannaford in Oxford. Guests received handmade butterflies to take home and enjoyed activities, including placing their […]
New kayak wellness program at Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY — A weekly Kayaking Wellness Program is coming to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. To help everyone get ready, Sarah Carter, coordinator for 5210 Let’s Go of Oxford County, will be offering introductory lessons for basic kayaking from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturdays, June 23 and June 30. Before moving back […]
June activities at Cancer Resource Center include two special events
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine has announced their June activities, which features two special events. Events are held at the center in the Stephens Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic building, 199 Main St., unless otherwise noted. National Cancer Survivor Day Event: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 1. Anyone impacted by […]
Oxford FCU donates material to Cancer Resource Center
Susan Graves, branch service manager of the Oxford Federal Credit Union, presented 80 yards of fleece material, a value of $286, to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. Pictured with the fabric is Mary Dempsey, executive director of the center. The center is always in need of supplies to help make comfort items. For more […]