Click on the calendars below for our full PDF calendar with all of our program information.
Please RSVP to events shown in red by calling (865) 546-4661 or registering below the calendar. Most events shown in BLACK are drop-in and registration is not required. Please note, groups or networkers may require a phone call or interview. Cancer Support Community can provide supportive, structured play for children of members attending monthly education or featured programs. Reservations for structured play must be made 48 hours in advance by calling (865) 546-4661.
RSVP's for January
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
Quick and Healthy Cooking: Soups On
Tuesday, January 21, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Missy Kennedy, Cooking Instructor |
Nothing could be cozier than a pot of soup for lunch or dinner. Learn some new ideas to make your winter soups special for the cold days ahead. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Finding & Writing the Stories of Your Life
Wednesday, January 22, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Donna Doyle, Poet |
By looking at the big story of our life, we often miss the little stories that make up a year, a month, a day, or even an hour. These monthly relaxed workshops will help you find the small nuggets of gold shining in the vast stream of your life. No writing experience necessary. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Thoughts Getting You Down?
Thursday, January 23, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Denise Stillman, PhD |
Thoughts keeping you up at night or making hard times even worse? Cognitive-Behavioral Psychologist, Dr. Denise Stillman will talk about the power of your thoughts and how you can use them to help you. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Letting Go
Saturday, January 25, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
A new year is here & with it comes new opportunities. Explore the intentional practice of letting go of habits or behaviors that no longer serve you. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Guest Artist: Fun with Zentangle®
Thursday, January 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Amy Broady, CZT™ |
Zentangle® has been described as yoga for the brain. Come enjoy this creative art form with Certified Zentangle Teacher™, Amy Broady, & expand your “yoga practice”. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
RSVP's for February
Please RSVP to the following events by clicking “RSVP Now” or calling (865) 546-4661.|
Saturday Brunch with Live Music
Saturday, February 1, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Luv Muffins |
Join present and past members for a musical brunch featuring the “Luv Muffins”. They offer feel-good music on fiddle, bass, guitar, drums and banjo. You’re invited to bring your kids, family & friends to this toe-tapping Saturday that’s sure to fend off the winter blues. Brunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Nutrition Ammunition: Immune Boosting Foods
Tuesday, February 11, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Beth Booker, MS, MPH, RD |
Eating certain foods may help keep your immune system strong & actively engaged in fighting cancer. Learn what foods are good for your immune system & how to maintain healthy habits. Light lunch provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Guest Chef: Tomato Head
Wednesday, February 12, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Mahasti Vafaie, Owner Tomato Head |
If you like eating at Tomato Head, you’ll love this program! Never heard of Tomato Head? Do yourself a favor & come to this program. Engage all your senses as owner and chef Mahasti introduces creative vegetarian recipes to try at home. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Healing Through Art: Paper Collage Landscapes
Thursday, February 13, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Kelly Sullivan, Art Instructor |
Tear, cut and glue handmade papers to create a lovely landscape. Using unique lokta, banana and mulberry papers you’ll create a tropical, mountainous or local (your front yard) landscape. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Oak Ridge OFF-SITE Series: Calmer Body, Calmer Mind
Thursday, February 13, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Denise Stillman, PhD |
*TCSC Cancer Resource Center* (102 Vermont Ave. Oak Ridge, TN 37830). Cancer is physically & emotionally stressful. Dr. Denise Stillman will talk about your body’s response to stress and teach relaxation exercises with guided imagery to calm your body and mind. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Quick and Healthy Cooking: What to Cook!?
Tuesday, February 18, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Joseph Blauvelt, Culinary Instructor |
Learn & sample what Chef Blauvelt serves up in the dark days of winter. You’ll leave inspired to try something new and interesting in your kitchen. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Ask the Doctor: Prostate Cancer
Thursday, February 20, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Mitchell Martin, MD, Medical Oncologist |
Treatment options for prostate cancer are determined by whether the diagnosis is low, intermediate or high risk. Join Dr. Martin as he describes the latest treatment recommendations from active surveillance for low risk cancers to precision treatments for high risk metastatic disease. Also learn what you can do to stay as healthy as possible through and beyond treatment. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Cancer: Is It In Your Genes?
Tuesday, February 25, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Erin Campbell, MS, LCGC, Oncology Genetic Counselor |
Hereditary cancers are caused by a genetic change that’s been passed through the family & puts individuals at a higher risk of developing certain types of cancers. Learn about the most current genetic markers & options for the prevention or treatment of cancer in the family. Light meal provided. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Finding & Writing the Stories of Your Life
Wednesday, February 26, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Donna Doyle, Poet |
By looking at the big story of our life, we often miss the little stories that make up a year, a month, a day, or even an hour. These monthly relaxed workshops will help you find the small nuggets of gold shining in the vast stream of your life. No writing experience necessary. RSVP. | RSVP Now |
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Mindfulness in Everyday Life: Dealing with Change
Saturday, February 29, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Ann Pendley, Meditation Instructor |
When there is cancer, there often is a tsunami of change. Learn how a mindfulness practice can help ease the stress of change. RSVP. | RSVP Now |