The Cancer Community Center, a nonprofit organization serving Greater Portland, is offering several programs in September. Call 774-2200 or visit www.CancerCommunityCenter.org. The center is located at 778 Main St., South Portland.
Cards, Games and More:
Fridays, Sept. 7-28, noon-2 p.m., call to sign up, no charge.
Choose from a variety of card and board games from cribbage and bridge to scrabble and chess. Light lunch served.
The Secrets to Stress Management:
Saturday, Sept. 15, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., call to sign up, no charge.
Studies have shown that chronic stress can compromise the immune system. This workshop shares a simple, overlooked powerful truth regarding what it takes to thrive in stress-filled lives.
Discussing Whole Foods:
Tuesday, Sept. 18, noon-1 p.m., call to sign up, no charge.
Join a nurse with advanced training in nutrition for cancer patients and learn what the buzz is about whole foods and how to incorporate them in your life before, during or after treatment.
Lung Cancer Family Support Group:
Thursday, Sept. 27, 6-7:30 p.m., drop-in, no charge.
Patients and loved ones are welcome to this group to network with others in the community who are affected by lung cancer. Guest speaker will discuss the emotional aspects of cancer.
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