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cancer support community

Navigating Cancer with Community & Support

A place to breathe, heal, and find strength together

Hope House offers a welcoming cancer support community where individuals can find connection, comfort, and tools for wellbeing at every stage of their cancer journey—from diagnosis to treatment to post-cancer recovery. Our programs create space to breathe, reflect, move, and heal alongside others who understand what you are navigating.

How The Program Works

Who It’s For

These programs are open to anyone diagnosed with cancer, at any point in their journey. Whether you are newly diagnosed, in active treatment, in remission, or rebuilding life after treatment, you are welcome here. Caregivers are also invited to participate in select programs. 

Our Approach

Wellbeing is a sense of health and vitality that arises from your thoughts, emotions, actions, and experiences. Hope House’s wellness programs support your emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing as you navigate cancer. Each session offers gentle guidance, community connection, and time to focus on yourself.

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Zen with Gwen

Join Gwendolyn for a session focused on supporting a sense of wellbeing through gentle movement and the use of a variety of guided mindfulness practices and techniques.

VIRTUAL

Mondays @ 7-8pm

October 5 & December 7, 2026 

Facilitator: Gwendolyn

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Chair Yoga

Chair yoga is a modified form of yoga. This session offers a gentle and accessible approach to yoga, making it suitable for individuals with limited mobility, balance issues or those navigating illness or a time of healing.

IN PERSON

Mondays @ 10:30-11:30am

resumes October 19, 2026

Facilitator: Linda

Crafting With Flowers

Crafting Wellbeing

Crafting can spark joy, ease stress, and help you find that blissful ‘feel-good flow’ – a meditative-like state for both mind and body. Come enjoy the simple pleasures of cutting, gluing and creating as we craft our way to better wellbeing.

IN PERSON

2nd Friday @ 2-3:30pm

resumes October 9, 2026

Facilitators: Nicki & Julia

Group Dance Class

Joy in Movement

Joy in Movement is a fun and engaging mind/body session focused on exploring the wonders of simple movements coupled with moments of stillness to ignite a spark of joy from within. This session incorporates a variety of practices to renew a sense of vitality.

VIRTUAL

Wednesdays @ 10-11am

Resumes September 9, 2026

Facilitator: Andrea

Meditative Hand Pose

Qigong for Rest & Sleep

Join us for a fun and easeful session. Qi Gong is a mind, body, spirit practice that improves mental and physical health and refreshes our vital life force. Sessions will focus on winding down, releasing stress and getting both the body and mind ready for sleep.

VIRTUAL

Thursdays @ 7-8pm

September 24 & November 26, 2026

Facilitator: Andrea

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Making Meaning Expressive Arts

This program focuses on creating a personal legacy and exploring what makes for a meaningful life. Through the use of expressive arts modalities, this session offers opportunities for sharing stories, reflection and connection with others. Explore what a life well-lived looks like for you!

IN PERSON

3rd Friday @ 10:30am-12:30pm

Resumes Sep 17, 2026

Facilitator: Elena, Art Therapist

Our Cancer Support Programs

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Picking Up the Pieces — 9-Week Post-Cancer Support Group

How do you move forward with your life after you have been affected by cancer? This practical program offers an opportunity to come together, share feelings and provides practical tools and resources to move forward post-cancer treatment.

VIRTUAL

Tuesdays, 10am–12pm

September 15 - November 10, 2026

Facilitator: Vicki Cousins

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Fusion & Flow Series

Join us at Town Park in Aurora for a gentle qigong and tai chi inspired movement series focused on uplifting and circulating energy while inviting a cooling sense of calm, flow, and fresh air to your morning.

IN PERSON

Mondays 10-11am

September 14 - October 5, 2026

Facilitator: Gwendolyn & Nicki

Mother Hugging Daughter

Navigating Cancer with Cubs

A program to support parents navigating a cancer diagnosis within the family. A family-centered session with our Certified Child Life Specialist and Wellness Coordinator creates a space to learn practical tools to support a sense of wellbeing for both you and your kids.

IN PERSON

Ongoing

Facilitator: Julia & Nicki

Program Registration

To become a Hope House client, to register to a specific programs or for more information. Please fill out this form, Call us or Email us.

CALL:

905-727-6815 x223

EMAIL:

programs@hopehousehospice.com

OPTIONAL

Complete our confidential Online Referral Form to request support.

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Help fund hospice care, grief programs, and caregiver support.

Frequently Asked Questions

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If you’re seeking care we are here to support you

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Cancer Support Resources

Navigating cancer can bring emotional, physical, and practical challenges. Hope House offers additional cancer support resources—including education, tools, and community-based services—to help you feel supported at every stage of your cancer journey.


Visit our Resources Page to explore cancer-specific materials, wellness tools, caregiver guidance, and links to trusted programs that can further support your wellbeing.

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