Wellness Programs for Mind, Body & Spirit
A Gentle Approach to Wellness
Hope House offers gentle, accessible wellness programs designed to nurture emotional wellbeing, reduce stress, and foster meaningful connection. Whether you are living with a life-threatening illness, caring for someone you love, or grieving, our programs offer a supportive path toward balance, resilience, and renewal.
How Our Programs Work
Who It’s For
Holistic wellness programming created for individuals diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, their families, caregivers, and those who are bereaved.
Our Approach
Our wellness programs focus on restoring a sense of wellbeing while creating space to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and others. Each session is designed to meet participants where they are—offering comfort, community, and tools to support the body, mind, and spirit.
We believe healing extends beyond medical care. It includes emotional support, mindful practices, and shared experiences that help you feel grounded and understood.
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 Oct 9, 2026
Facilitators: Nicki & Julia
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.
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Wednesdays @ 10-11am
Resumes Sep 9, 2026
Facilitator: Andrea
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.
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Thursday Evenings
Sep 24 & Nov 26, 2026 @ 7-8pm
Facilitator: Andrea
Making Meaning
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
Weekly & Monthly Wellness Sessions
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.
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Monday Mornings
Sep 14-Oct 5, 2026 @ 10-11am
Facilitator: Gwendolyn & Nicki
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Creative Connections
Join us for a supportive 8-week fall self-care series for those navigating illness and seeking inspired opportunities to explore the use of simple art materials as an expressive means to process thoughts and emotions with a curious mind and a creative spirit! Materials required: paper + pen/pencil, plus markers/crayons/water colours/scissors if you have them
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Tuesday Evenings
Sep 8-Oct 27, 2026 @ 7:00-8:00pm
Facilitators: Nicki & Carolyn
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Legacy Workshop
End of L.I.F.E. (Legacy, Intentions, Freedom, Empowerment) Workshop Talking about aging, dying, and death can be difficult, but these conversations are among the most meaningful we can have. Join Certified End of Life Doula and Life & Grief Coach Arlene Hearn for an open, interactive workshop where questions are encouraged, experiences can be shared, and practical guidance beyond wills and funeral planning is provided. Whether you are preparing for yourself, supporting aging parents, or simply curious, this session offers thoughtful reflection, helpful resources, and gentle guidance for life’s final chapter.
IN PERSON
Monday Sep 14, 2026 @ 6:30-8pm
Facilitator: Arlene Hearn
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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.
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Tuesday Mornings
Sep 15-Nov 10, 2026 @ 10am-12pm
Facilitator: Vicki Cousins
Workshops & Series
More Wellness Support
Complementary Therapies
Trained volunteers provide 1:1 complementary therapies such as Trame and Reiki, offering relaxation, grounding, and holistic support.
Virtual Self-Care Library
Access a curated self-care library of yoga and meditation practices created for our Hope House community by facilitators Gwendolyn and Adina. Practice from home, at your own pace.
Start with Hope House
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wellness Support Resources
Hope House provides a curated set of wellness resources to support your ongoing wellbeing—both in-person and at home. Explore our Virtual Self-Care Library for guided yoga and meditation.
Visit our Resources Page to browse the full wellness collection, and find direct links to external supports. If you need help locating a specific resource, contact our Intake Coordinator and we will assist you.
Reach out for help or to connect with us
Connect With Us in the Community, We’re here to support you—whether you’re seeking care, resources, or ways to get involved.