Making Your Wishes Known: Why Advance Care Planning Is Important

All adults affected by cancer are invited to a Zoom webinar with a Norton Healthcare chaplain on making important health care decisions and the documents needed to ensure your wishes for medical care are respected. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Thursday, April 15 • Noon to 1 p.m.

Painting Rocks for Relaxation

Adult cancer patients are invited to explore the imaginative and relaxing art of painting rocks. This Zoom meeting will teach you how to add creatures like ladybugs and butterflies, along with inspirational words, to stones using acrylic paint. Materials will be provided and available for pickup at one of our five Norton Cancer Resource Centers starting April 9. Call (502) 200-1822 to register.

Friday, April 16 • 5 to 6 p.m.

MELT Hand and Foot Virtual Class

This six-week class series will meet via Zoom meeting to teach simple MELT hand and foot self-treatment techniques. Learn how easy it is to create change in your body to relieve misalignment, chronic pain and the negative effects of aging. The class will use the MELT Soft Ball to balance the body, rehydrate the connective tissue system from head to toe, and release tension and stress. Participants will need to purchase the MELT MiniKit for $10 at ShineLouisville.com/MELT/NCI. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Fridays, April 23, 30; May 7, 14, 21, 25 • 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Fridays, June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9 • 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Creative Bullet Journaling

Adult cancer patients and survivors who enjoy making lists and getting organized are invited to join our licensed art therapist via Zoom meeting for a six-week workshop to learn creative bullet journaling. You will identify the things, people and places that bring meaning to your life. No art skills are needed. Journal, stickers and pen will be provided and available for pickup at one of our five Norton Cancer Resource Centers starting April 26. Call (502) 200-1822 to register.

Tuesdays, May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1, 8 • Noon to 1 p.m.

Music Therapy Is Essential Business

Music is an essential business that we can use to drive-thru and drop anxiety off at the curb while picking up the emotions we wish to experience, especially during a pandemic. Join our music therapist for this fun discussion via Zoom webinar. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Thursday, May 13 • Noon to 1 p.m.

Peaceful Spring Paint Night

Enjoy the peaceful art of painting with acrylics on canvas. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance to create a lovely spring nature scene during this Zoom meeting. Materials will be provided and available for pickup at one of our five Norton Cancer Resource Centers starting May 7. Call (502) 200-1822 to register.

Friday, May 14 • 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Sew a Quirky Cancer Comfort Creature

Design and hand-sew your very own quirky comfort creature through instruction via Zoom meeting. Add buttons, felt, ribbon, yarn, fabric and stuffing to form a handheld unique monster. Materials will be provided and available for pickup at one of our five Norton Cancer Resource Centers starting May 28. Call (502) 200-1822 to register.

Friday, June 4 • 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Living Well Beyond Cancer: Identifying and Managing Cancer-related Fatigue

Adult cancer patients are invited to this Zoom webinar with a cancer rehabilitation therapist to discuss ways to identify and manage cancer-related fatigue (CFR). CFR is one of the most debilitating side effects of cancer treatment and can affect you even after treatment.

Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Thursday, June 17 • Noon to 1 p.m.

Cancer Beats: Virtual Music Nights

Young adults ages 18 to 39 affected by cancer are invited to this Zoom meeting to learn and share songwriting and recording techniques with peers. No experience is needed. You will be amazed how fast you can learn. Call (502) 200-1822 to register.

First and third Wednesdays • 6 to 7 p.m.

Teen Warriors Virtual Group

This group is for teens ages 13 to 18 who receive or completed treatment from Norton Cancer Children’s Institute, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. Connect via Zoom meeting with other teens from the 7 West Warriors community. Come together for laughter, music, connection and support for one another. Registration is required. Call (502) 200-1822  to register.

Fourth Thursday beginning May 28 • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Guided Meditation

This Zoom meeting is designed for beginners, but all are welcome. Simply follow the meditation guide’s voice to relax your body and mind. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Mondays • 10 to 11 a.m.

Gentle Yoga

This Zoom meeting incorporates yoga postures, breathing and principles of mindfulness for all levels and abilities. Practice in a clear space with a yoga mat. Camera required to be on for safety. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Mondays and Wednesdays • 11 a.m. to noon

Tai Chi for Health

Tai chi is slow, relaxed, fluid movement that relieves tension and frees your energy. Dress comfortably for this Zoom meeting and practice in a clear space with a sturdy chair with no wheels or swivel. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Mondays and Thursdays • 3 to 4 p.m.

Nia Moving to Heal

Nia Moving to Heal uses soul-stirring music and gentle, conscious movement as a complement to prescribed treatments for physical challenges. Benefits can include improved healing, flexibility, mobility, stability and balance; relief of aches, pains and stress; and better breathing. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register for this Zoom meeting.

Tuesdays and Fridays • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.   

Yoga Nidra  

Yoga nidra is an ancient meditation technique for stress relief and relaxation. Learn to release muscle, emotion and mental tensions. Dress comfortably for this Zoom meeting and have a yoga mat, blanket and towel to roll up under your knees. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

First Thursday of each month • 6 to 7 p.m.

Jin Shin Jyutsu

Jin Shin Jyutsu is an art and self-help technique to release tension causing discomfort and pain. Maggie King, Jin Shin Jyutsu practitioner, will teach how to harmonize and balance your physical, mental and spiritual self in this Zoom meeting. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

Second Wednesday of each month • 1 to 2 p.m.

Prostate Cancer Support Group

This Zoom meeting offers education and support for all men diagnosed with prostate cancer and a caregiver. Call (502) 200-1822 to register.

Second Monday of each month • 6 to 7 p.m.

Breast Cancer Support Group

Women diagnosed with breast cancer meet via Zoom meeting to discuss their experiences and support one another. Call (502) 200-8861 to register.

Third Tuesday of each month • 6 to 7 p.m.

Sickle Cell Support Group

This monthly Zoom meeting is for individuals and immediate family members living with sickle cell disease. Call (502) 322-5659 to register.

Last Tuesday of each month • 4 to 5 p.m.

The Art of Healing and Integrating Self-care

Join Norton Cancer Institute massage therapists via Zoom meeting for a relaxing hour learning self-care techniques and reconnecting to your health. Call (502) 200-8605, option 4, to register.

First Wednesday of each month • 1 to 2 p.m.