Upcoming Fun

The Cancer Center for Healthy Living has some opportunities that might help you get out of the house and learn something new.

Our Upcoming Educational Presentations and workshops include:

* Hand Reflexology Workshop: February 8 at 5:30pm
* Chinese Tea Tasting: February 22 at 6pm
* Sound Therapy Workshop: March 8 at 5:30pm
* Dream Workshop: March 17 from 9am-4pm
* Spring Tai Ji Retreat: April 9th and 10th at Wildlife Prairie State Park
* Reflexology Workshop: April 12 at 5:30pm
* Cancer Basics 101: April 14 at 4pm
* Healthy Cooking Demo: April 26 at 12NOON and 5pm

Interested in attending any or want additional information? Log on to our website at www.cchlpeoria.org or call (309) 693-8139.

Don't forget our exercise classes!

Monday: 9am Aqua Survivor at Landmark Recreation Center
5pm: Breath of Joy Yoga (Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors Only)
6:30pm: Tai Ji Circle

Tuesday: 9am Aerobics

Wednesday: 11am Yoga with Jean
6:30pm Beginner Tai Ji

Thursday: 6:15 Yoga with Lisa

Friday: 9am Living Strong

Remember-- if you are a cancer patient, survivor or caregiver-- you can participate in all healthy living classes free of charge! The general public may attend for a $5 drop in fee.

Tai Ji Retreat!

This year-- the Cancer Center for Healthy Living will be hosting its 11th Annual Prairie Treasures "Working with Metal" Spring Tai Ji Retreat!

The Retreat will be led by Cielle Tewksbury. She received her undergraduate degree from Norwich University in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Cross Cultural Dance Anthropology.

She received her dance training from the American School of Dance and the Bella Lewitsky Dance Company. Sifu Tsuei Wei at the Academy of Chinese Culture in San Francisco and Lawrence Galante were her instructors in Tai Chi Chaum.

She is a Senior instructor Tai Ji Master, Chungliang Al Huang. As co-creator and presenter at the Annual Fall Retreat for Women, Ms. Tewskbury offers workshops in Mythology, Movement and Symbolism. She currently conducts classes in Tai Ji and Yoga in Vermont and offers seminars in Europe and the US.

The Retreat will be held at the Wildlife Prairie State Park on Saturday & Sunday, April 10th and 11th.

Saturday:
Sign-in: 9am-9:15am
Workshop: 9:30am-NOON
Lunch (Included): NOON-1:30pm
Workshop: 1:30pm-4:30pm

Sunday:
Workshop: 9am-NOON

The Cost for both days is $120.00
The Cost for Saturday ONLY: $80.00
The Cost for Sunday ONLY: $60.00

Please Register today by logging on to our website under SPECIAL EVENTS or stop by our office at 5215 N. Knoxville Avenue.

Home Run Challenge Again!

Get excited! The Home Run Challenge to benefit CCHL has begun again! The challenge is between the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox!

We are asking that each of you pledge a fixed amount of money on EACH home run your team hits during the 2010 MLB Baseball Season! Last year we had individuals pledge anywhere from .10 all the way to $10! We raised $15,000 because of it!

Sign up today at www.cchlpeoria.org and click Special Events and Home Run Challenge. You can pledge as little or as much as you would like, every penny helps!

Updates at CCHL

CCHL's schedule is getting jam packed in the next few months! We have alot of great workshops and activities scheduled that you need to make sure you are a part of!


Mandala Art Therapy

Join Lisa Nelson Raabe in an art therapy session! Lisa will give you through the process of creating mandala's. What is a mandala? Mandala means "circle." This circle can symbolize the universe and its wholeness. In an art therapy session, you are guided to create images in the center of a circle. This process becomes an artistic focus for meditation.

If you are interested-- don't stall, register for today for one or all of Lisa's Classes!
*February 4 @4:30PM
*March 4 @ 4:30PM
*April 1 @ 4:30
*May 6 @ 4:30

All classes will be held at CCHL on Knoxville. Register today at 693-8139!

- Chinese Tea Tasting: February 16th

We are proud to present a Chinese Tea Tasting with Hong Ji on Tuesday, February 16th from 6:00-7:30PM at the CCHL Office on Knoxville!
Have you ever wondered why the Chinese are so healthy? According to Hong Ji, owner of Chinese Tea Ltd., it's because of the tea.

Join Hong Ji as she explains all the wonderful benefits of tea and how it can be used to:

*Increase antioxidants
*Lower Cholesterol
*Boost Metabolism
*Burn Calories
*Regulate Female Emotions
*Sooth Nervous System
*Cleanse Kidney and Bladder
*Remove Arterial Plaque
*Regulate Gastrointestinal System
*Increase Stomach Enzymes
*Increase Peristalsis in the Intestines

The Tasting is FREE. Reserve your spot today by calling 693-8139!


Stay tuned for the exciting activities coming up in March & April

Online Counseling!

CCHL is super excited to announce its new program! We are now offering an online support group and individual/family counseling!

*Are you too tired to drive to a support group meeting?
*Do you not have any transportation to a support group meeting?
*Do you live too far away from Peoria to come?

CCHL now offers an online support group on Wednesdays from 10-11:30am! Individual and Family online counseling is also available by appointment!

Requirements for online support:
*Must be affected by cancer
*Must have high speed internet
*Must be comfortable with your computer

If you are interested in joining the online support group or want additional information, please contact Debra Disney, the Counseling Coordinator today at (309) 243-3461!

New Year for CCHL!

The Cancer Center for Healthy Living is excited to be starting 2010! We want to start the year by remembering those who fought their cancer with strength and courage. The link below is to my fundraising page. It is my hope to start this year very positive and donate to our organization so that we can continue to help those touched by cancer live life to the fullest. Specifically, you can make a donation in honor of a survivor or to all cancer survivors.

http://www.firstgiving.com/ashlynsmith





Please click on the link above to go to my fundraising page. Thank you for reading this and I hope you help us help those who need it most.

What's Up at CCHL

Hey Everybody! There are a few exciting things happening' with CCHL!

Thursday, December 10th the Cancer Center for Healthy Living will be hosting its annual Holiday Open House! It will be held at CCHL from 5:30pm-7:00pm!

Please join us for great food and dessert from Echo Valley Meats! We will be celebrating our participants, volunteers and donors from the past year.

Please R.S.V.P. today by calling 693-8139!


In an effort to save money, the CCHL newsletter will be going electronic! In order to make this transformation successful, please make sure that you e-mail your address is newsletter@cchlpeoria.org today!

NIA: Joy of Movement Workshop!

NIA: The Joy of Movement Workshop is coming to the Cancer Center for Healthy Living!

NIA is a transformational fitness class that combines dance, martial arts AND integrated arts such as yoga that will change the way you experience your body and life!!!

Certified White Belt NIA Teacher, Debby Gaines will be here from Rockford to teach the exclusive class on Saturday, July 25th!

• The first workshop will be a NIA workshop from 10:45am-12:00pm
  
• The second workshop will be a "Playshop" from 1:00pm-3:00pm
  

Each class has a $10 fee and will be payable the day of the workshop. 

Please call 693-8139 to register today!

About NIA:

NIA is the physical celebration of the body. Learn about the NIA technique's definition of joy and how to find it in your body's way. No prior experience is necessary and you can join at your own pace!

Slim & Trim: Weight Management for Breast Cancer Survivors in Remission!

The Cancer Center for Healthy Living is teaming up with the OSF Dietetic Interns to Present:

Slim & Trim: Managing Weight After Breast Cancer! 

July 14th & 28th at 5:30pm at the Cancer Center for Healthy Living located inside the Hult Health Education Building. 

This class is for Breast Cancer Patients in Remission wanting to learn how to manage weight after treatment!

This 2 Part Series will cover:

*Healthy Eating

*Physical Activity

*Goal Setting

*Stress Management

There will be healthy food samples and recipes provided!

Please R.S.V.P. to 693-8139 by July 9th!