The Cancer Support Community at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus Presents January Events

Children’s Snowflake Program
Friday, January 6 from 4 to 6 p.m.
The free Children’s Snowflake program will remind kids that they are as special and unique as snowflakes. Kids can come together to have fun and make friends in the compassionate environment provided by the Cancer Support Community. Light refreshments will be served. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

All Cancers Support Group
Mondays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
This free, professionally run support group provides a safe place for individuals dealing with any type of cancer. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Gentle Yoga
Mondays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Gentle yoga classes for men and women of all ages who are affected by cancer will be offered. Appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners, gentle yoga classes will help participants learn how to increase flexibility, range of motion, energy and relaxation. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090. Medical clearance is required for those currently undergoing active cancer treatments.

Exercise for Strength
Mondays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
This workout group is designed to improve energy and increase endurance and flexibility. Sneakers are required. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Mondays, January 9, 16, 23 & 30 from 4:30 to 5 p.m.
This program is open to those affected by a cancer diagnosis. Cancer Support Community, located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Coffee and a Craft
Friday, January 13 & 27 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Escape the winter weather with a warm cup of coffee and a craft. This program is designed to decrease stress. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

Bingo Blast
Friday, January 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
All those affected by a cancer diagnosis are invited to come play bingo and have a blast. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

New Year, New You
Wednesday, January 25 from 12 to 1 p.m.
This year, make a New Year’s resolution that you’ll actually keep. The program “New Year, New You,” a free Snack & Learn food demonstration will teach easy ways to develop a healthy diet for 2017. Participants can sample a recipe and learn how small changes can lead to huge health benefits. The program is led by Jennifer Klein, Registered Dietitian with Perlmutter ShopRite. Cancer Support Community located at 199 Prospect Street in Lakewood. Registration is required by calling 732-923-6090.

About Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus
Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus is an acute-care community hospital located in Lakewood, Ocean County. An RWJBarnabas Health facility, Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus merged with Monmouth Medical Center, a teaching hospital located in Long Branch, Monmouth County, in 2014. The hospitals are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities they proudly serve through expanded access to specialty outpatient services that focus on preventive medicine and healthy living. The partnership has also expanded patients' access to geriatric and pediatric emergency services, as well as outpatient neurology, oncology and geriatric services. Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus has converted to all private rooms, which makes it the only provider in the region with all private rooms for overnight stays. For more information about Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus, visit www.barnabashealth.org/mmcsc.