Calendar

Meets weekly on Monday

Join Terry as she guides members in a gentle morning stretch routine focused on shaking off the stiffness of the night and the extended period of sitting many of us have been recently experiencing.

This class will be led from a seated position in a chair. Please have a strap, belt, or towel available for an extra good stretch. Give your body a treat to start your week.

Instructed by Terry Conroy, RYT 500

Meets weekly on Monday

Join our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader, Phebe Duff, for meditation, and have a discussion.

This monthly support group is designed for women at any point in their gynecological cancer journey to connect, share, educate, and support each other. This is a safe space to share about the physical, emotional, and spiritual struggles that come with GYN cancers.

Facilitated by Sarah Weatherwax, Clinical Social Work Intern

Meets weekly on Monday

We hope this evening timeslot will allow those of you who work, or who have other obligations during the day, to be part of meditation practice with Wellness House. 

Facilitated by Phebe Duff, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader

Meets weekly on Tuesday

This evening support group is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer at any point in their cancer experience. Facilitated by a licensed counselor, this group is designed for individuals with cancer to connect with one another by sharing information, challenges, celebrations, and feelings surrounding day-to-day life with cancer.

Facilitated by Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC 

Spend some time with the retired horses of Chesapeake Dressage Institute behind Wellness House. We will give them nose pets and carrot treats!

Limited to 10 participants. First come, first served! 

Facilitated by Angie Burnett, Barn Manager

Meets weekly on Wednesday

The class is designed to address the specific needs of cancer patients and survivors. The practice helps mitigate side effects, support the immune system, and reach healthcare guidelines for movement. We use props to assist in helping students develop stability and flexibility and to provide a safe practice. We use the vinyasa flow form of yoga which synchronizes breath and movement with the intention of deepening concentration. We also incorporate mindful breathing which is vital to supporting both the lymphatic and nervous systems. Our goal is to provide an empowering experience to participants.

Facilitated by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant
Registered Yoga Instructor, Owner Radio Yogi Health & Fitness, LLC

Yoga Nidra is a series of mind, body, and awareness techniques that allow you to disengage from your mind by entering the space between waking and sleeping.

It is an excellent tool for stress as it trains the body and mind to disconnect from stress-producing thoughts and helps to balance excess tension in the body. Your body goes to sleep while your mind retains a wakeful awareness.

Please join Julia in this practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Students are guided through a 45-minute practice while lying on their backs, supported by props. This systematic practice uses positive affirmations, guided imagery, body scanning, and breathwork.

No prior yoga or meditation experience is required. This practice is best done lying on your back in your bed. Have a pillow for your head, and a blanket to cover you.

Those who practice Yoga Nidra report decreases in insomnia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. We all need to relax.

Facilitated by Julia Simmons, RYT
jsh06@verizon.net 
www.inmoments.net 

Meets the first Wednesday of each month

Being a caregiver can be both an honor and a challenge. This monthly support group provides caregivers the opportunity to share their journey with other caregivers.

Facilitated by Sherry Cormier, PhD

Meets twice monthly on the first and third Wednesday

Peer-led support group for women of color who are impacted by cancer. This is for any stage of cancer, survivorship, metastatic, newly diagnosed, or active treatment. The goal is to empower, educate, and support one another through a safe space where women of color are able to process and express themselves. 

Please bring a journal and a pen. 

Meets the first and third Thursday

This group is open to all WH members who have suffered the loss of a loved one to cancer. 
Individuals with a very recent loss may not be a good fit for a support group but are encouraged to contact us at admin@annapoliswellnesshouse.org to request appropriate support resources.   

Facilitated by Sally Sellman, NCC, LCPC, HTCP

A monthly support group for individuals currently undergoing any kind of treatment for breast cancer. This group is open to members of all ages and with any stage of a breast cancer diagnosis. Treatment includes recent treatment such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation, but also long-term treatment such as hormone therapy. The discussion will be topic-based as determined by the needs of the group at any given time. This group is designed to help breast cancer patients learn from each other through the diversity of experiences each has had related to their unique disease and diagnosis.

Facilitated by Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC 

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned knitter, this group is designed to bring together fiber enthusiasts of all skill levels. We hope to enhance knitting skills through shared learning, build meaningful connections & give and receive support for each other.

Facilitated by Wellness House Volunteer MaryLynn Willard

Join Pastoral Care intern SarahRuth for a non-denominational conversation about spirituality, how to grow spiritually, and what it personally means to you.

Facilitated by SarahRuth Davis
Wellness House Volunteer

Yoga Nidra is a series of mind, body, and awareness techniques that allow you to disengage from your mind by entering the space between waking and sleeping.

It is an excellent tool for stress as it trains the body and mind to disconnect from stress-producing thoughts and helps to balance excess tension in the body. Your body goes to sleep while your mind retains a wakeful awareness.

Please join Julia in this practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Students are guided through a 45-minute practice while lying on their backs, supported by props. This systematic practice uses positive affirmations, guided imagery, body scanning, and breathwork.

No prior yoga or meditation experience is required. This practice is best done lying on your back in your bed. Have a pillow for your head, and a blanket to cover you.

Those who practice Yoga Nidra report decreases in insomnia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. We all need to relax.

Facilitated by Julia Simmons, RYT
jsh06@verizon.net 
www.inmoments.net 

This group is an active social group that gathers members to meet, motivate, and support each other. It will promote mental health, emotional health, positivity, and interaction with others in nature. We will meet at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis.

Facilitated by Janelle Swartz, LGPC

Meets weekly on Monday

Join our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader, Phebe Duff, for meditation, and have a discussion.

Meets weekly on Monday

We hope this evening timeslot will allow those of you who work, or who have other obligations during the day, to be part of meditation practice with Wellness House. 

Facilitated by Phebe Duff, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader

Meets the second and fourth Monday

This group offers men who are experiencing cancer to connect with each other, normalize the challenges they face, and share strategies that work in meeting those challenges.

Facilitated by Sally Sellman, NCC, LCPC, HTCP

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month

Zentangle® is a portable art that uses simple strokes to create patterns and beautiful designs. This elegant art form blends meditation with drawing. No drawing experience or expertise is needed. This method has been known to increase focus and creativity while mitigating insomnia and anxiety.

Basic Materials Needed:  
pencil, copier paper or drawing paper, fine tip pen where the ink flows (ballpoint is not recommended), Q-Tip

Advanced Materials (if desired): 
Pigma Micron pen/black sizes 01 and 05, Tortillon

Facilitated by Dawn Schulman, CZT (Certified Zentangle® Teacher)

Meets weekly on Tuesday

This evening support group is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer at any point in their cancer experience. Facilitated by a licensed counselor, this group is designed for individuals with cancer to connect with one another by sharing information, challenges, celebrations, and feelings surrounding day-to-day life with cancer.

Facilitated by Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC 

Meets the second Wednesday of each month

Feel yourself slip into a peaceful, meditative state as the calming sound waves of crystal & Himalayan singing bowls, bells, chimes, and vocal tones surround you. Participants are encouraged to dress in comfortable clothing and set up their at-home space with anything that will allow them to easily sit in a chair, or lay on the floor in comfort. (i.e. pillow, favorite blanket, etc.) No experience is necessary. Come with an open mind, ready to unwind through the vibrations of sound!

Facilitated by Stacee Johnson,
Yoga & Sound Meditation Teacher

Meets weekly on Wednesday

The class is designed to address the specific needs of cancer patients and survivors. The practice helps mitigate side effects, support the immune system, and reach healthcare guidelines for movement. We use props to assist in helping students develop stability and flexibility and to provide a safe practice. We use the vinyasa flow form of yoga which synchronizes breath and movement with the intention of deepening concentration. We also incorporate mindful breathing which is vital to supporting both the lymphatic and nervous systems. Our goal is to provide an empowering experience to participants.

Facilitated by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant
Registered Yoga Instructor, Owner Radio Yogi Health & Fitness, LLC

Yoga Nidra is a series of mind, body, and awareness techniques that allow you to disengage from your mind by entering the space between waking and sleeping.

It is an excellent tool for stress as it trains the body and mind to disconnect from stress-producing thoughts and helps to balance excess tension in the body. Your body goes to sleep while your mind retains a wakeful awareness.

Please join Julia in this practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Students are guided through a 45-minute practice while lying on their backs, supported by props. This systematic practice uses positive affirmations, guided imagery, body scanning, and breathwork.

No prior yoga or meditation experience is required. This practice is best done lying on your back in your bed. Have a pillow for your head, and a blanket to cover you.

Those who practice Yoga Nidra report decreases in insomnia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. We all need to relax.

Facilitated by Julia Simmons, RYT
jsh06@verizon.net 
www.inmoments.net 

Kids’ Corner is a support group, especially for kids ages 5-11. While we will still explore various coping strategies, we will dive a little deeper into identifying various emotions and talk (and play) through our feelings.  

Meghan Siegel, Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), will be leading our Kids' Corner. As a CCLS, Meghan's role is to decrease any stress and trauma from challenging situations and aid in coping skills. Meghan uses an array of therapies and techniques to help meet kids where they are (developmentally and emotionally), educate them, and empower them. Meghan’s favorite part about working with the WH is helping kids connect with other peers and inadvertently teaching coping skills.

Meets on the second Thursday

The Multiple Myeloma support group provides an opportunity for individuals diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and their caregivers to get together for mutual support, education, sharing, and friendship.

Facilitated by Sally Sellman, NCC, LCPC, HTCP 

Meets monthly on the second Thursday

Members (new and established) are invited to come to the Wellness House to pour their favorite cup of tea and connect with one another. This is a time to learn more about Wellness House services and ask questions (if you have any).

Facilitated by Jen Caughron, Member & Volunteer Manager

Yoga Nidra is a series of mind, body, and awareness techniques that allow you to disengage from your mind by entering the space between waking and sleeping.

It is an excellent tool for stress as it trains the body and mind to disconnect from stress-producing thoughts and helps to balance excess tension in the body. Your body goes to sleep while your mind retains a wakeful awareness.

Please join Julia in this practice that promotes physical, mental, and emotional relaxation. Students are guided through a 45-minute practice while lying on their backs, supported by props. This systematic practice uses positive affirmations, guided imagery, body scanning, and breathwork.

No prior yoga or meditation experience is required. This practice is best done lying on your back in your bed. Have a pillow for your head, and a blanket to cover you.

Those who practice Yoga Nidra report decreases in insomnia, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain. We all need to relax.

Facilitated by Julia Simmons, RYT
jsh06@verizon.net 
www.inmoments.net 

This group is an active social group that gathers members to meet, motivate, and support each other. It will promote mental health, emotional health, positivity, and interaction with others in nature. We will meet at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis.

Facilitated by Janelle Swartz, LGPC

Come join Kathleen as weexplore the fundamentals of yoga practice. Class will begin with centering,breathwork and gentle movement to release the day and bring awareness. As wemove into traditional poses, modifications will be offered in a safe and supportiveenvironment. Final relaxation and reflection will follow. This is an all-levelclass designed to help reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and connect to innerpeace.

Facilitated by Kathleen James

Meets weekly on Monday

Join our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader, Phebe Duff, for meditation, and have a discussion.

Meets weekly on Monday

We hope this evening timeslot will allow those of you who work, or who have other obligations during the day, to be part of meditation practice with Wellness House. 

Facilitated by Phebe Duff, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader

Meets monthly on the third Monday 

New members are always welcome!
For more info about the Wellness House Book Club, please email: admin@annapoliswellnesshouse.org  

Facilitated by Nancy Haiman & Marge Thomas, 
Wellness House Members & Volunteers

Facilitated by Leigh Gruber, Wellness House Volunteer

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:30 pm-7:00 pm.

Have you just been diagnosed with Stage IV cancer? Or are experiencing progression from your original diagnosis?  You may have more questions than your doctors have time to answer. Maybe not questions about anything medical but how to deal with this metastatic cancer.  Wellness House has just the group for you.  This group is a safe place to share your emotions, ask non-medical questions, and learn about others coping skills and things that the doctors don't tell you.  You may feel reluctant to ask the medical professionals because they may think you're being silly.  The Living with Metastatic Cancer Group really understands and shares similar experiences with you.

Facilitated by Sally Sellman, NCC, LCPC, HTCP

Meets weekly on Tuesday

This evening support group is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer at any point in their cancer experience. Facilitated by a licensed counselor, this group is designed for individuals with cancer to connect with one another by sharing information, challenges, celebrations, and feelings surrounding day-to-day life with cancer.

Facilitated by Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC 

Distance Reiki Circle meets monthly on the third Tuesday

Reiki is a healing technique where the healer channels universal energy to the client, activating their physical and energetic body’s natural ability to heal. Reiki helps restore well-being by aligning the chakras, removing emotional blocks, and enabling the physical and energetic bodies to heal and harmonize with one another. Distance Reiki is performed for a group over Zoom.   

Find out more here: https://www.reikibydivineenergy.com

Hosted by Dee Schatz, certified Usui and Karuna® Reiki Master & Teacher

Meets weekly on Wednesday

The class is designed to address the specific needs of cancer patients and survivors. The practice helps mitigate side effects, support the immune system, and reach healthcare guidelines for movement. We use props to assist in helping students develop stability and flexibility and to provide a safe practice. We use the vinyasa flow form of yoga which synchronizes breath and movement with the intention of deepening concentration. We also incorporate mindful breathing which is vital to supporting both the lymphatic and nervous systems. Our goal is to provide an empowering experience to participants.

Facilitated by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant
Registered Yoga Instructor, Owner Radio Yogi Health & Fitness, LLC

If you are done with cancer treatment (i.e. chemotherapy, radiation), what's next for you?  Join us on the 3^rd Wednesday of every month as we talk about life after cancer treatment. This is a topic-based group that will address common issues you may experience post-treatment.  It's open to anyone who has completed treatment within the last 5 years.

Facilitated by Sally Sellman

LCPC, NCC, HTP Clinical Therapist

Meets twice monthly on the first and third Wednesday

Peer-led support group for women of color who are impacted by cancer. This is for any stage of cancer, survivorship, metastatic, newly diagnosed, or active treatment. The goal is to empower, educate, and support one another through a safe space where women of color are able to process and express themselves. 

Please bring a journal and a pen. 

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned knitter, this group is designed to bring together fiber enthusiasts of all skill levels. We hope to enhance knitting skills through shared learning, build meaningful connections & give and receive support for each other.

Facilitated by Wellness House Volunteer MaryLynn Willard

This group is an active social group that gathers members to meet, motivate, and support each other. It will promote mental health, emotional health, positivity, and interaction with others in nature. We will meet at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis.

Facilitated by Janelle Swartz, LGPC

Come join Kathleen as weexplore the fundamentals of yoga practice. Class will begin with centering,breathwork and gentle movement to release the day and bring awareness. As wemove into traditional poses, modifications will be offered in a safe and supportiveenvironment. Final relaxation and reflection will follow. This is an all-levelclass designed to help reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and connect to innerpeace.

Facilitated by Kathleen James

Meets weekly on Monday

Join our Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader, Phebe Duff, for meditation, and have a discussion.

Meets weekly on Monday

We hope this evening timeslot will allow those of you who work, or who have other obligations during the day, to be part of meditation practice with Wellness House. 

Facilitated by Phebe Duff, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Leader

Meets the second and fourth Monday

This group offers men who are experiencing cancer the opportunity to connect with each other, normalize the challenges they face, and share strategies that work in meeting those challenges.

Facilitated by Sally Sellman, NCC, LCPC, HTCP  

Poetry workshop that promotes healing through writing. 

Everyone interested in writing poetry is invited, whether you’ve ever written a poem or not. This could be your first workshop or you might be an occasional attendee, or maybe you come every time. All are welcome. 

Facilitated by writers Janice Booth and Natalie Canavor

Meets weekly on Tuesday

This evening support group is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer at any point in their cancer experience. Facilitated by a licensed counselor, this group is designed for individuals with cancer to connect with one another by sharing information, challenges, celebrations, and feelings surrounding day-to-day life with cancer.

Facilitated by Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC 

Join us in getting inspired to explore the world of well-being and positivity! Hosts Executive Director Mary Jermann and WH member Daniel Wellington will share insights and wisdom into the art of cultivating a strong positive mindset, embracing hope, and being your best self in any circumstance.

Facilitated by Executive Director Mary Jermann and WH member Daniel Wellington

Meets weekly on Wednesday

The class is designed to address the specific needs of cancer patients and survivors. The practice helps mitigate side effects, support the immune system, and reach healthcare guidelines for movement. We use props to assist in helping students develop stability and flexibility and to provide a safe practice. We use the vinyasa flow form of yoga which synchronizes breath and movement with the intention of deepening concentration. We also incorporate mindful breathing which is vital to supporting both the lymphatic and nervous systems. Our goal is to provide an empowering experience to participants.

Facilitated by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant
Registered Yoga Instructor, Owner Radio Yogi Health & Fitness, LLC