Calendar

Meets on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month

This group is designed for individuals with cancer and caregivers to connect with one another by sharing stories and challenges. Together we can instill hope and healing while finding strength through the vulnerability and support of others.

Facilitated by Maryann Boyle, LCSW-C

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

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 monthly on the first 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 

Knitting has therapeutic benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. Therapeutic knitting deals with issues of loneliness, social isolation, self-esteem, stress/anxiety, and an unoccupied mind that’s left to ruminate on problems. It can boost confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and mood!
 
So, whether you have never picked up a knitting needle in your life, or you've been knitting from birth, there is something for everyone in our new knitting group. You won't just learn to knit...you will free your mind of your troubles by focusing on knitting, and you will make new and wonderful Wellness House friends.
 
You will need to provide your own supplies. Email admin@annapoliswellnesshouse.org for more information. 
 
Facilitated by Joyce Richardson, WH Member and Volunteer

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 

Meets on the second Wednesday of the month 

Are you ready for friends, laughter, and fun? We have all three at the Wellness House Game Time! Delight in friendly conversation over a game of cards, checkers, puzzles, and more. 

Hosted by Donna Ruokonen, 
Wellness House Member & Volunteer

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 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

Knitting has therapeutic benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. Therapeutic knitting deals with issues of loneliness, social isolation, self-esteem, stress/anxiety, and an unoccupied mind that’s left to ruminate on problems. It can boost confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and mood!
 
So, whether you have never picked up a knitting needle in your life, or you've been knitting from birth, there is something for everyone in our new knitting group. You won't just learn to knit...you will free your mind of your troubles by focusing on knitting, and you will make new and wonderful Wellness House friends.
 
You will need to provide your own supplies. Email admin@annapoliswellnesshouse.org for more information. 
 
Facilitated by Joyce Richardson, WH Member and 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 

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.

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 

Support Group for Young Adults with Cancer.

This monthly support group, run by the Ulman Foundation, is for young adult oncology patients (ages 18 – 45). Participants will find connections, support, and information on a variety of issues faced by young adults diagnosed with cancer.

Facilitated by Megan Cannone, LCSW-C, OSW-C, OPN-CG

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 on the 3rd Wednesday of the month

This group is designed for individuals with cancer and caregivers to connect with one another by sharing stories and challenges. Together we can instill hope and healing while finding strength through the vulnerability and support of others.

Facilitated by Maryann Boyle, LCSW-C

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 and third Thursday of each month

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

Knitting has therapeutic benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. Therapeutic knitting deals with issues of loneliness, social isolation, self-esteem, stress/anxiety, and an unoccupied mind that’s left to ruminate on problems. It can boost confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and mood!
 
So, whether you have never picked up a knitting needle in your life, or you've been knitting from birth, there is something for everyone in our new knitting group. You won't just learn to knit...you will free your mind of your troubles by focusing on knitting, and you will make new and wonderful Wellness House friends.
 
You will need to provide your own supplies. Email admin@annapoliswellnesshouse.org for more information. 
 
Facilitated by Joyce Richardson, WH Member and Volunteer

Yoga Nidra is a deeply healing and restorative practice that guides you into a profound state of relaxation, to a space between waking and sleeping. This state is where we're able to let go of deep-seated tensions and stressors and experience complete physical and mental rest. The practice is done lying down, covered with a blanket. 

Wellness House partners with Well for the Journey to provide these sessions. Well for the Journey is a Lutherville, Maryland-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages and supports spiritual well-being, connection, and community by offering both online and in-person, small group opportunities for engagement and growth.

To find out more visit: https://wellforthejourney.org/welcome/

Facilitated by Marna Ross,
MS, HTCP, Reiki and Healing Touch Energy Practitioner

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 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.

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

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

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 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.

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  

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

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 

Yoga Nidra is a deeply healing and restorative practice that guides you into a profound state of relaxation, to a space between waking and sleeping. This state is where we're able to let go of deep-seated tensions and stressors and experience complete physical and mental rest. The practice is done lying down, covered with a blanket. 

Wellness House partners with Well for the Journey to provide these sessions. Well for the Journey is a Lutherville, Maryland-based 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization that encourages and supports spiritual well-being, connection, and community by offering both online and in-person, small group opportunities for engagement and growth.

To find out more visit: https://wellforthejourney.org/welcome/

Facilitated by Marna Ross,
MS, HTCP, Reiki and Healing Touch Energy Practitioner