Events Calendar

The Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center provides many events that are open to our patients as well as to the public.  Many of these events are free of charge while others have a fee.  Check out our calendar to view upcoming special events, weekly events, regular monthly events, and other events.

Upcoming Events:

Arts in the Atrium
Meets weekly on Tue, Wed, and Thu from 10:00am - 2:00pm starting 01/04/2011. Join artist Liz Sequenzia for a fun, relaxing way to express the self through art. [More]

Caregiver Support Group (Main Hospital)
Meets monthly on the first Tuesday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm starting 01/03/2012. Join our free caregiver support group offered at Middlesex Hospital. [More]

Clearing Your Clutter with Feng Shui
Mon June 25, 2012 5:30pm - 7:00pm.   Presented by Krista Polinsky, Certified Feng Shui Practitioner Feng Shui is the ancient art of placement, the belief is that all things are made up of energy including us. Our energy and the energy of theplaces we spend time in have a great impact on how we feel. Since we spend a great ... [Register]

Community Acupuncture
Meets weekly on Wednesday from 1:00pm - 3:00pm starting 09/28/2011. Acupuncture is among the oldest practices in the world, dating back more than 5,000 years. As part of traditional or classical Chinese medicine, acupuncture aims to restore and maintain health through the stimulation of specific points on the body.In North America most acupuncture treatments ... [More]

Community Days Of Well-Care
Meets monthly on the second Sunday from 9:00am - 4:00pm starting 06/10/2012 until 12/09/2012. The Center for Survivorship and Integrative Medicine, a program of the Middlesex Hospital Cancer Center, is offering to the community an opportunity to feel more grounded, healthy and joyful in life.  The Integrative Medicine Practitioners have chosen to offer their gifts and caring ... [Register]

Community Therapeutic Drumming
Meets monthly on the first Saturday from 3:00pm - 4:30pm starting 12/03/2011 until 06/02/2012. Come on the FIRST SATURDAY of the month and experience the therapeutic effects of community drumming.  NO MUSCIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! Drumming is a powerful form of self-expression which induces a light trance through its repetitive nature.  As in meditation, the mind becomes focused ... [More]

Gentle Yoga Class (Session V)
Meets weekly on Tuesday from 5:30pm - 6:45pm starting 05/22/2012 until 07/10/2012. Yoga has proven benefits for cancer patients — and those experiencing other life-changing illnesses. Gentle, restorative movement and relaxation techniques relieve stress and anxiety. Therapeutic yoga offers support for the immune system, can help to ease medication side effects and balance ... [More]

Healthy Steps (Madison)
Meets weekly on Thursday from 5:45pm - 6:45pm starting 01/05/2012. Healthy-Steps: Movement Therapy - Join us and have fun, feel better, do something for YOU! [More]

Healthy Steps (Middletown)
Meets weekly on Thursday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm starting 01/05/2012. Healthy-Steps: Movement Therapy - Join us and have fun, feel better, do something for YOU! [More]

Introduction to Sound Healing
Meets monthly on the fourth Friday from 12:00pm - 1:00pm starting 10/28/2011. For thousands of years sound healing has been used in many cultures to support conscious transformation and healing. This one hour relaxed and free session will introduce Sound Healing and its benefits. Gongs and crystal bowls vibrate with the frequency of "OM or AUM" the sound of all creative ... [More]

Knitting It Together
Meets weekly on Mon and Thu from 12:00am - 12:00am starting 05/07/2012 until 05/31/2012. The knitting group is open to anyone with a desire to learn to knit. No previous experience needed. Barbara Weiss, a long time knitter, hopes that this gentle and fun experience will engage you in a lifetime of creating beauty. We will gather together to learn and laugh. After you master the ... [More]

Look Good..Feel Better
Meets monthly on the fourth Monday from 11:00am - 1:00pm starting 01/23/2012. Learn how to look good and feel better while going through cancer treatments! [More]

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Meets weekly on Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:30pm starting 04/18/2012 until 06/06/2012. Mindfulness practice can help individuals with relaxing and stress relieving techniques. [More]

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Meets weekly on Wednesday from 6:00pm - 8:30pm starting 04/18/2012 until 06/06/2012. Mindfulness practice can help individuals: • Reduce stress and suffering from physical or emotional causes • Glean greater joy and fulfillment from pleasurable experiences • Relinquish harmful and unhealthy habits • Access inner sources of peace and wisdom • Feel a ... [More]

Monthly Awaken Your Intuitive Awareness Intensive
Meets monthly on the fourth Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm starting 01/21/2012 until 12/29/2012. Awaken the innate ability to use your intuitive nature more fully and effectively in your life. This session is offered at a sliding scale ranging from $45 to $60. To register or for more information, please use the contact information below. [More]

Monthly Healing Intensive
Meets monthly on the first Saturday from 9:00am - 1:00pm starting 06/09/2012 until 12/08/2012. The focus of this session will be to engage one's innate healing abilities to reawaken and remember how to heal. A sliding scale fee will range from $45 to $60. To register or for more information please use the contact information below. [More]

Partners Thai Massage and Gentle Yoga
Fri June 15, 2012 4:30pm - 6:00pm. Learn relaxing techniques that you can practice with your partner, friend or family member. [Register]

Restorative Yoga Class (Session V)
Meets weekly on Tuesday from 4:00pm - 5:15pm starting 05/22/2012 until 07/10/2012. Therapeutic Yoga offers tools to help you on your journey toward a sense of wellbeing and better health. Particularly effective for those recovering from or living with injury or illness, Therapeutic Yoga blends restorative yoga (supported postures), breathwork, hands-on healing, and guided ... [More]

Sound Healing Afternoon Concert
Meets monthly on the fourth Friday from 2:00pm - 3:30pm starting 10/28/2011. For thousands of years sound healing has been used in many cultures to support conscious transformation and healing. Gongs and crystal bowls vibrate with the frequency of "OM or AUM" the sound of all creative manifestation. The holistic tones of our body, emotions, mind and spirit are living ... [More]

Sound Healing Evening Concert
Meets monthly on the fourth Friday from 6:30pm - 8:00pm starting 09/23/2011. For thousands of years sound healing has been used in many cultures to support conscious transformation and healing. Gongs and crystal bowls vibrate with the frequency of "OM or AUM" the sound of all creative manifestation. The holistic tones of our body, emotions, mind and spirit are living ... [More]

Sound Healing Private & Small Sessions
Meets monthly on the fourth Friday from 9:00am - 12:00pm starting 10/28/2011. Sound Healing therapist, Joan Emmons and Ron Damico are now offering private and small groups sessions for sound healing on Friday mornings at the Cancer Center! These sessions are offered on a sliding scale starting at $40 per one half hour session. For thousands of years sound healing has been ... [More]

Stones: Who they are-What they mean
Mon May 21, 2012 5:30pm - 7:00pm. Presented By Mike and Joan Smutko Many books have been written about the power of gemstones to heal and soothe, energize and empower, regulate and regenerate, and impact positively on all aspects of one's physical, mental and spiritual bodies. Mike and Joan Smutko, of Crystal ... [More]

Tai Chi Chih (Session IV)
Meets weekly on Monday from 6:30pm - 7:30pm starting 05/07/2012 until 06/25/2012. Tai Chi Chih is a specific form of Tai Chi where you can receive benefits in a short amount of time! [More]

Warrior Workout Day Class
Meets weekly on Tuesday from 10:00am - 11:15am starting 04/17/2012 until 05/22/2012. A six week class that helps you to create the body and life of your dreams! Through physical exercise, mental exploration and meditative practices you learn how to take care of, nurture, balance and enhance yourself. [More]

Zumba Fitness Classes
Meets weekly on Thursdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Zumba® Fitness Classes – No experience necessary; have fun at your own pace! [More]

Zumba Fitness Classes
Meets weekly on Saturday from 9:00am - 10:00am. The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away.