Do you have a blood cancer? We offer support... The Wellness Community now offers a consultation planning service to help you prepare for your upcoming oncology visit. This service is available at no cost to any person diagnosed with a new or recurrent blood cancer (lymphoma, leukemia, multiple myeloma). The goals of this program are to help you: communicate clearly with your medical team ask critical questions about your options ensure that your treatment decisions fit your personal hopes and goals Click here for more information. Contact Kathleen Coyne, LCSW, Program Director, at 215-879-7733 X 204 or kcoyne@twcp.org to schedule an appointment. Health Care Professionals Only:  Click here for online workshop details.

Free Services for All Types of Cancer
The Wellness Community of Philadelphia, located at the historic Ridgeland Mansion in beautiful Fairmount Park, is a non-profit organization offering a wide menu of support services to people with cancer and their loved ones. Services include support groups, mind body workshops, educational seminars, creative art studios, exercise classes, and nutrition programs. At The Wellness Community, people with cancer join with others to learn they are not alone, and in doing so, they gain valuable knowledge and coping skills that enable them to find hope and support irrespective of their stage of disease.

The Wellness Community also offers programs and services in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. 
Click here to learn more.

OMG! Treat Yourself, While Supporting a Great Cause

Main Line's Finest Salon Gives Back to The Wellness Community of Philadelphia

OMG Salon, owned by TWCP supporter and renowned stylist Maurice Tannenbaum, is helping its clients give back while getting pampered. OMG Salon customers will be asked upon checkout to donate to TWCP. If a customer donates $5.00 or more to the cause, and the services rendered were in excess of $150.00, OMG Salon will contribute an additional $5.00 to TWCP. Any and all donations are welcome! OMG Salon is located in Gladwyne. For more information, visit www.omgstyle.com and for an appointment, call 610-896-0240.

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CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

The Wellness Community of Philadelphia is partnering with The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. to offer programs that support children whose families have been affected by cancer. Several free one-day events will be held throughout the year. Your feedback will help us to plan appropriate programs. Click here to take survey.

Click here to register online for a program.

Click here for calendar with links.

JULY PROGRAMS

THE FIFTH ANNUAL MYRNA BRIND LECTURE - WOMEN’S HEALTH AND INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 

Wednesday, July 28 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

CANCER AND EMPLOYMENT

Friday, July 30 – 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

FINDING STRENGTH TOGETHER - A NEW TOOL FOR COUPLES 

Saturday, July 31 - 9:00 AM  – 5:00 PM

AUGUST PROGRAMS

MIND BODY CLASSES:  BREATH, BODY, AND MIND

Wednesdays, August 4, 11, 18, 25 - 1:30 - 3:30 PM

PARENT TO PARENT

Wednesday, August 4 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

SATURDAY WORKSHOP:  MIND BODY APPROACHES TO WELLNESS       

Saturday, August 7 - 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

EVENING CLASSES:  MIND BODY METHODS FOR STRESS MANAGEMENT 

Mondays, August 9 & 16 - 6:30 - 8:30 PM  

PROGRAMS FOR HEALTHY SURVIVORSHIP:

Understanding Cancer Related Cognitive Changes (Chemobrain)

Wednesday, August 18 - 6:30 – 8:00 PM

LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER

Thursday, August 19 - 12:30 - 2:00 PM at The Anne McCouch Center in Lansdale 

GENTLE YOGA SERIES

Begins Monday, August 23 for 8 weeks – 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

NETWORKING GROUPS

YOUNG WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER

Monday, August 2 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

MEN AND CANCER

Thursday, August 12 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM at The Anne McCouch Center in Lansdale

COLORECTAL CANCER

Monday, August 16 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

GYNECOLOGIC CANCERS

Wednesday, August 25 - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

LIVING WELL WITH ADVANCED BREAST CANCER

Tuesday, August 31 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM