Always a great day of fun, sweat and laughs!  Clearing fallen trees and debris, moving mulch and gravel, burn piles, and more to help the property SPARKLE for our survivors at our FALL Retreats.

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We ask for 3 hours of outside property work and then we celebrate with lunch by the creek. Please register in advance.  We will be keeping the groups smaller this year than in the past

FRIDAY October 7th
Location: 430 Larsen Lane, Tryon, NC 28782– roughly 90 minutes from Charlotte, NC
Time: 10AM - 1PM property work, 1PM-2PM Lunch, (lunch provided)

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We will email you a reminder, directions, what to bring, etc.   And all dates are weather dependent.

No seriously!   We are so delighted to announce the opening of a new opportunity for our kids in the Charlotte area (Highland Creek location).  Bella Ballerina Highland Creek!   

Bella Ballerina specializes in storybook and fairy tale themed dance classes for children ages 18mo-10years old.  ​Where dancing through storybooks comes to life.  Seriously, kids dress-up professional instructors guide them through wonderlands filled with dance and imagination!

Can you help us spread the word???    Dance classes, recitals, winter dance camps and more!

www.bellaballerinahighlandcreek.com/
HIGHLAND CREEK, NC13010 Eastfield Rd Suite C200
Huntersville, NC 28078

 Wind River Alum Lauren DiFrank, a 10 year lymphoma survivor, former 3rd grade teacher, cheerleading coach, Mom, wife, and more, opened this kid's dance studio on September 27th and we could not be more excited for her and her dream comes true! 

As Lauren now says, "Are you ready to come twirl with us?"   ... and yes, my first question was when do the adult classes start.  She laughed!  One thing at a time!

A friend of ours, Joanna Lindenbaum of Applied Depth Institute, shared this great tip to help us sleep better at night!  Give it a try - I did and love it!!!  (Shannon)
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"My naturopath wanted me to get outside within 15 minutes of waking up every morning for about 15-20 minutes in order to support melatonin production for better sleep. 

For the last week, I've been doing this, and it has been magical time for me. I go outside upon waking without any technology, sit outside, take a few minutes to take in the morning...and then take another 20ish minutes to read fiction, just for the fun of it! So instead of starting my days with work, with scrolling through the news...or even with meditation or journaling, I start my days with total and complete PLEASURE. With an activity that seems indulgent and more like a reward for the end of the day instead of something to start the day with. 

And it is just incredible. And exactly what I needed without even knowing I needed it. And oddly, not a hard habit to get off the ground. 

Plus, I am sleeping better.

I highly recommend!"

JL

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And if you want a little extra in the sleep ideas, check out our short experiential Sleep Support videos by Becca Odom Wellness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1AQmov7KZ8 - Part 1

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz_yQmyOJ4k - Part 2

Here are some great September education classes (via Zoom) being offered by the Integrative Oncology Team at Levine Cancer Institute in Charlotte.  These are available to survivors and/or caregivers of LCI.

Hot Topic: The Not So Sweet Truth About Sugar & Cancer - Tues. Sept. 13 at 10:30-12pm

Lymphedema Education - Weds. September 14 at 4:15 pm
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Sleep 101 - Thurs. September 15 at 3:00 pm
The MIND-BODY-SPIRIT Connection: An approach to boost the healing process. Find out about the evidence   on how this approach influences the brain. body, and emotions. Learn ways to use this connection to reduce stress, improve sleep and fatigue, help with feelings of depression and anxiety, boost immune system and healing. Dr. Hariharan will share all of this and teach you about the LCI resources available to you. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 12 pm
Talking with Kids about Cancer - Tues. September 27 at 3 pm


To register:  Email: lcisupportiveoncology@atriumhealth.org and include
Information needed to register:

• Your name 
• Email address
• Phone Number
• If you are a patient, care partner, or staff member
• The LCI location you visit most often