Celebrate Spring in the Garden at Wings of Hope April 14

COUNCIL BLUFFS – Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center will kick off the return of live programming Thursday, April 14, from 2:00 to 6:00pm with Celebrate Spring in the Garden – a free afternoon of rejuvenation and relaxation for cancer patients and their care partners.

“This event is an opportunity to connect with other patients and caregivers while relaxing your mind, body and spirit,” said Wings of Hope Executive Director Carolyn Ettinger.

Attendees can choose from four small group experiences:

Healthy Snacking with Carol Reeder
Carol is a registered dietician at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She will demonstrate how to create a fruit-infused drink and healthy snack in the Wings of Hope Nutrition Nook. Taste testing included.

Restorative Yoga with Ilona Holland
Ilona is the owner and founder of Life Dimensions by Ilona. She is a registered yoga teacher, licensed massage therapist and Reiki practitioner. No previous yoga experience necessary.

Music & Guided Imagery with Emily Wadhams
Emily, a board-certified music therapist, is the owner of Omaha Music Therapy. These experiences will be held in the Wings of Hope Healing Garden. If you’ve never tried a guided relaxation experience before, this is the perfect opportunity.

Healing Through Photo Journaling with Carolyn Ettinger
Carolyn is also a licensed mental health professional and cancer survivor. This experience will help you connect your “before cancer,” “during cancer” and “after cancer” self through photography to find wholeness again. Please bring photos of yourself to participate.

Each group experience will run 45 to 50 minutes. The schedule is listed below. You are encouraged to sign up for two or three experiences during the afternoon:

2:00pm | Choose from Healthy Snacking OR Restorative Yoga OR Photo Journaling
3:00pm | Choose from Healthy Snacking OR Restorative Yoga OR Music & Guided Imagery
4:00pm | Choose from Healthy Snacking OR Restorative Yoga OR Music & Guided Imagery*
5:00pm | Choose from Music & Guided Imagery OR Photo Journaling

*The 4pm Music & Guided Imagery experience will also be available via Zoom.

The afternoon will also include sampling jar-cuteries filled with healthy snacks and yummy desserts, door prizes and a take-home gift crafted by Wings of Hope.

The registration deadline is April 11. You must be vaccinated and wear a mask to attend. To register, call 712.325.8970.