Wings of Hope to Host Day of Pampering for Cancer Patients and Care Partners April 25

COUNCIL BLUFFS – Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center will host its annual Spring in the Garden event Thursday, April 25. This afternoon of free rejuvenation and relaxation services for cancer patients, care partners and survivors runs from 3:00 to 7:00pm.

“It’s an opportunity to pamper yourself and connect with others who are going through the same experience,” said Carolyn Ettinger, executive director of Wings of Hope.

You can choose three services from a variety of personal and group options. Personal services, which are limited to one per person, include chair massage, hand massage/paraffin dip and Healing Touch, a nurturing energy therapy that helps you balance your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well being.

Group services include:

Acupuncture with Kimberly Hakola
5:00pm and 6:00pm
Learn about and experience acupuncture with a board-certified, licensed acupuncturist and massage therapist.

Feeling on Canvas with Kimberly Isaac
5:00pm and 6:00pm
Discover the healing benefits that come with every stroke of a paintbrush. Tea and art supplies provided. No experience necessary.

Healthy Eating with Carol Reeder
3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm and 6:00pm
Learn about and sample recipes for eating healthy with a retired registered dietician and Wings of Hope volunteer.

Music Meditation with Emily Wadhams
3:00pm and 4:00pm
Enjoy a guided relaxation experience in the Wings of Hope Healing Garden with the owner of Omaha Music Therapy, who is a board-certified music therapist.

Tibetan Singing Bowls with Sheri Noordam
3:00pm and 4:00pm
Studies have shown that singing bowls decrease heart rate, mind chatter and anxiety. Retune your body by participating in a demonstration.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 712.325.8970. Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Wings of Hope Cancer Support Center programming is made possible, in part, by our 2024 strategic partners: Heartland Oncology & Hematology, Hematology & Oncology Consultants, P.C., Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Nebraska Cancer Specialists.