Cancer: Thriving and Surviving
Class schedule
Get the tools you need to live a healthier life.
The physical, emotional, and mental effects of cancer can be a real struggle. This evidence-based program helps those affected by cancer to live a healthier life. Learn how to take care of your health, set priorities, and enhance relationships with loved ones and your health care team.
Self-management classes are interactive and informative.
We offer both in-person and virtual classes so you can choose what works best for you. You will be able to interact with the instructor and others as you learn about ways to deal with your particular health issue effectively. Don’t put off taking care of your health. Sign up for a class today.
Participants will learn:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
- Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Nutrition tips
- How to pace activity and when to rest
- How to evaluate new treatments
Programs
Register for a free six-week self-management program.
Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.
Program
Location
Date & Time
Availability
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Mon,
10:00 AM - 12:30 PMSessions:
- Jun 2, 2025
- Jun 9, 2025
- Jun 16, 2025
- Jun 23, 2025
- Jun 30, 2025
- Jul 7, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Cancer - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
9:00AM - 11:30AMSessions:
- Jul 29, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025
- Aug 26, 2025
- Sep 2, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Fri,
10:00 AM - 12:30 PMSessions:
- Sep 5, 2025
- Sep 12, 2025
- Sep 19, 2025
- Sep 26, 2025
- Oct 3, 2025
- Oct 10, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
10:30am-1pmSessions:
- May 13, 2025
- May 20, 2025
- May 27, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025
- Jun 17, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Tue,
2:00pm - 4:30pmSessions:
- May 6, 2025
- May 13, 2025
- May 20, 2025
- May 27, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
9:00AM - 11:30AMSessions:
- May 27, 2025
- Jun 3, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025
- Jun 17, 2025
- Jun 24, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9am-11:30amSessions:
- Sep 25, 2025
- Oct 2, 2025
- Oct 9, 2025
- Oct 16, 2025
- Oct 23, 2025
- Oct 30, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
1-3:30pmSessions:
- May 7, 2025
- May 14, 2025
- May 21, 2025
- May 28, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Tue,
8:45-11:00Sessions:
- Jul 15, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain - English
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
Wed,
10-12:30Sessions:
- Oct 8, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025
- Oct 22, 2025
- Oct 29, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025
- Nov 12, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open only to:
CHEER Members Only
Tue,
9:00 AM to 11:30 AMSessions:
- Jul 8, 2025
- Jul 15, 2025
- Jul 22, 2025
- Jul 29, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025
Online registration available soon.
Seats available
Don’t see a workshop that works for you?
Tell us what would work betterHave questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.
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