Classical music has been shown to improve people’s well-being by allowing stress relief, mood improvement, and many more. Come join us to learn more about classical music composers from different eras, from Bach, Mozart, to Chopin. We will be listening to their life stories and music, but most importantly, we will be exploring our own feelings inspired by the various classical pieces. Classical music is not a form of distant art, but a treasure that contains rich emotions and stories.

Registration Required.

Timeline:

2/20 Overview

Baroque

3/6 Johann Sebastian Bach

3/20 Antonio Vivaldi

4/3 Arcangelo Corelli

4/17 George Frideric Handel

5/1 Francesco Geminiani

Classical

5/15 Franz Joseph Haydn

5/29 Ludwig van Beethoven

6/12 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

6/26 Franz Peter Schubert

Romantic

7/10 Niccolo Paganini

7/24 Frédéric Chopin

8/7 Franz Liszt

8/21 Sergei Rachmaninoff

9/4 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

9/18 Felix Mendelssohn

10/2 Johann Strauss I

10/16 Johann Strauss II

10/30 Robert Schumann

11/13 Johannes Brahms

11/27 Richard Wagner

12/11 Giuseppe Verdi

12/18 Giacomo Puccini

1/8/22 Camille Saint-Saëns

1/22/22 Gustav Mahler

2/5/22 Antonín Dvořák

Modernism

2/19/22 Jean Sibelius

3/5/22 Claude Debussy

3/19/22 Maurice Ravel

4/2/22 Ennio Morricone

4/16/22 George Gershwin

4/30/22 Astor Piazzolla

5/14/22 Hans Zimmer

We will focus on using all of our senses for healing, community-building and creativity. We’ll go deep and wide, explore and share in a safe space. For women with cancer and other chronic/acute illnesses. All experience levels welcome!

Elana Dykewomon has published seven books of fiction and poetry, taught writing at SF State and gives private memoir and fiction classes.

WCRC Book Club with Annika

Join us for a virtual book club, every other Sunday afternoon!

At our first meeting we’ll chat about possible books to kick start the summer with. Please join to suggest books for the group to read, share your thoughts and views on the books as we go, and most of all have fun and continue to stay in touch with the WCRC community!

Our book club coordinator is Annika Anderson, a longtime WCRC volunteer and bookworm.

This class includes a gentle asana practice as well as restorative poses. No previous experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Especially for women who have/had cancer. Women supporters may attend.

Class instruction by Kelly Keller

Everyone welcome. Registration required.

Mindful Meditation

Relieve stress, find balance in body, mind, and spirit while becoming fully present. Open to love and compassion for yourself and others. R Consuelo Inez is certified intuitive energy healer and sound therapist, she will guide you through a mindfulness meditation practice, grounding and breathwork and shamanic journey.

Registration Required

https://inezhealingarts.weebly.com/

with oncology yoga teacher Cyndi Lezcano eRYT200, RYT500

This class is designed for anyone interested in learning how yoga can support those going through and/or recovering from their cancer journey.

These supportive practices’ will assist in creating ease and comfort in the body, with focus on lymph distribution & immune and nervous system support.

We will move slowly into basic yoga poses while using the breath as a tool to remain present and mindful.

Classes are suitable for beginners as well as advanced students.

(*Recommend Props: blankets, pillows, yoga blocks)

“My intention is to make yoga accessible to all. Especially to those that may think yoga isn’t for them and/or may be intimidated about where and how to start.”

Cyndi is bilingual (English/Spanish). Registration required.

with oncology yoga teacher Cyndi Lezcano eRYT200, RYT500

This class is designed for anyone interested in learning how yoga can support those going through and/or recovering from their cancer journey.

These supportive practices’ will assist in creating ease and comfort in the body, with focus on lymph distribution & immune and nervous system support.

We will move slowly into basic yoga poses while using the breath as a tool to remain present and mindful.

Classes are suitable for beginners as well as advanced students.

(*Recommend Props: blankets, pillows, yoga blocks)

“My intention is to make yoga accessible to all. Especially to those that may think yoga isn’t for them and/or may be intimidated about where and how to start.”

Cyndi is bilingual (English/Spanish). Registration required.

Tai Chi Chih

with nialla rose

nialla rose has been formally studying Tai Chi for 3 years. She has been collaborating with her Tai Chi Chih teacher and other movement partners to make this form of Qi Gong accessible and available to everyone. You don’t need shoes or special clothing, simply an open mind. Movements can be practiced standing or seated, the qi, or life energy, in us all effortlessly flows.

Registration required.

Classical music has been shown to improve people’s well-being by allowing stress relief, mood improvement, and many more. Come join us to learn more about classical music composers from different eras, from Bach, Mozart, to Chopin. We will be listening to their life stories and music, but most importantly, we will be exploring our own feelings inspired by the various classical pieces. Classical music is not a form of distant art, but a treasure that contains rich emotions and stories.

Registration Required.

Timeline:

2/20 Overview

Baroque

3/6 Johann Sebastian Bach

3/20 Antonio Vivaldi

4/3 Arcangelo Corelli

4/17 George Frideric Handel

5/1 Francesco Geminiani

Classical

5/15 Franz Joseph Haydn

5/29 Ludwig van Beethoven

6/12 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

6/26 Franz Peter Schubert

Romantic

7/10 Niccolo Paganini

7/24 Frédéric Chopin

8/7 Franz Liszt

8/21 Sergei Rachmaninoff

9/4 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

9/18 Felix Mendelssohn

10/2 Johann Strauss I

10/16 Johann Strauss II

10/30 Robert Schumann

11/13 Johannes Brahms

11/27 Richard Wagner

12/11 Giuseppe Verdi

12/18 Giacomo Puccini

1/8/22 Camille Saint-Saëns

1/22/22 Gustav Mahler

2/5/22 Antonín Dvořák

Modernism

2/19/22 Jean Sibelius

3/5/22 Claude Debussy

3/19/22 Maurice Ravel

4/2/22 Ennio Morricone

4/16/22 George Gershwin

4/30/22 Astor Piazzolla

5/14/22 Hans Zimmer

WCRC Book Club with Annika

Join us for a virtual book club, every other Sunday afternoon!

At our first meeting we’ll chat about possible books to kick start the summer with. Please join to suggest books for the group to read, share your thoughts and views on the books as we go, and most of all have fun and continue to stay in touch with the WCRC community!

Our book club coordinator is Annika Anderson, a longtime WCRC volunteer and bookworm.

This class includes a gentle asana practice as well as restorative poses. No previous experience necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing. Especially for women who have/had cancer. Women supporters may attend.

Class instruction by Kelly Keller

Everyone welcome. Registration required.

Sound Healing

Sound has the power to help reduce stress and anxiety creating healing of emotions and energies that prevent the body from healing fully. R Consuelo Inez is a sound therapist and intuitive energy medicine-woman. 

https://inezhealingarts.weebly.com/

Do you knit, embroider, cross stitch, crochet, hand sew, color, draw or have any other craft hobby? Or, just come and hang out for all or part of the time.

Spend some time working on your art or craft in the company of others.

Registration required.

Enjoy a relaxing evening with coloring books, crayons, markers and colored pencils. We will color, chat, laugh, and tap into our meditative spirits. Basic supplies provided but please bring along your favorites. Everyone welcome. Registration required.