October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the JCC on the Upper West Side is proud to offer a wide variety of classes and programs to the public. These innovative offerings are designed to share the latest in health and wellness programs and complementary care with those living with breast cancer. *These online programs are FREE for those being tested or treated for cancer (but open for anyone to join). For any program with a cost, please use discount code JCCCARES20 when you register.
A partnership of the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan and Dr. Alison Estabrook, a nationally recognized breast cancer surgeon and professor of surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
A lunch and learn series cosponsored by Wholebeing Institute.
Tuesdays + Thursdays, noon–1 pm, Free
Self-Hypnosis to Eliminate and Control Pain: Introduction
Lisa Ludovici, Certified Medical Hypnosis Practitioner
Tue, Oct 5, 6:30–8:30 pm, $15/$20*
Alyssa Rocco + Martha S. Calihan, M.D.
Wed, Oct 6, 5–7 pm, $20*
Beginner Pelvic Floor Workshop (Women Only)
Randi Stone, Pelvic Floor Specialist
Wed, Oct 13, 11 am–12:30 pm, $20/$25*
Qi Gong and Tai Chi: Ancient Wisdom for Cultivating Energy and Sound Sleep
Master Yang Yang, Ph.D., with Special Guest Ana Krieger, M.D.
Thu, Oct 14, 7–8:30 pm, $20/$25*
Whitney Chapman, RYT
Sun, Oct 17, 4:30–5:45 pm, $10*
Broadway’s Best for Breast Cancer
Hosted by Caroline Kohles with special guests
Mon, Oct 18, 6–7 pm, Free
Dorothy P. Holinger, Ph.D.
Wed, Oct 20, 7–8 pm, Pay what you wish
Pre + Post Menopause Through the Ages
Gila Leiter, M.D., Associate Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Thu, Oct 21, 7–8:15 pm, Pay what you wish
JCC Shirley Kohn Virtual Spa Day for Women Living with Breast or Ovarian Cancer
Sun, Oct 24, 10 am–4 pm, Free
Kathy Shapiro, CZT
Fridays through Oct 29, 11:30 am–12:30 pm, $10 per session*
Caroline Kohles + Special Guest Winalee Zeeb
Sun, Oct 31, noon–1 pm, $10*