Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and River Hospital are pleased to host “Live Your Best Life” on Saturday April 16, 2016 at the Edgewood Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY. The event will be a day long retreat for women cancer warriors.

“Live Your Best Life” will help teach attendees to manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis with tools to improve your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being. The day will include education by Oncologists and Psychologists, as well as opportunities for yoga, Reiki, massage, and mindfulness. Please dress comfortably in clothes that allow for movement. The day will conclude with some humor from The Boobie Sisters. The Boobie Sisters are a group of breast cancer survivors spreading hope through humor to those fighting this disease through songs that will bring laughter and inspiration. This group of ladies represents over 132 years of survivorship.

There is no charge for this event and a continental breakfast and lunch buffet will be served.

Bus transportation will be available from Massena, Ogdensburg, Canton and Gouverneur. Reservations for transportation must be made when reserving your spot for the event.

Limited space is available. Reservations must be made no later than April 4th by calling 315.393.2314.

Live Your Best Life ~ A day-long retreat for Cancer Warriors
Saturday April 16, 2016 ~ Edgewood Resort Conference Center

8:30 – 9:15am
Registration
*Continental breakfast served

9:30 – 10:00am
Welcome

10:00 – 10:30am
Live Your Best Life overview

10:30 – 10:50am
Chair Yoga

10:50-11:00am
Break

11:00 – 11:30am
Dr. Alston – “Chemo Brain”

11:30am – noon
Dr. Kratzert – “Sexuality Issues in Woman and Cancer Survivors – What is new and what can we learn from each other?” An Interactive Discussion

Noon – 1:15pm
Lunch served in the Gazebo Room
Visit vendors

1:15 – 2:15pm
Cancer Warrior Panel

2:15 – 2:30pm
Break

2:30 – 3:00pm
Dr. Amanda Sweet – “The Healing Power of Optimism”

3:00 – 3:30pm
The Boobie Sisters

3:30 – 3:45pm
Closing Remarks