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Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation Circle of Care Psycho-Oncology Support Program-May Schedule of Events

Cancer patients and survivors living in Guam and members of their support team, including family and friends are invited to participate in the Circle of Care Psycho-Oncology Support Program. The program was established in April 2024 by Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation through a grant from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund. All services provided are free of charge.

CIRCLE OF CARE SERVICES INCLUDE:

*Online Cancer Support Group-Tuesdays 6:00-8:00 pm
Circle of Care’s weekly online cancer support group is held every Tuesday evening at 6:00-8:00 pm on Zoom. The group is facilitated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle and extension educator Marie Benito. Guest speakers will give presentations on cancer support services available in Guam at the beginning of each group session. The Zoom link for Tuesday evening on-line group is: https://zoom.us/j/92672948079

May Guest Speakers:

  • May 7: Jennifer Calvo - Edward M. Calvo Cancer Foundation
  • May 14: Cancer Support Group
  • May 21: Olynne Rhoads/Ellie Ongrung - Guam Cancer Care
  • May 28: Jim Espaldon - Ayuda Foundation, Guam Cancer Assistance Program

*In-Person Cancer Support Group & Wellness Services-Saturdays 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Circle of Care’s in-person cancer support group is held every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 10:00 am-1:00pm at the PayLess Corporate Office, HR Training Room (Building B), 116 W Chalan Santo Papa, Hagatna (across from Calvo’s Insurance). The group is facilitated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle and extension educator Marie Benito, as well as cancer care specialists from the community. A nutritional light lunch and snacks will be provided.

May Sessions:

May 4 (10:00 am-1:00 pm):

  • Support Group - Dr. Twaddle and Marie Benito
  • Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
  • Art for Healing - Dr. Arlene Diaz, PhD in Education and Art Therapy

May 18 (10:00 am-1:00 pm):

  • Support Group - Dr. Twaddle and Marie Benito
  • Restorative Yoga - Linda Frank, Yoga for Cancer Certified Instructor
  • Nutrition Education - Rosae Shandor, Registered Dietician-Nutritionist

*Individual and Family Psycho-Oncology Counseling
Cancer patients and members of their support team can meet with licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Iain Twaddle for individualized support as they go through their cancer journey. All sessions will be conducted online via Zoom. To schedule psycho-oncology counseling services, please contact Dr. Twaddle by email at ([email protected])

REGISTRATION:

To register for the program or for more information, please contact:

This program is funded by a grant from the Guam Cancer Trust Fund.

About Pay-Less Markets Community Foundation (PMCF)
Officially incorporated in 2006, PMCF focuses on providing opportunities for community organizations to better serve the residents of Guam. The Foundation offers grant funding to eligible local organizations whose aim is to improve the quality of life on Guam and address significant gaps in the areas of health, education, social services, and the environment.