Member Program Offerings
Experience the benefits of Wellspring
Wellspring Calgary offers a full range of programs and services, both online and in person. Programs are available free of charge and without referral to anyone living with cancer – for those diagnosed, caregivers and kids.
Click on the programs below for a description. To see what programs are currently available, visit our registration area for members or for the public (right-hand green links).
Documents to help you get started:
- How to get into your Zoom program (PDF)
- Program registration (GameTime) instructions (PDF)
- Super easy guide to Zoom (PDF)
If you’re having difficulties, call 587-747-0260 or 1-866-682-3135.
Explore Our Programs & Services
Adventures in Art
Adventures in Art: Zoom Buddies is all about setting aside special time just for you, and if you like, your school-aged children.
Art Sampling
Art Sampling features a number of different ways for you to get involved and express yourself. Whether through portraits and more, card making or sketching, self expression provides tangible benefits.
Bird Strolls
Bird Strolls is an opportunity to learn about local birds and to meet others who share a common interest in birds.
Brain Fog
Brain Fog is an eight-week cognitive enhancement program designed to address cognitive changes associated with various cancer treatments. The program, developed by Heather Palmer (PhD Neuropsychology), provides education, enlightenment and practical strategies for dealing with the challenging aspects of post cancer brain change.
Campfire Classics
This is a fun, informative and inspiring delve into the many beautiful aspects of working in watercolour. The program offers professional instruction in a warm, caring, no-pressure setting.
Caregiver Support: Finding Sanctuary
Finding Sanctuary offers a safe space for caregivers to gather and share the highs and lows of the caregiving experience. With skilled guidance, individuals are encouraged to develop strategies for staying balanced and meeting their own needs as well as those they are caring for.
Chair Yoga
Chair yoga offers members a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga designed to be a fit for people of all levels. The main themes of this program are relaxation, breathing, and finding ease in the body, while exploring gentle movements to improve overall health.
Children’s and Parents’ Program
Wellspring Calgary offers a Children’s and Parents’ Program that brings parents and their children together for networking, conversations about having cancer in the family, and for tools to help cope with and express feelings.
COMPASS for the Caregiver
COMPASS for Caregivers is a multi-session supportive workshop designed by Caregivers Alberta, to help caregivers balance their own wellness with the needs and demands of caring for a loved one.
Creative Journaling
In Creative Journaling, participants use words, visualizations, and a variety of mixed media techniques to unearth, explore and document their thoughts and emotions.
In addition to profound growth gained from processing and understanding their experiences, this program unites participants in hope, support and camaraderie as they journey toward wellness.
Digital Storytelling
In this workshop, members will be guided as they create their very own short film (Digital Story) about a meaningful moment or experience in their lives.
Energy: Reiki, Healing Touch, and Therapeutic Touch
Wellspring Calgary members are offered the opportunity to sample three energy-based modalities, including Healing Touch, Reiki and Therapeutic Touch, performed in a safe space with vetted volunteers who are certified energy practitioners.