Calling all knitters, weavers, crocheters, and more! Join Forge for a new weaving/knitting group. Bring any materials & your current project or simply come to learn. Bring your lunch or a snack. Forge will provide light refreshments to fuel your creativity! Hosted monthly by Forge volunteer and breast cancer survivor, Betty Shivers, Betty enjoys making […]
Telling stories and sharing with others can deepen our relationships or start new ones, increasing our sense of empathy for and connection with one another. Join in this monthly creative writing gathering for breast cancer survivorship at Forge. This group will meet in a HYBRID format for our April meeting. You can register to attend online via […]
Zentangle Inspired Art, also known as "ZIA," pairs patterns and whimsy in beautiful and fun images. At this class, we will be inspired by the beautiful flowers, leaves, trees of the Spring season and our imaginations. We will experiment with patterns and colors while focusing on the process of creating Zentangle Inspired Art with dried […]
April 27th's Coffee Conversation features Christina M. Wilson, PhD, CRNP, WHNP-BC. During this Coffee Conversation, we will discuss breast cancer and body image. This is a free, virtual program but requires registration. Click here to register.
Join us each Thursday at 9:00 am for a leisurely walk around Forge’s neighborhood. Join us after for coffee and snacks! No registration is required!
It is not easy to understand or accept the loss of a loved one. Many emotions surface which take time to sort out, to understand, and finally to resolve. By sharing with others, you will learn that you are experiencing natural and normal grief responses. This bereavement support group provides insights about the grief process […]
Cancer patients, survivors and their families are invited to attend a cancer support group meeting, which meets the first Tuesday of every month in the Bruno Conference Center from 12:00pm- 1:30pm. For more information or to RSVP for a meeting, call 205.930.2217
Join us each Thursday at 9:00 am for a leisurely walk around Forge’s neighborhood. Join us after for coffee and snacks! No registration is required!
The challenges of caring for a loved one with cancer can often result in the caregiver ignoring their own physical and emotional health. This group allows caregivers to share their experiences, exchange information, discuss how to manage fatigue and stress, and find available resources specific for those diagnosed with cancer. The group meets the second […]
This group meets on the second Tuesday of the month at Saint Stephen's Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills. For more information or to RSVP, contact Betty Shivers at [email protected] or205-612-7801
Gentle flow yoga focuses on aligning slow movement with the breath. We’ll use poses to focus on how our bodies feel and to help us relax in the present moment and reduce stress. No previous experience is needed – all are welcome! This can be done on the floor, with props and mats, or in […]
May 11th's Coffee Conversation features Kelly Klehm, Director of Hope Initiatives at One Place Family Justice Center in Birmingham. She was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in January 2021 at age 39. She has the BRCA 1 gene mutation. She underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy without reconstruction, radiation, and a full hysterectomy. Through her […]