Ongoing Activities for Patients and Caregivers. Cancer Fighter Activities - Join other guests as we start our day together. Coffee and juice are provided. Tuesdays and Thursdays from in the Dining Room. - Come take a tour of our facility and learn where everything you ll need is in the hospital. Tuesdays and Thursdays from starting in the Lobby. - Meet other patients and caregivers at this casual social event. Cookies and fruit provided. Tuesdays from in the Dining Room. Mind-Body Medicine Activities - A time for patients and caregivers to be creative, let imagination run free and improve mood and wellbeing. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00-3:00 p.m. in the Mind-Body Medicine Reception Area. - Laughter is the best medicine! Stop and take a moment to join us for a laugh. Wednesdays at in the Lobby. QiGong Breathe, Stretch and Support - Guests will be able to relax and and boost their immune systems. Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Mind-Body Medicine Reception Area. Nutrition Activities Grocery Shopping with the Dietitian - Join us for an education session on grocery shopping 101 led by a CTCA dietitian at Fry s Food. First Thursdays from Meet in the Lobby. Other Regular Activities Bingo - Guests enjoy a social time with other patients and caregivers and can even win fun prizes! First and third Wednesdays from, and fourth Saturdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Dysart. Drumming Sounds - Join us for an evening of recreational music to relax and have fun! First Mondays from 6:00-7:30 pm. and first and third Thursdays from on the Patio. Knitting - Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon of knitting. No experience is required and all supplies are provided. Come for the full hours or drop by in between appointments! Every Friday from Off-Site Activities Movie Outings- Enjoy a movie at one of the local theatres. Transportation and movie passes provided for our guests staying in Outpatient Accommodations. Shopping Outings- Do you enjoy shopping at the outlet stores or dining at great restaurants? Get out and enjoy the day at the Arizona malls. Sporting Events- Seasonal sports events are offered for patients and caregivers. Enjoy baseball, basketball, football and hockey. On-Site Activities Pastoral Care Activities Bible - Come join us for an interactive exploration through the Bible. This is a time to engage, inspire, and be encouraged through biblical principles and fellowship. Fridays from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Caregiver Support - Do you feel you are alone or need resources in taking care of your loved one with cancer? Connect with caregivers as you all share strengths and opportunities as well as challenges of being a caregiver. This group is open to all faiths. Thursdays from, in the Chapel. The - Struggling to find forgiveness or letting go of bitterness and anger? Connect with others as they journey through the book The and discover healing for the soul. This group is open to all belief systems. Wednesdays from in the Chapel. - Have you felt alone, misunderstood or hopeless on your journey with cancer? Do you like to encourage and share ways you overcome your difficult days with others? Join other cancer patients in sharing your stories of hope and challenges. Mondays from in the Chapel. Prayer - A time to gather and support each other through prayers. Patients and caregivers are all welcome. Tuesdays from, in the Chapel. Sunday Worship - Join others for a time of fellowship in unity of the faith. We welcome your gifts of singing, playing musical instruments, or sharing devotions as we gather in worship. Sundays at 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Patient Relations Activities : Focus -This event is an opportunity for patients and caregivers to share their CTCA Experience with members of the Patient Relation s Team. All patients and caregivers are welcome! Refreshments are provided. Tuesdays from in the Mission Conference Room. Rehabilitation Activities Imaging and Radiation Oncology Tours - View the on-site equipment used for tests and treatment. Wednesdays at 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. in the Imaging and Radiation Reception Areas. Intro to - integrates light physical activity with breathing techniques to improve mental well-being. Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Promise Conference Room. G.E.T. Team Policies All events are for active patients and caregivers at Western Regional Medical Center. All dates and times are subject to change. Please see the enclosed calendar, daily activity flyers and electronic screens for updated information. For those activities that have limited tickets or seating, a lottery drawing will be held for all those that sign up. How do I sign up for an activity? Sign up for activities with the Concierge or Hospitality Ambassadors in the lobby of the hospital. Email or call Guest Activity Coordinator Amanda Montelongo at Amanda.Montelongo@ctca-hope.com or 623-207-3964 If you have any questions, please contact Guest Activity Coordinator Amanda Montelongo at 623-207-3964 or amanda.montelongo@ctca-hope.com. 2016 Rising Tide 1
Guest Activities February 2016 Your Guest Experience Team (G.E.T.) is here to help enhance your stay at Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Western Regional Medical Center. This events calendar has something for everyone. From social and educational events on-campus, to visits to local areas of interest, G.E.T. inspired, G.E.T. educated and G.E.T connected. Welcome to Western! Your Guest Experience Team Cancer Fighters Culinary s Environmental s H.O.P.E. Team Nutrition Mind-Body Medicine Outpatient Accommodations Pastoral Care Patient Activities Patient Education Patient Relations Plant Operations s Quality of Life Rehabilitation s Security Transportation Upcoming Activities 2/6 Glendale Chocolate Affaire 2/14 Valentine s Day Lunch at Carrabba s What do our Stakeholders love about working at Cancer Treatment Centers of America In the spirit of Valentine s Day, we asked Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Stakeholders what they love most about working here. -Kelcie Walker, Outpatient Accommodations: I love being able to put smiles on our patients faces when I can accommodate their specific needs with their hotel and flight reservations. Sometimes being able to relieve those small worries can take a lot of stress out of their day. -Jennifer Rogers, Child Life Specialist: I love getting to know our families, and I feel privileged to offer support that helps them stay focused on what is most important to them! -Jeff Paparone, Pastoral Care: I love that I am a part of something greater than just myself. Together, we all accomplish so much more than one singular entity, discipline or person. Hospitality Suite at the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Don t forget to visit the Hospitality Suites at the Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn during your stay at CTCA at Western Regional Medical Center. CTCA has a great relationship with our partnering hotels and we are proud to offer a space for our patients and caregivers to relax and hang out with each other. Both suites are equipped with books, games, movies and puzzles for you to enjoy! There are also a number of activities including Bingo, Movie Night and Game Night hosted at the Holiday Inn. See the Hotel Activity Calendar insert for Holiday Inn activities. Game Closet Did you know CTCA has a game and craft closet for you to use while you re waiting for appointments or hanging out at the hospital? The game closet is located on the 2nd Floor in the Patient Activity Area (across from the Chapel). The closet is always unlocked and available to you. You are welcome to use the crafts, games and puzzles at your leisure. 2
February 2016 Hospital Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 11:00-11:30 a.m. Catholic Confession 11:30-12:00 p.m. Catholic Mass Prayer p.m.qigong Bingo 3 4 Grocery Shopping with the Dietitian Caregiver Support 3:00-4:00 p.m. Intro to Drumming Sounds 6:00 p.m. Basketball Game: Phoenix Suns vs. Houston Rockets 5 6 p.m. Glendale Chocolate Affaire 7 8 6:00 p.m. Basketball Game: Phoenix Suns vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 9 Prayer 10 1 Harp Music p.m.qigong 6:00 p.m. Night Sky Tour 11 Caregiver Support 3:00-4:00 p.m. Intro to Craft Night: Valentine s Day Greeting Cards with Jean 12 13 9:00-3:00 p.m. Departure for Outing to Butterfly Wonderland and Lunch at Grassroots Kitchen and Tap 14 Happy Valentine s Day! 1:00 p.m. Valentine s Day Lunch at Carrabba s 15 Creative Writing Class Drumming Sounds 16 Prayer p.m. QiGong Bingo 17 18 Caregiver Support Drumming Sounds 19 20 p.m. Shopping Mall Outing: Arrowhead Mall 6:00 p.m. Hockey Game: Arizona Coyotes vs. St. Louis Blues 21 Movie Theater Outing for Outpatient Accommodations Guests 22 23 Prayer 24 1 Harp Music p.m. QiGong 11:30-12:00 p.m. Holy Communion 25 Caregiver Support 26 27 p.m. Shopping Mall Outing: Tanger Outlets 28 Movie Theater Outing for Outpatient Accommodations Guests 29 3
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February 2016 Holiday Inn Dysart Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4:00 p.m. Super Bowl Watch Party 7 14 Happy Valentine s Day! Ice Cream Social 7:00-7:30 p.m. 8:00-8:30 p.m. 21 22 7:00-7:30 p.m. 8:00-8:30 p.m. 28 29 Game Night 1 8 5:30-6:30 p.m. My CTCA Experience - Focus 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 Cancer Fighters Event 15 16 17 18 19 7:00 p.m. Movie Night 5:30-6:30 p.m. My CTCA Experience - Focus 23 Paint Nite 24 Cancer Fighters Presents: Music and Happy Hour 25 12 13 20 26 27 4:00-6:00 p.m. Bingo 6
March 2016 Holiday Inn Dysart Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 7 Ice Cream Social 13 14 7:00-7:30 p.m. 8:00-8:30 p.m. 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 Cancer Fighters Event 15 16 17 18 7:00-9:00 p.m. Movie Night 20 21 22 23 24 Cancer Fighters Event 27 28 7:00-7:30 p.m. 8:00-8:30 p.m. 29 30 31 Game Night 11 12 Music and Happy Hour 25 2:00 4:00 p.m. Bingo 19 26 7
March 2016 Hospital Activity Calendar Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 11:00-11:30 a.m. Catholic Confession 11:30-12:00 p.m. Catholic Mass Prayer 2 Bingo 3 Grocery Shopping with the Dietitian Caregiver Support 3:00-4:00 p.m. Intro to Drumming Sounds 4 5 12:30 p.m. Spring Training Game: Cleveland Indians vs. San Francisco Giants 6 Movie Theater Outing for Outpatient Accommodations Guests 2:00-3:00 p.m. Patient Support 7 Prayer 8 9 1 Harp Music 4:30 p.m. Arizona Broadway Theater- Fiddler on the Roof 10 Caregiver Support 3:00-4:00 p.m. Intro to 11 12 p.m. Shopping Mall Outing: Arrowhead Mall 13 Movie Theater Outing for Outpatient Accommodations Guests 14 2:00-3:00 p.m. Patient Support 15 Prayer 16 Bingo 17 Caregiver Support Drumming Sounds 18 19 p.m. Shopping Mall Outing: Tanger Outlets 20 12:30 p.m. Depature for Spring Training Game: Cincinnati Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 21 2:00-3:00 p.m. Patient Support 4:00-5:00 p.m. Creative Writing Class 6:00-7:30 p.m. Drumming Sounds Prayer 22 23 1 Harp Music 11:30-12:00 p.m. Holy Communion 6:00 p.m. Basketball Game: Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers 24 Caregiver Support 25 26 6:00 p.m. Hockey Game: Arizona Coyotes vs. Philadelphia Flyers 27 28 2:00-3:00 p.m. Patient Support Prayer 29 30 4:45 p.m. Bowling and Dinner at Main Event 31 Caregiver Support 8