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All Cancer Wellness Services

Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center Programs

Effective Jan 1, 2022 – Dec 31, 2026

WELLNESS SERVICES FOR THOSE WITH A CANCER DIAGNOSIS
Through virtual discussion groups and re-energizing forms of exercise, survivors of all cancer types can gain support and build their physical health with other members facing similar circumstances.

If you are new to Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, please contact Joy Rubel, LMSW, 516.484.1545 ext. 293, jrubel@sjjcc.org. For a description of each class, see below the calendar. Please note certain discussion groups meet twice a month, not weekly, as noted in the below descriptions.

FEATURED EVENTS

Sunday

Tuesday

10:00 am 11:00 am Women with Breast and Gynecologic Cancer Discussion Group

11:35 am 12:30 pm Stretch + Strength

Wednesday

11:00 am 12:00 pm B.A.M. Balance. Alignment. Movement.

1:00 pm 1:50 pm Meditation

1:30 pm 2:30 pm General Cancer Support Discussion Group

7:00 pm 8:00 pm Care Partners Discussion Group (Meeting ID: 826 8553 9894/Password: 6Sp47C)

Thursday

10:00 am 11:00 am Walking Group

3:00 pm 3:45 pm Men’s Only Cancer Discussion Group

4:30 pm 5:30 pm Power of Words (Meeting ID: 862 1230 6085/Password: 455084)

Saturday

WOMEN WITH BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCER EXERCISE GROUP
Full-body conditioning tailored to meet the needs of breast/gynecologic cancer survivors. Lace up your sneakers and join us for a 45-minute workout and 10-minute post-class discussion.
Mondays (virtual)
10-10:45am

WOMEN WITH BREAST AND GYNECOLOGIC CANCER DISCUSSION GROUP
Meet with other breast/gynecologic cancer survivors in a safe space to share information and support one another throughout your journey. This group will meet in person.
Tuesdays
10-11am

STRENGTH + STRETCH 
A blended session of Pilates and yoga with a focus on breath-to-movement flow.
Tuesdays
11:35am-12:30pm

B.A.M. BALANCE. ALIGNMENT. MOVEMENT
Join this class to learn slow, gentle movements and physical postures, a meditative state of mind, and controlled breathing.
Wednesdays
11am-12pm

CARE PARTNERS OF SURVIVORS DISCUSSION GROUP
Open to care partners of cancer survivors with any type of cancer. This is specifically for spouses and partners. Join us to connect with others, receive and share support and resources. Facilitated by Randy Hight, LCSW.
Held biweekly (virtual)
7-8pm

WALKING GROUP
Get your steps in while walking with our social worker and others at the Nassau County Museum of Art or on our indoor track at SJJCC.
Thursdays
10-11am

MEN’S ONLY CANCER DISCUSSION GROUP
This group is designed for male cancer survivors of any age to form connections, share resources, and support each other. Peer-led by Scott Gassman, cancer survivor, facilitator, and change management practitioner.
Thursdays
11:30am-12:30pm

POWER OF WORDS
People benefit from connecting with their thoughts and feelings; writing is a way to achieve that. Our weekly sessions – comprised of writers of all levels, are a space to form friendships and share what is on their minds easily.
Thursdays (virtual)
4:30-5:30pm

RESTORATIVE EXERCISE 
Full Body Conditioning tailored to meet the needs of all cancer survivors.
Fridays
10-11am

METASTATIC, ADVANCED, OR RECURRENT CANCER DISCUSSION GROUP
Open to those with metastatic, advanced, or recurrent cancer. Offers a safe space to connect with others, and receive and share support and resources.
Fridays (virtual)
1:30-2:30pm

EAT. CHAT. MOVE!
Breast and gynecologic cancer survivors exercise and discuss positive nutrition habits in a safe and supportive environment. In partnership with The Cancer Institute at St. Francis Hospital.

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Joy Rubel, LMSW

Cancer Wellness Social Worker

(516) 484-1545 x293

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Susan Stein, LMSW, JD

Cancer Wellness Social Worker

(516) 484-1545 x232

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Events

COFFEE + CONNECTION

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

1:00pm - 2:30pm

SEPHORA AT THE JCC

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

12:00pm - 2:00pm

RELAX, RESTORE, RENEW, RETREAT

Sun, Sep 28, 2025

9:00am - 2:00pm

AUTHOR REBECCA BLOOM, OF “WHEN WOMEN GET SICK”

Tue, Oct 14, 2025

10:00am - 10:00am