Home Event Information Sponsorship Our Sponsors & Partners Contacts Links
Resources & Events | Community Cancer Coalition

Wellness Retreat - Community Cancer Coalition

What is it?
The wellness retreat is a unique event offering opportunities for personal growth through activities tailored to meet the needs of adults experiencing cancer and their support persons. The annual retreat provides:
  • Relaxation
  • Self-growth
  • Education methods for learning to deal with day-to-day challenges
  • A chance to share and network with other people whose lives have been affected by cancer
All activities are offered in the supportive environment of beautiful St. Crispin's Episcopal Conference Center.

Who can attend?
The retreat is designed for adults with any form of cancer. A spouse, adult friend, or an adult family member is welcome.

What do I bring?
Participants should bring comfortable clothing, and if you like to explore, bring walking shoes. The weather couldbe cool this time of year, so don't forget a jacket.

Where Do We Go?
St. Crispin's Episcopal Conference Center
36302 State Highway 9
Wewoka, Oklahoma 74484 - View Map

- From Oklahoma City: Take I-40 to exit 200 and exit right (south) on Highway 99
Travel about 10 miles south to Highway 9 at Seminole, then turn left (east)
Go about 7 1/2 miles, and the Conference Center entrance will be on the right (south) side of the road

- From Tulsa: Take the HE Bailey Turnpike (I-44) west to the Highway 99 exit near Stroud
Travel south to Highway 9 at Seminole, then turn left (east)
Go about 7 1/2 miles, and the Conference Center entrance will be on the right (south) side of the road

What is the cost?
The conference is free and includes a continental breakfast, lunch, snack, T-shirt and activity materials. For those who wish to help offset the costs, a suggested donation of $10 per person can be made upon arrival at the conference.

What Are the Accomodations?
St. Crispin's Episcopal Conference Center is located on 400 Acres in the rolling, oak-covered hills of Seminole County within easy driving distance of Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Quiet trails and clear lakes make the conference center a place where re-creation becomes a natural part of the St. Crispin's experience. St. Crispin's offers fully modern retreat and conference facilities.

Do I need to register?
We appreciate advance registration to help us plan for meals and supplies. You can register by e-mailing cancercoalition@okpcbc.org, or click on the link below to use a convenient form. If you include your e-mail address, we will also send you a reminder when the date is nearing.


Agenda

  • 9:00 a.m. - Registration and Continental Breakfast

    9:30 a.m. - Welcome and Introductions

    10:15 a.m. - Darla Thompson
    "One Voice...A Cancer Legacy"

    11:15 a.m. - Breakout Groups (Choose a topic below)
    • "Journaling for Health" - Melissa Craft
    • "Zumba with Kimba" - Kim Biggers
    • Photo Art
    • Nature walk on own
    12:15 p.m. - Lunch

    1:00 p.m. - Sharing Groups (Choose a group)
    • Survivors
    • Caregivers
    • Parenting with Cancer

    • 2:15 p.m. - Breakout Groups (Choose a topic below)
    • "Journaling for Health" - Melissa Craft
    • "Zumba with Kimba" - Kim Biggers
    • Photo Art
    • Nature walk on own

    3:15 p.m. - Melissa Craft
    "CSI Oklahoma: Genetics and breast cancer: How to tell if it's hereditary or not"

    4:00 p.m. - Closing and Final Door Prize

Featured Speakers

  • "Journaling for health: Breast cancer and expressive writing: why, when, what and how."

    "CSI Oklahoma: Genetics and breast cancer: How to tell if it's hereditary or not."

    Mellisa Craft, RN, PhD, AOCN, has beeen an oncology nurse for 27 years. She works at Breast Imaging of Oklahoma (BIO) located in Edmond. At BIO, Melissa conducts a high risk imaging program which provides assessments and bi-annual imaging for 800 women who are at higher than average risk of breast cancer. She works closely with the newly-diagnosed breast cancer patients, BIO providing
    education and support throughout the cancer journey.

  • "One Voice...A Cancer Legacy."

    Darla Thompson, at the age of 23, was diagnosed with inoperable Hodgkin’s
    Disease. She described this diagnosis as her "wake-up" call. At the time, Darla was
    uninsured. Not only did she have to fight for her life multiple times due to reoccurring tumors (breast, colon, and uterus) she also had to fight for the right to have access to healthcare. So began her life’s mission. Darla set about helping individuals who were uninsured and too ill to fight for themselves, to find the necessary resources for medical treatment.

    "Zumba with Kimba!"

    Kimba Biggers, BS, is an AFFA certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer certified in ZUMBA©. She works for the INTEGRIS Pacer Fitness Center. She teaches SilverSneaker® 1 & 2, kickboxing, yoga, Pilates, core training,
    BOSU®, spin, water fitness and Kidfit. Kim has a passion to help others with all levels of fitness.

Brought to you by the Community Cancer Coalition:
Integris Cancer Institute of Oklahoma
Mercy Health Center
OU Medical Center
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- People Connected by Cancer | Contact Webmaster | More Information