Artist in Residence workshops offer a supportive group setting to nurture our creative spirits while  discovering and strengthening sometimes hidden artistic talent. Classes are taught by professional artists using high quality materials, focusing on both the art and craft of many art forms to help people access their imagination and  creative resources.      

These are no-cost creative arts workshops designed to promote a sense of healing and recovery for cancer survivors and people with neurological disorder conditions.

No experience is necessary. All supplies are provided. Space is limited and registration is required.

Please contact Stephanie Werntz at [email protected] or call (208) 794-5534.

As survival rates for cancer patients have increased, cancer survivorship (we define a cancer survivor from diagnosis on) has grown into its own definition as the last and longest part of the cancer journey. As a survivor, being active has never been so important. Research and ACSM physical activity guidelines for survivor’s shows strong evidence in helping with the symptoms of:

• Cancer-related fatigue
• Health-related quality of life
• Physical function
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Lymphedema

The Oncology Recovery Program is designed to meet the needs of cancer survivors before, during and/or after treatment in a safe and supportive environment. Research shows that when geared specifically to the patient, exercise is safe for all physical levels of ability. Additionally, it is suggested that interaction with individuals who have similar circumstances may lead to benefits beyond exercise alone.  Participants partake in physical and social activities focused on strengthening the whole person and improving quality of life. By shifting the emphasis away from the disease, participants move beyond cancer in spirit, mind, and body.

In a 12 week (2x a week), small group program, participants focus on:

• Cardiovascular conditioning
• Muscular strength and endurance
• Flexibility and balance
• Functional ability to perform everyday tasks
• Reducing the severity of surgery and therapy side effects

For Direct Branch information please contact:

Caldwell YMCA, Candy: 208-454-9622 | Downtown YMCA, Camille: 208-344-5501 | Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA, April: 208-331-9622 | West YMCA, Christine: 208-377-9622