OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK — Space is still available for a free retreat for cancer survivors at the Olympic NatureBridge campus at 111 Barnes Point Road on Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park.
Survivor’s Outdoor Experience, a nonprofit, will present the fourth Healing Adventure from May 29-31.
Retreat founder Jack Ganster, a mountaineer and 10-year survivor of brain cancer, said the program is designed to allow those diagnosed with cancer a restful and educational weekend.
Participants will include people diagnosed with cancer and companions of their choice.
Limited space is available. To register, contact Ganster at 360-477-1619 or jhgisjack@yahoo.com.
‘One to remember’
“This program will bring a small group of participants together in a remarkable setting to enjoy a weekend that will be one to remember,” Ganster said.
“The retreat features fascinating presentations, indoor and outdoor activities, good food and, most of all, good times and memories.”
Presentations and activities will include:
■ “Who is a Survivor” by Jack Ganster.
■ “Relating to Nature . . . A Journal of Our Experience” by Tim McNulty.
■ “From Surviving to Thriving” by Dr. Heath Foxlee.
■ “Mindful Breathing and Relaxation” by Pat Mortati.
■ Healthy cooking with Kia Armstrong of Nash’s Organic Produce.
■ “Exercise is Good Medicine,” with Kathryn Cooper.
■ Hiking and canoeing with NatureBridge staff.
The location allows survivors to relax while enjoying and learning from the speakers, Ganster said.
“The retreat is designed to be a healing experience for all participants,” he said.
Survivor’s Outdoor Experience was developed to provide cancer survivors of all ages an opportunity to learn about the benefits of living a healthy and active lifestyle.
The program provides a curriculum of informative presentations balanced with recreational activities.
The goal is to assist participants in gaining strength, hope and a sense of the future.
For more information, see www.survivorsoutdoorexperience.org.
