Programs & Services

What makes you feel better?

Cancer Retreat Centers’ Integrative Care Portfolio is a comprehensive array of services that we continually assess as we gather data about what therapies are most impactful to our community members.

All activities and services are free of cost. Transportation is readily available and on-site childcare will be available.

Schedule of Programs

CancerLINC Monthly Info Session: What to Know about Disability Benefits
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Fri, 09 Oct 11:00 AM
Introducing an exciting new CRC Collab with CancerLINC! Join CRC and fellow nonprofit CancerLINC weekly at Blanton House to learn…
 
Life Well Lived: Good Grief
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Wed, 14 Oct 11:00 AM
Join us to demystify grief with our in-house death doula. Grief is often talked about in relation to death, but…
 
Wellness Wednesdays: Gentle Yoga
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Blanton House
Wed, 14 Oct 05:30 PM
Join us for CRC Gentle Yoga at Blanton House for a soothing class of gentle movements and calming breaths. Improve…
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Supper Club Meetup
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Blanton House
Wed, 14 Oct 06:30 PM
Join us this fall to meet other survivors, previvors, family members, caregivers, and our amazing CRC Community during our weekly…
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Life Well Lived: Living with "The Five Invitations"
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Tue, 20 Oct 05:30 PM
Join us for a discussion group inspired by the book The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski, co-founder of the Zen…
 
CRC Collab: Greater Richmond Multiple Myeloma Support Group
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Tue, 20 Oct 07:00 PM
Introducing an exciting new CRC Collab with the Greater Richmond Multiple Myeloma Support Group! Join us for the Greater Richmond…
 
Life Well Lived: Getting Your Ducks in a Row
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Wed, 21 Oct 11:00 AM
Join us for this end-of-life planning group with our in-house death doula. Death and dying are often taboo topics in…
 
Craft & Connect
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Wed, 21 Oct 01:00 PM
A calm, come-as-you-are space for creativity within out Blanton House community. Engaging our hands can ground the nervous system, and…
 
Life Well Lived: Living with "The Four Things That Matter Most"
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Wed, 28 Oct 11:00 AM
Join us for a discussion group about life, death, and relationships. Inspired by the book The Four Things That Matter…
 
Wellness Wednesdays: Gentle Yoga
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Blanton House
Wed, 28 Oct 05:30 PM
Join us for CRC Gentle Yoga at Blanton House for a soothing class of gentle movements and calming breaths. Improve…
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We offer:

Walking groups

Art therapy

Family-friendly events & activities

Mindfulness

Oncology massage

Supper clubs

Community garden

Children’s programs

Nutrition counseling

Cooking classes

Pastoral & spiritual care

Horticulture therapy

Outdoor gatherings & activities

Individual & group psychosocial support

Yoga

Meditation

Music therapy

Lunch Bunch

“Statistics show people in support groups in (these) types of environments live longer. If we can improve the quality of life… I am happy to be part of that as a director of Parks and Recreation.”

Chris Frelke

Director of Richmond Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities 

2024 Presenting Sponsor

Thank you, Bon Secours, for your invaluable support as our 2024 Presenting Sponsor!

Bon Secours’ sponsorship of CRC enabled not only the transformation of Blanton House, but the building of a community that sustains cancer survivors and all who care for them throughout the Richmond, Virginia area.