Dear Friends of Mary's Place,

We hope that you will join us for our November Virtual Services! Try something new for your mind, body and soul this month and try out a new class! All services are provided at no cost to you, and are held via the Zoom app. To register, please email  

 

Sending you our love,

The Team at Mary's Place by the Sea

 


VIRTUAL SERVICES DESCRIPTIONS

 

Mindfulness Meditation Series with Isabel

Available on Mondays:

Mondays 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, & 11/30​ at 7pm

 

What is mindfulness meditation? Explore the foundations of mindfulness meditation. Practice mindfulness of the breath, body, emotions, self-compassion and lovingkindness. Join us for this four week series. Open to those who are beginning or experienced in meditation. 


 

 

Gentle Yoga with Dina & Isabel
Available on specific Saturdays:

11/7, 11/14 & 11/21 All sessions at 10am

Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort level of those practicing.

 

Restorative Yoga with Cheryl
Available on specific Saturdays:

11/7, 11/14 & 11/21 All sessions at 5pm

 

Breathing & pranayama techniques; great for end of day for calming & quieting; effective for self care awareness; bring a large towel or blanket to class.

 

Gentle Yoga with Elvira
Available on specific Wednesdays:

11/4, 11/11/ & 11/18 All sessions at 4pm

 

Our yoga sessions are structured around rejuvenating and healing the body. Sessions focus on stretching all areas of the body, while releasing stress and tension from joints and muscles. Various breathing techniques and guided imagery may be used to increase relaxation. All guests are invited to attend and modifications are offered to meet the comfort level of those practicing.

 


 

 

Guided Imagery with Susan M.

Available on specific Saturdays:

11/7 & 11/21​ Both sessions at 4pm

 

A gentle but powerful technique that focuses and directs the imagination to produce calm and peaceful images in the mind, which helps to create harmony between the mind and body. Guided imagery involves all the senses, the entire body and emotions. This practice allows our guests to tap into their inner strength to cope with everyday stress.


 


Expressive Writing with Carol

Available on specific Mondays:

11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, & 11/30 All sessions at 2pm

Limited to 6 Guests per session


Expressive Writing uses the act of writing and processing the written word to link feelings to events. Expressive Writing provides a safe and cathartic experience and reduces stress. Writing in this form helps gradually ease feelings of emotional trauma. (Limited to 6 participants).


 

 

Guided Meditation with Susan

Available on specific Tuesdays:

11/3, 11/10, & 11/17 All sessions at 3pm

 

Our certified practitioners provide an opportunity for guests to focus upon a sound, object, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to reduce stress, promote relaxation and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state.


 

 

Cooking with Chef Cathy

Available specific Mondays

11/16 at 4pm

 

Chef Cathy will share a Mary’s Place by the Sea recipe and walk you through how to make the meal at home. Her recipes are plant-based and include ingredients that nourish the body and soul. 


 

 

Nutrition with Health Coach Laurie G.

 

Available on Wednesday:

11/4 at 6pm

 

Available on specific Fridays:

11/13, & 11/20 All sessions at 11am

 

Join our Health Coach Laurie to learn health tips and nutritional information to help you navigate your cancer journey. Topics discussed will include tips to help you manage side effects from chemotherapy. 

 


 

 

Afternoon Tea with Susan Barrett

Available on specific Thursdays:
11/5, 11/12, & 11/19​ All sessions at 3:00pm

 

A place for women with cancer to connect with each other, make new friends, and engage in fun activities with our House Manager Susan Barrett - just like at Mary's Place. 


 

 

Christian Prayer Support with Anne

Available on specific Wednesdays:

11/11, & 11/18​ All sessions at 2pm

 

Mary’s Place by the Sea offers Christian prayer as a spiritual activity to reduce emotional stress and worry.

 


 

SoulCollage®

Available specific Thursdays:

11/12 & 11/19 All sessions at 2pm

Limited to 6 Guests per session

 

SoulCollage® is a fun, easy and creative collage process which uses  
everyday images, intuition and imagination, to create a card with unique and personal meaning for the maker. A SoulCollage® workshop consists of two parts: making a SoulCollage® card and journaling to discover the cards narrative and meaning.  This creative process of visualization and art making is both healing and life-enhancing. No artistic experience is necessary! (Limited to 6 participants). You need a scissor and a glue stick to participate, the rest of the supplies will be mailed to you prior to the session. 


 

 

Virtual Reiki with Maggie

Available on specific Fridays:

11/6, 11/13 & 11/20 All sessions at 3pm

Limited to 12 Guests per session

 

Provides a gentle, noninvasive, therapy that is deeply relaxing.  Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Beneficial effects include relaxation, balance, and feelings of peace, and well-being. 

 

Virtual Reiki with Cathy

Available on specific Thursdays:

11/5, 11/12, & 11/19 All sessions at 4pm

Limited to 12 Guests per session

 

Provides a gentle, noninvasive, therapy that is deeply relaxing.  Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method that treats the whole person including body, emotions, mind and spirit. Beneficial effects include relaxation, balance, and feelings of peace, and well-being. 

 


 

 

Physical Therapy Information for Breast Cancer Survivors
Thursday 11/12 at 6pm

 

Please join women who are currently going through, or have gone through, the breast cancer journey. In this safe space, a team of physical therapists will discuss rehabilitation for a number of post-treatment and post-surgery conditions.


Please email  and let us know which class/classes you are interested in.

 
 
 
 
Address:
 
22 Main Avenue
Ocean Grove, NJ 07756
 
Contact:
 
732.455.5344

www.marysplacebythesea.org
 
About us:
 
Mary’s Place by the Sea is a respite home for women who are receiving treatment for cancer. We provide services that complement their medical treatment, including oncology massage, nutrition education, individual counseling, Reiki, guided meditation and yoga.