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Support Groups

Cancer support groups are offered through the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and are free for participants thanks to the generosity of donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. These groups include music, art, Thai chi, yoga, and more.

Contact the Cape Breton Cancer Centre Social Workers at 902-567-8551 or cbccsocialwork@nshealth.ca to learn more.

October 2026

Cancer Support Group: Get Moving

‘Get Moving’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor Rhoda, classes take place on Mondays from 1-2pm at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please contact...
05 Oct
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Yoga

‘Yoga’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor June, classes take place on Tuesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please...
06 Oct
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Tai Chi

‘Tai Chi’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor Michael, classes take place on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class,...
07 Oct
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Music

‘Music’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor Shelley, classes take place on Thursdays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please...
08 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Swim Group

‘Swim Group’ is a cancer support group offered by the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.  This program is open to all stages of cancer patients at no cost.  The program takes place at the Rudderham YMCA on Sunday evenings at 6:45 – 7:45pm, starting September 20, 2026...
11 Oct
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Rudderham YMCA
388 Charlotte St., Sydney
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Cancer Support Group: Get Moving

‘Get Moving’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor Rhoda, classes take place on Mondays from 1-2pm at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please contact...
12 Oct
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Yoga

‘Yoga’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor June, classes take place on Tuesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please...
13 Oct
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Tai Chi

‘Tai Chi’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor Michael, classes take place on Wednesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class,...
14 Oct
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Music

‘Music’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor Shelley, classes take place on Thursdays from 12:00pm – 1:00pm at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please...
15 Oct
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Swim Group

‘Swim Group’ is a cancer support group offered by the Cape Breton Cancer Centre and funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation.  This program is open to all stages of cancer patients at no cost.  The program takes place at the Rudderham YMCA on Sunday evenings at 6:45 – 7:45pm, starting September 20, 2026...
18 Oct
6:45 pm - 7:45 pm
Rudderham YMCA
388 Charlotte St., Sydney
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Cancer Support Group: Get Moving

‘Get Moving’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor Rhoda, classes take place on Mondays from 1-2pm at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please contact...
19 Oct
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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Cancer Support Group: Yoga

‘Yoga’ is a free cancer support group funded by the generous donors of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital Foundation. Offered weekly by instructor June, classes take place on Tuesdays from 10:30am – 11:30am at the Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner’s Club. For more information, or if transportation is a barrier to attending this class, please...
20 Oct
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Whitney Pier Seniors and Pensioner's Club
50 Breton Street, Sydney NS
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