Breast Prosthetics and Fittings
Pacific Medical, Inc.
317 S. 11th Ave. Yakima
509-469-9995
Special Support Services Available at North Star Lodge
Nurse Help Line: 509-574-3405
Prescription Refills: 509-574-3404
Doctor on Call: 509-574-3400
Community resources provided at no charge:
Wellness House: Cancer Care Boutique, Cancer Peer Mentors, Kids in the House, Family and Friends Cancer Education and Support,
Wig and Hat Boutique, Women Supporting Women, Bereavement Support, Hands that Heal, Women’s Depression Support.
Call 509-575-6686 or visit their website at wellness-house.org for details.
July/August 2015
RSVPs are requested for all programs at 509-574-3541. Programs are held at North Star Lodge unless otherwise noted.
Learn at Lunch –
Healthy Habits for Life
North Star Knitters
(#3 of 4 classes)
Noon–2:00 p.m. every Tuesday
Lamplight Bible Study/
Support Group
Cast on to this active, fun-loving
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
group of knitters (many survivors)
every other Monday
Learn about developing Healthy
and learn to knit, crochet, or teach
Habits for Life, a curriculum
Learn how the Bible can help you
others. All the yarn is provided and
developed by the Washington State
navigate your cancer journey.
the laughs are free. Ask your
Dairy Council. Attendees are
oncologist or nurse about the
encouraged to attend the series of
July 13, 27
August 10,24
knitted breast prosthetics. They’re
classes. Materials from previous
available at no charge to all North
sessions will be briefly reviewed at
Star Lodge mastectomy patients,
the beginning of each class.
compliments of the North
A light lunch will be provided,
Star Knitters.
registration required. Call 509-574-
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Noon
3408 to register.
August 19
Sound Sleep–Sound Rest
Smoothies in a Jar!
Noon–12:30 p.m. introductory session
Presented by North Star Lodge
12:30–2:00 p.m. full session every Thursday
Dieticians. Class is provided at no
A cancer diagnosis can cause
charge; however, your donation is
anxiety, stress and sometimes
gladly accepted. Class size is
depression for patients and their
limited. Register at 509 574-3408.
caregivers. There are natural ways
Create quick, healthy smoothies to
be stored in Mason Jars.
July 22 at 2:00 p.m.
July 23 at 6:00 p.m.
to combat these side effects and it’s
something anyone can learn. Sit in
on the introductory session each
Thursday at 12-12:30 p.m. and find
out if some of these techniques can
work for you.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Look Good–Feel Better
3–5:00 p.m.
second Tuesday of each month
LOCATION CHANGE:
Wellness House
210 South 11th Ave, #40, Yakima, 98902
Join this free step-by-step
makeover learning session led by
cosmetology professionals using
products donated by the cosmetic
industry. Each two-hour, hands-on
workshop includes a 12-step skin
care and makeup lesson, nail care
techniques, and professional
advice on how to deal with hair loss
using wigs, scarves, hats,
hairpieces, and other accessories.
Go home with over $150 worth of
cosmetic products.
For more information call Wellness
House Patient Service Center at
800-227-2345. Sponsored by American
Cancer Society
July 14
August 11