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Mission
The mission of Wellness House of Annapolis is to support and educate those impacted by cancer, helping them regain health and well-being in a comforting, home-like environment.
Vision
Wellness House of Annapolis provides a safe space for cancer patients and their loved ones to learn, connect, and support each other during treatment and recovery.
Help
Wellness House of Annapolis relies on generous donations to support families in their cancer recovery journey.
Upcoming MEMBER Events
View our upcoming member events for adults and children
- March 19, 2026
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(Online) Cancer Loss Bereavement Support Group
March 19, 2026 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Meets the first and third Thursday of each month
This group is open to all WH members who have suffered the loss of a loved one to cancer. Individuals with a very recent loss may not be a good fit for a support group but are encouraged to contact us at: admin@annapoliswellnesshouse.org to request appropriate support resources.
Facilitated by Sally Sellman, NCC, LCPC, HTCP
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CANCELED (In-Person) Flower Arranging Workshop
March 19, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Create a flower arrangement with the help of the Four Rivers Garden Club. Please be prepared to bring clippers/containers/vase with you to decorate the flowers in.
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(In-Person) Knitting Group
March 19, 2026 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned knitter, this group is designed to bring together fiber enthusiasts of all skill levels. We hope to enhance knitting skills through shared learning, build meaningful connections & give and receive support for each other.
Facilitated by Mary Lynn Willard, Wellness House Volunteer
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(In-Person) Couples Therapeutic Group
March 19, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Explore the elements of navigating cancer as a couple in this 60-minute in-person support group. Licensed therapist Sarah Weatherwax joins participants to delve deeper into topics relevant for your relationship in the cancer journey, providing a safe place to connect, share, and learn helpful tools to strengthen your partnership. To participate in the group therapy session, both partners must be present. If either partner is unable to attend, we'll look forward to seeing you at the next session.
Facilitated by Sarah Weatherwax, LMSW
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(Online) Yoga Nidra
March 19, 2026 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Yoga Nidra is a series of mind, body, and awarenesstechniques that allow you to disengage from your mind byentering the space between waking and sleeping. It is anexcellent tool for stress as it trains the body and mind todisconnect from stress-producing thoughts and helps tobalance excess tension in the body.
Offerings facilitated by Julia Simmons, RYT
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- March 20, 2026
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(Online) Prayer Circle
March 20, 2026 9:30 am - 10:00 am
A non-denominational prayer time for sharing positive energy.
Join in to listen, and share the celebrations, cares, and concerns of our members.Facilitated by Reverend John Crestwell
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(In-Person) Walking Group
March 20, 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
This group is an active social group that gathers members to meet, motivate, and support each other. It will promote mental health, emotional health, positivity, and interaction
with others. We will walk at Quiet Waters Park (During inclement weather and through the wintertime, we will walk at Annapolis Mall).Facilitated by Wellness House Volunteers
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- March 23, 2026
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(Online) Wake-up Gentle Stretch
March 23, 2026 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Join us as members are guided in a gentle morning stretch routine. This class will be led from a seated position in a chair. Please have a strap, belt, or towel available for an extra good stretch. Give your body a treat to start your week.
Instructed by certified yoga instructor Leah Saliter
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(In-Person) Horse Connections
March 23, 2026 10:00 am - 10:30 am
For those members who can't get enough of horses, join Angie Burnett, Equine Specialists, and a fellow wellness house member for an intimate and relaxing opportunity to spend time grooming and Chesapeake Dressage's healing herd. Offered for two members at a time, this program allows for participants to experiencing the gift of connection while giving back loving affection to equine partner.
Facilitated by Angie Burnett, Equine Specialist
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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
Learn more about our Wellness House events, activities, and how you can get involved.
Classes & Activities
From Therapeutic Art to Yoga, Meditation, and more, Wellness House offers a wide variety of classes and activities for support.
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About Us
Free Programs and Services for Cancer Recovery and Healing
Wellness House of Annapolis provides free services and programs to those who have been touched by cancer. From support groups for children, teens, and adults to healthy living services such as yoga, reiki, meditation, and therapeutic art classes, our goal is to help you and your loved ones find the strength and support you need to focus on recovery and healing.
Children & Family
Thriving through life’s challenges by learning and practicing resiliency skills.
Adult
Support Groups, Classes, and Well-being Services
The Wellness House offers over 35 free programs and services to cancer patients and their loved ones from diagnosis to survivorship. Services and classes are offered weekdays and some evenings, Mondays through Thursdays. Through the generosity of our community, all programs are offered free of charge.
How You Can Help Support Us
Learn more about how you can support the Wellness House Of Annapolis
Your contributions help support the Wellness House of Annapolis in providing essential programs and services to individuals and families affected by cancer, all at no cost to them. These include counseling, yoga, nutrition classes, support groups, and more, fostering a compassionate and healing community. You can make a one-time or recurring gift, dedicate your donation in honor or memory of a loved one, and take advantage of workplace giving or matching programs. All donations are tax-deductible and make a direct impact.
Podcast
Wellness Rising is a podcast exploring health & wellness beyond cancer with experts.
Wellness Rising is an original production of Wellness House of Annapolis. Hosted by Executive Director, Mary Jermann, our podcast invites listeners to explore ideas and therapies that support cancer recovery, health, and wellness by conventional medicine. Featuring expert guests from the fields of mental, physical and spiritual wellness, Wellness Rising creates a pathway for learning innovative and effective healing treatments and modalities that might be challenging to learn about anywhere else.
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