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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 18, 2026
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(In-Person) Yoga with Kathleen
March 18, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Come join Kathleen as we explore the fundamentals of yoga practice. Class will begin with centering, breathwork and gentle movement to release the day and bring awareness. Modifications will be offered in a safe and supportive environment. Final relaxation and reflection will follow. This is an all-level class designed to help reduce stress, decrease anxiety, and connect to inner peace.
Facilitated by Registered Yoga Instructor, Kathleen James
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(In-Person) Conscious Cooking for Healing
March 18, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Discover how to shop mindfully, choose foods that fight cancer and inflammation, and cook with intention. Enjoy a live demo (soup, side, or dessert) while exploring how cooking and eating can be a healing experience. Participants will also receive a free consultation!
Facilitated by James Melnick, Nutritionist and Wellness Coach
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(Online) Oncology Yoga Class
March 18, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Meets weekly on Wednesday
The class is designed to address the specific needs of cancer patients and survivors. The practice helps mitigate side effects, support the immune system, and reach healthcare guidelines for movement. Our goal is to provide an empowering experience to participants.
Facilitated by Stephanie Gaines-Bryant
Registered Yoga Instructor, Owner Radio Yogi Health & Fitness, LLC -
(Online) Yoga Nidra
March 18, 2026 5:00 pm - 6:00 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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(In-Person) Healing with Horses 5-17
March 18, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This therapeutic group brings the magic of horses to inspire and connect. Offered for children 5-17. Participants are invited to partner with horses to practice life skills, learn mindfulness and stress-reducing techniques, and create a safe, collaborative space to grow and be seen.
Co-facilitated by Angie Burnett, Equine Specialist, Joyce Cowfer, Equine Gestalt Coach & Katie Jank, LMSW.
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(Online) Healing in Color
March 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A support group for women of color who are impacted by cancer. This is for any stage of cancer- survivorship, metastatic, newly diagnosed, active treatment. The goal is to empower, educate, and support one another through a safe space where women of color are able to process and express themselves. Please bring a journal and a pen.
Facilitated by Leah Saliter
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- 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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WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
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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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