Wellness House of Annapolis
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.
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
- August 18, 2026
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(In-Person) Poetry Writing Workshop
August 18, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Poetry workshop that promotes healing through writing. Everyone interested in writing poetry is invited, whether you’ve ever written a poem or not. This could be your first workshop or you might be an occasional attendee, or maybe you come every time. All are welcome.
Facilitated by writers Janice Booth and Natalie Canavor
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(In-Person) Jewelry Making Workshop
August 18, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Each month, Leigh and her assistants, Pat Ross and Rusty Dodson, lead participants through a new jewelry or craft project. Projects may include necklaces, earrings, bookmarks, mobiles, or driftwood sculptures, typically incorporating beads and wire. Sessions include instruction
in relevant jewelry-making skills, and activities are designed to be suitable for all skill levels.
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(In-Person) Your Next Move: Coaching for Men Touched by Cancer
August 18, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Through coaching, this group empowers men to navigate life's most challenging transitions with confidence and resilience. Coach John's approach combines evidence-based techniques with empathetic listening-ensuring that you feel understood and valued in our theme-based sessions. Together, we'll explore your strengths, set actionable goals, and create accountability.
Facilitated by Dr. John Wojcik, DBA, JD
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(Online) Living with Cancer Support Group
August 18, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Meets weekly on Tuesday
This evening support group is for anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer at any point in their cancer experience. Facilitated by a licensed counselor, this group is designed for individuals with cancer to connect with one another by sharing information, challenges, celebrations, and feelings surrounding day-to-day life with cancer.Facilitated by Virginia Barnes Ricketts, MS, LCPC
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- August 19, 2026
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(Online) Oncology Yoga Class
August 19, 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
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(Online) Yoga Nidra
August 19, 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) Where Words Meet Grace: A Workshop for Life's Most Meaningful Chapters
August 19, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans is a gentle, reflective book that invites readers to explore the meaning of connection, memory, and the stories we leave behind. In this 4-part workshop series we will invite reflection on some of the
letters in the book and work to identify our own “correspondents,” creating messages, journals, or recordings that capture our hopes, wisdom, and love. This book becomes a springboard for meaningful legacy work, providing language and
creative prompts that help Wellness House members express what matters most and live each day to the fullest. Members do not need to attend all four workshops to receive benefit from one offering.Facilitated by Carey M. Palmquist, MSM & Advanced Illness Doula
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(Online) Healing in Color
August 19, 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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- August 20, 2026
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(Online) Cancer Loss Bereavement Support Group
August 20, 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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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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