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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
- April 27, 2026
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(Online) Wake-up Gentle Stretch
April 27, 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
April 27, 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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(In-Person) Yoga with Kathleen
April 27, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come join Kathleen in a gentle yoga-flow class and discover how soft movement, breath and relaxation can replenish your energy and soothe your soul. Centering breathwork and warm-up stretches will bring you to the present moment, followed by a gentle movement of postures designed to release tension foster flexibility and create a peaceful state of mind. Modification will be offered in a safe and support environment.
Facilitated by Registered Yoga Instructor, Kathleen James
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(Online) Walk Within-Meditation
April 27, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
In this guided meditation class we will explore and uncover rich inner resources for peace, healing and inspiration. Join us every Monday, as we welcome the week together inviting balance and grace into our daily experience.
Facilitated by Sydney Schutzman, 200 EYRT, 500 ERYT, YACEP
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(In-Person) Healing with Horses
April 27, 2026 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Come and experience the healing power of horses to transform, empower, and inspire. In this 90-minute group, participants will partner with Emma Rogers, Certified Equine Gestalt Coach, and Angie Burnett, Equine Specialist, to deepen their knowledge of self and harness their innate resilience.
Facilitated by Emma Rogers, LCSW-C, EGC, EOL Doula & Angie Burnett, Barn Manager
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(In-Person) Children & Family: Healing with Horses
April 27, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This therapeutic group brings the magic of horses to inspire and connect. Offered for children ages 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, LCSW-C -
(Online) Men with Cancer Support Group
April 27, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Meets the second and fourth Monday
This group offers men who are experiencing cancer the opportunity to connect with each other, normalize the challenges they face, and share strategies that work in meeting those challenges.
Facilitated by Sally Sellman, NCC, LCPC, HTCP
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- April 28, 2026
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(In-Person) Death Cafe
April 28, 2026 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
At a Death Cafe, we gather to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. Our objective is to increase awareness of death to help people make the most of their (finite), magnificent lives. A Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives, or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session.
Facilitated by Carey M. Palmquist, MSM & End-of-Life Doula
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(Online) Living with Cancer Support Group
April 28, 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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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.
OUR BLOG
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