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
- October 20, 2026
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(In-Person) Poetry Writing Workshop
October 20, 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
October 20, 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.
Facilitated by Leigh Gruber, Wellness House Volunteer -
(In-Person) Evening Yoga
October 20, 2026 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
This gentle yoga class is designed to help you relax, stretch, and strengthen your body through slow, mindful movements and deep breathing. Perfect for all levels, it promotes relaxation and well-being while honoring your body's needs and limitations.
Facilitated by Jennifer Montgomery, certified YTT and Breathwork Facilitator
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(In-Person) Your Next Move: Coaching for Men Touched by Cancer
October 20, 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
October 20, 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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- October 21, 2026
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(In-Person) Movement for the Moment
October 21, 2026 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Find peace, joy, vitality and creative expression in this therapeutic movement experience. Movement will be guided and adapted moment to moment to meet you where you are, offering an opportunity to feel kinship with your body and connection with other group members. Movement is a spectrum so all degrees of body connection are welcome, from
seated stillness to standing, full-bodied movement.
Facilitated by Kristine Purcell, Dance/Movement Therapist -
(Online) Oncology Yoga Class
October 21, 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 -
(In-Person) Music Discovery Class
October 21, 2026 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
We are excited to partner with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) to offer a Discovery Music class for Wellness House of Annapolis children's members! This interactive class
introduces the foundations of music through singing, movement, rhythm, instruments, and creative play. No prior music experience
is needed.
This is a co-hort class, meaning the same group of children will participate together for the full 12-week program. -
(Online) Yoga Nidra
October 21, 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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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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