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Westport Weston Family&nbsp;YMCA&nbsp;announced the opening of its cancer recovery program in partnership with LIVESTRONG.

The 12-week program is open to those who are either recovering from or have cancer.

Together, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA use&nbsp;a&nbsp;research-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors regain their health and strength in a supportive environment.

Participants in the&nbsp;small-group recovery program work with specially trained Y staff to customize the program to their individual needs. Over the 12 weeks, participants also receive a Westport Weston Family YMCA membership.

Common goals include rebuilding muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, reducing fatigue, and improving confidence and self-esteem. &nbsp;

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We have some interesting weather developing over the next few days, changing seasons, basically. And by the time we get to Sunday, it's going to be warmer but rainy and windy. So much rain, about 2 to 3 inches could fall that that may lead to some flooding. We may also have some damaging winds. Winds could gust as high as about 50 miles an hour and that's enough to possibly cause some power outages. So make sure all your devices are charged that knock down or destroy some of those holiday decorations. So please secure the objects outside your home if you can before Sunday. And then we want to watch the coast for some title flooding during our high tide cycle coming in Sunday into Monday. Now, tomorrow it's a chilly start to the morning but a better finish. Much warmer by the afternoon, winds are generally, I don't foresee any major issues on the roads due to the weather. Enjoy the day because it's quiet temperatures in the forties. So you still need some nice warm layers, but you really don't need the heavy duty winter coat. You will need the umbrellas and all that rain gear. Waking up Monday morning from that storm coming in late Sunday, temperatures are going to crash after that. Highs back into the forties and lows in the twenties next week.

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Westport Weston Family YMCA announces start of cancer support program

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local Y. M. C. A. Is providing both emotional and physical support for those battling cancer and on the road to recovery news. 12 Connecticut's Lauren fabrics gives us a look at a new program that's kicking off today. One doesn't realize how much cancer is a family disease it affects certainly the person and mortality and death. It's such a scary place to be. Angela McCormick lost her mother to breast cancer several years ago when other cancer survivors or people in recovery can meet with other people to really talk about their fears, their dreams, their hopes in a safe environment. It's very meaningful to that community. That's why her mom took part in a program at her local Y. M. C. A. On Long Island before her cancer came back. I didn't think about the fact that when you have breast cancer, moving your hand from here to here is a huge achievement. More than a decade ago, Y. M. C. A. S across the nation, partnered with the Live Strong Foundation to launch the program today. That program kicks off at the Westport Western family Y. M. C. A. Something McCormick. The facility Ceo is grateful for and that Ry can be a solution and sometimes what is such a difficult period in people's lives. The program is open to those battling cancer in remission and survivors. It's free and you don't have to be a Y member. It runs 12 weeks. Number one is to provide emotional support and to create a community. The second goal would be specifically to regain strength. The program will include not just physical therapy, but are in writing therapy. To judy. Klein will oversee the classes she knows firsthand how important this new endeavor is. Her father died of lung cancer. I'm really looking forward to this in Westport, Lauren Forbes, News 12 Connecticut. What a great program and staff have undergone special training to run that program. Those who wish to take part must be cleared by their doctor. We have more information at news 12.com.

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