April 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Free programs of support and education for people with cancer, cancer survivors, and their loved ones.
Wig Styling and Donation Event with Steven Anderson & Andrew Dressel
Wednesday, April 5th, 12:00-4:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
Would you like a high-end wig professionally styled just for you? CSC VVSB is looking for people with cancer who would like to participate in a Wig Styling and Donation Event by My Fairy Godfathers. Join us in a one-on-one experience where Steven Anderson and Andrew Ashton will give you a high-end wig and style it. Bring your entourage, take pictures, and have fun! My Fairy Godfathers have been helping young girls and women with the “Gift of Beauty” since 2010. They have been salon owners in the beauty business since their early 20’s and developed a strong sense of style and a sixth sense when it comes to making women feel beautiful. This delightful afternoon will take place on April 5th, from 12:00 – 4:00pm (possibly extended to 6:00 pm). Each appointment is about 30 minutes. Appointment times must be reserved. Please call Denise at (805)379-4777 x240 or email dcoulter@cancersupportvvsb.org to reserve your appointment time.
Mindfulness: Eliminate Stress & Seek Inner Peace through Meditation
with Vinay Chhabra
Thursdays, April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 11:00-12:30 pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
Please join us for this special four-part series in meditation led by experienced meditation mentor, Vinay Chhabra. These classes will give you the capacity to improve your health, your relationships, and the skillfulness of all the activities you engage in. Meditation will make you calm, gentle, loving and give you freedom from fear. To prepare for the class: Meditation is most effective when participants do not eat solid food for two hours before the class. Floor mats are provided, but feel free to bring one.
Vinay Chhabra is the CEO of Pacific Senior Care, meditation instructor and practitioner of yoga for 35 years.
Merv’s Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine! with Jason Love & Special Guests
Monday, April 10th, 7:00-8:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
Laugh the night away as professional stand-up comedians entertain you and your friends. This ongoing series was created by Merv Kopp, who truly believed that laughter was the best medicine. Performers TBA. Material is typically at a PG-13 level.
Nurturing & Loving Yourself to Great Health ‘Health from the Inside Out Series’
Session 2 - Oncology Massage & Lymph Support
with Steve Romey, OMT & Wendy Kunkel, HHP
Monday, April 17th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
At an eager request for evening sessions, Steve and Wendy will be back with their well-received series. Create a new perspective on your ability to create and experience optimal wellness including health, happiness, loving and vitality. Learn about Oncology Massage, Lymphedema prevention, ways to love and care for your lymph and immune systems, how to eat for radiant health and vitality, and create your own unique vision for optimal wellness.
Steve Romey & Wendy Kunkel enjoy supporting people in experiencing optimal wellness. Steve is a Certified Oncology Massage Therapist, working with people on a cancer-healing journey for over 10 years. Wendy is a Certified Holistic Health Coach & Spiritual Counselor.
Your Oral Environment and Cancer: How are they are connected?
with Rebekah Emelo, Dental Hygiene Student
Tuesday, April 18th, 12:00- 1:00 pm
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
Often times when faced with cancer we set out to tackle the main concern, the cancer itself. But what many don’t know is that our mouths are the gateway to health and the rest of our body. Cancer and its therapies can have many effects on the mouth and avoiding or alleviating these situations is vital to the health of the patient. This course sets out to shed light on the importance of oral care, during and after treatment, for a life lived as full and comfortably as possible. Rebekah Emelo will discuss why our mouths are affected by cancer and review strategies for taking care of your oral environment.
Rebekah Emelo is at Oxnard College, one of the highest ranking dental hygiene schools in the nation. Her extensive education and training in the health sciences have equipped her with the tools to assess needs and develop programs for individuals who have overcome cancer and are left with special needs in their oral environment.
DINNER & LEARN: Breast Cancer, Breast Conservation Treatment & Radiation Therapy
with Dr. Jonathan Abelson, MD
Tuesday, April 25th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
One of the most common cancers in women is breast cancer. Women often have choices to make in management, not least of which is whether to pursue breast conservation or mastectomy. Participants will learn about the history of mastectomy and breast conservation therapy, including the role of radiation therapy. Advances in radiation technology to ensure effectiveness and safety will be reviewed. Dinner will be graciously provided by Coastal Oncology Medical Group.
Dr. Abelson obtained his M.D. from UCLA medical school and completed his residency training in Radiation Oncology at Stanford University, serving as chief resident in his final year. Dr. Abelson is Board Certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology practicing at North Oaks Radiation Oncology Center in Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village Radiation Oncology Center, and Simi Valley Radiation Oncology Center.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
ORIENTATION MEETINGS – Learn about Cancer Support Community
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm & Fridays, 10:00 am
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location, detailed information and to register call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
SUPPORT & NETWORKING GROUPS
WEEKLY CANCER SUPPORT GROUPS – must first attend a brief preparation interview.
Open to cancer patients
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
WEEKLY “FAMILY AND FRIENDS” SUPPORT GROUPS – brief preparation interview may be required.
Open to family, friends, and caregivers of cancer patients.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
BEREAVEMENT GROUP–Please call (805) 379-4777 prior to attending.
For those who have experienced the loss of someone from cancer.
Thursdays, 6:30pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
BRAIN TUMOR GROUP
1st Thursday of the month, 6:30pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
BREAST CANCER GROUP (Stages 0, I and II)
Mondays, 5:00pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
BREAST CANCER GROUP (Stages III and IV)
Mondays, 11:30am
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER GROUP (Hosted but not facilitated by CSC)
First and Third Friday of the month, 11:00am
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
MULTIPLE MYELOMA SUPPORT GROUP
Second Saturday of the month, 11:00am
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER (Hosted but not facilitated by CSC)
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month, 9:30 – 11:00am
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
PROSTATE CANCER NETWORKING GROUP
Third Saturday of the month, 10:30am
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Second and Fourth Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
MEN’S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
First and Third Wednesday of the month, 6:30pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
WESTLAKE ABC (After Breast Cancer) GROUP
Second Thursday of the month, 7:00pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
YOUNG ADULT SUPPORT GROUP
First and Third Thursday of the month, 7:00 – 8:30pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
MIND-BODY/HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PROGRAMS, RELAXATION AND STRESS REDUCTION
BEGINNING TAI CHI
Mondays, 12:00pm
Wednesdays, 11:00am
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
GENTLE YOGA
Mondays, 10:00am
Tuesdays, 10:00am
Wednesdays, 4:30pm
Wednesdays, 6:00pm
Thursdays, 4:30pm
Fridays, 10:45am
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
MEDITATION CLASSES
Mondays, 3:00pm
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
PERSONAL PEACE
Tuesdays, 12:00pm
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
Qigong Class
1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
RELAXATION & GUIDED IMAGERY
Fridays, 12:00pm
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
REIKI
2nd Thursday of each month, 12:30pm
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
ZUMBA
Wednesdays, 10:00am
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
CREATIVE EXPRESSION
KNITTING CLUB – no experience necessary
Tuesdays, 1:30pm
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
WATERCOLOR ART CLASS – no experience necessary
Second and Fourth Tuesday of the month, 1:00pm
Open to cancer patients, survivors and their families.
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
KIDS & TEEN CIRCLE: - for children ages of 5 and up who have a parent or grandparent with cancer.
Tuesdays, 4:00pm
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
RESOURCES
“BUDDY BOOK” – Connect with someone with your type of cancer who has “been there.” For details call (805) 379-4777.
THE JENNIFER DIAMOND CANCER RESEARCH LIBRARY –Features books, pamphlets, and state of the art computers. Open Mon-Fri and Saturdays by appt. Library hours subject to change;
Please call ahead for library availability. For detailed information call (805) 379-4777 or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
About the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara
Celebrating more than two decades of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer, the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara is an independently governed and funded chapter of Cancer Support Community, the 50-member nation-wide organization. Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara serves more than 3,200 local residents affected by cancer each year with programs throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, and into the San Fernando Valley. Programs are offered in English and Spanish and are all provided free of charge. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org or call 805-379-4777.
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