MARCH 2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Free programs of support and education for people with cancer, cancer survivors, and their loved ones.
Cancer and Legal Issues Workshop for Everyone & One-on-one Counseling for Breast Cancer Survivors with Tina Segura, Esq.
Thursday, March 3, 12:00-1:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
Legal issues can be a huge source of stress for people with cancer and their families. This workshop, offered by the Cancer Legal Resource Center, will provide legal information on employment, insurance, disability benefits, advance planning, etc. All are welcome.
One-on-one counseling (10 minutes each) is for people with breast cancer only and will focus specifically on cancer related legal issues. Please register with Kaley Moore (805.379.4777 Ext. 236) for one-on-one counseling.
Tina Segura is a staff attorney with the Disability Rights Legal Center’s Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC). Ms. Segura researches cancer-related legal issues, provides information and resources to people affected by cancer, and conducts training on legal issues related to cancer.
Learn about HPV-related Cancers: Gynecological and Head & Neck Cancers
with Dr. Bobbie Rimel & Dr. Allen Ho
Tuesday, March 8, 6:30-8:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes cancers such as cervical and oropharyngeal cancers (cancers of the back of the throat, base of tongue and tonsils). Please come and learn more about HPV related cancers from experts. Our speakers, Dr. Rimel and Dr. Ho will address HPV-related gynecological cancers and head & neck cancer respectively and also cover what HPV is and how it causes cancer, treatment options, and prevention by vaccination.
Dr. Bobbie Jo Rimel is a gynecological oncologist with Cedars Sinai and Dr. Allen Ho is an ophthalmologist and the director of Head and Neck Cancer Program at Cedars Sinai.
Reiki - Group practice with Jeannie Rabin & Monica Kmiotek
Thursday, March 10, 12:30-3:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
This session is for mutual Reiki group practice by Reiki Masters and participants. Practice your skills you learned from the Reiki Attunement Workshop! Those who did not receive “attunement” are also welcome. Please come and experience Reiki.
Merv’s Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
Monday, March 14, 7:00-8:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
Laugh the night away as a professional stand-up comedian entertains 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.
Prostate Cancer Networking group Guest Speakers
with Fabio Almeida, MD and Gregg A. Dickerson, MD
Saturday, March 19, 10:30am-12:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
The Prostate Networking Group is a monthly support group for men with prostate cancer. Family members are also welcome. Come and find out the latest information from our guest speakers and receive emotional support in the fight against prostate cancer.
Lightening the Heart with Community Music-Making Presentation with Christina Tourin
Wednesday, March 23, 12:00 -2:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
Music Therapy is a growing field to help improve health-related quality of life. Please join us to see how anyone can make music together on small harps and find peace of mind. The magic lies in the synergy of the group!
Christina Tourin is a music therapist performing worldwide, and the Director of the Int’l Harp Therapy Program and the Color My World with Harp Program.
Lunch & Learn: Understanding Diagnostic Radiology with Jennifer Kujak, MD
Thursday, March 24th, 12:00-1:30pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 818-439-4560
Diagnostic radiology such as CT, PET-CT, and MRI play an important role in initial cancer diagnosis, identifying location and stage, treatment planning, and monitoring. Our speaker, Dr. Kujak, will help attendees better understand diagnostic radiation. Topics include how diagnostic radiology benefits patients and helps treatment, safety issues, latest technologies, and more. Lunch will be generously provided by Rollong Oaks Radiology in Thousand Oaks.
Jennifer Kulak, MD, MS is a senior partner and Vice President of Rolling Oaks Radiology. She has been selected to the Super Doctors Southern California Rising Stars, in 2014 and 2015.
Look Good...Feel Better
Monday, March 28, 6:00-8:00pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805.379.4777
Receive free instruction on coping with the side effects of your treatment. A licensed beauty professional will teach and give suggestions. To register, please call your American Cancer Society at 800.227.2345.
ONGOING PROGRAMS
ORIENTATION MEETINGS – Learn about Cancer Support Community
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm & Fridays, 10:00am
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.
Tuesdays, 2:00pm
Thursdays, 6:00pm
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 Wednesday 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
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, 1:00pm
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
Tuesdays, 2:00pm
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
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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