MAY 2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Free programs of support and education for people with cancer, cancer survivors, and their loved ones.
Managing Chronic Pain and Illness during Stressful Times with Daniela Paolone, LMFT
Thursday, May 4th, 12:00-1:30pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
Please join us for an interactive workshop and discussion on how psychological factors can influence health and illness. Discussion will include common signs and symptoms of stress and ways to manage stress, including an in-depth discussion and demonstration of the Emotional Freedom Technique and its use by mental health care professionals for symptom relief/reduction.
Daniela Paolone is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Westlake Village who provides support to those suffering from chronic pain, chronic illness, and anxiety using mindfulness, tapping, guided meditation and additional holistic approaches. Her focus in this area comes from her own personal history with chronic pain and illness and the impact it can have on the person and family members. She also offers presentations in the community on related topics each month.
Merv’s Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine! with Jason Love & Special Guests
Monday, May 8th, 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 3 - Eating for Health & Vitality
with Steve Romey, OMT & Wendy Kunkel, HHP
Monday, May 15th, 6:00-7:30 pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
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 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.
DINNER & LEARN: Learn about Lung Cancer Screening with Dr. Jennifer Kujak
Tuesday, May 23rd, 6:30-8:00 pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
Dr. Kujak is pleased to speak about the updates on current guidelines and evidence for lung cancer screening. This is now been approved by Medicare for high risk patients aged 55 to 77 years. We NOW have the Medicare Program at our Centers. Dinner will be graciously provided by Rolling Oaks Radiology in Thousand Oaks.
Dr. Kujak 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.
SAVE THE DATE: National Cancer Survivors Day Family Picnic and Butterfly Release
Saturday, June 3rd, 1:00-4:00 pm
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Please RSVP 805-379-4777
Come celebrate life with fellow cancer survivors, family and friends at CSC’s National Cancer Survivors Day Picnic and 5th annual Butterfly Release. This event will give you the opportunity to celebrate your survivorship with others. Join us for good food (donated and prepared by the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks) and many fun activities.
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.
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 NO CLASS 5/29/17
For location and detailed information call (805) 379-4777
Or visit www.CancerSupportVvsb.org
BREAST CANCER GROUP (Stages III and IV)
Mondays, 11:30am NO CLASS 5/29/17
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 Monday 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 NO CLASS 5/29/17
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 NO CLASS 5/29/17
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 NO CLASS 5/29/17
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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