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We would like to begin this edition of the e-news by thanking past participants Bob Ferber and Steve and Karen Furnari for co-chairing the October 4 Paws 4 Hope charity dog walk. We truly appreciate their efforts to give back to The Wellness Community and look forward to the fun event!
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Thursday, August 27, 6:00 - 8:30pm Frankly Speaking about New Discoveries in Cancer is a free workshop for cancer patients and their caregivers/families. The workshop covers new discoveries in cancer treatment, side-effect management and psychosocial aspects of the illness. Dr. Ashouri specializes in hematology-oncology at the UCLA Hematology & Oncology clinic of Westlake Village. We ask that you RSVP by August 26 by calling 805.379.4777 or via email. When responding via email please include your full name, a daytime number, and the number attending.
Friday, September 11, 1:00 - 3:00 pm Learn how to design and make your own jewelry in this fun and creative workshop! We ask that you RSVP by Sept. 8 by calling 805.379.4777 or via email. When responding via email please include your full name, a daytime number, and the number attending.
This fall we will be offering two new weekly classes at the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, 9410 Owensmouth Ave, Chatsworth. Open to all levels of ability. For more info call 805.379.4777.
Mahjong Group
Knitting Group
Monday, September 14, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Laugh the night away as Conejo Valley resident Louis Ashamallah entertains you and your friends at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. The ongoing series of Comedy Nights is made possible by the funds raised at the Stand Up for Cancer Survivors fundraiser held in 2008. The highlights of Louis Ashamallah's comedy career include reaching the semi-finals in a national Comedy Central competition, being featured on the Good Day L.A. morning show, and opening for Jay Leno at the Bally's Hotel in Las Vegas for an audience of over 2,000 people. We ask that you RSVP by Sept. 9 by calling 805.379.4777 or via email. When responding via email please include your full name, a daytime number, and the number attending.
Mondays,
September 14-November 2,
6:30-9:00 p.m. This experiential eight-week course, facilitated by Catherine Baum, pictured, combines meditation, gentle yoga, readings and group discussion. Many people with cancer credit the course with changing their lives. We ask that you RSVP by Sept. 9 by calling 805.652.5459. When responding via email please include your full name, a daytime number, and the number attending.
Monday, September 14, 6:30-8pm Medical nutritionist and health coach Susan Speer will educate participants on eating right for their phase of treatment. Susan Speer has been developing and teaching programs in health promotion and disease management for more than 30 years in academic and public health settings. Speer is currently director of nutrition services at the Cancer Center of Ventura County. We ask that you RSVP by Sept. 9 by calling 805.652.5459. When responding via email please include your full name, a daytime number, and the number attending.
Wednesdays beginning September 16,
10-11:30am
Advance registration is required. For more information about the group or to register, call Jodi McIntosh, 805-379-4777 or 818-337-9293.
Thursday, September 17, 6:30 pm - 8:30
pm Frankly Speaking about Cancer Treatment is a FREE workshop for cancer patients and caregivers. This workshop features ways to help manage the physical and psychological effects of cancer treatment. Barbara Hornsby is a registered nurse specializing in oncology for over 20 years. She currently works at the UCLA Hematology & Oncology clinic of Westlake Village providing chemotherapy treatments and education. We ask that you RSVP by Sept. 14 by calling 805.379.4777 or via email. When responding via email please include your full name, a daytime number, and the number attending.
Thursday, September 24, 6:30 pm - 8:30
pm Women with advanced breast cancer and their loved ones are invited to this free workshop to help manage the physical and psychological effects of the disease and its treatment. Dr. Martino is the director of the Breast Cancer Section at the Angeles Clinic and Research Institute in Santa Monica. She has specialized in the treatment of breast cancer since 1979. We ask that you RSVP by Sept. 20 by calling 805.379.4777 or via email. When responding via email please include your full name, a daytime number, and the number attending.
Give hope to a child affected by cancer! Text COMMUNITY to 90999 to donate $5. Full terms and conditions at www.mgive.com/a.
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