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If you enjoy giving back, there are several
fun opportunities coming up! Whether it's spreading
the word about the Paws 4 Hope dog walk
on Oct. 4,
buying
tickets for the Stand Up for Cancer
Survivors FUNdraiser on Oct. 8, or volunteering
for the Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 5-6,
there is
something for everyone. To learn more,
please send
us an email or call us at 805.379.4777.
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October Program Calendar |
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Click
here to preview our October events in
Westlake Village.
Reserve your spot today by calling
805.379.4777 or send
us an email. So we can be sure to
provide you supplies and space, we appreciate
receiving your RSVP at least three days in
advance.
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Knitting Class in Chatsworth |
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Wednesday, September 30, and October 7 ,
1-3pm
Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation
9410 Owensmouth Ave, Chatsworth.
You are invited to the 2nd and 3rd sessions
in a 3-week knitting class open to people
with cancer, survivors, and family members
of all ability levels.
Join the camaraderie, learn to make
beanies and
scarves, and find out why knitting has been
proven to promote relaxation. For more
information and to register please call
805.379.4777 or send
us an email.
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New Support Group in Chatsworth |
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Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30am
Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation
9410 Owensmouth Ave, Chatsworth.
This weekly group is open to people with any
type of cancer who are newly diagnosed, in
treatment, or up to 18 months post-treatment.
The group offers a safe place to share
thoughts, feelings, and concerns with other
cancer survivors, and to learn that no one
has to fight cancer alone. For more
information or to register please call
805.379.4777 or send
us an email.
Click
here for more information.
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Upcoming Workshops in Westlake Village |
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Frankly Speaking About Coping with the
Cost of Cancer Care
Tuesday, October 6, 6:30-8:30pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
This workshop is a practical guide to
navigating the numerous and complex
challenges of managing the cost of cancer
care in the wake of the current economic
climate. Led by Tiffany Sirikulvadhana, Staff
Attorney at the Cancer Legal Resource Center
in Los Angeles.
Christian Perspectives on Coping with
Cancer with Steven Day
Thursday, October 15, 6:30-8:30pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Back by popular demand, Steven Day will speak
on how to cope with daily realities and
uncertainties of living with cancer and
finding meaning and hope in the journey from
a Christ-centered, biblically-based perspective.
"Chemo Brain" with Lorne Label,
MD
Thursday, October 22, 6:30-8:30pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Dr. Lorne Label will review the causes and
manifestations of "chemo brain" symptoms,
current medical research, risk factors, and
treatment strategies.
Healthy Cooking on a Budget with Erika
Wong, M.S., R.D.
Friday, October 23, 11am-1pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Need a healthy dinner on a budget? No
problem! Come join us for an educational,
hands-on food experience taught by Erika
Wong, Registered Dietitian-Chef at the
California Health and Longevity Institute in
Westlake Village. Enrollment limited to 8.
Breast Cancer Connection: Breast Cancer
Reconstruction Options
with Jay Granzow, MD, MPH, FACS
Thursday, October 29, 6:30-8:30pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village
Learn about the different types of breast
reconstruction procedures available, as well
as the pros and cons of each type to help
breast cancer survivors make informed choices.
To RSVP for any of these events, please
call 805.379.4777 or send
us an email. We appreciate receiving
your RSVP at least three days in
advance of the event.
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Upcoming Events in Ventura |
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Colon Cancer Symposium
Saturday, October 10, 7:30am-1pm
Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 Harbor Blvd.,
Ventura
Call 805.652.5385 or click
here to register.
This free symposium is part of
the 2009 Community Memorial Health System Seminar
Series.
Cancer: Prevention, Treatment and
Quality of Life
With Henry Montes, MD, Radiation
Oncologist
Monday, October 26, 6-7:30pm
CMH Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St.,
Ventura
Call 805.652.5459 to RSVP.
*Program
presented in Spanish*
Dr. Montes will give an informal talk about
cancer
basics and will answer your questions. Dr.
Montes, of Radiation Oncology Centers of Ventura
County, practices radiation oncology in
Camarillo and
Oxnard and is a member of The Wellness Community
Latino Advisory Board and Professional
Advisory Board.
Make the Mind-Body Connection
Using Relaxation and Guided Imagery
With
Paula Getty-Shearer, Certified Hypnotherapist
and former Wellness Community
participant
Tuesday, October 27, 6-7:30pm
CMH Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St.,
Ventura
Call 805.652.5459 to RSVP.
Imagery has been proven to
reduce anxiety, lower psychological distress
for cancer
patients, increase relaxation, decrease
stress, enhance
immune system functioning, facilitate
healing, and ease
chronic pain and treatment side effects.
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Upcoming Event in Winnetka |
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Nutrition Related to Cancer
Care
Thursday, October 22, 7-9pm
19725 Sherman Way, Suite 270
Winnetka,
Call 805.379.4777 to RSVP.
*Program
provided in Spanish*
This Spanish-language workshop will also
include information about diabetes and heart
health. Led by Corinne Tempchin, MPH, RD,
Clinical Nutrition Manager and Patient
Services Manager at Olive View-UCLA Medical
Center.
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