Estate Planning, Trusts & Wills: What would you like to know? with Ken Kossoff, Esq.
Thursday, April 22, 6:30-8pm
TWCVV, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village

Bring your concerns and questions about estate planning, trusts, and wills to this lively discussion with attorney Ken Kossoff. Ken is qualified to discuss any type of estate planning issue from pet trust law to blended families - and everything in between. He is a certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. He is also a long time TWCVV board member and past Board Chair. RSVP (805) 379-4777 or via email.

Friday, April 23, 7:30-9pm
TWCVV, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village

Can giraffes dance? Do pandas wear shorts? Is there really a "Stinky Cheese Man"? Join us for a delightful evening of storytelling when Grammy Award-winning artist Melissa Manchester brings these fanciful stories to life. Melissa Manchester has appeared to sold-out audiences throughout the country for four decades. She received the Grammy Award in 1982 for Best Female Vocalist. Kids of all ages, including parents and grandparents, are welcome. Giggling required; jammies optional. Cookies and hot cocoa will be served. RSVP (805) 379-4777 or via email.

Integrative Medicine, the Mind/Body Connection, and Cancer with Robert Hoffman, MD
Thursday, April 29, 6:30-8pm
CMH Cancer Resource Center, 120 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura

Dr. Hoffman will discuss the integrative medicine approach to cancer care. Integrative Medicine combines mainstream medical therapies and complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.

This workshop will also address key concepts of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI). Dr. Hoffman is board certified in psychiatry and forensic medicine. RSVP (805) 652-5459.

Care for the Caregiver with Molly Rockey
Friday, April 30, 1:30 - 3pm
TWCVV, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village

In the midst of caring for someone with a life-threatening illness, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Learn about the five important ways we can keep ourselves healthy and in balance, and in doing so take better care of our loved ones. Molly Rockey is an ordained minister and the Spiritual Leader of Unity of the Oaks church in Thousand Oaks. She has been the caregiver for her husband Ed Rockey who is a two-time cancer survivor. Molly will share the tools that helped her in the most difficult of times.

Refreshments will be served. RSVP (805) 379-4777 or via email by April 27.

Nutrition for Wellness with Didrik Sopler, PhD
Tuesday, May 4, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
TWCVV, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village

This workshop will teach participants to feel better and recover faster with good nutrition. Dr. Sopler will speak about the use of science-based nutrition during and after conventional cancer treatment. Workshop topics include inflammation, reducing cancer risk, cellular energy metabolism, and nutritional components with tissue protective properties.

Dr. Sopler has been in private practice for more than 30 years treating musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction, as well as a variety of chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases. RSVP (805) 379-4777 or via email by April 30.

Monday, May 10, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
TWCVV, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village

Laugh the night away as a stand-up comedian entertains you and your friends at The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. This is an ongoing series of Comedy Nights made possible by the funds raised at the Stand Up for Cancer Survivors fundraiser held in 2009. We'll post the performer on our Facebook page, so stop by regularly! RSVP (805) 379-4777 or via email by May 6.

Achieving Spiritual Wellness with Reverend Curtis R. Hotchkiss
Thursday, May 20, 6:30-8:30pm
CMH Cancer Resource Center, 120 N. Ashwood Ave., Ventura

This workshop will focus on achieving spiritual wellness to help with the emotional effects of cancer. Spiritual Wellness can help in dealing with emotional needs of patients and families, such as fear of the unknown, depression, and loneliness. Reverend Curtis R. Hotchkiss is Director of Spiritual Care at Community Memorial Hospital. RSVP (805) 652-5459.

Coping with the Physical Side of Effects of Mastectomy
with Julia Schmutz
Thursday, May 27, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
TWCVV, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village

Julia Schmutz, a Physical Therapist, will explore the physiological effects of mastectomy including lymphedema, shoulder girdle problems, and postural changes. She will also discuss treatment options. Schmutz has 20 years of experience in outpatient, rehabilitation, and home health care. She has taught graduate courses in clinical neurology at California State University-Northridge and owns The Oaks Rehabilitation Specialists in Thousand Oaks. RSVP (805) 379-4777 or via email by May 24.

Text the word BREAKAWAY to the phone number 90999 to donate $10 to help families affected by cancer. Full terms and conditions at www.mgive.com/a.

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