Join Paws 4 Hope!
Walk to support families in our community whose lives have been touched by cancer. This doggone fun event will take place

Make your dog paws-itively happy!

This Sunday! September 12th at 11:00 a.m.
Berniece Bennett Park in Westlake Village.
CLICK HERE to register today!

Paws 4 Hope will include dog walk and doggie contests including Most Creative Costume, Best Smile, and more. Donations raised by walk participants and their beloved canines will fund the local cancer support programs of The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. Registration is required. Register online at www.TwcVv.org.

New this year: You can create a personalized fundraising web page for easy online donations! Click here to get started.

For more information call (805) 379-4777.

Date: Tuesdays beginning September 14th for 8-weeks
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: The series will be held at Simi Valley Hospital's North Campus, 2975 Sycamore Drive, Simi Valley.

Based on best-selling author Jon Kabat-Zinn's program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center and described in his book Full Catastrophe Living, the experiential course combines meditation, gentle yoga, readings and group discussion. Many people with cancer credit the course with changing their lives. Offered elsewhere for $1,000, the course is free to people faced with cancer and their loved ones.

Space is limited - please RSVP via email or by calling 805-379-4777. To download the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction flyer, click here.

This program is sponsored by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Simi Valley Hospital Adventist Health.

Date: Monday, September 13, 2010
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village

Laugh the night away as stand-up comedian; James P. Connolly entertains you and your friends at the Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. In addition to having appeared on Comedy Central and HBO, James hosted VH1's "Movie Obsessions" and more recently "Live From Here" on XM Radio for National Lampoon. He is recognized across the country as one of the most played comedians on the Sirius XM Comedy Channels and is a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show.

James has also made multiple trips overseas to entertain the troops. For more information visit http://www.jamespconnolly.tv/

Please RSVP via email or by calling 805-379-4777. To download the comedy night flyer, click here.

Date: Thursday, September 23rd
Time: 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
Location: The Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village

Medical nutritionist and health coach Susan Speer will educate participants on eating right for their phase of treatment. Whether going through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or post treatment, Susan will have the right answers for all dietary needs.

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 was a clinical instructor for the UCLA School of Medicine and director of nutrition education for the SM-UCLA Family Practice Residency for 16 years. Currently Speers is director of nutrition services at the Cancer Center of Ventura County.

Please RSVP via email or by calling 805-379-4777.To download the Eat to Beat Cancer flyer, click here.

Date: Friday, September 24th
Time: 6:30-7pm Family Dinner 7-8:30pm Workshop
Location: The Wellness Community 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village

An interactive workshop, with guest facilitator Marilu Duarte LMFT, to provide support for parents coping with childhood cancer:

1. In communicating with your child
2. Integrating communication skills in helping your child express and cope with their emotions
3. Opportunities for parents to:

• express personal challenges and ask questions
• share and receive feedback and like experiences with other parents with child with cancer
• practice communication skills

Parent's workshop is for adults only.

The children's program will meet at the same time as the parent's program in a separate room. Kids Circle facilitators, who are licensed therapists specializing in working with children and cancer, will guide the children in a creative arts project.

Marilu Duarte, LMFT, has a Masters of Science degree in counseling with an emphasis in marriage and family therapy. She has 9 years of experience working with patients and families affected by life-threatening illness and grief. She has a private practice in Camarillo and also works with Camarillo Hospice.

This activity is supported by educational donations provided by Amgen, Inc. and The RED Family Fund. Please RSVP via email or by calling 805-379-4777 , include the names and ages of your children that will attend. To download the program flyer, click here.

Dates: Friday nights, September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22 and November 5, 12 and 19 (Dance Party & Demonstration on Oct. 29)
Time: 7:00 - 8:00pm
Location: Dance 4 Wellness 880 Hampshire Road, #10 Westlake Village, CA 91361

8-week Series with Maria Durant, Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor, owner of Dance 4 Wellness Learn to dance! Movement, play and the good company of others who understand your journey can boost the immune system and enhance quality of life. Dance is a wonderful way to accomplish physical, mental, and emotional wellness.

Join us on Friday nights to bring dance into your life. Rumba, waltz, swing and salsa will be taught. No dance experience necessary. Dance partner not required but you can bring a friend if you wish.

Reservations required. Please RSVP via email or by calling 805-379-4777. To download the Dancing 4 Wellness flyer, click here.

You're invited!

Date: Tuesday, September 28th
Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: LUXE Hotel· 11461 Sunset Boulevard · Los Angeles (Sunset and the 405 Fwy)

Food for Thought: What you need to know about nutrition and cancer
Presented by the Cancer Treatment Centers of America

Speakers include:
Sharon Day, Director of Nutrition · cancer prevention foods · 12 foods you must buy organic · potential diet modifications to support treatment
Jeffrey Weber, Director of Gastroenterology & Metabolism · important questions you should ask your doctor

RSVP at ctca.rsvp@gmail.com or call 310-395-6622
Complimentary admission and valet parking

Date: Saturday, October 9, 2010
Time: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Ventura Beach Marriott, 2055 Harbor Blvd. Ventura

You are invited to attend this free symposium presented by Community Memorial Health System. Leading cancer experts will discuss what you can do to decrease your cancer risk within our daily environment. Presentations will include diagnosis, treatment & prevention.

Space is limited, for reservations please call: 805-652-5385 or for online registration click here.

Now in its 19th year, the Holiday Homes Tour is the perfect way to kick off the holidays! Gather your friends and family, marvel at the exquisite decor, enjoy the festive entertainment, and feel good about helping cancer patients and their families.

You can be part of the team! We are seeking volunteers to help out as ticket-takers and in-house docents on both tour days. If you are interested, please contact Marilyn Way, Volunteer Coordinator, at 805.379.4777, or fill out an online form.

Text the word COMMUNITY 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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