Family Drumming Day for Children with Cancer and Their Loved Ones with Brad Anderson
Saturday, February 26th
12:00 - 1:00 pm
TWCVV
530 Hampshire Rd
Westlake Village

Join us for a fun-filled music-making program designed especially for kids with cancer, their family members, and friends. Drum circle facilitator Brad Anderson will provide a unique opportunity to create music in the moment using hand drums and percussion instruments. No prior experience is necessary and instruments will be provided.

Brad Anderson is a teacher, musician and drum circle facilitator specializing in the use of Health Rhythms Protocol, which supports stress relief and wellness through the creative practice of music making. Space is limited. Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

This program is made possible through the generosity of the RED Family Fund and Amgen, Inc.

To download a flyer, please click here

Recent Changes in the Tax Law
Sunday, February 27th 2:00 - 3:00 pm
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village

Join us on February 27th from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm for a presentation by Claudia Sangster, JD regarding changes in the tax law.

Claudia Sangster is Director of Philanthropy, Estate and Trust Services at Harris myCFO. Claudia is responsible for managing the philanthropy services division for Harris myCFO, which includes structuring and implementation of clients' charitable vehicles for giving and in working with families to create its legacy of giving through multiple generations.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

A Day of Mindfulness
Sunday, March 6th 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village

Current and past Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction participants are invited to a Day of Mindfulness on Sunday, March 6th from 10am to 4pm at TWC V/V, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. MBSR instructor Catherine Baum (pictured) will facilitate this day of mindfulness, relaxation, and meditation. Read more about Mindfulness at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Daniel's Day of Magic
Sunday, March 13th
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village

As a tribute to Wellness Community participant and past Board Chair Daniel Jacoby's fun-loving adventurous spirit and love of magic, the Board of Directors created Daniel's Day of Magic for our participants and their families.

Join us for a magical afternoon on March 13, 2011 from 2:00pm -4:00 pm starring Magic Wayne. To learn more about Magic Wayne, please visit his website by clicking here.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777 Light refreshments will be served, seating is limited.

Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
Monday, March 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. This ongoing series was created by Merv Kopp, cancer survivor, with the funds raised at the Stand Up for Cancer Survivors fundraiser held in 2011. Performer TBA.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

How to Recognize Clinical Depression
Tuesday, March 15th 6:30 pm-8:00 pm
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village

Join us on March 15th for a presentation by Dr Ed Jesalva. Dr Jesalva will discuss the common presentation of depression, its treatment and challenges.

Dr Jesalva is a adjunct profess at Pepperdine University for the graduate program whee he teaches psychopharmacology. He has been in private practice for the past 20 years and serves on the The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura's Professional Advisory Board.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

You can help support TWCVV while participating in the Revlon Run/Walk on May 7!

Just follow these simple steps:

• Click here to register online.
• In the dark gray box, next to the words "The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura," click the teal blue"Join Team."
• Follow the prompts to join The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura team.
• You can also register via mail - please stop by TWCVV and pick up a brochure if you didn't get one in the mail. Be sure to join The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura team!

The cost is $30 if you use the LATeam5 promotional code and register before February 28.

Bus transportation will be provided from Thousand Oaks. Space is limited, so please call 805.379.4777 to reserve your spot!

As a beneficiary of a grant from the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Los Angeles Revlon Run Walk, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is expected to register 150 people for our team. Please encourage your friends, family, and colleagues who are participating in the race to join our team.

Reclaiming Sexuality
Thursday, March 24, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village

Sexuality and intimacy in a relationship--defined as the physical and emotional closeness with another individual--can change when a woman and her partner are going through the cancer journey. In this workshop we will explore common feelings and behaviors that may impact intimacy issues as a result of surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. Group discussion will be encouraged as we identify how much we have in common when dealing with loss of desire, changes in body image, and trying to recapture closeness and understanding in a relationship. In addition to identifying causes of sexual changes, we will discuss helpful tools and interventions to improve sexual functioning and intimacy.

Paula Anastasia has been an oncology nurse for over 25 years and is currently a Gyn-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Paula has been published in numerous oncology nursing journals and books and lectures nationally on cancer treatments and improving chemotherapy side effect outcomes.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

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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