April 3-9 is National Young Cancer Awareness Week. Get involved. Watch and share this video.

To learn more about National Young Cancer Awareness Week visit Facebook

And, join The Wellness Community and United Cancer Advocacy Action Network on Friday, April 29th and help create an exciting new young adults cancer support group.

Young Adult Cancer Survivors' Focus Group
Friday, April 29, 2011, 7-9 pm
TWCVV 530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Please join us at our 20th Anniversary Gala and Awards Celebration on May 6th, 2011, at 6:00 pm at the Four Seasons Hotel, Westlake Village

We will be honoring four individuals who have provided hope and inspiration to people with cancer in our community. The honorees are:

To reserve your seats for the 20th Anniversary Gala, click here.

To become a sponsor, please contact Madeline Serrano Sattler at 805-379-4777.

To view last year's pictures, please click here

For a preview of some of this year's exciting live-auction items, please click here.

Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
Monday, April 11, 7:00 - 8:00 pm
TWCVV, 530 Hampshire Rd,
Westlake Village

Laugh the night away as a stand-up comedian, Jack Mayberry 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.

To learn more about Jack, please click here.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Now you can feel better than ever about treating yourself to a mind-body program at The Wellness Community. A new research study conducted by Aetna, Duke Integrative Medicine and other organizations suggests that mind-body programs like yoga and meditation can significantly lower stress, resulting in improved health and potential health care savings.

"Helping people take control of their health is a critical step in achieving better health and reducing the cost of health care," said Aetna CEO and President Mark Bertolini. "We will continue to build an evidence base for the mind-body approach to health." To read more about this study, click here
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If your life has been affected by cancer, finding a healthy way to manage your stress is more important than ever. The mind-body programs at TWCVV have always been geared toward helping you take control of your health and reduce your stress, whether you are currently in treatment for cancer, post-treatment, or a caregiver or family member. Check our online calendars for our full slate of mind-body programs. Here are some of the special mind-body programs

Coming up in April and May:

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Course in Westlake Village and Ventura With Catherine Baum
• Health RHYTHMS Group Drumming for Adults with Brad Anderson
• Basic Mindfulness Meditation Class
• Dance 4 Wellness
• Day of Mindfulness with Catherine Baum
• Introduction to Energy Medicine with Camille Pipolo

Weekly classes in Chatsworth, Oxnard, Ventura, and Westlake Village include:

• Qigong
• Gentle Yoga and Relaxation
• Bilingual Gentle Yoga
• Bilingual Strength-Training Yoga
• Relaxation and Guided Imagery
• Energy Medicine

For times and locations of weekly classes, please click here.

Like all of our services, these special programs are absolutely free of charge. However, registration is required. Please register via email or at 805.379.4777 to reserve your spot and get on the road to less stress!

It is not too late to register and support TWCVV while participating in the Revlon Run/Walk on May 7!

Just follow these simple steps:

• Please 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.

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

Please help us reach our goal of 150 team members!

Nutrition Counseling
Susan J. Speer, MS, RD, FADA, CSO
Thursdays, 9am-3pm
St. John's Cancer Center, 1700 N. Rose Ave., Ste 145, Oxnard, CA 93030.

Susan J. Speer is available for individual one-hour sessions. Susan is a nutritionist specializing in diets for cancer that can help you eat better and feel better. She can explain problems related to your individual condition and develop a dietary plan to meet your special needs.

Call 805.988.2641 to make an appointment.

Magic Wand Making: A Place Where Hopes, Words, and Art Come Together for Children with Cancer and their Families with Joyce Lombard LMFT
Monday, April 25, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm
TWCVV 530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village

For families with a child with cancer, it can be difficult to find the time and resources to manage the emotional aspects of the journey. After all, managing the medical treatment and recovery from pediatric cancer can be overwhelming in itself.

That's where The Wellness Community comes in. TWCVV is pleased to offer a free, professionally led workshop for the whole family that offers a fun and hands-on way to help empower your child through the journey of cancer treatment. And like all our services, it's free of charge.

Looking for online resources for families affected by pediatric cancer? A great place to start is Young People with Cancer: A Handbook for Parents, from the National Cancer Institute. Click here to read.

This is a free workshop open to children with cancer and their families. Registration is required, and space is limited. 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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