CELEBRATE CANCER SURVIVORS
Walk Amgen's Breakaway Mile
May 22nd
Thousand Oaks, CA

The Breakaway Mile honors cancer survivors everywhere and shines the spotlight on one special local survivor - the Breakaway from Cancer® Champion.

Amgen invites patients with cancer, survivors, caregivers, and advocates for those impacted by cancer to join in the Breakaway Mile. This celebratory one-mile (approximate) walk crosses the finish line of the Amgen Tour of California just prior to the professional cyclists.

In addition to walking in the Breakaway Mile, participants will be invited to watch the race action from a special viewing area near the finish line.

Light refreshments will be served.

Sign up now! Space limited to the first 150 registrants. To register, click here.

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 five individuals who have provided hope and inspiration to people with cancer in our community. The honorees are:

Please read more about our honorees in The Hope Herald.

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

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

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

The Importance of Phytonutrients: The What, Why and How To with Mary Farkas, RD, MS, MA
Friday, May 13th
4:00 - 6:00 pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Phytonutrients help reduce our risk for cancer, as well as aid healing after cancer treatments. You will learn which foods provide the richest sources of phytonutrients, as well as how to easily and very practically consume foods rich in these vital compounds. Mary Farkas holds a masters degree in nutrition from Tufts University, and a Masters degree in counseling/ psychology from the University of San Francisco. She has worked for 25 years as a registered dietitian helping people shift their food intake toward healthy foods

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Dance 4 Wellness
with Maria Durant, Certified Ballroom Dance Instructor

Friday nights, May 13th - June 17th
(6-week series)
7:00 pm- 8:00 pm
Dance 4 Wellness Studio,
in the Watercourt, 880 Hampshire Rd. #D
Westlake Village CA 91361

Back by popular demand. 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.

No dance experience necessary. Dance partner not required but you can bring a friend if you wish. Dance 4 Wellness is a ballroom dance instruction company owned by Maria Durant and located in Westlake Village, specializing in Ballroom, Latin, Swing, and Nightclub-style dancing.

Enjoy this article on Dance 4 Wellness written by Alicia Doyle. This article appeared in the VC Star last year.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Pictured: Last year's Dance 4 Wellness TWCVV class.

Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
Monday, May 9th
7:00 - 8:00 pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd,
Westlake Village

Laugh the night away as a stand-up comedian, Randy Lubas 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 Randy, please click here.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Day of Mindfulness with Catherine Baum
Sunday, May 15th
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, Ca 91361

Current and prior MBSR attendees and all meditators are welcome. Please bring your own lunch and sitting benches or cushions, dress comfortably. Chairs and couches are available.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

It is not too late to register and support TWCVV on May 7!

You can run, walk or sleep in knowing that you supported two great causes!

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.

Visit our YouTube site and watch what some past attendees said about their Revlon Run Walk experience.

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!

Introduction to Energy Medicine
with Camille Pipolo
Friday, May 20th
2:00-4:00 pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, Ca 91361

Learn about Energy Medicine, how it can help you and why it is important in today's environment to understand energy. Through audience participation and demonstration you will learn simple techniques to increase your health and vitality, boost your immune system, and activate your own natural healing energy to restore the body and alleviate stress. Camille Pipolo is an Energy Medicine Practitioner, Massage Therapist and Spiritual practitioner with over 25 years of experience in the field of holistic health

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Basics of Childhood Cancer
with Dr Francisco Bracho
Thursday, May 26th
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, Ca, 91361

Join us for an informal discussion on childhood cancer. Topics to be discussed will include what is childhood cancer, symptoms and diagnosis, how to communicate with your doctor, making treatment decisions, new treatments and clinical trials. and managing side effect.

Dr. Bracho is Director of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at the Ventura County Medical Center, Satellite Center for Cancer and Blood Diseases. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

To watch Dr Bracho's interview with Chris Landon on Let's Get Moving TV please click here.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

We are grateful for the support of Amgen Inc, The RED Family Fund, and the Harriet Samuelsson Foundation.

Look Good, Feel Better
Thursday, May 19th
6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Look Good, Feel Better helps women in active cancer treatment learn techniques to restore their self-image and cope with appearance-related side effects. Certified beauty professionals provide tips on caring for your skin, hair styling with wigs and accessories, and makeup techniques. This program is provided by the American Cancer Society in partnership with the Professional Beauty Association/National Cosmetology Association.

Space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 800-227-2345.

In honor of our 20th Anniversary and to complement our new landscaping of the Garden of Hope, a number of designers in our community have gotten together to provide a "facelift" for the interior of the building, so that people coming to take part in our various programs will feel even more welcome.

For a listing of the designers, donating their time and expertise to Change for Hope, please click here.

The designers will be donating much of their work and materials, but, in order to fully implement the new look, we will need some additional resources; so, we invite you to help by attending a series of enjoyable events featuring well-known authors in our community.

Prominent Speaker Series
Wednesday, May 25th and June 22nd
7:00 pm -9:00 pm
Thousand Oaks Inn
75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, Ca

Featured Authors are:

1. May 25th - Tim Smith, author of "Simple Solutions for Families in the Fast Lane,"
2. June 22nd - Tom Silver, author of videos on Hypnosis Training

To purchase tickets, please click here.

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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