You can support our upcoming 20th Annual Holiday Homes Tour, which will take place December 3-4 by opening your home for the Tour, becoming a sponsor or advertiser. The self-guided tour of select Conejo Valley homes provides much needed funds for TWCVV's programs. Past Holiday Homes Tour Host Chris Ruelbach has generously opened her home for the Tour twice. "My husband, Gregg and I first offered our home to the Wellness Community Holiday Homes Tour to honor his father, Ray Reulbach. We wondered what it would be like to have thousands of people wander through our home to see our Christmas decorations and operating Lionel train sets. We found it to be a heartwarming way to usher in the Holiday season."

"We have even received thank you notes from survivors who benefited from their involvement with The Wellness Community. They wanted to thank those who helped raise funds for the invaluable programs offered by the Community. If you feel that Christmas has become too commercial, open your home to the Tour. You'll get back much more than you give, stated Chris.

To submit your home for consideration or for more information, please contact Maddy Sattler, VP of Development at (805) 379-4777 or via e-mail at maddy.sattler@wellnesscommunityhope.org.

Sensational Summer Salads
with Christine Carr, Certified Nutrition Educator
Date: Thursday, July 28, 2011
Time: 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Location: The Wellness Community
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, CA 91361

Learn how to make fun, great tasting, colorful salads with the freshest summer ingredients in The Wellness Community kitchen. Join us for a discussion on the importance of leafy greens, how to boost antioxidants, make a salad into a meal, and stock your pantry so you can still have a healthy salad when you're short on time.

Christine Carr earned her nutrition certification from Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition & Culinary Arts.

Class size is limited. Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777.

Support group for adults with cancer to be facilitated by Marsha Lewis, MFT
Date: Every Tuesday
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 9410 Owensmouth Ave.
Chatsworth, CA
Please note: The Wellness Community is co-located with the Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation in Chatsworth.

Marsha has been in private practice for 19 years and has facilitated support groups for cancer patients and their families at the Cancer Support Community Pasadena (formerly The Wellness Community Pasadena) for over 19 years. We are very pleased to have Marsha join our staff in Chatsworth and grateful to our sister affiliate, CSC Pasadena, for sharing her expertise with our community.

Class size is limited. Please RSVP via email or at 818-407-1695.

Every Tuesday at 1pm PT/4pm EST on VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network

Frankly Speaking About Cancer takes you on a journey through topics that inform and inspire people with cancer and their loved ones.

Hosted by Cancer Support Community President & CEO, Kim Thiboldeaux, episodes tackle critical issues including: achieving the best care and quality of life, treatments of the future, the drug approval process, relieving stress and anxiety, life beyond treatment and talking to kids about cancer. Every week, Kim brings together the voices of noted physicians, researchers, nurses and social workers, as well as patients and caregivers from every walk of life with whom you can connect and draw inspiration.

Timely and relevant, Frankly Speaking About Cancer guides you through the cancer maze and gives you the tools you need to live well.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community is broadcast every Tuesday at 1 PM Pacific Time and 4 PM Eastern Time on the VoiceAmerica Health & Wellness Network.

Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
Date: Monday, August 8th
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd,
Westlake Village, Ca 91361

Laugh the night away as a stand-up comedian, Andrew Norelli 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.

Please visit Andrew's website for more information on where he's performing next.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777.

The Ins and Outs of Testosterone Inactivating Pharmaceuticals
with Richard Lam, MD
Date: Saturday, August 20th
Time: 10:30 am- 12:30 pm
Location: The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd,
Westlake Village, Ca, 91361

Dr. Richard Lam is one of the most highly respected and knowledgeable prostate cancer oncologists in California. On August 16th, he will be addressing the treatment of prostate cancer through hormone manipulation: how do you decide when to start this form of treatment (either as a primary therapy or as a second line of care); how do you decide when to take a break from the hormones; and, how to decided when to go back on the testosterone inactivating pharmaceuticals. Come to listen, question and learn.

The Prostate Networking Group is a monthly support group for men with prostate cancer. Family members are also welcome. We meet every third Saturday of the month from 10:30 - 12:30 and provide information and emotional support in fighting prostate cancer.

The Wellness Community also offers a twice monthly support group, at our Westlake Village office, for men with prostate cancer. The group meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at The Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, Ca.

For additional information about Dr. Richard Lam, please click here.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777

Announcing 3 new support groups for cancer patients and their families.

The support groups, facilitated by Wellness Community Program Coordinator, A. Diane Martell LMFT, are held at St John's Cancer Center. The Cancer Center is located at 1600 North Rose Ave, Oxnard, CA.

New Groups Offered:
~ Men's/Latinos Support Group, 1st & 3rd Monday, 10-11:30am
~ Women's/Latinas Support Group, 2nd & 4th Monday, 10-11:30am
~ Kids & Teen Circle, Tuesdays, 6:30-8pm

The Wellness Community at St John's Cancer Center is supported through a partnership with St John's Regional Medical Center. All programs are provided to cancer survivors and their families free of charge.

For more information, please contact Diane Martell LMFT by calling 805-988-2641 or via email.

Five Ventura County organizations have joined together to provide support, education and hope for families with a child with cancer.

Beginning October 6, several family-focused cancer support programs will meet the first Thursday of every month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. with dinner from 6:00-6:30 p.m. Three cancer support meetings will take place simultaneously:

• A support group for parents of children with cancer, and
• two expressive art and discussion groups for siblings ages 5-12 and 13-21

The programs will take place at the Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Resource Center 2900 Loma Vista Road, Suite 105, Ventura, CA 93003.
This free program is open to any family with a child being treated with cancer. Please call, 805-308-9941 to RSVP or learn more.

These programs are made possible through a collaboration of the Ventura County Medical Center Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Community Memorial Hospital Cancer Resource Center; St. John's Cancer Center of Ventura County; the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation, and The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura.

For the first time ever, breast cancer survivors have the opportunity to join together to help answer a critical question: What are the emotional and social needs of breast cancer survivors?

By joining the Cancer Survivor Registry's M.A.P. (Mind Affects the Physical) Project, you can help change the breast cancer experience for the millions who live it every day (more than 2.5 million, to be exact). Any woman or man (men get breast cancer too!) who has experienced breast cancer is invited to join. Whether you are recently diagnosed, undergoing treatment, living with metastatic disease or years past treatment, YOUR voice is important to us. With One More, We Know More!

Joining The Breast Cancer M.A.P. Project is easy:

- Register by creating a username and password
- Answer questions about your experience with breast cancer
- Enjoy access to M.A.P. Project updates, breast cancer news, existing support resources for breast cancer survivors and opportunities to take part in other studies throughout the year

Join now!

The Breast Cancer M.A.P. Project was created by the Cancer Support Community's Research and Training Institute and made possible through a generous grant from The Breast Cancer Fund of National Philanthropic Trust.

Lung Cancer Support Group
facilitated by Peggy Johnston, LMFT
Date: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Wellness Community
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, Ca, 91361

Lung cancer is not what we think it is. Please view a video of a recent presentation by Dr. David R. Gandara at the Living Room (TM) support group by clicking here. Dr. Gandara is a Professor and Associate Director for Clinical Research, Cancer Center Director, Thoracic Oncology Program at the UC Davis Health System. He is a leading expert in lung cancer and developmental therapeutics and has broad expertise in developing new anti-cancer therapies.

Also visit the The Wellness Community's homepage and read lung cancer survivor, cancer advocate, and Emmy award winning actress, Kathy Joosten's inspirational story.

For more information regarding The Wellness Community's support group for lung cancer survivors please call 805-379-4777.

This year North Ranch Country Club is Partnering with The Wellness Community and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Conejo & Las Virgenes.

Events include:

• a free pro tennis exhibition evening kickoff Sept. 8th,
• a featured dinner including a live and silent auction Sept. 16th, and
• Pro/Am tournament Sept. 18th

Your participation in these events can make a big difference in the lives of many here in our community. All net proceeds from this year's events will be donated equally to these wonderful charities. Every dollar raised will provide local youth access to supervised development programs through the Boys & Girls Clubs and support programs for children with cancer and children who have a parent or grand parent with cancer through The Wellness Community.

By becoming a sponsor for this worthwhile event you will gain recognition for your contributions as well as considerable exposure for supporting programs for our local children.

In addition to sponsors we are looking for silent and live auction and raffle items. All raffle prize donations will be featured and displayed at North Ranch Country Club.

For additional information, please contact Maddy Sattler, VP of Development, at 805-379-4777 or via email at maddy.sattler@wellnesscommunityhope.org