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 grandparent 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

The Wellness Community thanks all of the individuals, families, businesses, and volunteers who helped create a healing space for cancer patients and their loved ones through their support of the Garden of Hope.

More than 200 Garden of Hope donors and volunteers gathered on Sunday, August 14th to dedicate the Garden of Hope.

The Garden, on the corner of Hampshire Road and Townsgate Road in Westlake Village, is a community-supported space that increases TWCVV's capacity to serve cancer patients and their families through support groups, mind/body programs and educational workshops. Donors sponsored many elements of the garden, including a fountain and tiles on the Tribute Wall of Hope. The names of donors, friends, and loved ones adorn the hundreds of pavers on the walkway.

Over 45 local businesses contributed services or goods, and over 100 volunteers worked to make the garden a reality. The garden entailed the addition of 13 trees, 100 tea rose shrubs, 3,000 pavers, two fountains, and a gazebo with seating for outdoor support groups. Commemorative terrazzo tiles will decorate the Wall of Hope.

Mayor Andy Fox of Thousand Oaks and Mayor Ned Davis of Westlake Village spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony on Sunday in support of TWCVV's service to both towns. Board Chair Scott Hansen also spoke at the ceremony, and Danny Fischer, age 17, spoke about how TWCVV helped him and his family throughout his father's battle with cancer.

For pictures of the donor dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting, please click here.

For a complete list of donors and local businesses who supported the project, please click here.

For additional Garden of Hope naming opportunities, please contact Maddy Sattler, VP of Development at 805-379-4777 or visit our website.

A special thank you to the local businesses who supported our Garden of Hope Donor Dedication and Ribbon Cutting. For a complete list of sponsors, please click here.

Garden of Hope photo courtesy Judi Bumstead Photography.

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.

Comedy Night: Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
Date: Monday, September 12th
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, Rob Little 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 Rob'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 20th, 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

Drum Circle for Adult Cancer Survivors and Caregivers
with Brad Anderson, HealthRYTHMS Facilitator
Date: Friday, August 26th
Time: 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm
Location: The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, California 91361

For years, researchers have studied music-based therapies as a treatment for a wide range of chronic, painful, and emotionally distressing diseases, including cancer. Singing or playing music can be "empowering" for patients who feel victimized by cancer.

Group drumming, or "drum circles", is an activity that traces back to ancient civilizations. Just a few of the benefits achieved during a drumming session include stress relief, exercise, self-expression and support from fellow participants all contributing to a feeling of wellness and a sense of community.

For more information on drum cirlcles and HealthRYTHMS, please click here.