'tis the season for...
our 20th annual Holiday Homes Tour
to be held

Saturday, Dec. 3rd and Sunday, Dec. 4th,
10 am - 6 pm

This season, open the door to HOPE for cancer patients and their families!

To purchase tickets online or to download a presale flyer and order by mail,please click here.

Ticket Prices:

• $25 until October 31st
• $30 from November 1st to December 2nd
• $35 at the homes on December 3rd and 4th

Tickets may also be purchased at the following ticket outlets:

1. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
2. A la Maison
3. Angela's Florist & Gifts
4. Berks Patio
5. Burt's Good Neighborhood Pharmacy
6. Conejo Awards
7. Deforest's Patio & Fireside Shoppe
8. Kramer's Pharmacy
9. Seasons (formally known as The French Marketplace)
10. Heather Fields Home & Garden
11. Let's Get Cookin'
12. Sharondipity
13. The Décor Stores

Cancers that affect Women presented by Community Memorial Hospital and Health System
Date: October 15, 2011
Time: 7:30 am- 1:00 pm
Location: Ventura Beach Marriott
2055 Harbor Blvd., Ventura

The annual Cancer Symposium offers patients, their families, the public and medical professionals the latest information on diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer. This year's symposium focuses on bringing together in one event information on cancers that affect women:

1. Breast Cancer & Reconstruction
2. Gynecologic Cancers
3. Lung Cancer
4. Preventive Nutrition
5. HPV Virus
6. Resources for Women with Cancer

Space is limited, for reservations please call 805/652-5385 or click here to RSVP.

Want a nutritious way to honor October's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Munch some celery, parsley, apples, or oranges. All contain apigenin, a compound new research suggests may someday prove an ally in the crusade against breast cancer, which currently afflicts 230,000 American women annually, resulting in nearly 40,000 deaths.

Other basic research suggests apigenin may also help support prostate, colon, skin and thyroid health. Lab investigations also found that apigenin increased effectiveness of chemotherapy. Further study is needed to explore whether eating fruits and vegetables containing apigenin will lower cancer risk -- but evidence is mounting in favor of the preventive benefits of a plant-based diet. In addition to their healthful nutrients, fruit and vegetables also help with weight maintenance, which lowers the risk of developing cancer in the first place, as well as improving the chance of surviving after diagnosis.

Read the current edition of Nutrition News presented by Dole Food, by clicking here.

Watch Dole TV interview with Susan G. Komen for the Cure founder and CEO, Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, as she discusses her long-time efforts to end breast cancer.

This article is excerpted from the Dole Nutrition Institute's, Nutrition News, October 2011, Lead Editor Jennifer Grossman. The information from the Dole Nutrition Institute is not intended to replace expert advice, prescribed medications or treatment by a board certified medical doctor.

Frankly Speaking About Breast Reconstruction
with Zol Kryger MD
Date: Monday, October 17, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm-8:30 pm
Location: The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361

This workshop will cover the various reconstructive options in simple terms, highlighting the differences between the techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. Discussion will include information on microsurgical techniques such as the DIEP flap, as well the array of options best suited for each type of patient. A lite dinner will be provided.

Zol Kryger, MD is a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction. He graduated from Stanford Medical School followed by a seven-year residency at Northwestern University in Chicago. He is the director of breast reconstruction at the Kryger Institute of Plastic Surgery

For additional information on breast cancer basics, prevention, detection and diagnosis, please visit YourBreastOptions.

YourBreastOptions and Frankly Speaking About Breast Reconstruction are made possible through a charitable contribution from Mentor Corporation.

Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777.

Breast Cancer Update
with Silvana Martino, DO
Date: Monday, October 24, 2011
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location:The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361

Learn about the latest research and best practices in the treatment of breast cancer. Silvana Martino, DO is the director of the Breast Cancer Section at the Angeles Clinic and Research Institute in Santa Monica. Dr. Martino has specialized in the treatment of breast cancer since 1979.

This educational program is supported by an educational donation provided by Amgen, Inc. and Genentech.

Please RSVP via email or at 805-379-4777.

Healthy and Hearty: Making Soup
with Christine Carr
Date: October 27, 2011
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Location: The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA

91361
As the weather turns colder, nothing warms you like a big bowl of nutritious soup. In this workshop we will learn the basics of making soup including a simple bisque, a thick and creamy chowder (without the cream), and chicken soup with a little kick.

Christine Carr is a Certified Nutrition Educator, Cooking Instructor and Personal Chef.

Space is limited. Please RSVP via email or at 805.379.4777.

Homecoming Open House
at The Wellness Community
Date: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: 530 Hampshire Road
Westlake Village, California 91361

Please RSVP by October 29th

In commemoration of our 20-year Anniversary, our Alumni Group extends a very special invitation to all current and past participants and their families to join us for an informal get -together to share memories and get re-acquainted. Come see our recent changes, including the Garden of Hope.

For more details, please call the front desk at 805-379-4777.

After many months of work, tomorrow morning the Cancer Support Community's Research and Training Institute will publicly announce findings from the Breast Cancer M.A.P. (Mind Affects the Physical) Project .

Be sure to tune in to CBS The Early Show tomorrow (Tuesday) morning to see President & CEO of the Cancer Support Community, Kim Thiboldeaux, discuss the Index findings on-air.

The Cancer Support Community expresses its sincere thanks to the 1,000+ registrants who shared their emotional, physical and social experiences with breast cancer, the M.A.P. Project Advisory Council, The Breast Cancer Fund of the National Philanthropic Trust and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.