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Crunchy veggies lowers risk of breast cancer reoccurance
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Turnips are: a) a root veggie b) a cruciferous veggie (like broccoli, cauliflower, etc.) c) linked to reduced cancer risk d) all of the above
for the answer and to learn more health benefits of this crunchy veggie.
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 An Evening of Hope
presented by
On May 4th, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura celebrated more than 20 years of providing free programs of support, education and hope for adults and children affected by cancer. The "Evening of Hope" Gala was an inspirational event and a tremendous success, thanks to the dedication and selfless efforts of this year's event contributors. This year's Gala had a record breaking, sell-out crowd of 400 attendees!
To see photos from the evening, check out our facebook page. Thank you to Hector Perez of Focused on the Details and Society Social Calendar for capturing the evening's memorable moments.
Thank you to The Acorn and Ventura County Star for their coverage of the evening.
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Thank You to the Generous Vendors of the Chamber Mixer
TwcVv hosted the Conejo Valley Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer on April 25th. Despite the uncertain weather conditions, everybody really enjoyed themselves. The cozy setting certainly made networking easy for the 210+ attendees!
Thank you to The Cheesecake Factory, Beverlee's Bartending and Party, The Mermaid Tavern, 9021Pho, and Smokin' T's Barbeque for making it a tasty evening.
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Shop to Support
Exciting news! The Wellness Community has partnered with Co-Nurture and local merchants in the Shop to Support program. Every time you purchase and redeem a Shop to Support Certificate, the merchant will make a donation to The Wellness Community. It's easy! Go to our website or click on the Shop to Support logo and see all the wonderful offerings.
The Shop to Support Program is a "win" for everyone. You make a difference by doing what you already do-buying goods and services from your local merchants. Community minded merchants get your business...and in return they provide The Wellness Community with sustained funding!
Please help us make our Shop to Support Program a success. Purchase and redeem Shop to Support Certificates and get your friends and family to do so, too. Thank you!
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Anthem Blue Cross chooses TwcVv for "Building Healthy Communities,
Anthem Blue Cross Community Service Day"
Since its inception in 2008, thousands of associates and their families and friends have participated in Anthem Blue Cross' annual Community Service Day (CSD), helping nonprofit partners across the country. On April 28th, a group of volunteers from Anthem Blue Cross helped "spruce up" TwcVv by planting 72 rose bushes along the driveway as well as refreshing one of the group rooms with a new coat of paint. We've received so many compliments from the participants, volunteers and staff on our beautifully landscaped driveway and how warm and inviting the freshly painted room feels!
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Day of Mindfulness-All Day Meditation Retreat
with Catherine Baum
Date: Sunday, May 20th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: The Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Westlake Village, CA 91361
Those of you who have attended our Mindful Meditation classes know its importance in maintaining equanimity in the midst of life's storms. Mindful Meditation is based upon Jon Kabat-Zinn's program at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. It combines meditation, gentle yoga, readings and group discussion. Mindfulness has been demonstrated to reduce stress, increase self-awareness, improve attention, boost the immune system, reduce emotional reactivity, and promote a general sense of health and wellness. The course is currently provided in both Westlake Village and Ventura to all Wellness Community participants and their loved ones FREE of charge. This course, which costs up to $1,000 elsewhere, is provided to you FREE of charge. Instructor Catherine Baum has studied with Dr. Kabat-Zinn. The one day Mindfulness Retreat is open to all past and present MBSR attendees. To download a flyer, click here. Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777.
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It's Not Too Late to Sign Up for the Revlon Run/Walk for Women
May 12, 2012 LA Memorial Coliseum It's easy to join the fight against women's cancers and support The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura! Just click here to register for the Revlon Run/Walk, Saturday, May 12, 2012. Be sure to sign up for Team "The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura". It's just $35 to register online until May 11, 2012. Want to support the event but can't attend? Even if your feet can't be in the fight against women's cancers on the event day, your heart still can be. You can still register and feel good about supporting The Wellness Community! Click here to watch videos of TwcVv participants and volunteers sharing their experience of how participating in the Revlon Run/Walk has affected them. |
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with Jim Martin, Ph.D.
Date: Thursday, May 17th
Time: 6:00-7:30 pm
Location: Community Memorial Hospital,
Cancer Resource Center, 2900 Loma Vista Road, Suite 105, Ventura, CA 93003
The Wellness Community invites cancer patients and their loved ones to a free workshop that provides a practical guide to navigating the numerous and complex challenges of managing the cost of cancer care in the wake of the current economic climate. This free educational workshop is designed for people living with cancer and their loved ones. Join us to gain practical advice on how to navigate the numerous and complex challenges of managing the cost of cancer care.
To download a flyer, click here
For more details and registration, call Patty at 805.652.5459.
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Soccer Passion Lives On!
John Barry really loved to play soccer. And his wife, Sandy, knew it. She frequently spoke of John's passion in The Wellness Community's Transition Group on Thursday nights. In honor of that spirit, a tournament was held on Sunday, April 22nd to commemorate the 2nd anniversary of John's passing. Over $2,000 was raised and donated to TwcVv. Thank you to John and Sandy Barry...and your many, many soccer loving friends!
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Advocacy Summit CSC hosted the first national Cancer Support Community Advocacy Summit in Washington DC on May 7-8. Fifteen affiliates from across the nation met with their various state representatives to discuss the psychosocial needs of cancer patients and their families. Karen Eckhardt, representing TWCvV, attended meetings with Congresswoman Lois Capps and aides from both Senator Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein's offices. In addition to the Summit, the Cancer Support Community in cooperation with the the House Cancer Caucus, hosted a luncheon briefing in Washington DC on May 8th entitled " Meeting the Needs of the Whole Patient in Cancer Care." |
New Name...Same Great Mission!
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, will officially change its name to the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara in June. We remain a locally governed and funded 501 c 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and supported by community. All monies raised in the community, stay in the community.
The name change to: Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara is a reflection of the merger at the national level of The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club to become the largest professionally-led network of cancer support worldwide. Our dedicated team will continue to offer the very same services and programs at NO charge to the participant--only the name will change! Our goal is to help as many cancer patients as possible recover from the physical and emotional effects of cancer to the greatest extent possible. Our psychological support and educational programs are designed to address the loss of control, hopelessness and social isolation that cancer patients and their families often experience. |
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Speaker's Bureau invited to speak to
Simi Valley Quilt Guild
Earlier this month at the Simi Valley Senior Center, Karen Eckhardt of the TWCvV Speaker's Bureau spoke to approximately 100 members of The Simi Valley Quilt Guild about our organization.
If you know of an organization in need of inspiring and informative speakers, please contact: Karen Eckhardt via email or by phone at 805-794-0653.
The Simi Valley Quilt Guild is selling raffle tickets for their stunning Autumn Celebration quilt. Tickets are $1 each, or 6 for $5. Proceeds will be donated to TwcVv and our armed forces. Drawing will be October 7, 2012. For further information about the raffle or the Guild, please call Sally at 805-583-3389.
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Save the Date!
National Cancer Survivor's Day Picnic
Saturday, June 2, 2012
1:00-4:00pm
Come celebrate life with fellow cancer survivors, family, and friends at the National Cancer Survivors Day Picnic. Our Cancer Survivors Day event will give you the opportunity to celebrate your survivorship with others. Join us for good food (donated and prepared by the Kiwanis Club of Thousand Oaks and served by Soroptimist of the Conejo's), desserts by National Charity League, and many fun activities, including a clown and live music.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777.
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Chemo Brain: The Effects of Chemotherapy on the Brain
with Jill Dickson, RN
Date: Monday, June 4th
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00 pm
Location: The Wellness Community at Our Redeemer Church, 8520 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA
Chemo brain is a common term used by cancer survivors to describe thinking and memory problems that can occur after chemotherapy. Learn strategies to promote attention, concentration, memory, word finding and processing of information to help with daily activities. Participants will be provided with handouts outlining these strategies as well as resources to help promote brain function. To download a flyer, click here. Please RSVP via email or by calling 818-269-9582.
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TwcVv to host Cancer Summits
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura is honored to host two cancer summits in June. Led by TwcVv co-founder, Marty Nason, RN, MN, the first summit will focus on Spanish-speaking cancer patients and their loved ones and the second summit will focus on children with cancer and their families and children with a family member with cancer. Over 35 licensed professionals from Cancer Support Community affiliates in Arizona, California, Florida, and Washington will convene to share best practices and learn from leaders in the field of psychosocial support. We look forward to sharing more information about the Summits in the upcoming months. We extend a special thank you to Amgen Healthcare for underwriting the children's summit and the Amgen Foundation for underwriting the summit for professionals working with underserved communities.
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