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A study published in The Journal of Nutrition adds support to the health benefits of cruciferous vegetables as anti-cancer foods. To read more,
click here.
Try this roasted cauliflower recipe from Dole  Click here for the tasty recipe.
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Thank you to the following local businesses who assisted with the Coins4Cancer campaign!
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Two-Time Cancer Survivor Turns Two-Time Olympian! 
First the drug tester told American beach volleyball player Jake Gibb that he was suspended. Then he said to call a doctor. A quick Internet search told Gibb the abnormal levels of hormones in his blood were most often found in pregnant women, steroid users and men with testicular cancer. A biopsy soon confirmed what he had already concluded. The doping ban was subsequently lifted, but Gibb was expected to miss the Olympics anyway while recovering. ''The Olympics were out,'' he said in a video posted to his website in the days leading up to the London Games. ''It was a tough dream to let go of. The toughest part was telling people and letting them know. Because once it came out of my mouth, it felt real.'' But surgery got the cancer - all of it, meaning Gibb didn't need chemotherapy. He got back on tour with partner Sean Rosenthal and earned enough points to qualify for the London Games in the very last event of the year. Now, Gibb is a two-time Olympian. To read more of this inspiring story, click here. |
Thank You!
A big "shout out" to Scott Hansen, former Chair of the CSCVVSB Board of Directors, and Maria Durant of Dance4Wellness for dancing in this year's Oxnard Salsa Festival on behalf of the Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara. Their happy feet gave our community outreach a huge boost and raised over $4,800 for CSCVVSB.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
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21st Birthday Special for Holiday Homes Tour Tickets!
 In honor of our 21st birthday, CSCVVSB will be selling tickets for
$21 until August 31st. That's a savings of $14 per ticket off of the door price!
You can order tickets online at our website by clicking here, by phone (805.379.4777) or in person at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. On September 1st, tickets will go up to the pre-sale price of $25.Sponsorship and Program Ad
For sponsorship opportunities or to purchase an ad in the program book, please contact Maddy Sattler, VP of Special Events and Development at 805.379-4777 x24.
Become a Volunteer
Click here to download a Holiday Homes Tour volunteer form to become a docent. You can email, fax or mail the completed form back as indicated on the form. Holiday Homes Tour Boutique Limited space available for unique vendors (no jewelry please) for our Holiday Homes Tour Boutique on December 1st and 2nd at the Baxter/State Farm Facility. For more information, please email website or photos to HHT Boutique Co-Chair Rosalie Meyer.
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Meet Jacqueline Nederlk, MSW
Program Coordinator for the San Fernando Valley  Jacqueline Nederlk graduated from USC in 2002 with a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work. She is a bilingual/bi-cultural social worker who specializes in working with adolescents. Jacqueline has developed health educational and mental health curriculums for Los Angeles County underseved communities in Southern California. She has worked with the Cancer Support Community for the past seven years as a facilitator and is now also the Program Coordinator for the San Fernando Valley.
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CSCVVSB Programs Offered in Winnetka:
We provide the following programs at our Winnetka Satellite, located at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, CA 91306.
English Programs: Creative Visualization for Wellness Mondays, 10:30am-12pm
Quilting
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 10-11:30am
English Speaking Support Group for Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones
Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm
Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
Yoga with Wendy
Thursdays, 11am-12pm
*Held off site*
Spanish & Bilingual Programs:
Cancer Support Group (Spanish)
Mondays, except the 1st Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm
Teen and Kids Circle (Bilingual)
Mondays, except the 1st Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm
Bilingual Gentle Yoga
Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm
Blingual Strength-Training Yoga
Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30pm
For more details about these programs, click here for the Winnetka calendar.
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Join Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara at the...
ALIVE Healthcare & Fitness Festival 2012
Presented by the Camarillo Rotary
 Admission is FREE
Saturday, August 25, 1-5 pm
Camarillo Outlets Back Lot (behind Regal/Edwards Cinema)
680 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93010
Offering: Immunizations and Screenings for asthma, skin cancers, blood pressure, glucose, blood disorders, vision and hearing. Stop by the CSC booth and say "hi!"
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Family Sing-A-Long
& Ice Cream Social
with Beatrice Verdi and Phil Kuchinka
Date: Sunday, September 9th Time: 5:00-7:00 pm Location: Cancer Support Community VVSB,
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
Join us for a night of music, singing and kinship. Bring the family, chairs and a picnic if you like for music on the lawn. Music brings people together in an atmosphere of fun and joy. Music itself lends a hand in the healing of the mind and the spirit. Sing along to the songs, or play along with your own guitar, tambourine, etc. Maybe even step up to the microphone in a Karaoke setting and sing a favorite song to the group! There will be something for everyone - including ice cream!
Proudly sponsored by:
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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Creative Visualization and Guided Imagery
with Maryana Palmer, LMFT
Date: Monday, September 24h
Time: 6:30-8:00 pm Location: Cancer Support Community VVSB, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
For those who find formal meditation challenging, visualization meditation techniques are an excellent alternative. A picture or images are created in the mind and used as the focal point of the meditation. Guided imagery and visualization techniques have long been recognized to promote relaxation and serenity. This workshop will feature 3 different ways of approaching visualization: White Light and Affirmations, Inner Guide Journey, Create Your Healing Environment for Deep Relaxation.
Maryana Palmer, LMFT, has worked with cancer participants and their family members for 33 years and has specialized in visualization and guided imagery in her private practice. She has lectured at CSUN and various clinics throughout Los Angeles. She has been a facilitator at CSCVVSB for 19 years.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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Healthcare: Understanding Your Options
with Molly Coppock, Kim Jackson & Marianne Knight
Date: Thursday, September 20th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm Location: Cancer Support Community VVSB,
530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361
This panel will feature representatives from three companies speaking on Hospice, Home Health, and Assisted Living Options... helping you to navigate through the difficult language, confusing questions and options. From a description of the various levels of care, to answering specific questions regarding cost of service and integration of Medicare and private insurance, this panel will provide you with information to make informed decisions. There will be a Q&A period after the presentation.
Panel features Molly Coppock, Los Robles Homecare Services Marketing Director, Los Robles Homecare Services, Kim Jackson, Vitas Representative, Vitas Hospice Hospice, and Marianne Knight, California Senior Living Community Relations.
Please RSVP via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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Upcoming Programs Focusing on
Women's Health:
 We have a number of great doctors and presenters scheduled in September and October giving workshops on Women's Health. For more information on each workshop, please visit our website to download a workshop flyer.
Breast Cancer Survivorship: What Happens Now? with Cathy Cole, NP, MPH, CHES, CBPM-IC Thursday, September 13th, 7-8:30pm
At CSCVVSB, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, 91361
This presentation covers the continuum of care from diagnosis including the physical, psychosocial, and economic issues of cancer. It focuses on the health and life of a person with cancer beyond the diagnosis and treatment phases. Survivorship includes issues related to follow-up treatment, late effects of treatment, second cancers, and quality of life. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also part of the survivorship experience and are welcome to attend. For more information on Cathy Cole, please see the workshop flyer on our website.
Feeling Healthy and Looking Beautiful: Simple, Effective Skin Care for a Rejuvenated You
with Talia Emery, M.D.
Saturday, September 29th, 1-3:00pm
At CSCVVSB, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, 91361
Join us for a discussion with Talia Emery, M.D. and learn about how recent advances in noninvasive medical aesthetics can complement your healthy lifestyle. Dr. Emery will talk about the latest advances in a fun, informal style that will have you engaged. Sun protection, dry and thinning skin, eyelash and brow loss are just a few of the topics that will be addressed as you move forward to feeling healthy and looking beautiful. For more information on Dr. Emery, please see the workshop flyer on our website.
Updates on Breast Cancer *Presentation in Spanish*
with Henry Montes, M.D. Tuesday, October 9th, 7-8:30pmAt St. John's Wellness Center, Conference Room #1, 1700 N. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, 93030
This workshop will cover a complete range of information about breast cancer. Topics include:
- What is breast cancer and what causes it?
- What are the different types of breast cancer?
- What can you do to maximize the effectiveness of your treatment?
- Does nutrition, exercise and sleep help your treatment and why?
Learn how to help your body beat breast cancer. This workshop will be followed with a Q&A session and will be presented in Spanish. For more information on this workshop or to RSVP, please call Diane Martell at 805-988-2500 x4696.
Please RSVP for the Westlake Village workshops via email or by calling 805.379.4777
To download a workshop flyer, please click here.
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2nd Annual Ventura Comedy Festival
Sept. 24-Sept. 30, 2012
Great news! The Ventura Comedy Festival has chosen CSCVVSB as the recipient of their charitable donations from Second Annual Ventura Comedy Festival ticket sales. When you buy an all access ticket for $59.99 , CSCVVSB will receive $20. The Producer, our friend, Randy Lubas has guaranteed $2000. It's up to us to help raise the awareness and support their efforts!
Click here to buy tickets, select the "Schedule" tab on top and click "Buy" on the All Access Pass. Choose the quantity of tickets, then click Checkout. There is a link on the right that says "Add Coupon." Click that and enter the code CancerSupport, it will show a zero discount but it will track how many people entered the code.
To download the flyer with more information on the comedy acts scheduled for the week, click here.
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