Hello WeSPARK,

If you love summer, we hope the beauty of late summer feeds your soul and inspiration. If you don't, at least we are entering its peak. In either case, continue to find ways to stay cool and hydrated.


This month's featured programs include Tai Chi, Expressive Writing = Emotional Health Workshop, Healing Guided Imagery, Beyond Cancer, Paint & Play and more including potlucks.


Remember to call us to schedule your Individual Service appointments. Our phone hours are Monday through Thursday, from 9 AM to 5 PM, and Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Read more about the Individual Services here and see the section below for days and times.


If you are not a current WeSPARK guest and you or a loved one live with cancer or lost a loved one to cancer, let us help; call us at 818.906.3022 or message us to schedule a brief Welcome Meeting, a required first step to access our FREE programs and workshops.

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Featured Programs

Paint & Play

with Edgardo Gazcón

Monday, August 7at 4 PM

In-person Format

Join Edgardo to let your creativity flow while having fun and connecting to our community. No prior experience is required. This workshop will be in English and español. Learn more.

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Healing Guided Imagery

with Paramjeet Kaur, C.Ht.

Fridays in August at 10 AM

Virtual Format

Guided imagery is a relaxation practice used to reduce stress and increase well-being.


Please register today for this healing journey. Learn more.

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Tai Chi

with Nancy Hamill

Mondays August 7 & 14 at Noon

In-person Format

Please join us for Tai Chi, a slow-flowing exercise often referred to as a moving meditation. and can help reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, enhance memory, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Learn more.

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Expressive Writing =

Emotional Health Workshop

with David Richman

Tuesday, August 8 at 6 PM

Virtual Format

Join author David Richman for the next session of his writing workshop. Explore your creative side, and express yourself in a judgment-free, connective, empowering, and supportive community. Learn more.

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Beyond Cancer: Mindfulness for Life

with Leila Acosta, LMFT

Friday, August 18 at 10 AM

In-person Format

Please join Leila for an in-person meet-up for individuals in cancer treatment, recovery, or long-term survivors. 


The topic for August is Mindfulness for Life. Learn more.

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Convivio

facilitated by Jessica Torres, Psy.D, LMFT

Tuesday, July 18 at 4 PM

In-person Format

Únase a nosotros para una comida compartida en agosto con su comunidad. Aprende más aquí.


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Cultivating Wellness:

Finding Balance 

Tuesday, August 29 at 11 AM

In-person Format

Join us in July to embrace the present moment and cope with post-cancer challenges. We will serve a light lunch. Learn more.

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WeSPARK's Kids Group

with Jamie Allen, AMFT

Tuesdays in August at 4 PM

In-person Format

WeSPARK Kids Group is for children ages 4-10 who have a loved one with cancer or lost one to cancer.

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WeSPARK's Tweens & Teens Group

with Jamie Allen, AMFT

Tuesdays in August at 5 PM

In-person Format

This group is for tweens and teens ages 11-15 who have a loved one with cancer or who have lost one to cancer.

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In Treatment

Anita Langer, LMFT

Wednesday, August 16 at 2:30 PM

In-person Format

Please join Anita at WeSPARK and connect with individuals in any treatment stage. This group provides a warm and safe environment and focuses on issues such as medical treatment, clinical trials, fear and anxiety, and familial relationships.

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Community Potluck

Thursday August 17 at 11:30 AM

In-person Format

Please join us for a potluck in August and the opportunity to share great food with your community. Everyone is welcome, so please bring a favorite dish to share. 

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Individual Programs

To schedule individual and in-person appointments call us at 818.906.3022.

MON

WED

THU

Reflexology

Chris Linsey

10:30 AM to 3 PM

In-person


Oncology Massage or Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Julia Morrow

11 AM- 2 PM

In-person

Qi Gong

Ed Sullivan

10 AM to 1 PM

In-person


Hypnotherapy

Bird Sizelove

Virtual


Reiki

Brian Kukan

10 AM to 2:15 PM

In-person

Hypnotherapy

Connie Betterton

Virtual


Oncology Massage or Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy

Julia Morrow

2:30 PM - 6 PM

In-person

TUE & THU

WED - FRI & SAT

Nurse Navigation

Luz Morena Meehan

Virtual

Acupuncture

Based on availability

In-person

READ MORE ABOUT INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Meditative & Movement Programs

Qi Gong & Meditation for Cancer Support

This program is currently on pause.

Ed leads this class that combines exercises and powerful meditations to help restore wellness. This weekly practice helps reduce fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and numbness or tingling in your hands and feet.

Weekly Yoga with Victoria

with Victoria Gluchoski

Tuesdays at 10 AM

Virtual Format

Join Victoria for a morning opportunity to stretch and build a healthy routine. Yoga helps reduce stress and improve quality of life.

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Guided Imagery

with Cheryl O'Neil, C.Ht.

Wednesdays at 1 PM

Virtual Format

Join Cheryl on Wednesdays for Guided Imagery at 1 PM. This guided journey and relaxing practice will leave you rested and ready to take on the rest of your day.

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Yoga with Michele

with Michele Rappaport

Wednesdays at 10:30 AM

In-person Format

Join Michele for yoga in person for a weekly practice. This is a gentle class for all levels, for all people in all phases of their cancer journey.

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Gentle Yoga

with Raminderpreet Elisa

Wednesdays at 1:30 PM

Virtual Format

Join Raminderpreet Elisa for a weekly afternoon of moves and stretches. Yoga eases the treatment side effects and improves sleep and fatigue.


Patients, survivors, and their loved ones are welcome to this movement class.

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Strengthen & Stretch Class

with Julia Morrow, Certified Massage Therapist, Lymphedema Therapist, Exercise Instructor

Thursdays at 1 PM

In-person Format

Join Julia for Strengthen & Stretch, designed for people dealing with a cancer diagnosis, surgery or treatment.


Rediscover your mobility and improve your muscle strength and balance.

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Yoga with Yovanni

with Yovanni Moran

Saturdays at 2:15 PM

Virtual Format

Join Yovanni for online yoga from the comfort of your home on Saturdays. This popular exercise helps relieve anxiety and promotes better sleep.

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Have a beautiful day!

Support Groups

Young Adult

with Jamie Allen, AMFT

Mondays at 6 PM

Virtual Format

Join Jaime for Young Adult Support Group on Mondays at a new day and time.


This group is for cancer patients ages 18-39 who are in treatment or post-treatment. Share and connect with individuals with a similar experience.

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Caregivers

with Jaime Allen, AMFT

Tuesdays at 7 PM

Virtual Format

This supportive environment is perfect for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. It provides a venue for caregivers to vent their frustrations and seek support from others in a similar situation.

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In Treatment

Anita Langer, LMFT

Wednesdays at 2:30 PM

Virtual Format

Please join Anita and connect with individuals in any treatment stage. This group provides a warm and safe environment.


Please note: Wednesday, August 16 at 2:30 PM will be at our Center in Sherman Oaks.

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Partner Grief

with Marcy Polsky, LCSW

Wednesdays at 5:30 PM

Virtual Format

Join Marcy on Wednesdays for support for individuals who have lost a partner to cancer.


Find understanding and hope to help ease the pain of losing a loved one.

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Family Grief

with Jessica Torres, Psy.D, LMFT

Wednesdays at 5:30 PM

Virtual Format

Join Jessica for Family Grief on Wednesdays. This support group is for people who have lost a family member or friend to cancer. In the company of others going through a similar loss, we can find understanding which eases the pain of losing a loved one.

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Ongoing Metastatic Treatment

with Leila Acosta, LMFT

Thursdays at 10:15 AM

Virtual Format

Join Leila on Thursdays. This nurturing group focuses on issues relevant to those with a metastatic, advanced cancer diagnosis, such as how to be a better advocate and enhance the quality of one's life.

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Men's Group

with Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD

Thursdays at 5 PM

Virtual Format

Led by a physician and therapist, this group is for men in all stages of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, or after treatment. Learn strategies for coping with diagnosis, side effects from treatment, fear and anxiety and familial relationships.

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Doing Cancer Solo

with Jessica Torres, Psy.D, LMFT

Thursdays at 5 PM

Virtual Format

Please join Jessica if you feel like you are facing cancer without the support of a partner or family. We will share tools and strategies that help to differentiate between feelings and circumstances while helping to deepen connections to ourselves and create community.

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Breast Cancer

with Valerie Garett, LMFT

Fridays at 2 PM

Virtual Format

Please join Valerie for a group just for women with breast cancer in all stages, from diagnosis to survivorship. Participants will cultivate community, share resources, and find supportive conversations.

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Have a beautiful day!

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Please contact Marlene McGuirt with any questions marlene@wespark.org or 

818.906.3009.

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Drag Queen Bingo

August 1 at 7 PM

Come Join us! To reserve your tix or to make a donation go to: www.one.bidpal.net/dragbingo2023


Please contact Jenna Slabodnick at jenna@wespark.org or 818.906.3022 with any questions.

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