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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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. | |
Healing Guided Imagery
with Paramjeet Kaur, C.Ht.
Fridays in August at 10 AM
Virtual Format
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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. | |
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. | |
Beyond Cancer: Mindfulness for Life
with Leila Acosta, LMFT
Friday, August 18 at 10 AM
In-person Format
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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
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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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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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To schedule individual and in-person appointments call us at 818.906.3022. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Gentle Yoga
with Raminderpreet Elisa
Wednesdays at 1:30 PM
Virtual Format
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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
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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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Young Adult
with Jamie Allen, AMFT
Mondays at 6 PM
Virtual Format
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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. | |
In Treatment
Anita Langer, LMFT
Wednesdays at 2:30 PM
Virtual Format
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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
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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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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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A little bit every month goes along way to provide support and hope to cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones.
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
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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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