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Dear Guests, 
The end of the year is coming fast and we're hoping you'll join us for our holiday celebration on December 6th. It's wonderful way to catch up with people you haven't seen in a while and meet the weSPARK community. 

Please note that we are closed from 12/22 to 1/1. We reopen in 2019 on January 2nd. 

Have a wonderful holiday season!

Best,
Deborah Stambler
Program Director
If you are not a current weSPARK guest, please contact our office today to set up your brief Welcome Meeting.  This is a necessary step in order to access our FREE programs, workshops, individual appointments and support groups. 
818-906-3022

You are invited...

Relief for Fatigue (Yes, there is help!)



According to a study by the American Cancer Society, 50 to 90 percent of patients report feeling fatigued. What once may have been a simple task, may now seem exhausting to cancer patients.

                  Unfortunately, resting may not be enough to relieve that fatigue. But the good news is, there are other things that can be done.



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Have you tried our
Balance, Breath & Neuropathy class?
Thursdays at 1:15pm

Presented by Yovanni Moran
 
Moving  through the day is all about balance. In this class, we aim to tie together breathing, therapeutic exercises and massage to increase your sense of being centered and in contact with the ground beneath you. 

Participants will learn deep breathing, core and hip exercises and self foot massage techniques to enhance balance and reduce the effects of peripheral neuropathy.  

Please bring a yoga mat. 
Think this class might be a good fit? 
Call us today for more informatio
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Zumba!



Presented by Joanne Fajardo

Monday, December 3rd from 6-7pm

Can you hear the music?
Don't miss weSPARK's fnal Zumba class of 2018! This GENTLE approach to Zumba is a lower intensity class with modified Zumba moves. This class will  focus on breath,  balance, range of motion and coordination. It will  leave you feeling empowered and strong. 

This is a fun way to get moving! 

Please note that our instructor will modify any move necessary 
and offers Chair Zumba as well. 

Tai Chi is back! 


Presented by Nancy Hammill

Tuesdays at 2pm

Tai Chi is a slow flowing form of exercise often referred to as a moving meditation. It is a graceful, gentle exercise that anyone can learn to do. Tai Chi can be beneficial for mind and body and can help reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, enhance memory, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Beginners are always welcome! 

Breathwork

Presented by Ana Lilia

Saturday, December 1st at 12:30pm 

Experience breathwork!

Join Ana as she guides you through the powerful practice of breathwork! Breathwork (controlled breathing) is a form of meditation combined with music. In this workshop, you will learn how to consciously breathe to help remove blocked energy and emotions from the body, leaving you feeling relaxed and with mental clarity. 

The workshop is offered in both English and Spanish.

Art Therapy Workshop


Presented by Jessica Torres, MFT

Thursday, December 13 at 2pm 

We're winding down the year with a chance to reflect on all that's happened, express your story and connect with others on a similar journey. Art therapist and weSPARK facilitator Jessica Torres will lead this afternoon workshop session, giving you the chance to look back over the past year and set intentions for the coming year. 

No previous art background necessary!
Potluck en Español


Con Jessica Torres

Viernes, Diciembre 14 a las 10:30am

Acompañenos para una comida organizada por nuestro grupo de apoyo en español! Todos son bienvenidos. Por favor traiga un plato que gustaria compartir con el grupo. 

Jewelry Making Workshop


Led by Holly Feneht
 
Monday, December 17 at 6pm
 
Join us for this in-demand workshop where you will learn the meditative art of jewelry making!  Each guest will have the opportunity to make one piece of jewelry to take home with them! Spaces fill up fast so register today!

Call to Register (818) 906-3022 
Mark Your Calendars !

weSPARK will be closed for the holidays beginning Saturday December 22nd. We'll see you in the New Year! 


We will see you in 2019! Our normal business hours will resume on 
Wednesday, January 2nd.  
Support Groups

weSPARK offers 14 support groups each week.
Contact us to find out which group is best for you!


Children's Support Group Monday @ 4pm
Teen Support Group Monday @ 6pm 
Breast Cancer Support Group Tuesday @ 12PM 
Family Grief Support Group Tuesday @ 6pm
Caregiver Support Group Tuesday @ 6:30pm
In Treatment Support Group Wednesday @ 2:30pm
Spouse/Partner Grief Support Group Wednesday @ 6pm
Post Treatment Support Group Wednesday @ 6pm 
Ongoing Treatment Support Group Thursday @ 10:30am
Post Treatment Support Group Thursday @ 12pm
Men's Cancer Support Group Thursday @ 1:30pm
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group Thursday @ 5pm
Young Adult Support Group Thursday @ 7pm
Spanish Speaking Support Group Friday @ 11am
 
DECEMBER 2018  Programs + Workshops
Registration is required for all workshops in red print. 
Click on the link in the calendar to register   or call 818-906-3022 .
Sunday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday Friday Saturday















1

11am
Gentle Yoga

12:30pm Breathwork
Workshop
(Bilingual)




 
2


3

10:45am Restorative Yoga

3pm 
Strengthen & Stretch 

4pm 
Children's Support Group

6pm
Teen Support Group

6pm Zumba




 


4

11am
Yoga en  Español

12pm
Breast Cancer Support Group

6pm
Family Grief Support Group

6pm
Gentle Flow Yoga 

6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group  





5

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group

3:30pm
Creative Writing Workshop

6pm  
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group






6

10am
Healing Flow Yoga 

10:30am 
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group  
 
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group







7

9:30am
Kundalini Yoga

10am
Mindful Living  

11am
Spanish Speaking Support Group




 
 

8

1 1am
Gentle Yoga





9
10

10:45am Restorative Yoga

3pm 
Strengthen & Stretch 

4pm 
Children's Support Group

6pm
Teen Support Group





  


11

11am
Yoga en  Español

12pm
Breast Cancer Support Group

2pm
Tai Chi 

6pm
Family Grief Support Group

6pm
Gentle Flow Yoga

6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group


12

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group

3:30pm
Creative Writing Workshop
 
6pm 
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group

7:30pm
Young Adult Post Treatment with Thrive Survive 





13

10am

Healing Flow Yoga 

10:30am 
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group  
 
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group

5pm 
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group

7pm 
Young Adult Support Group




14

9:30am
Kundalini Yoga


11am
Spanish Speaking Support Group


15

11am
Gentle Yoga




16

17

10:45am Restorative Yoga

3pm 
Strengthen & Stretch

4pm 
Children's Support Group

6pm
Teen Support Group

 
 


18

11am
Yoga en  Español

12pm
Breast Cancer Support Group

2pm
Tai Chi

6pm
Family Grief Support Group

6pm
De-stress with Yoga

6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group



Closed for the Holidays19

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group

3:30pm
Creative Writing Workshop

6pm 
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group







20


10am
Healing Flow Yoga 

10:30am 
Ongoing Treatment / Metastatic Support Group  
 
12pm
Post Treatment Support Group

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group

5pm 
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group

7pm 
Young Adult Support Group


21


9:30am
Kundalini Yoga


11am
Spanish Speaking Support Group







22





Closed for the Holidays


23


Closed for the Holidays
24


Closed for the Holidays
25


Closed for the Holidays
26


Closed for the Holidays



27


Closed for the Holidays
28


Closed for the Holidays
29


Closed for the Holidays
30


Closed for the Holidays
31


Closed for the Holidays
1


Closed for the Holidays
2


weSPARK 
Reopens!



DECEMBER 2018 Healing Therapies
**By appointment only**
Please call our office to schedule your next appointment 818-906-3022
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Thursday Friday Saturday

Reflexology


Reiki


Nurse Navigation

Hypnotherapy en Español


Nutritional Counseling 

Lymphedema &
Lymphatic Drainage Massage



Reflexology 


Hypnotherapy


Community Acupuncture


Nutritional Counseling

Ayurveda Counseling

 
Medical Qi Gong


Hypnotherapy


Nurse Navigation


Reiki
Acupuncture


Hypnotherapy


Community Acupuncture

Restoring
Individual Spiritual Balance

Reiki


Community Acupuncture

Hypnotherapy






Reiki


Community Acupuncture

Reflexology

Donate to weSPARK

2018 has been a great year! Thank you for all your contributions!
Your generous donation to weSPARK helps us keep  services and programs free of charge for those whose lives have been affected by cancer.


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  weSPARK Cancer Support Center is located at:
13520 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, California 91423
Phone: 818-906-3022 Fax: 818-906-3021