January 2019 Calendar 
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Dear Guests, 
We're excited to welcome in 2019 with some new programming.

Please check out our new Toolbox Series that starts on January 23rd. Over the course of the year, we'll be exploring strategies for coping with chronic pain, anxiety, trauma and stress. Our goal is to provide you with new tools and support. We'll be taking surveys and look forward to your feedback. 

Cheryl O'Neil, C.Ht will be holding her annual Jump Start workshop for the new year on January 16th. I hope you can join us!

 We will close on December 21 and will reopen on January 2.  Happy New Year!

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

Featured Workshop

Ready for more than New Year's resolutions? 
The Jump Start workshop provides a dynamic start to the year. 

Clinical Corner:
Muscle Matters


"The goal is to alter the prognosis. Additional studies are needed to determine if increasing muscle mass in patients could improve outcomes,"
according to Cynthia Lynch, MD - Medical Director of the Breast Cancer Center and Medical Oncologist at  Cancer Treatment Centers of America , Phoenix

Oncologists stress the importance of a healthy diet and exercise for cancer patients. But what you may not know is that low muscle mass may have an effect on a cancer patient's prognosis.

Read more about why building muscle is critical for all cancer patients.


About Cancer Treatment Centers of America 
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA) is a national network of five hospitals that serves adult patients who are fighting cancer. CTCA® offers an integrative approach to care designed to help patients physically and emotionally by enhancing their quality of life while managing side effects both during and after treatment.  You may also reach them at their VIP LINE 
1-800-227-3207 with any questions.  Be sure to follow them on  Facebook ,  Instagram ,  Twitter ,  Pinterest ,  LinkedIn  and  YouTube .
New Class!
The Power & Joy of Movement

Presented by Jenn Weiss,  PMA® CPT

Join us every Tuesday at 12:45pm.
 
We know that movement - from the small, deliberate gesture to 
the large sweeping motion - does a body good. 

Jenn has developed a special program for weSPARK that focuses on lymphatic drainage to boost immunity, can help with peripheral neuropathy and improve mood while building strength. 

Please bring a yoga mat. This class can be adapted and done from a chair.

Think this class might be a good fit? Call for more information!

Cannabis 101


Presented by Buds & Roses

Thursday, January 10 from 6-7:30pm

THC? CBD? Can cannabis really help with  side effects 
from treatment and pain?

Learn more about the potential medical benefits 
of marijuana at this workshop. 

Potluck en Español


Con Jessica Torres

Viernes, Enero 11 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. 

Intro to A Course in Miracles
Back by popular demand!
Presented by Muriel Guilbaud

A six-week course meeting on Fridays from 11-12:30pm
 
January 18 February 8
January 25
 February 15
February 1 February 22
 

Y o u   d o n ' t   h a v e   t o   e x p e r i e n c e   l i f e   a s   a   s e r i o u s ,   s t r e s s f u l ,   d a y - t o - d a y   g r i n d .   I n   t h i s  
c o u r s e ,   y o u   w i l l   i d e n t i f y   t h e   m e n t a l   h a b i t s   w h i c h  may be  c r e a ting  
t e n s i o n ,   g u i l t   a n d   s e l f - d o u b t .   S e e   h o w  unreasonable  e x p e c t a t i o n s and a negative outlook   c l o u d   y o u r   a b i l i t y   t o   e x p e r i e n c e   u n c o n d i t i o n a l   l o v e .


Call to register.
Please note that space is limited. 
Toolbox Series:
Pain Management & Movement



Jewelry Making Workshop


Led by Holly Feneht
 
Thursday, January 24 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 
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
 
January 2019 
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

Closed for New Year's Day

7:30pm
Young Adult Post Treatment with Thrive Survive 
2

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group


6pm 
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group






3

10am
Healing Flow Yoga 

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

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group

5pm 
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group

7pm 
Young Adult Support Group

4

9:30am
Kundalini Yoga

10am
Mindful Living 

11am
Spanish Speaking Support Group


5

11am
Gentle Yoga






 
6


7

10:45am Restorative Yoga

3pm 
Strengthen & Stretch 

4pm 
Children's Support Group

6pm
Teen Support Group





 


8

11am
Yoga en  Español

12pm
Breast Cancer Support Group

12:45pm The Power & Joy of Movement
(New Class!)

2pm
Tai Chi 

6pm
Family Grief Support Group

6pm
Gentle Flow Yoga 

6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group  



9

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group

6pm  
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group

7:30pm
Young Adult Post Treatment with Thrive Survive 







10

10am
Healing Flow Yoga 

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

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group

5pm 
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group


7pm 
Young Adult Support Group







11

9:30am
Kundalini Yoga

10am
Mindful Living  

10:30am Spanish Potluck

11am Mindful Living Potluck

11am
Spanish Speaking Support Group




 
 

12

1 1am
Gentle Yoga





13
14

10:45am Restorative Yoga

3pm 
Strengthen & Stretch 

4pm 
Children's Support Group

6pm
Teen Support Group





  


15

11am
Yoga en  Español

12pm
Breast Cancer Support Group

12:45pm The Power & Joy of Movement
(New Class!)

2pm
Tai Chi 

6pm
Family Grief Support Group

6pm
Gentle Flow Yoga

6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group


16

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group

6pm 
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group








17

10am

Healing Flow Yoga 

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

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group

5pm 
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group

7pm 
Young Adult Support Group




18

9:30am
Kundalini Yoga


11am
Spanish Speaking Support Group

11am Intro to A Course in Miracles
(Week 1 of 6)


19

11am
Gentle Yoga




20
21


Closed for Martin Luther King Day


 


22

11am
Yoga en  Español

12pm
Breast Cancer Support Group

12:45pm The Power & Joy of Movement
(New Class!)

2pm
Tai Chi

6pm
Family Grief Support Group

6pm
De-stress with Yoga

6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group



23

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group


6pm 
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group







24

10am
Healing Flow Yoga 

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

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group

5pm 
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group

Young Adult Support Group


25


9:30am
Kundalini Yoga


11am
Spanish Speaking Support Group

11am Intro to A Course in Miracles
(Week 2 of 6)








26


11am
Gentle Yoga


27

weSPARK
Run/Walk
at Lake Balboa Park

28

21

10:45am Restorative Yoga

3pm 
Strengthen & Stretch

4pm 
Children's Support Group

6pm
Teen Support Group


29

11am
Yoga en  Español

12pm
Breast Cancer Support Group

12:45pm The Power & Joy of Movement
(New Class!)


2pm
Tai Chi

6pm
Family Grief Support Group

6pm
De-stress with Yoga

6:30pm
Caregiver Support Group


30

10:15am
Yoga

1pm 
Guided Imagery

2:30pm 
In Treatment Support Group

6pm 
Partner Grief Support Group

6pm
Post Treatment Support Group



31

10am
Healing Flow Yoga 

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

1:15pm
Breath, Balance & Neuropathy

1:30pm 
Men's Cancer Support Group

5pm 
Doing Cancer Solo Support Group

7pm 
Young Adult Support Group







January 2019 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


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
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