Hello WeSPARK,

This month's featured programs include Guided Imagery, Beyond Cancer, Expressive Writing = Emotional Health Workshop, Cultivating Wellness and Thanksgiving Potluck.


Our Center will be closed on November 23 & 24 for Thanksgiving break.


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

Tai Chi

with Nancy Hamill

Mondays in November 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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Partner Grief

with Marcy Polsky, LCSW

Wednesday, November 1 at 5 PM

In-person Format

Join Marcy in person 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. Learn more.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Guided Imagery

with Valerie Luna, C.Ht.

Fridays, November 3,10 & 17 at 10 AM

Virtual Format

Join Valerie Luna on Fridays for Guided Imagery. This program can help relieve stress, reduce pain, increase energy, stabilize thoughts and create inner harmony. Learn more.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Expressive Writing = Emotional Health

with David Richman

Wednesday, November 8 at 6 PM

Virtual Format

Join author David Richman for the next session of the creative writing workshop. You'll learn about the power that writing has on emotional health. Participants can begin or continue their writing journey. Learn more.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Beyond Cancer: Awareness

with Leila Costa, LMFT

Friday, November 17 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. November's focus is awareness. Learn more.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

WeSPARK's Teens & Tweens Group

with Jaime Allen, AMFT

Tuesdays in November at 4:30 PM

In-person Format

This supportive group is for tweens and teens ages 11-17 who have a loved one with cancer or who have lost one to cancer.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Cultivating Wellness: Gratitude

Friday, November 14 at 11 AM

In-person Format

Join us in November with a program designed to nurture gratitude. We will serve a light lunch. Learn more.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Ongoing Treatment

with Leila Costa, LMFT

Thursday, November 16 at 10:15 AM

In-person Format

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

In Treatment

Anita Langer, LMFT

Wednesday, November 15 at 2:30 PM

In-person Format

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

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Thanksgiving Potluck

Monday, November 27 at 1:30 PM

In-person Format

Please join us for a potluck to share great food with your community. Everyone is welcome, so please bring a favorite dish to share. Please call us at 818.906.3022 to let us know you are coming. Learn more.

Self Lymphatic Therapy: Abdomen

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

Monday, November 6 at 2 PM

In-person Format

Join us for a self manual lymphatic drainage workshop with Julia. Learn simple techniques to stimulate lymphatic flow and promote healing. This session focuses on the abdominal region. Learn more.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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

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 & WED

WED - FRI & SAT

Nurse Navigator

Sewasew "Sue" Fantaye, RN, MSN

1 PM to 5 PM - In-person or Zoom

Acupuncture

Based on availability

In-person

READ MORE ABOUT INDIVIDUAL SERVICES

Meditative & Movement Programs

Qi Gong & Meditation for Cancer Support

With Ed Sullivan

Mondays at 3 PM

Virtual Format

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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, November 15 at 2:30 PM will be in person.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Partner Grief

with Marcy Polsky, LCSW

Wednesdays at 5 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.


Please note: Wednesday, November 1 at 5 PM will be in person.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Family Grief

with Jessica Torres, Psy.D, LMFT

Wednesdays at 6 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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Ongoing Treatment

with Leila Costa, 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.


Thursday, November 16 at 10:15 AM will be in person.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Men's Group

with Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD

Thursdays at 2 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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Breast Cancer

with Valerie Garett, LMFT

Thursdays at 6 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.

EMAIL US TO REGISTER

Have a beautiful day!

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