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This month special programs include New Cancer Diagnois: Here's What's Next, Expressive Writing = Emotional Health, Halloween Potluck, Yoga Nidra, Vitalize & Harmonize and Beyond Cancer.
We will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday, October 12.
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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New Cancer Diagnosis:
Here’s What’s Next
with Dr. Jordyn Silverstein
Monday, October 5 at 2 PM
In-person or on Zoom
| Join Dr. Silverstein to understand what to expect after a new cancer diagnosis—from testing and treatment planning to understanding common terms and knowing what questions to ask your care team. Learn more. | | |
Spooktacular Halloween Bash & Potluck
Tuesday, October 27 at 12:30 PM
In-person
| Please join us for a potluck, trick-or-treating, and a costume contest. Bring a dish to share. This program is for registered guests and their children only. Learn more. | | |
Expressive Writing = Emotional Health
with David Richman
Tuesday, October 13 at 6 PM
on Zoom
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Join author David Richman for a writing workshop and learn about the power of writing on emotional health. Explore your creative side in a judgement-free and supportive space. Learn more.
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Vitalize & Harmonize
with Christo Pellani
Friday, October 9 at 11 AM
on Zoom
| Join Christo for a program blending gentle Qi Gong movements with the soothing sound therapy. We’ll explore Neuroscience of Self-Compassion & Grounding in October. Learn more. | | |
Yoga Nidra
with Richard Brenner
Saturdays in October at 11 AM
on Zoom
| Please join Richard for Yoga Nidra, a simple way to improve sleep, clear your mind, and reduce anxiety or stress. Learn more. | | |
Beyond Cancer
with Leila Costa, LMFT
Friday, October 16 at 11 AM
on Zoom
| Join Leila for an interactive program for anyone affected by cancer. October's focus is beyond the patient label: discussing how to navigate conversations with friends, coworkers, and family. Learn more. | |
Appointments for Individual Services in November open on October 20.
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EFT Tapping - Connie Betteron
Hypnotherapy - Bird Sizelove or Christine Crawford
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy - Julia Morrow
Nurse Navigator - Carina Lexington
Oncology Massage - Julia Morrow
QI Gong - Ed Sullivan
Reflexology - Chris Lindsey or Mitta Wise
Reiki - Brian Kukan or Valerie Luna
Starlight Insights - Jaime Allen
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Yoga with Michele
with Michele Rappaport
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
In-person
| 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. Learn more. | |
Guided Imagery
with Cheryl O'Neil, C.Ht.
Wednesdays at 1 PM
on Zoom
| Join Cheryl on Wednesdays for Guided Imagery. This guided journey and relaxing practice will leave you rested and ready to take on the rest of your day. Learn more. | | |
Chair Pilates
with June Nocette
Thursdays at 10:30 AM
In-person
| Chair Pilates is a gentle, low-impact workout done using a chair for support. It focuses on improving flexibility, posture, and balance through controlled movements and mindful breathing, making it accessible to all fitness levels. Learn more. | | |
Tai Chi
with Nancy Hammill
Monday, October 5, 19, 26 at Noon
In-person
| Please join us for Tai Chi, a slow-flowing exercise often called a moving meditation. It is a graceful, gentle exercise that anyone can learn to do. Learn more. | |
Guided Imagery
with Valerie Luna, C.Ht.
Fridays at 10 AM
on Zoom
| Join Valerie Luna for Guided Imagery. This program can help relieve stress, reduce pain, increase energy, stabilize thoughts and create inner harmony. Learn more. | | |
Reunión social para grupo de apoyo
Lunes 19 de Octobre a las 1 pm
En persona
| Por favor, acompáñenos en una hora de convivencia para los miembros del grupo de apoyo. | | |
Family Grief
with Jo Ann Leone, LCSW, MFT
Tuesdays at 6 PM
on Zoom
| Join Jo Ann for a support group for people who have lost a family member (other than a spouse or partner) or friend to cancer. | |
Partner Grief Group
with Marcy Polsky, LCSW
Wednesdays at 5:30 PM
on Zoom
| Join Marcy 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. | |
In Treatment Group
with Anita Langer, LMFT
Wednesdays at 3 PM
on Zoom
| Join Anita for a welcoming environment for people with impending surgery and those undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy. You will cultivate community and find supportive conversations. | | |
Men's Group
with Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD
Thursdays at 2 PM
on Zoom
| 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 Group
with Ana R Le, LCSW, MSW
Thursdays at 5 PM
on Zoom
| Please join us if you feel like you are facing cancer without the support of a partner or family. Share tools, strategies and create community. | | |
Care Partners
with Samantha Levy, MA, LMFT
Thursdays at 5 PM
on Zoom
| Join us for a compassionate group for family and friends who are caring for a loved one with cancer. Together, we find ways to reduce isolation and provide support and understanding. | |
Breast Cancer Group
with Jean Griffin Borho, LCSW, MA
Thursdays at 6 PM
on Zoom
| Please join Jean 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. | |
Ongoing Treatment Group
with Leila Costa, LMFT
Thursdays at 10:15 AM
on Zoom
| Please join Leila for a nurturing group for individuals with a metastatic or advanced cancer diagnosis, where we explore advocating for yourself and improving quality of life—together, in a supportive space. | | | Shop in-store at Macy’s Sherman Oaks 9/15-10/15 & Round-up for WeSPARK. Your spare change helps keep our programs & services free of charge! | | |
Come LAUGH with Us as We Celebrate 25 Years of WeSPARK at May Contain Nuts! A Night of Comedy on Tuesday, 10/6 at Skirball
Sponsorships: Marlene McGuirt, marlene@wespark.org or 818.906.3009
Tickets and Silent Auction Donation info: Donna Zevallos, donna@wespark.org or 747.247.058
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