Welcome to Community Connect - December 1, 2024

GIVING TUESDAY is December 3rd!

GIVING TUESDAY is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara is so thankful for the support from our community for the past 33 years! It is only with your help that we can continue to provide much needed support to the community!

As we reflect upon the past year, I’m thankful that we are able to provide an abundance of support services like 20+ monthly support groups, wellness classes, individual counseling sessions and educational workshops. It is only because of your support that all of these services are provided AT NO COST to participants.

Cancer Support Community needs your help to continue our work, for participants like this one:



“First as a caregiver, then as a bereaved partner, and finally as a cancer patient and survivor, Cancer Support Community has been there for me providing support as I’ve needed. The empathy, love and compassion provided by the staff and members have pulled me through the hardest of times in my life.”

Thank you for considering a sustaining monthly gift, an end-of-year gift, or including us in your estate plans. 

With our heartfelt thanks,

Monica Murrietta

Monica Murrietta

Executive Director

Holiday Party

Friday, December 6th, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Cancer Support Community

4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107

Westlake Village, CA 91362

December is already here! That means our annual Holiday Party is this coming week! Join us on Friday, December 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM for delicious appetizers, bingo, holiday ugly sweater contest, and more. Exciting prizes await, so don't miss out! Download the flyer here.

Click here to RSVP for this event.

Finding Light in the Darkness: Spiritual Support for Cancer and Holiday Blues

with Rev. Jonathan Timothy Stoner, MDiv, BCC,

City of Hope Chaplain

Thursday, December 5th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

This compassionate workshop designed for those navigating grief, loss, and illness during the holiday season. Based on the teachings of Dr. Alan Wolfelt, one of North America's leading death educators and author of Healing Your Holiday Grief, this session offers practical strategies to cope with the emotional challenges of the holidays while honoring loved ones. Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to register to attend.

Serenity Season: Relaxation Through Yoga & Meditation

with Elissa Caruth

Tuesday, December 17th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Cancer Support Community

4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Join us for a soothing workshop designed for individuals impacted by cancer. This special session blends gentle yoga, mindful meditation, and breathing techniques to help reduce stress, enhance mindfulness, and restore balance. Open to all levels, it’s the perfect way to unwind and embrace the season with clarity and ease. Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to register to attend.

Reiki - Group Practice

with Jeannie Rabin

Online 2nd Wednesday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

via Zoom

In-Person 3rd Wednesday, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Cancer Support Community

4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Reiki is an energy healing technique in which Jeannie uses gentle hand movements by hovering over you to channel the flow of life force energy throughout your body, aiming to alleviate stress and promote healing. By using Reiki, Jeannie aims to unblock and balance the energy within the body, allowing the participant to experience a sense of relaxation and wellbeing.  Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to register to attend.

We are often asked about various ways to help Cancer Support Community. Some give of their time, some give a monthly donation, many donate auction items, some give an annual donation and others have left a gift for Cancer Support Community in their will or estate plan. Another way is this Amazon Wish List. Our staff have compiled a list of items for the office and we thank you for your consideration of these much-needed items. We appreciate you!

Save the dates for our 2025 events!

We have another year of exciting events coming up! Save these dates straight into your calendar!

• Saturday, February 15th - Bowl to Strike Out Cancer at Buena Lanes in Ventura
• Saturday, June 7th - Hope Walk at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks
• Sunday, June 22nd - Caravan for Cancer at Cancer Support Community in Westlake Village
• Sunday, September 14th - Celebration of Hope Garden Party at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks

*** Chakra Healing Sound Bath on Monday, December 2nd is canceled***

Newcomer's Welcome Orientation with Maddie Gault

Mondays at 12:00 PM (or by appointment)

Online (via Zoom)

Are you or is someone you know impacted by cancer? You are not alone. We are here to support you! Please come to our Orientation and meet Maddie, our Program Coordinator. She will walk you through our different programs like support groups, counseling, and mind/body classes. Remember these are at no cost!  

Click here to get started or email our Program Team.

For more information or to attend any programs, please contact us at Programs@cancersupportvvsb.org 

or call (805) 379-4777.

Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.