Welcome to Community Connect - February 1, 2026 | |
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Welcome to our 2026 Hope Walk! Grab Your Walk Backpack Now!
Celebrating Cancer Support Community’s 35-year anniversary this year, we’re giving limited edition drawstring backpacks to the first 35 people that sign up. Ready, set, go…get yours before they’re gone. The backpacks will be filled with walk day essentials and one can be yours if you sign up now! Whether you sign up as a walker or start a team, don’t delay.
Backpacks can be picked up at our office on May 30th at our Hope Walk team sign-making and incentive pick up day.
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Annual Visitor Form Update!
Each year, we collect information from our participants to better understand who we serve. All personal information is kept strictly confidential. As a nonprofit organization that provides services at no cost, we rely entirely on donations to support our programs. To help secure funding, we are required to collect participant information annually. Any data shared with funders is aggregated demographic information only and does not include any identifying details. Thank you for your support!
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2026 Bowl to Strike Out Cancer
A portion of the proceeds will benefit Cancer Support Community!
Saturday, February 28, 2026
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Buena Lanes, Ventura
Join us on Saturday, February 28, at this year's Bowl to Strike Out Cancer presented by Ventura Downtown Lions Club at Buena Lanes in Ventura. Tickets are $35/each and include 3 casual games of bowling, BBQ lunch, event t-shirt, and more! All bowlers are welcome!
Click here to purchase tickets and when checking out, add CSC or Cancer Support Community under "Bowling Team name".
Download the flyer for more information.
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Online & In-Person Reiki
with Jeannie Rabin, Reiki Master/Teacher
2nd Wednesday of the month, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Online (via Zoom)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cancer Support Community
4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Reiki is an energy healing technique in which the instructor 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. This technique is based on the belief that life force energy flows through all living things and that when this energy is blocked or stagnant, it can lead to physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances. Click here to download the flyer.
Click here to register for online sessions.
Click here to register for in-person sessions.
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Understanding Prostate Cancer: Early Detection, Prevention, and Treatment
with Desiree Sanchez, MD and Behdod Katebian, MD
Thursday, February 12, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
In-Person & Online (via Zoom)
Cancer Support Community
4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer among American men, second only to skin cancer. In the United States, more than 3.3 million men are living with or have had prostate cancer, and more than 313,780 men are diagnosed with the disease each year. Join us during National Cancer Prevention Month for an informative presentation covering prostate cancer, including prevention, screening, and treatment options. Light refreshments will be provided. Click here to download the flyer.
Click here to register for this workshop.
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Calling All Latina Breast Cancer Survivors!
Researchers at the Luis Carvajal Carmona Laboratory at UC Davis Health have launched a study, Entendiéndonos, aimed at improving health outcomes and reducing cancer health disparities among Latinas who may be genetically predisposed to breast cancer. This study seeks to recruit Latina breast cancer survivors to better understand their awareness of genetic testing and the barriers or facilitators to accessing genetic counseling and testing. You can expect to complete a survey, and you may be invited to a one-hour discussion for deeper insights. Survey takers will receive a $30 gift card, and interviewees will receive a $50 gift card.
Who Can Participate?
• Identify as Hispanic/Latina
• Assigned female at birth
• Age 20–79
• Diagnosed with breast cancer within the last 5 years
• Lived in California at the time of diagnosis
• Come from medically underserved communities
• Speak English or Spanish
Interested or Know Someone Who Might Be? Call or text us at (530) 298-8542.
Learn more and share this link with your community: English or Spanish.
¡Llamando a todas las sobrevivientes latinas de cáncer de mama!
Los investigadores del Laboratorio Luis Carvajal Carmona de UC Davis Health han puesto en marcha un estudio, Entendiéndonos, el objetivo es mejorar los resultados de salud y reducir las desigualdades en materia de cáncer entre las latinas que pueden tener predisposición genética al cáncer de mama. Este estudio busca reclutar a sobrevivientes latinas de cáncer de mama para comprender mejor su conocimiento sobre las pruebas genéticas y las barreras o facilitadores para acceder al asesoramiento y las pruebas genéticas. Se le pedirá que complete una encuesta y es posible que se le invite a participar en un debate de una hora de duración para obtener información más detallada. Las personas que completen la encuesta recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $30, y las entrevistadas recibirán una tarjeta de regalo de $50.
¿Quiénes pueden participar?
• Identificarse como hispana/latina.
• Haber nacido mujer.
• Tener 20 y 79 años.
• Haber sido diagnosticada con cáncer de mama en los últimos 5 años.
• Haber vivido en California en el momento del diagnóstico.
• Provenir de comunidades con escaso acceso a servicios médicos.
• Hablar inglés o español.
¿Te interesa o conoces a alguien a quien le pueda interesar? Llámanos o envíanos un mensaje de texto al (530) 298-8542.
Obtén más información y comparte este enlace con tu comunidad: Inglés o Español.
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Yoga for Cancer Recovery - 12 Session Series
with Sabrina Samedi, LMFT, RYT
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Cancer Support Community
4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107
Westlake Village, CA 91362
This class provides a safe space for individuals to nurture their bodies, minds, and spirits as they navigate the impacts of cancer. It invites you to re-center, holding poses for extended periods to enhance flexibility, joint circulation, and deep relaxation. This class provides modifications for all levels, emphasizing mindful stretches and fascia release for a restorative experience. Please bring your own yoga mat, if possible, as our supply is limited.
Click here to register for this class.
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Breath & Balance - 16 Session Series
with Bren Ohta, PhD, MS, MSW, LCSW, C-IAYT, RYT-500
Thursdays, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Cancer Support Community
4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107
Westlake Village, CA 91362
This fan-favorite class helps you reconnect with the present, calm your nervous system, and restore balance to mind and body. Explore healing breathwork, gentle strengthening and stretching, and a variety of balance techniques to enhance daily well-being. Suitable for all levels, with supportive props like blocks, straps, and blankets. Please bring your own yoga mat, if possible, as our supply is limited.
Click here to register for this class.
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New! Introduction to Qigong
with Yuko Hagopian
6 Session Wellness Series
2/3, 2/17, 3/3, 3/17, 3/31 (5 more sessions)
Every other Tuesday, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cancer Support Community
4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107
Westlake Village, CA 91362
We are excited to re-introduce Qigong for a six-week series for the new year! The ancient Chinese healing art of Qigong is a practice that integrates gentle movement, breath awareness, and mindful focus to enhance the body’s natural healing abilities. Designed especially for cancer survivors and caregivers, this workshop offers a gradual and supportive introduction to Qigong’s core principles and techniques. Participants will learn simple movements to improve circulation, balance, and flexibility while cultivating calmness and vitality. No prior experience is necessary. All levels and physical abilities are welcome. Click here to download the flyer.
Click here to register for this series.
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Newcomer's Welcome Orientation
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 we 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.
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