Welcome to Community Connect - March 2, 2025

Grupo de Apoyo para Latinas con Cáncer /Hybrid Support Group: Latinas with Cancer

Diane Martell, MA, LMFT

1er y 3er martes/ 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

En persona/en línea - Hybrid

St. John’s Cancer Center

1700 Rose Ave., Ste 380 Oxnard CA 93030

Este grupo está abierto a Latinas con cualquier tipo de cáncer. El grupo ofrece un lugar seguro para compartir pensamientos, sentimientos, y preocupaciones con otras pacientes de cáncer que entienden; y para intercambiar información acerca de cómo enfrentar cáncer. Nadie tiene que batallar el cáncer por si solo. Haga clic aquí para descargar el folleto.

This is a support group for Latinas with any type of cancer. The group offers a safe place to share thoughts, feelings, and concerns with other cancer patients who understand; and to exchange information about how to face cancer. This group is in Spanish. Click here to download the flyer.

Por favor llama al Centro de Cáncer en el Hospital de San Juan, para más información: 805.988.2641, Gracias.

To learn more about this Spanish Language Support Group please call 805-988-2641.

Hope Walk Social

TOMORROW! Monday, March 3rd

4:00 - 6:00 PM

Tarantula Hill Brewing Co.

244 Thousand Oaks Blvd.

Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

Have questions or want to meet fellow walkers before the Hope Walk in June? Join us at the next Hope Walk Social for some delicious bites, event updates, and socialize with participants and staff. Plus, rock your Hope Walk t-shirt from previous years for a chance to win a fun prize! RSVP today!

We hope to see you there! RSVP here.

Young Adults Support Group

with Nancy Nasser, MA, LMFT

2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Online (via Zoom)

This group is all about the unique challenges of being a young adult with cancer, including balancing cancer treatment and its side effects with work or school obligations, relationship concerns, and planning for the future. Members of this special group meet twice a month to support each other in dealing with these issues and moving forward. Click here to download the flyer.

Inquiry here to join this group.

Knotty Knitters

Tuesdays, 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Cancer Support Community Office

4195 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Studies show that social support significantly improves emotional and physical well-being for people impacted by cancer. Join this tight-knit group, which offers a safe place to socialize, chat, and craft. All skill levels are welcome, and the Knotty Knitters are here to teach newcomers! Knitting is a well known stress reliever, and this group of caring knitters is here to welcome anyone in need of a safe crafting circle. Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to register for this class.

Join this fabulous team to serve our community!

We have an opening:

• Community Outreach Coordinator, responsible for targeted healthcare provider and community outreach, information table presentations, and related database entry. This position is part-time 20 hours a week. Apply here!

Hope Walk

Saturday, June 7th 2025

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

California Lutheran University's William Rolland Stadium

60 W Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks 91360

Join us at the 7th Annual Hope Walk on Saturday, June 7, 2025! Whether you bring friends, family, support group members, or come alone to make new friends, we can't wait to see you there. Thank you to the teams that have already registered!

• Go Team Peggy
• Mark's Army
• Monica's Village
• Katey's Kruiser's
• Hale Team
• ABC Support Group
• Express Employment Professionals
• Team LaLa
• Entertainment Earth
• Cancer Crusaders
• Marty's Mighty Warriors



It's going to be a day full of fun activities, lots of excitement, and many heartwarming moments. Highlights include a 5K walk, cancer survivor recognition, a Health and Wellness Fair, delicious refreshments, a Kids' Zone, and so much more! Best of all, registration is FREE! Don't miss out on this incredible day!

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.

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.