Welcome to Community Connect - January 5, 2025

Happy New Year! New Goals, New Staff, New Support

Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara has BIG plans for 2025 and we invite you to come along with us.

• NEW In-Person All-Cancer Support Group in Simi Valley beginning next month! Thanks to a grant from the City of Simi Valley, we will launch this support group in February, facilitated by Hannah Hoffman, LCSW.
• We are hiring two full-time positions – Program Manager and a Bilingual Community Outreach Coordinator. Both positions are posted on our website.
• New Workshops scheduled, beginning this month with New Year, New Nourishment: Nutrition to Support Your Cancer Journey
• New Wellness Classes will be added to our calendar throughout the year.
• New social events planned for the year and there’s something for everyone!
• New dates for our fundraising events!
• Bowl to Strike Out Cancer – February 8th at Buena Lanes in Ventura
• Registration now open!
• Hope Walk – June 7th at Cal Lutheran University
• Caravan for Cancer - June 22nd at Cancer Support Community
• Celebration of Hope Garden Party – September 14th at Los Robles Greens Event Center

Subscribe to our social media and this weekly newsletter for the latest updates for the year.

See you soon, 

Monica Murrietta

Monica Murrietta

Executive Director

In-Person All-Cancer Support Group in Simi Valley

with Hannah Hoffman, MSW, LCSW

Starting Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Tuesdays, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Rancho Simi Activity Center

4201 Guardian Street, Simi Valley 93063

Introducing our new weekly, In-Person All-Cancer Support Group, designed for individuals newly diagnosed with cancer, currently undergoing treatment, recently completed treatment, or living with cancer. This group offers a safe and supportive environment where participants can share their feelings, fears, and concerns while accessing helpful resources. Connecting with others facing similar challenges can provide comfort and validation. Click here to download the flyer.

To learn more and to register for this group email here.

This Support Group is provided by a grant from the City of Simi Valley.

Mindfulness-Based Cancer Recovery Support Group

with Marty Nason, MSN & Kayo Matsumoto, MS, LMFT

Online Information Session: Thursday, February 6th, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

In-Person Thursdays Weekly, February 13th - April 3rd

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

In-Person Morning of Mindfulness: Sunday, March 23rd

9:00 AM -12:00 PM

Welcome to our Mindfulness-based Cancer Recovery Support Group! This group provides a safe space where participants can learn a variety of mindfulness-based stress coping tools and engage in reflection discussions. Inspired by Kabat-Zinn's Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program, we offer a structured yet flexible approach to healing and cancer recovery. This group is limited to 12 participants. Pre-Registration is required. Click here to download the flyer.

To learn more and to register for this group email here.

New Year, New Nourishment: Nutrition Journey to Support Your Cancer Journey

with Saori Yen, MS, RD, CSO

Thursday, January 25th, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

Start the new year with practical nutrition tips to support your cancer journey. This workshop offers strategies to manage treatment side effects, boost energy, and plan nourishing meals. Join us to learn, connect, and take steps toward a healthier, more vibrant you. Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to register to attend.

Returning In-Person Wellness Class

Breath & Balance with Bren Ohta, PhD, MS, LCSW, C-AYT, RYT-500 will be returning in-person for 12 sessions January 16th, Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

Click here to register to attend.

*** Gentle Yoga on Wednesday, January 8th has been cancelled. ***

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.