Welcome to Community Connect - July 6, 2025

Tickets on Sale Now!

Please join us for this year's Celebration of Hope Garden Party on September 14, at 3:00 PM at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks to celebrate and honor local Oncology Heroes who work so incredibly hard in a supportive care capacity. Guests will enjoy a bountiful dinner, elegant wine and cocktails, abundant silent auction, spirited live auction, and much more, along with plenty of relationship building with colleagues, friends, and loved ones.

New! 4-Week Lunchtime Journaling Support Group

with Anne Gessert, MS, LMFT

Mondays, July 7th - July 28th, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Cancer Support Community

4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Join us for this time-limited in-person journaling support group. Each week, the group will quietly write for 15-20 minutes, and will then come back together to share. This group is for anyone impacted by cancer - person with cancer or caregiver- who would like to process a life-changing cancer journey with the support of journaling and group. Click here to download the flyer.

Click here to register to attend.

Understanding Prostate Cancer Treatment Options

with Mark Scholz, MD

In-Person (Watch Party) or Online (via Zoom)

Wednesday, July 23rd 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Cancer Support Community

4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Join the Wednesday Prostate Cancer Support Group with guest speaker Mark Scholz, MD, renowned prostate oncologist. Dr. Scholz will cover the 15 stages of prostate cancer, recent updates and possible treatment options. Learn how to avoid prostate cancer pitfalls and how to take control of you diagnosis. Refreshments to be provided at 6:15 PM.

Click here to download the flyer. Click here to register for this workshop.

Summer Comedy Night

Coordinated by Jason Love

Monday, July 21st, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Cancer Support Community

4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107

Westlake Village, CA 91362

Back by popular demand! Laugh the summer night away with professional stand-up comedy for you and your friends! Click here to download the flyer.



Click here to register for this social event!

Volunteers Needed!

Cancer Support Community will have an information booth at the Wings Over Camarillo Air Show, on August 16th and 17th at the Camarillo Airport. We need to fill (2) 4-hour shifts each day. Please let us know which day you’re available, and we will be in touch with specific scheduling. Volunteers will be on their feet throughout the day and should prepare for warm weather. Volunteers will also receive a complimentary ticket to enjoy the event. Click here for more information on the event.

Email here to volunteer for this event.

Newcomer's Welcome Orientation with Jackie O'Hagan

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.