Welcome to Community Connect - May 5, 2024

Mindful Stress Reduction Support Group

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

Thursdays, May 9th - June 27th, 12:00 PM- 2:00PM

Saturday, June 29th 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

CSCVVSB Office, 4195 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Welcome to our Mindful Cancer Support Group! This group provides a safe space where participants can learn a variety of mindfulness-based stress reduction 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 self-discovery. Download the flyer for more information.

Email here to register to attend.

Breath & Balance

with Bren Ohta, PhD, MS, LCSW, C-IAYT, RYT-500

Thursdays, May 16th - August 7th, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

CSCVVSB Office, 4195 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., #107, Westlake Village, CA 91362

Learn healing yogic breathwork techniques, gentle body stretching/strengthening, and balance postures. This class is appropriate for all levels and will be using supportive props such as blocks, straps & blankets. Please bring these if you have them along with your yoga mat. Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Understanding Clinical Trials: A Guide for Patients & Caregivers

with Tiffani Gosha, RN, BSN, Nancy Clifton-Hawkins, MPH, MCHES & Jantavy Amie Siprasoeuth, LVN II

Wednesday, May 22nd, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

Learning about cancer clinical trials is important for making good decisions about treatment. These trials help doctors find better ways to treat cancer. In this workshop learn about what trials are, why they matter, how they work, and how to join one. Talking openly with your doctor about trials and knowing the rules can help you make informed choices and stay safe. Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Last chance to vote! Cancer Support Community VVSB has been nominated by the Thousand Oaks Acorn for a “Best of Thousand Oaks” award. We’d appreciate your votes!

Voting from April 10^th – May 8^th and you can vote once daily. Thank you!

Please vote for us here!

Hope Walk Update

We are excited to welcome a new Bronze Sponsor, City of Hope! Thank you so much for your continued support. We have now raised nearly $70,000 and 25 teams have registered so far!

Have you signed up for the walk yet?!

Register here today and start fundraising to win exciting prizes! 

Hope Walk Volunteers Needed

Are you or a group interested in helping on event day? Volunteers will assist with registration, the walk route, information booths, and handing out snacks/water. Please contact Maddie Hale at mhale@cancersupportvvsb.org or call us at 805-379-4777.

Download the flyer for more information on this event!

Click here to buy tickets!

Please save the date! Celebration of Hope Garden Party will take place on Sunday, September 15 at Los Robles Greens in Thousand Oaks. Guests will enjoy a bountiful dinner, abundant silent auction, spirited live auction, popular wine pull, and the NEW "Golden Ticket" opportunity drawing. Tickets go on sale soon! 

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.

***Notice: Our Gentle Yoga Class is canceled. Gentle Yoga is transitioning to Chair Yoga, as per the instructors wishes. Chair Yoga will be starting May 15th, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. If you are on the Gentle Yoga roster, you are automatically enrolled in the Chair Yoga roster.***

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

or call (805) 379-4777.

CSCVVSB operates Monday through Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.