Weekly Community Connect - September 4, 2023

Welcome to Community Connect - September 4, 2023

Office Move Update

We are unpacking THIS week. The office will be closed as we unpack and accept furniture deliveries, through September 8th. We will be available by phone and by appointment. Support services will remain on schedule, but no groups in the office. Please consult our program calendar for updates.

Many have asked, “how can I help?” We appreciate your offers! We’ve created an Amazon Wish List for assorted items that will be used for the new office. Our new address: 4195 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Ste. 107, WLV 91362.

We are planning a Grand Opening Party on October 5th at 4:30 p.m. All are invited to this Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Party. Please RSVP here for the party. Food and beverages will be served.

Interested in naming a support group room or area in the office to honor a loved one or recognize your business/foundation? Email Monica Merryman for details! Download the flyer for more details.

Celebration of Hope Garden Party

Sunday, September 17th, 4:00 PM

Los Robles Greens Event Center

WE ARE SOLD OUT! If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please contact:

Monica Merryman: mmerryman@cancersupportvvsb.org or

Katey Sanchez: ksanchez@cancersupportvvsb.org.

We do anticipate a few seats to open up.

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 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.

Online Workshop: Cancer Prevention and Screening in Older Adults with Bahareh Bahadini, MD

Wednesday, September 6, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

Join us for this informative workshop on common cancers in individuals over the age of 60. In this workshop Dr. Bahadini will be discussing prevention, screening, and nutrition. Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Online Workshop: Beat the Heat with Cancer Fighting Recipes with Saori Yen, MS, RD, CSO

Thursday, September 14, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

Staying cool with delicious foods & beverages doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. Join us to discover how you can incorporate cancer-fighting ingredients to optimize your health and feel your best! Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Online Event: Comedy Night

Monday, September 18, 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

Laugh the night away as professional stand-up comedians entertain you and your friends coordinated by CSCVVSB friend & supporter Jason Love.

Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Online Workshop: Naturopathy & Cancer Dr. Ciara Lumaj, ND

Thursday, September 21, 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Online (via Zoom)

Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation may cause side effects that range from mild to severe. Naturopathic medicine is a method that may help people manage their cancer and cancer treatment-related side effects, such as fatigue, insomnia, pain. Please join us and learn more about naturopathic medicine from our speaker, Dr. Lumaj. Download the flyer for more information.

Click here to register to attend.

Click here to RSVP to any of our workshops or social events

Gynecological Support Group Facilitated by Kayo Matsumoto, LMFT

1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 10:00 - 11:30 AM

Online (via Zoom)

This support group is for people who are dealing with any type of gynecological cancer. It provides an opportunity to share information and give and receive emotional support. An orientation attendance and brief preparation interview are required before attending this group.

Download the flyer for more information.

Prostate Cancer Support Group Facilitated by Kevin Axelrad, PhD, and Phil Dipaola, LMFT

Support Group meets 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Online (via Zoom)

Network Group meets 3rd Sunday, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

In-Person or Online (via Zoom)

CSC offers two groups, a Prostate Cancer Support Group for people with cancer and a Prostate Cancer Networking Group for both people with cancer and their loved ones. An orientation attendance and brief preparation interview are required before attending these groups.

Download the flyer for more information.

Blood Cancer Networking Group Facilitated by Diane Martell, LMFT

1st Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Online (via Zoom)

This monthly group is an opportunity for those with any type of blood cancer and their loved ones to come together for emotional support as well as questions, concerns, and information. An orientation attendance and brief preparation interview are required before attending this group.

Download the flyer for more information.

Click here for All Support Group information