Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach October - November calendar

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After Treatment Breast Cancer Networking 2nd & 4th Mondays • 6 - 8pm October 14 & 28, Nov 11 & 25

Carcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine Tumor 1st Saturday 10:30 - 12:30pm October 5 & November 2

Colo-Rectal Networking 2nd Thursday • 6 - 8pm October 10 & November 14

Gynecological Networking 2nd Saturday • 10am - 12pm October 12 & November 9

Leukemia, Lymphoma & Multiple Myeloma 2nd Thursday • 1 - 3pm October 10 & November 14

Lung Cancer 3rd Thursday • 6 - 8pm October 17 & November 21

Prostate Cancer 1st & 3rd Wednesday • 5 - 7pm October 2 & 16, Nov. 6 & 20

Prostate Cancer At Kaiser Permanente - South Bay 2nd Wednesday • 5 - 7pm October 9 & November 13

Sarcoma Alliance 2nd Saturday • 11am - 1pm October 12 & November 9

Thyroid Cancer Networking: ThyCa-South Bay 1st Saturday • 10am - 12pm October 5 & November 2

NEW! Wellness Connection 1st Monday • 6 - 8pm October 7 & November 4

NETWORKING GROUPSDrop-in groups for patients & loved ones are facilitated by licensed psychotherapists. These groups are for sharing & learning from others who are going through experiences similar to your own.

OCT/NOV

All Cancer Support Community Programs are

offered at NO COST

Healing Garden: All Day, Every Day Enjoy the flowers, fountain, birds & fresh air. All at no cost to you and your family

Hatha Yoga Gentle yoga ideal for beginners, seniors, and anyone who wishes to move at a slower pace. Combines postures, breathing & meditation. With Mary Nieraeth. Mondays • 1:30 - 2:45pm

Restorative Yoga: Michael Norder Attempts to restore equilibrium to the mind & body & relax your body & release stress. Bring a small hand towel to place over your eyes. With Michael Norder. Mondays • 6 - 7pm

Tai Chi A graceful, slow & gentle exercise which improves balance and coordination as well as good physical and mental health and well-being. Anyone, old or young, strong or weak can benefit. With Richard Goodman or Les Krzcuk. Tuesdays • 1 - 2pm

Relaxation & Visualization Using well researched techniques; relax your body and mind while increasing awareness and recognizing and developing your own visual healing images. Tuesdays • 5:15pm

Early Yoga Come to relax & rejuvenate your body, mind & spirit. Explore breathing techniques, simple stretches & guided relaxation. With Cathy Mueller or Nina Bellows. Wednesdays • 9:30 - 10:30am

Mindfulness Meditation with Lisa Petersen or Jessica Smith With frequent practice and the support of Community, you may discover some of the benefit of quieting that monkey mind. Wednesdays • 5 - 5:45pm

Morning Yoga Balance, inner calm, flexibility & strength; using a gentle approach and pose modification. We will practice breathing techniques, stretching & meditation with Efrat. Thursdays • 9:30 - 10:45am

Gentle Hatha Yoga In a supportive and welcoming environment, Laurie Angress or Karon Wilmoth encourages students to move, breathe and observe sensations without attachment. Thursdays • 6 - 7pm

Reiki Energy Circle Facilitated with Jovita Trani and Reiki Masters from the South Bay. In a group setting, learn to share and experience giving and receiving energy. 4th Friday • 12:30 - 3pm

Basic Yoga Move all your major muscle groups while addressing any movement limitations. Appropriate for all levels of ability from beginner to intermediate and in any stage of recovery. With Michael Norder. Fridays • 11am - 12pm

Writing for Wellness with Barbara Force This monthly program offers everyone affected by cancer, participants, family & friends ways to express themselves through writing. Saturday, October 12 & Nov. 16 9am - 12pm

CANCER SUPPORT

WELCOME MEETINGEvery Friday • 11am Every Monday • 6:30pm

Drop in and learn from cancer patients who have participated at Cancer Support Community about our philosophy and FREE programs. Adults with cancer, parents of adult children with cancer, their families & friends are invited to share their stories or just listen. No appointment necessary. However, you may attend all workshops, lectures, mind-body activities & networking groups before attending a Welcome Meeting.

WEEKLY WELLNESS GROUPSOngoing support groups are facilitated by licensed psychotherapists for cancer patients & their loved ones. Family groups are for significant others, spouses, partners, adult children, parents, a close friend. One or more support persons may join a family group. Attendance at a Welcome Meeting is required prior to joining a weekly support group.

Monday6 - 8pm Family Transition – BereavementTuesday6 - 8pm Cancer Patient 6 - 8pm Family/Partners6 - 8pm Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer - Stage 3 & 4 6 - 8pm Breast Cancer Providence Little Co. of Mary San PedroWednesday10:30am - 12:30pm Women With Cancer6 - 8pm Family/Partners6 - 8pm Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer - Stage 1 & 2 Thursday2 - 4pm Cancer Patient

STRESS REDUCTION & MIND-BODY ACTIVITIESThe following activity groups are all drop-in groups.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Hatha Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmRestorative Yoga • 6 - 7pm

Welcome Meeting • 6:30pm

Hatha Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmRestorative Yoga • 6 - 7pm

Family Transition Group • 6 - 8pmNEW! Wellness Connection • 6 -8pm


Hatha Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pm

Restorative Yoga • 6 - 7pm

Family Transition Group • 6 - 8pm

After Treatment Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pmWelcome Meeting • 6:30pm

Check our website CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org or call our office 310.376.3550 for the most current program information

Early Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am

Women’s Cancer Group • 10:30am

Mindfulness Meditation • 5pm

Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pm

Newly Diag Breast Cancer - Stage 1 & 2 Family/Partners Group

6 - 8pm

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Please Pre-Register or Sign-up for all Workshops; Space is limitedwww.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org/calendar

Tai Chi • 1 - 2pmFamily Transition Group • 2 - 4pm

Relaxation & Visualization • 5:15 - 6pmNewly Diag Breast Cancer - Stage 3 & 4

Family/ Partners Group Cancer Patient Group • 6 - 8pm

Breast Cancer Support** • 6 - 8pm




Tai Chi • 1 - 2pmRelaxation & Visualization • 5:15 - 6pmNewly Diag Breast Cancer - Stage 3 & 4







Saturday, October 5, 10 am -11 Laughter Chair Yoga led by Tickled Pink Janis LuksteinLearn to laugh while doing simple chair exercises which help the healing process for patients. Janis is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader from www.LaughterYogaAmerica.com Observers are welcome.

Saturday, October 5, 10 am-12 pmIntro to Medical Qigong with Medical Qi Gong Practitioner, Benj Sinskul; Medical Qi Gong is one of the four foundational schools of traditional Chinese Medicine. Using experiential techniques, attendees will learn to sense chi fields and how the movement of energy affects everyone.

Saturday, October 5, 12 – 2 pmOral Care during & after Treatment: Ask the expert Joel Epstein DMD, MSD, FRCD(C) FDS RCS (Edin) Diplomat, American Board of Oral Medicine; Consulting Staff, Division of Otolaryn-gology and Head and Neck Surgery City of HopeAs more people are diagnosed with cancer and survive, one of the many issues they must consider is taking care of their mouth, teeth and gums during and after treatment.

Monday ,October 7, 6- 8 pmWellness ConnectionInviting Former Participants and/or Family Members who want to remain or become actively involved in “community”, providing support to each other in post-treatment living as well as sharing with newly diagnosed patients.

Wednesday, October 9, 5:30 -7:30 pmUrban Zen Workshop with Claudia Bumuller: Urban Zen Integrative Therapy Workshop com-bines Restorative Yoga, Breath Work, Reiki and Therapeutic Essential Oils Immerse yourself in this complete experience! Claudia is a RYT Certi-fied Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master Teacher

Friday, October 11, 12:30-2 pmLunch Discussion: Jenna Kim with MyFit Foods presents a Getting the Facts & Dispelling the Myths of alkalinity and raw food consumption. Learn about alkalinity and raw food consumption and its effects on cancer cells? Jenna will dispel any myths and explain the science behind it. Lunch will be provided by The Spot. Reservations required.

Saturday, October 12, 9 am-12 pmWriting for Wellness with Barbara ForceThis monthly program offers everyone affected by cancer, participants, family and friends ways to express themselve through writing. Writing has been shown in studies to reduce stress and engender well-being

Saturday, October 12, 10am - 12pmHave you ever wondered what is in your make-up and skincare? Brittany Irwin, profes-sional make-up artist and Carole Irwin-Ohane-sian, licensed cosmetologist are both previous consultants for many international cosmetic com-panies; they will share valuable information about what ingredients are in your cosmetics as well taking chemotherapy into consideration. Please feel free to bring any products you may have questions or concerns about to the workshop.

Saturday, October 12, 10 am-12 pmMedical Qigong & Breast Cancer with Benj Sinskul Learn about traditional Chinese medi-cine’s (TCM) perspective of how breast cysts and tumors develop; Perform qigong (chi gong) exercises to empower you to combat your dis-ease. Medical Qigong Therapy and prescriptions combine the use of breathwork with individual physical movements, creative visualization and perceptual intention.

Saturday, October 12 , 2 – 3:30 pm Kids Community Play Activity at Spectrum Athletic Club Redondo Beach This fun event includes bounce houses, games, activities, and lots of fun! Reserve your child’s spot by calling Spectrum at 310-376-9443. Interactive games with children 5 to 12 Location at: 810 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach.

Tuesday, October 15, 6-8 pmFrankly Speaking About Advanced Breast Cancer - Dr. Jenny RuThis free 2 hour workshop offers information on the latest treatments for advanced (metastatic) breast cancer and will also learn about ways to cope with the social and emotional challenges. Registration required. Light meal provided at 5:30 pm.

Wednesday, October 16, 6-8 pm “The Science of Medical Marijuana” with Bonnie Goldstein, MD Do you know the benefits of using medical marijuana? Do you know how to obtain a doctor’s recommendation to use medical marijuana? Do you have all the right informa-tion about the popular and scientific data with using medical marijuana? Presented by Bonnie Goldstein, MD, Medical Director, with Marijuana Medicine Evaluation Centers; Sign up early for this anticipated presentation.

Friday, October 18, 12:30 – 2 pm Brown Bag Cinema A monthly social gathering with 90 minutes of good company, relaxed atmosphere while we pro-vide the movie of the month, drinks and popcorn included! Call for movie of the month.

Un Viernes por mes, 18 Octubre de • 5 – 7pmCelebrando la Vida Este grupo en español, es para pacientes, sobrevivientes, y familiares combatiendo el cáncer. Reúnase con nosotros para encontrar apoyo, amistad, compasión, esperanza y para aprender como mejor combatir esta enfermedad. Celebrando la Vida, Grupo en Español con Juan Altamirano. Por favor, para mas información y para registrarse. Llame al (Cell) 310.210.6685.El programa es completamente gratis.

Saturday, October 19, 10am - 12pmFrankly Speaking about Lung Cancer with Ronald B. Natale, MD, Director, Lung Cancer Research Program Samuel Oschin Compre-hensive Cancer Center Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This free 2 hour comprehensive workshop and booklet empowers people affected by lung cancer with information on treatment decision-making, side effects management, and tips to improve quality of life during and after the diagnosis. Registration required. Continental breakfast begins at 9:30 am.

Saturday, October 19 • 2 pm – 3:30 pmKids Community Play Activity: Kids in the Kitchen Children 5 to 12 will explore “Trick or Treat” with Jeanette Bryant . Does the idea of pumpkin soup scare you? Learn the “tricks” to making this quick and delicious “treat”! Who thought it would be so much fun cooking with Mom and Dad in the kitchen? Kids and parents will slice, stir and whisk in the kitchen while creating delicious, healthy, and simple meals. Please RSVP.

Wednesday, October 23, 6 – 8 pmFrankly Speaking about Breast Reconstruc-tion: Keith Hurvitz, MD (www.drwellsand-drhurvitz.com) For women with breast cancer and their caregivers. This thoughtful and com-prehensive empowerment program emphasizes options and tools for decision-making around breast reconstruction. A light dinner/snack will be available at 5:30

Friday, October 25, 12:30 - 3pmReiki Energy CircleFacilitated with Jovita Trani and other Reiki Mas-ters from the South Bay. In a group setting, learn to share and experience giving and receiving.

October 26, 2:00 - 3:30 pmKids Community Play Activity End Results Health & Wellness Center’s expert trainers will offer a variety of fun experiences for kids 5 to 12 years old. Parents are invited to the join in the fun

Tuesday, October 29, 4:30 - 6 pm “How to Chemocessorize”: Looking Good and Keeping a Positive Attitude during Treatment with Iris Lee Knell. Having a positive attitude is so important and helps in recovery. Experience ac-cessorizing and receive complimentary sets given out to participants from Iris.

Urban Zen Workshop • 5:30 - 7:30pm

“Medical Marijuana” • 6 - 8pmFrankly Speaking:

Advance Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm

Tai Chi • 1 - 2pmRelaxation & Visualization • 5:15 - 6pm

Newly Diag Breast Cancer - Stage 3 & 4 Family/ Partners Group

Cancer Patient Group • 6 - 8pm Breast Cancer Support** • 6 - 8pm




“How to Chemocessorize” 4:30 - 6pm

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Fit & Well Worth It • 10:45amWelcome Meeting • 11am

Basic Yoga • 11am - 12pm

Welcome Meeting • 11am





Kaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pm


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Early Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am Women’s Cancer Group • 10:30am

Mindfulness Meditation • 5pmNewly Diag Breast Cancer - Stage 1 & 2

Family/Partners Group 6 - 8pm

OCTOBER 2013Listings in BLACK : ongoing weekly support groups • RED : drop in

** held at Providence Little Company of Mary - San Pedro





Gynecological Networking • 10am - 12pm

Fit & Well Worth It • 10:45am

Sarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pm





6 - 8pm


Morning Yoga • 9:30am

Cancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pm

Gentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pm








Leukemia/Lymphoma • 1 - 3pm



Colo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Networking 10am - 12pm

Carcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine Tumor Networking • 10am - 12pm

Laughter Chair Yoga • 10am - 11am

Intro to Medical Qigong • 10am - 12pm





Lung Cancer Networking • 6 - 8pm




Newly Diag Breast Cancer - Stage 1 & 2 6 - 8pm

Reiki Energy Circle • 12:30 - 3pm

Writing for Wellness • 9am - 12pm

Makeup & Skincare • 10am - 12pm

Medical Qigong & Breast Cancer 10am - 12pm

Celebrando la Vida • 5 - 7pm


Kids Community: Play Activity Spectrum Redondo Bch • 2 - 3:30pm

Urban Zen Workshop • 5:30 - 7:30pm

“Medical Marijuana” • 6 - 8pm

Kids Community Kids in the Kitchen • 2 - 3:30pm

Frankly Speaking: Lung Cancer • 10am - 12pm

Kids Community: Play Activity End Results Fun Fitness • 2 - 3:30pm

Lunch Time Discussion: My Fit Foods • 12:30 -2pm

Oral Care: During & After • 12 -2pm

Frankly Speaking: Breast Reconstruction • 6 - 8pm

Brown Bag Cinema• 12:30 - 2pm

Group Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of the month • 5-6:30pm

Play Activity: 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Saturdays 2-3:30

Kid’s Community© is a free support program for children 5 – 12 who have a family member or close friend with cancer. The purpose of this group is to offer children an opportunity to make friends and learn new skills for living with the stresses when there is cancer in the family. In a small, supportive group setting, children will talk, learn, and grow together with other children living with cancer. They will have their questions about cancer answered,

learn helpful ways to communicate with others and to ask for help, and learn some useful relaxation techniques.

Preregistration Required.

Double Dose of Disco Riviera Fitness Club • 6 - 7pm







Happy Halloween!

Kid’s Community Support Group • 5 - 6:30pm


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Help Us Go Green!Send your email address to [email protected] to receive a digital copy or if you no longer want to receive this calendar. To get the calendar online, visit CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org. This convenient option reduces paper waste, saves printing costs, and gives instant access to the most current updates. We will continue to mail calendars to those without internet access or who prefer this means of contact.

WORKSHOPS & EVENTSPlease Pre-Register or Sign-up for all Workshops; Space is limitedwww.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org/calendar

Friday, November 1, 12:30 – 2 pm Brown Bag Cinema A monthly social gathering with 90 minutes of good company, relaxed atmosphere while we pro-vide the movie of the month, drinks and popcorn!

Saturday, November 2, 10 am-12 pmEnergetics of Food with Benj SinskulClassical Chinese Medicine (CCM) perspective of the energetics of food. Introduction to the “Nature Properties of Food” and “Flavor Properties of Food”. Chinese Classical Medicine has the ex-pression, “Is food medicine or medicine food?”

Saturday, November 2, 10 - 11am Laughter Yoga led by Tickled Pink Janis Luk-stein Learn simple exercises to use on your own or with family and friends with breathing, laughing and learning about becoming playful and the heal-ing aspects of laughter and joy. Janis is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Observers are welcome. Email: [email protected] Call 310 375-8160 for more info.

Monday ,November 4, 6:00- 8 pmWellness ConnectionInviting Former Participants and/or Family Members who want to remain or become actively involved in “community”, providing support to each other in post-treatment living as well as sharing with newly diagnosed patients.

Monday, November 4, 6:00-8 pm Financial Planning For Same Sex Couples with Lisa Garey. This is an educational program for couples wanting to learn about their rights and choices in making financial decisions. Lisa Garey is a member of CSC-RB Board of Directors. This program is open to any same sex couple whether they are dealing with cancer or if they aren’t. Lisa is Senior Vice President – Wealth Management Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley

Friday, November 8, 12:30 – 2 pmLunch Time Discussion: Cravings and Healthy Eating for the Holidays with Lilly Padilla“A false craving…is something we think we want but when we get it, we aren’t satisfied or enhance our health.” Come join Lilly for a talk about crav-ings and healthy eating for the holidays! Sign up early! Nutritious Lunch provided by the World Famous “SPOT” Restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Saturday, November 9, 10 am to 12 pmGynecological Cancers: Clinical Trials And Advanced Care. B.J. Rimel, MD is gynecologic oncologist in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Learn about the basics of gynecologic cancer. What are clinical trials for these cancers? Dr. Rimel will also discuss advance care planning a unique Ask the Doctor program.

Saturday, November 9, 2 - 3:30pmKids Community Play Activity at Spectrum Athletic Club Redondo Beach This fun event includes bounce houses, games, activities, and lots of fun! Reserve your child’s spot by calling Spectrum at 310-376-9443. Interactive games with children 5 to 12 Location at: 810 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach.

Wednesday, November 13, 6:30 – 8 pmThe Sugar Cure: Duane Law, L. Ac.Sweets are a very popular way to self-medicate for stress. Duane Law, L.Ac. is a naturopath. He’ll discuss the history of sugar, why we’re so easily addicted, and what anyone who wants to kick a sweet tooth can do about it.

Un Viernes por mes, 15 de Noviembre , 5 – 7pmCelebrando la VidaEste grupo en español, es para pacientes, sobre-vivientes, y familiares combatiendoel cáncer. Reúnase con nosotros para encontrar apoyo, amistad, compasión,esperanza y para aprender como mejor combatir esta enfermedad. Celebrando laVida, Grupo en Español con Juan Altamirano. Por favor, para mas información ypara registrarse. Llame al (Cell) 310.210.6685. El programa es completamente gratis

Saturday, November 16, 9 am-12 pmWriting for Wellness with Barbara ForceThis monthly program offers everyone affected by cancer, participants, family and friends ways to express themselves through writing. Writing has been shown in studies to reduce stress and engender well-being

Saturday, November 16, 2:00 to 3:30 pmKids Community Play Activity: Leap Frog Yoga Leap Frog Yoga is a mix of yoga poses combined with art, music, dance, theater and literature as well as yoga games that promote cooperation and support relationship building. Maria Kriya is pas-sionate about working with children. For kids 5-12 years old who have a family member with cancer.

Tuesday, November 19, 4:30 - 6 pm“How to Chemocessorize”: Looking Good and Keeping a Positive Attitude during Treatment with Iris Lee Knell. Having a positive attitude is so important and helps in recovery. Experience ac-cessorizing and receive complimentary sets given out to participants from Iris.

Wednesday, November 20, 5:30 pmClinical Trials: Prostate Cancer Jaime Richardson RN, BSN, OCN, CCRP; Clini-cal trials are an option for many patients with can-cer. Jamie will explain the purpose and relevance of cancer clinical trials, what patients should know/what questions to ask their doctor, who regulates and oversees them, and debunk some of the com-mon myths about trials. Jaime Richardson RN, BSN, OCN, CCRP is the Clinical Trial Navigator in the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Friday, November 22, 12:30 - 3pmReiki Energy Circle is facilitated with Jovita Trani and other Reiki Masters from the South Bay. In a group setting, learn to share and experience giving and receiving. Sign up for an opportunity to join with other participants in this Circle using Reiki energy techniques.

Friday, November 22, 12:30 – 2 pmLunch Discussion: Reducing Stress over the Holiday with Lucia JohnsonLearn how to keep “merry” during the holidays by reducing stress and finding balance. This work-shop will provide tips on how to stay calm so you can enjoy the merry-making and be “zen” amidst the chaos. Experience techniques to keep you balanced. Sign up early! Nutritious Lunch provided by the World Famous “SPOT” Restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Saturday, November 23, 2 - 3:30 pmKids Community Play Activity: Kids in the Kitchen On the menu this month is “Stir Crazy”. Stir fries are quick, healthy, tasty, and best of all, a great way to use up Thanksgiving left-overs! Learn how to “stir up” a meal that’s different and delicious! for kids 5-12 who have a family member with cancer. Limited space Please register by calling (310)376-3550

Thursday & Friday November 28 - 29, Administrative Offices Closed Thanksgiving weekend



After Treatment Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pmWelcome Meeting • 6:30pm




After Treatment Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pmNEW! Wellness Connection • 6 -8pm













After Treatment Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm








“How to Chemocessorize” 4:30 - 6pm

Financial Planning: Same Sex Couples • 6 - 8pm




Early Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am Women’s Cancer Group • 10:30am Kid’s Community Support Group •

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Mindfulness Meditation • 5pm Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pm


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SAVE THE DATE! Cancer Support Community Annual Holiday Open House

Friday, December 6th, 6 - 8pm

Join in the holiday cheer, food and drinks as we meet old and new friends at our home-like setting for more than 26 years. We will provide the entertainment, wine, drinks and food; bring yourself and your support persons. If you’d like, bring a side dish or dessert to share.Reservations are a must, so please

call and sign up.


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Sugar Cure: Duane Law 6:30 - 8pm

NOVEMBER 2013Listings in BLACK : ongoing weekly support groups • RED : drop in • GREY : fundraisers & events

** held at Providence Little Company of Mary - San Pedro

Cancer Support HelplineCancer Support Community

announces the opening of a new national call center. The Cancer

Support Helpline is staffed by licensed mental health professionals most all

of whom are current group facilitators or prior Program Directors through

CSC affiliates Monday - Friday from 9am – 8pm EST Helpline services are

available in Spanish as well.1-888-793-9355











6 - 8pm

Early Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am Women’s Cancer Group • 10:30am

OFFICES CLOSE AT 4PM





Basic Yoga • 11am - 12pm Gynecological Networking • 10am - 12pm


Sarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pm




Prostate Networking at Kaiser • 5 - 7pm


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Morning Yoga • 9:30amCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pm


Lung Cancer Networking • 6 - 8pm

Morning Yoga • 9:30amCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pm


ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Networking 10am - 12pm

Carcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine Tumor Networking • 10:30am - 12:30pm


Morning Yoga • 9:30amLeukemia/Lymphoma • 1 - 3pm



Colo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm

Early Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am Women’s Cancer Group • 10:30am Kid’s Community Support Group •

5 - 6:30pm

Mindfulness Meditation • 5pm Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pm


6 - 8pm

Reiki Energy Circle • 12:30 - 3pm

Writing for Wellness • 9am - 12pm

Celebrando la Vida • 5 - 7pm


Kids Community: Leap Frog Yoga

2 - 3:30pm

Kids Community Kids in the Kitchen

2 - 3:30pm

Brown Bag Cinema• 12:30 - 2pm

Energetics of Food • 10am - 12pm

Laughter Yoga • 10 - 11am

Clinical Trials: Prostate Cancer • 5:30pm




Lunch Time Discussion: Reducing Holiday Stress • 12:30 -2pm

Lunch Time Discussion: Holiday Cravings • 12:30 -2pm

Adminstration Offices ClosedNov 28 - Nov 30

SAVE THE DATE! Cancer Support Community Annual Holiday Open House

Friday, December 6th, 6 - 8pm

Join in the holiday cheer, food and drinks as we meet old and new friends at our home-like setting for more than 26 years. We will provide the entertainment, wine, drinks and food; bring yourself and your support persons. If you’d like, bring a side dish or dessert to share.Reservations are a must, so please

call and sign up.

Kids Community: Play Activity Spectrum Redondo Bch • 2 - 3:30pm

Gynecological Cancers • 10am - 12pm

¿Cómo me pasó esto? - ¿Cómo ire a sobrevivir? - ¿Cómo responderé al tratamiento? ¿Seré la única persona que siente así? ¿Dónde podría obtener información?

The Cancer Support Community tiene programas para ayudar a participantes y sus familiares a contestar sus preguntas. Mediante su participación en varios programas, los pacientes con cáncer recuperan el control de sus vidas, sienten menos la soledad, aislamiento, y temor, encuentran esperanza y un propósito nuevo para luchar por su vida. Participantes, familiares y el personal de the Cancer Support Community se reúnen para enfrentar el reto de vivir con el diagnóstico de cáncer y su tratamiento.

Celebrando La VidaViernes en la tarde de 5 a 7pm una vez por mes. Grupo de apoyo, en español, para pacientes, sobrevivientes y familiares combatiendo el cáncer. Para mas información y para registrarse. Llame al 310-376-3550. El programa es completamente gratis. Juan Altamirano (310) 210-6685

GRUPO EN ESPAÑOL (SPANISH SPEAKING GROUP)

STRESS REDUCTION & MIND-BODY ACTIVITIES PROVIDED AT OTHER

GROUPS & PROGRAMS PROVIDED AT OTHER LOCATIONS

INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES & FAMILY COUNSELING

SER DIAGNOSTICADO CON CÁNCER TRAE MUCHAS PREGUNTAS...

Providence Little Company of Mary - San Pedro • 1300 W. 7th Street, San Pedro

Breast Cancer Support Group Every Tuesday • 6 - 8pm A support and educational group for women diagnosed with breast cancer.

Kaiser Permanente Parkview Building 3rd Floor Conference Rm at PCH Entrance1050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, 90710

Prostate Cancer Support Group2nd Wednesday • 5 - 7pmHarbor-UCLA Outpatient Cancer Clinic1000 W. Carson St, Torrance, CA 90509

General Cancer Support Group 2nd Friday • Spanish Speaking • 9:30 - 11am4th Friday • English Speaking • 9:30 - 11am

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion2810 Long Beach Blvd. – 2nd Floor, Group Room #2Long Beach, CA 90806

Cancer Patient Group Every Thursday • 5 - 7pmFor more information call Michele Kobayashi 323-646-4178

Spousal Bereavement Group2nd & 4th Mondays – 5-7pmOctober 14, 28 & November 11, 25Facilitated by Dr. Stephen Lottenberg

Orange County Mission Hospital • Conference Center 26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, 92691 Cancer Support Group 1st & 3rd Mondays • 6:30 - 8pm For people with cancer, their families and friends. Drop-in attendees welcome.

Zumba • Spectrum Club 819 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, 90277 • 310-376-9443 Zumba combines high energy, motivating music with unique moves and combinations using a fusion of Latin and International music! Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize caloric output, fat burning and total body toning with easy to follow dance steps. Drop in.Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30am & Wednesdays • 12 - 1pm

“Fit And Well Worth It” • End Results Health & Wellness Center 24402 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505 • 310-378-4866 Let the staff help you with your physical recovery from cancer. Their one-to-one attention will be well worth your time and effort. Don’t hesitate if you never considered this aspect of recovery, health and activity; offered to CSC participants, cancer survivors and their support persons. You don’t have to have previous experience or fitness training. Call to book a session. RSVP 24 hours in advance is appreciated, Space is limited. Saturdays & Sundays • 10:45am

“Cancer Wellfit” • Spectrum Club South Bay 2250 Park Place, El Segundo, 90245 This exercise program is a 10-week group mind/body fitness course designed for adult cancer survivors that are less than a year out of treatment. The group classes focus on resistance and flexibility training to help improve functional ability. Please call for the 2012 schedule of dates. To register and for complete information, contact Dan Schwab at 310-643-6878 or [email protected]. Mondays & Wednesdays • 12:30 - 1:30pm. Please Call Spectrum for the 2013 schedule

Double Dose Of Disco • Riviera Fitness Clubwww.rivfit.com1650 S. PCH, Redondo Beach, 310-316-5000 Class is held every Friday at 6:00pm. If you come to the 6:00pm class, you can stay for the 7:00pm also☺ It is free to Cancer Support Community participants. Bee Smith, is a registered nurse with 18 years of experience with her primary focus on ER, Physical Rehab and longevity and wellness. She is a certified private trainer and group exercise specialist

Cancer Support Community – Redondo Beach offers short-term counseling to Community members, to couples and family members. Joining a weekly group is strongly encouraged. Attendance at a Welcome Meeting is required before beginning counseling. The counseling is short-term and provided by our graduate interns under the supervision of our licensed clinical staff. For information, please contact Tom May, Program Director, for information.

VOLUNTEERSWe are always in need of volunteers for our health fairs and other activities! If you are a past member of a group, become a “Welcome Meeting” leader. If you are interested in helping the Cancer Support Community, please call our office at (310) 376-3550.

iGIVEDo you shop online on Amazon or Barnes & Noble? If you shop here or 100s of other online stores, you can donate to Cancer Support Community for FREE. Give it a try... it’s easy. www.iGive.com

LEAVING A LEGACYAs we confront the challenges of the future, we know that the generosity of those who assist The Cancer Support Community will make all the difference in our success. If you seek to leave a meaningful mark on the world, Legacy Planning can help you discover ways to use the resources and experiences you’ve accumulated in life to make a lasting impression on those you love and the causes you believe in. Please contact Judith Opdahl, Executive Director at (310) 376-3550 for more information on how you can blend philanthropic giving while receiving tax benefits.

ONGOING FUNDRAISERSRalphs Community Contribution Program. Renew Your Participation: New Terms Begin September of Every Year. The next time you are shopping at Ralphs hand the letter with our barcode to the cashier IN ADDITION TO your Ralphs Rewards card, to scan and begin to give a percentage of each shopping trip purchase amount to Cancer Support Community. You only have to do this once! To download the letter, visit: www.cancersupportredondobeach.org, click “ways to help”, click “no cost ways” or call our offices at (310) 376-3550 to have the letter mailed to you.

IN-KIND DONATIONSHere are a few examples of in-kind donations that would greatly benefit the Cancer Support Community:

• Apply for Employee Matching for your Donation• Printing Services• Gift Cards, Tickets to Entertainment/Amusement Parks, Restaurants• Travel Donations, Vacation Homes, Time-Shares• Frequent Flyer Miles • In-Kind Sponsorship for Events and Programs• Office and Kitchen Supplies• Stamps• Current Health & Wellness Books DID YOU KNOW...• Just $25 will pay for the cost of one individual counseling session for a breast cancer patient• $50 will pay for the cost of one Yoga or Pilates class• $100 will cover costs of one Welcome to Wellness meeting• $500 will provide for one weekly Breast Cancer or Family Support Group• $750 for one Nutrition Lunch• $1,000 will cover the costs for one special workshop

To support CSC’s mission of free support, education & hope, please visit our website www.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org Click Ways to Help* Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law Tax ID #95-4076131

Our partners who provide $25,000 or more in support

WAYS YOU CAN HELP! Volunteer Opportunities, In-Kind Donations, and Fundraising Events

SAVE THE DATE

OCTOBER 1, 2, & 3 • 5:30pm

The Comedy & Magic ClubHermosa Beach

Join the CanCer Support Community in celebrating the women in our lives who have been touched by cancer.

Tickets Available Online or at our Officewww.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org

$95 per person

October 26 , 2013 • 10amTerranea Resort

Rancho Palos Verdes

Sign up and start gathering your pledges!www.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org/FIDO

November 17, 2013 • 5pm - 8pm • Red Car BrewerySport your best ‘Stache in honor of Movember and raising awareness for men’s cancers. Beer, food, games, contents and prizes for best ‘Stache!

Tickets Online or at our Office310.376.3550 • www.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org

Administrative StaffJudith Opdahl • Executive Director/CEOKristin Conforti • Development DirectorTom May, LCSW • Program DirectorDenise Harkins • Accounting CoordinatorNida Padilla • Program ManagerTheresa Plakos • Outreach/PR ManagerMolly Reichle • Special Events & Development ManagerKelley Mathews • Office CoordinatorJuan Altamirano - Spanish Coordinator

Therapist StaffAnne Clary, MFTStephen Lottenberg MD, PsyDRuth Schriebman, PsyD, MFTChristine Winkler, PhD, MFT

Graduate InternsSharon Feigenbaum, MFT-I Michelle Kobayashi, MFT-IAnne Karin Nelson, MFT-I Lisa Todd PetersenJessica SmithNicolette CauteroJill Gray

Board Of DirectorsL.J. Stogsdill • PresidentKyle Kazan • Sr. Vice PresidentChristine Campisi • Vice President/SecretaryJames Packard CPA • Vice President/Finance

109 West Torrance Blvd.Redondo Beach, CA 90277

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

Cancer Support Community Online Community offers confidential real time on-line groups

facilitated by CSC trained facilitators at:http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/MainMenu/

Cancer-Support/Online-Support-Groups.html

Teens with cancer; talk, online support.www.grouploop.org

109 W Torrance Blvd Redondo Beach, CA 90277

t: (310) 376-3550 f: (310) 372-2094e: [email protected]

Metro: #130, #215, #439 all stop at the end of Torrance Blvd.

www.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org Global CSC Website

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PERMIT NO. 28

Matthew Accardo Kerry Brentlinger Portia Cohen Michael Fiore Lisa GareyGaree GasperianSteven Griswold Daniel Hovenstine,MD Laura Kauls, CPA

Robert McCaman Don MehligDavid MilamDonna MoritaWade Nishimoto, MDPatricia Sacks, MDChristy Safford Rebecca Weintraub,Ph.D

MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

To ensure that all people impacted

by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action,

and sustained by community.

Professional Advisory BoardDaniel Hovenstine, MD, Chairperson, Radiation OncologyFikret Atamdede, MD, Gynecology/OncologyPaula Bauer, RN, MSN Mary Byrne, RN, MSNKathleen Calderon Lacey, RN, MSN, MFTChristine Dauphine, M.D, SurgeryLisa Fisher, MD, Obstetrics/GynecologyMelanie Friedlander, MD, SurgerySusan Goodlerner, MD, Dermatology Garth Green, MD, Radiation OncologyAndrew Horodner, MD, Oncology Timothy Lesser, MD, Urology Richard Lopez, MD, Surgery Paul Murata, MD, Family PracticeWade Nishimoto, MD, Hematology/OncologyRichard C. Palmer, MD, PsychiatryChristine A. Petti, MD, Reconstructive SurgeryJenny Xiuqing Ru, MD, Hematology/OncologyMarianne Ryan, MD, SurgeryPatricia Sacks, MD, Radiology/Nuclear MedicineGerald I. Schiff, MD, General SurgeryThomas G. Simko, MD, Radiation OncologyJames Waisman, MD, Medical OncologyFredrick Wolk, MD, Urology

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