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NETWORKING GROUPS

After Treatment Breast Cancer Networking2nd & 4th Mondays • 6 - 8pmDec 8, 22 & Jan 12, 26

Carcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine Tumor 1st Saturday • 10:30 - 12:30pm Dec 6 & Jan 10*moved due to holiday

Colo-Rectal Networking 2nd Thursday • 6 - 8pm Dec 11 & Jan 8

Gynecological Networking 2nd Saturday • 10am - 12pm Dec 13 & Jan 10

Leukemia, Lymphoma & Multiple Myeloma 2nd Thursday • 1 - 3pm Dec 11 & Jan 8

Life After Cancer 1st Monday • 6 - 8pm Dec 1 & Jan 5

Lung Cancer 3rd Saturday • 10:30 - 12:30pm Dec 20 & Jan 17

Prostate Cancer 1st & 3rd Wednesday4:30 - 6:30pm Dec 3, 17 & Jan 7, 21

Prostate Cancer - Kaiser Permanente South Bay 2nd Wednesday • 5 - 7pm Dec 10 & Jan 14

Sarcoma Alliance 2nd Saturday • 11am - 1pm Dec 13 & Jan 10

Thyroid Cancer Networking: ThyCa-South Bay 1st Saturday • 10am - 12pm Dec 6 & Jan 10*moved due to holiday

Young Adults Cancer Networking Group 3rd Saturday • 10am - 12pm Dec 20 & Jan 17

Dec 2014/Jan 2015

All Cancer Support Community Programs are

offered at NO COST

Healing Garden: All Day, Every DayEnjoy the flowers, fountain, birds & fresh air. All at no cost to you and your family. Gentle YogaIdeal for beginners and anyone who wishes to benefit from healing, stretching and strengthening their bodies and minds. We will sync our breath to movements in a meditative flow. With Susan Tamala.Mondays • 1:30 - 2:45pm

Restorative YogaAttempts 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

Low Impact CardioA cardio focused class. In striving toward improved health, we need to remember to “work our hearts”. Steps will be modified to accommodate any level of recovery. With Claudia Welch.Tuesdays • 9:30 - 10:15am

Tai ChiA 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 & VisualizationUsing well researched techniques; relax your body and mind while increasing awareness and recognizing and developing your own visual healing images.Tuesdays • 5 - 5:45pm

Early YogaCome 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

Guided MeditationWith frequent practice and the support of Community, you may discover some of the benefit of quieting that monkey mind. With Christine Campisi or Farzaneh Jafari. Wednesdays • 5 - 5:45pm

Sunset Walkers **Starting in January**Jumpstart your New Year with the Sunset Walkers. A great way to get out, get going, and get fit! 2nd & 4th Wednesday • 5pmJan 14, 28

Morning YogaBalance, inner calm, flexibility & strength; using a gentle approach and pose modification. We will practice breathing techniques, stretching & meditation with Efrat.Thursdays • 10 - 11:15am

Gentle Hatha YogaIn a supportive and welcoming environment, Brittany Rudinica encourages students to move, breathe and observe sensations without attachment.Thursdays • 6 - 7pm

Basic YogaMove 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

Reiki Energy CircleFacilitated with Jovita Trani and Reiki Masters from the South Bay. In a group setting, learn to share and experience giving and receiving energy.Friday, Dec 19 & Jan 23 12:30 - 3pm

Writing for WellnessThis monthly program offers everyone affected by cancer, participants, family & friends ways to express themselves through writing. With Barbara Force.Saturday, Dec 13 & Jan 179am - 12pm

*Starting in February - Japanese Ikebana Flower Arranging class with Valeria Brinkers1st Saturday • 10:30-11:30am

CANCER SUPPORT

WELCOME MEETING

Every Friday • 11am Every Monday • 6pm

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 GROUPS

Ongoing 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.

Monday or Tuesday (see calendar)6 - 8pm(M) Family Transition2- 4pm(T) Bereavement Tuesday6 - 8pm Cancer Patient 6 - 8pm Family/Partners6 - 8pm Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Wednesday10:30am - 12:30pm Women With Cancer6 - 8pm Cancer Patient 6 - 8pm Family/Partners6 - 8pm Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Thursday2 - 4pm Cancer Patient5-6:30pm Teens Connect

The following activity groups are all drop-in groups.

Drop-in groups for patients & loved ones are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. These groups are for sharing & learning from others who are going through experiences similar to your own.

STRESS REDUCTION & MIND-BODY ACTIVITIES

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Low Impact Cardio • 9:30 - 10:15amTai Chi • 1 - 2pm

Breast Cancer Support • 5 - 7pm ** at Providence Little Company of Mary - San Pedro

Relaxation & Visualization • 5 - 5:45pm Cancer Patient Group

Family/Partners GroupNewly Diag Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm

Gentle Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmSpousal Bereavement Group • 1:30 - 3:30pm*held at Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion, Long Beach

Restorative Yoga • 6 - 7pmAfter Treatment Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm

Welcome Meeting • 6pm

Gentle Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pm Restorative Yoga • 6 - 7pm

Family Transition Group • 6 - 8pmLife After Cancer • 6 - 8pmWelcome Meeting • 6pm

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

Friday, December 5 • 6 - 8pmAnnual Holiday Open House Join in the holiday cheer, food and drinks as we meet old and new friends at our home-like setting for more than 27 years. We will provide the entertainment, wine, drinks and food; bring yourself and your support persons. Please bring a dessert to share. Reservations are a must, so please call to register.

El Primero y Tercero Viernes de la mes , 05 de diciembre y 19 • 5 - 7pmCelebrando la VidaEste 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 laVida, 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, December 6 • 2 - 3:30pm Kids Community: Play Activity and HOLIDAY PARTY at Spectrum Athletic Clubs Redondo BeachThis event at Spectrum Athletic Clubs Redondo Beach includes bounce houses, activities, TOYS for all the kids, raffle prizes for the family, snacks, drinks and lots of fun! Location at: 810 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Reserve your child’s spot by calling CSCRB at 310-376-3550. For children 5 to 12 years old.

Sunday, December 7 • 10am - 12pm Kids Community: Baking Cookies at BabyCakes Baking CompanyAt BabyCakes Baking Company, you’ll learn to bake scratch made cookies at the side of Pastry Chef and Owner Khryste Langlais. You’ll make and take home some traditional favorites and learn new recipes, too! For children 8-12 years old who have a family member with cancer. LIMITED SPACE.

Wednesday, December 10 • 5:30 - 7:30pm Urban Zen Workshop with Claudia BumullerUrban Zen Integrative Therapy Workshop combines Restorative Yoga, Breath Work, Reiki and Therapeutic Essential Oils. Immerse yourself in this complete experience! Claudia is founder of Feel the Bliss of Yoga & Reiki and is RYT Certified Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master Teacher.

Friday, December 12 • 10 - 11amNature Meditation with Susan K. Brislin, MA, OTR/LExperience gentle Chi Kung movements, self acupressure and breathing techniques for relaxation, and finish the hour enjoying the practice of making a small Korinkha Japanese flower arrangement to take home.

Friday, December 12 • 12:30 - 2pm Lunch Time Discussion: Myths and Facts about Chinese Herbs and Supplements with Angela Lai, L.Ac., Dipl.OMJoin Angela as she talks about the basics of Chinese medicine and supplements. How do herbs and supplements work and when to take them? She will also discuss dosage considerations for effective results. Lunch will be provided by the world famous “SPOT” restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Saturday, December 13 • 9am - 12pmWriting 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, December 13 • 10am - 12pm Frankly Speaking about Cancer: Take Control of Side Effects with Medicine, Mind and Body with Barbara A. Joseph, RN, LMFT and Curtis Mann, owner End Results Health & Wellness CenterThis program will describe ways for cancer patients and caregivers to manage the various side effects of cancer treatment. In addition, participants will learn about up-to-date research related to emotional well-being, social support, and quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. Barbara will discuss strategies to manage treatment side effects such as fatigue, hair loss, anemia, infection and pain. Curtis will share how exercise will help with treatment side effects & recovery from treatment. Light Refreshments will be available at 9:30am. Registration a must.

Friday, December 19 • 12:30 - 2pm Brown Bag Cinema A monthly social gathering with 90 minutes of good company, relaxed atmosphere while we provide the movie of the month, drinks and popcorn. Call for movie of the month.

Friday, December 19 • 12:30 – 3pmReiki Energy CircleFacilitated with Jovita Trani and Reiki Masters from the South Bay. In a group setting, learn to share and experiencegiving and receiving energy.





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.


Family Transition Group • 2 - 4pm




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

Kid’s Community© is a free support program for children 5 - 12 who have a family member with cancer or who have cancer themselves. The purpose of this group is to offer children ages 5 - 12 an opportunity to make friends and learn new skills for living with the stresses of cancer, or

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.

Group Meetings: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays • 5 - 6:30pm: Dec 9 • Jan 13 & 27Kids Activity are two Saturdays per month • 2 - 3:30pm


Family Transition Group • 6 - 8pmWelcome Meeting • 6pm

Family Transition Group • 2 - 4pmBreast Cancer Support • 5 - 7pm

** at Providence Little Company of Mary - San Pedro

Cancer Patient GroupFamily/Partners Group

Newly Diag Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm

Gentle Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmSpousal Bereavement Group • 5 - 7pm

*held at Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion, Long Beach



HOLIDAY CLOSURE: ADMIN OFFICES WILL CLOSE AT 1PM

*Evening groups will meet as scheduled.

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Welcome Meeting • 11amBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pm


Young Adults Cancer Group • 10am -12pm

Lung Cancer Networking • 10:30am - 12:30pm

Fit & Well Worth It • 10:45am - 12pm

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

Guided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmKaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pm




Prostate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pm



DECEMBER 2014Listings in BLACK : ongoing weekly support groups • RED : drop in

** at Providence Little Company of Mary - San Pedro*held at Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion - Long Beach


Gynecological Networking • 10am - 12pm

Fit & Well Worth It • 10:45am - 12pmSarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pm

Morning Yoga • 10 - 11:15amLeukemia/Lymphoma • 1 - 3pmCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm


Gentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pmColo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Networking • 10am - 12pm

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


Morning Yoga • 10 - 11:15am Cancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pm

Teens Connect • 5 - 6:30pmCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm


Gentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pm

Urban Zen Workshop with Claudia Bumuller • 5:30 - 7:30pm

Nature Meditation with Susan K. Brislin, MA, OTR/L • 10 - 11am

Kids Community: Baking Cookies at BabyCakes Baking Co. • 10 am - 12pm

Celebrando la Vida • 5 - 7pm

Kids Community: Play Activity at Spectrum Athletic Clubs Redondo Beach • 2 - 3:30pm










Writing for Wellness • 9am - 12pm

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY! • 6 - 8pm

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Lunch Time Discussion: Myths & Facts about Chinese Herbs & Supplements w Angela Lai, L.Ac., Dipl.OM • 12:30 - 2pm

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Take Control of Side Effects with Medicine,

Mind and Body with Barbara A. Joseph, RN, LMFT and Curtis Mann, owner End

Results • 10am - 12pm

Brown Bag Cinema • 12:30 - 2pm

• T E E N S C O N N E C T • 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 5 - 6:30pm

Teen Connect is a support group where teens explore their feelings of fear, guilt, confusion, anger, neglect and embarrassment. Teens will learn life coping skills to help them deal with changing events in their lives that will help them into adulthood. This group is for teens 13-17 years of age who

have a family member with cancer.

Reiki Energy Circle • 12:30 - 3pm

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.

1-888-793-9355

Wishing Everyone the Best of the HolidaysAdmin Offices Closed: December 23, 2014 at 1pm - January 4, 2015

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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

Wednesday, January 7 • 5:30 - 7:30pm Urban Zen Workshop with Claudia BumullerUrban Zen Integrative Therapy Workshop combines Restorative Yoga, Breath Work, Reiki and Therapeutic Essential Oils. Immerse yourself in this complete experience! Claudia is founder of Feel the Bliss of Yoga & Reiki and is RYT Certified Yoga Instructor & Reiki Master Teacher.

Friday, January 9, 23 • 10 - 11amNature Meditation with Susan K. Brislin, MA, OTR/LExperience gentle Chi Kung movements, self acupressure and breathing techniques for relaxation, and finish the hour enjoying the practice of making a small Korinkha Japanese flower arrangement to take home.

Friday, January 9 • 12:30 - 2pm Brown Bag Cinema A monthly social gathering with 90 minutes of good company, relaxed atmosphere while we provide the movie of the month, drinks and popcorn included! Call for movie of the month.

Wednesday, January 14 • 4:30 - 6pmHow to ChemocessorizeLooking good and keeping a positive attitude during treatment with Iris Lee Knell, LCSW. Having a positive attitude is so important and helps in recovery. Experience accessorizing and receive complimentary sets given out to participants.

Friday, January 16 • 12:30 - 2pm Lunch Time Discussion: Eating for Energy and Weight Control with Lilly PadillaWhat would your life be like with an abundance of energy and vitality? What foods are best to eat to increase your energy and maintaining weight control? Learn the importance of food combining for better digestion, the art of chewing for full assimilation of nutrients. We’ll explore how the digestive system works in synch with other body systems to produce enzymes and create energy. Plus, top ten ways to increase our energy. Lilly Padilla is a Certified Health Coach and 9 year ovarian cancer survivor. Lilly is also certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Nutritious Lunch provided by the World Famous “SPOT” Restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Saturday, January 17 • 9am - 12pmWriting 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, January 17 • 10:30 - 11:30amLaughter Fun/Well Being Led by Tickled Pink Janis :-)Feel the JOY and ENERGY by doing simple exercises in a friendly group practicing the positive aspects of laughter- like practiced by over 60,000 people in 60 different countries. Janis is a trained Laughter leader who has lead Laughter Groups with cancer patients plus their family and friends. We all can learn to release stress by practicing how to better cope through breathing/laughing through stress while waiting for a red light, getting a bill- even medical treatment and more. Those who prefer to sit or just observe are welcome. Through studies, it has been proven that breathing and laughter can relieve pain and promote healing. :-) [email protected], or (310) 375-8160.

Friday, January 23 • 12:30 - 2pm Freedom for the Emotionally Exhausted, Part2: The Communication Dance with Denise McKendallIt takes two to tango. We each play a part in how others treat us. Taking responsibility

for your emotions helps others be more honest, open and trusting with you. Learn tools to help understand communication patterns, navigate relationships and be more true to yourself. Denise McKendall is a breast cancer survivor, life coach and recently graduated from Martha Beck’s Life Coach Program. Martha Beck is a renown author and contributing editor to O Magazine.

Friday, January 23 • 12:30 - 3pmReiki Energy Circle Facilitated by 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.

Saturday, January 24 • 2 - 3:30pmKid’s Community: Arts & Crafts with Nancy Lomibao, LMFTJoin Nancy Lomibao, LMFT, CSCRB’s Program Director for some Valentine fun. She has been making arts and crafts for many years. She enjoys teaching art to children at schools, as well as using it therapeutically with her smallest clients.We will be making some fun Valentine’s Day crafts to display around the house, or give as gifts. Expect to make some Valentine’s Day cards too using paper, stickers, stamps, and embellishments!

Monday, January 26 • 6 - 8pmSan Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Update with Wade Smith, MD of Breastlink Learn about the 2014 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium held this past December. Please join us as we learn about new advances in treating breast cancer, lowering risk in high-risk women, radiation therapy benefits, and bio phosphates. Friday, January 30 • 12:30 - 2:00pm Lunch Time Discussion: The Science of Medical Cannabis with Bonni Goldstein, MDDo 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 information about the popular and scientific data with using medical marijuana? Bonni Goldstein, MD, is Medical Director at Canna-Centers. Nutritious Lunch provided by the World Famous “SPOT” Restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Saturday, January 31 • 2 - 3:30pmKid’s Community: Arts and Crafts with Suzanne GibsonJoin us as Suzanne provides arts and crafts lessons for Kid’s Community. Suzanne teaches art lessons for all ages. She teaches at Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center and her artwork is featured frequently in the South Bay at numerous art exhibits and craft fairs.

Awareness Month J A N U A R Y

CERVICAL CANCER

*Follow us @CSCRB or check out e-news to learn more about this month’s awareness campaign


Family Transition Group • 6 - 8pmLife After Cancer • 6 - 8pmWelcome Meeting • 6pm



















Restorative Yoga • 6 - 7pmFamily Transition Group • 6 - 8pm












HOLIDAY CLOSURE: IN OBSERVANCE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY

*Evening groups will meet as scheduled.

San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium Update with Wade Smith, MD of

Breastlink • 6 - 8pm

• Kids Grief & Transition Group • Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30pm

**Starting in February**

CSC-RB is proud to offer an eight week transitional support group for children ages 5-12 who are grieving the loss of a parent, grandparent, a sibling, or any other family member to cancer. The goal of the group is to normalize the healing process. Activities such as art and play will be utilized.

Registration Required

• Return to Wellness •Next Series: March 7 • 1pm

Return to Wellness (RTW) is a FREE eight week program designed to empower people with cancer who have recently completed treatment. This post-treatment program will provide exercise, stress management, information and emotional support. RTW is made possible by a generous grant from the Downey-Short Foundation and in collaboration with Beach Cities Health District. ww.bchd.org. If you are interested in joining please contact Nida Padilla, Program Manager at 310-.376.3550 or [email protected]

Space is Limited

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Young Adults Cancer Group •10am -12pm

Lung Cancer Networking • 10:30am - 12:30pm


Gynecological Networking • 10am - 12pm

ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Networking • 10am - 12pm

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

Fit & Well Worth It • 10:45am - 12pmSarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pm



Sunset Walkers • 5pm Guided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmKaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pm



JANUARY 2015Listings in BLACK : ongoing weekly support groups • RED : drop in • GREY : fundraisers & events

** held at Providence Little Company of Mary - San Pedro*held at Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion - Long Beach


Writing for Wellness • 9am - 12pm

Kid’s Community: Arts & Crafts with Nancy Lomibao, LMFT • 2 - 3:30pm





Morning Yoga • 10 - 11:15amLeukemia/Lymphoma • 1 - 3pmCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm


Gentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pmColo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm











Sunset Walkers • 5pm Guided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pm



Brown Bag Cinema • 12:30 - 2pm

Lunch Time Discussion: Eating for Energy and Weight Control with Lilly

Padilla • 12:30 - 2pm

Laughter Fun/Well Being Led by Tickled Pink Janis :-) • 10:30 - 11:30am

Urban Zen Workshop with Claudia Bumuller • 5:30 - 7:30pm

Morning Yoga • 10 - 11:15am Cancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm



Morning Yoga • 10 - 11:15am Cancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm






Freedom for the Emotionally Exhausted, Part2: The Communication

Dance with Denise McKendall • 12:30 - 2pm

Reiki Energy Circle • 12:30 - 3pm

Lunch Time Discussion: The Science of Medical Cannabis with Bonni

Goldstein, MD • 12:30 - 2pm

Kid’s Community: Arts & Crafts with Suzanne Gibson • 2 - 3:30pm

Admin Offices Closed: Open on January 5


How to Chemocessorize • 4:30 - 6pm

¿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 Vida, el Primero y Tercero Viernes de la mes Dec 5 y Dec 19, Jan 16

Viernes 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 LOCATIONS

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 PedroBreast Cancer Support Group Every Tuesday • 5 - 7pmMeet at Conference Room on 4 West 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, 90710Prostate Cancer Support Group2nd Wednesday • 5 - 7pm

Harbor-UCLA Outpatient Cancer Clinic1000 W. Carson St, Torrance, CA 90509 General Cancer Support Group 2nd Wednesday • Spanish • 9:30 - 11am4th Friday • English • 9:30 - 11am

Orange County Mission Hospital - Conference Center • 26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, 92691Cancer Support Group1st & 3rd Mondays • 6:30 - 8pm For people with cancer, their families and friends. Drop-in attendees welcome.

Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterTodd Cancer Institute Pavilion • 2810 Long Beach Blvd. – 2nd Floor, Group Room #2Long Beach, CA 90806Cancer Patient GroupEvery Thursday • 5 - 7pmSpousal Bereavement Group2nd & 4th Mondays – 5-7pmDec 8, 22 & Jan 12, 26Facilitated by Dr. Stephen Lottenberg

Torrance Unified School District and Lawndale Elementary School DistrictEmbrace KidsEmbrace Kids is a free, one hour in-school program that helps support children ages 5-13 who have a family member battling cancer. Currently providing support at Torrance Unified School District and Lawndale Elementary School District.For more information please contact, Sharon Feigenbaum or Nancy Lomibao at 310-376-3550.

Zumba • Spectrum Club819 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, 90277 • 310-376-9443Zumba 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 Center24402 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 Bay2250 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. To register and for complete information, contact Dan Schwab at 310-643-6878 or [email protected]. Mondays & Wednesdays • 1 - 2pm. Please Call Spectrum for the 2015 schedule.

Kundalini Yoga • We Love Yoga2020 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814, 562-396-4230Move, breathe, concentrate, meditate…with us to find, solace, to heal, to expand, to commune and to acquire true knowledge of your glorious self through YOGA. Kundalini Yoga classes are offered to Cancer Support Community participants. Call We Love Yoga or Cancer Support Community for schedule.

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, Nancy Lomibao, MS, LMFT, for information.

** Holiday Closure:Tuesday, December 23, 2014 closing at 1pm and reopening Monday, January 5, 2015 **

Our partners who provide $25,000 or more in support of our programs:

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

$50 will cover the costs of one Welcome to Wellness meeting for 10 - 15 attendees

$100 will pay for the cost of one individual counseling session for a breast cancer patient

$500 will provide for one weekly Breast Cancer or family support group at CSCRB

$750 will provide for one Nutrition Lunch for 50 attendees

$1,000 will provide one educational workshop, such as Frankly Speaking about Advanced Breast Cancer

$2,500will provide two months of Kid’s Community and Activities

$5,000 will provide three eight-week sessions of Kids Bereavement and Customized Curriculum

To support CSC’s mission of free support, education & hope, please visit our websitewww.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org Click Ways to Help

* Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law Tax ID #95-4076131

DID YOU KNOW...

Here 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

IN-KIND DONATIONS

As 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.

LEAVING A LEGACYTis the season for giving! Let your holiday shopping “give back” by purchasing gifts of Athena Designs’ gorgeous specialty jewelry at Fringe in Redondo Beach on December 6. 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach.

Fringe • Riviera Village - 1806 S Catalina Ave • RBAthena Designs • www.athenadesigns.com

HOLIDAY SHOPPINGPlanning a big holiday party? Choura Events between Nov 11 - Dec 31, will ask their customers to pick 1 approved charity and will donate 5% of their order total to that charity! Please consider Choura Events for your next party rentals and choose Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach!

Choura Events • chouraevents.com • (310) 320-6200

HOLIDAY PARTY RENTALS

- Quintin, Brother of a Cancer Angel, Son of

a Cancer Survivor, Cancer Support Participant, Kid’s Community Mentor

“The Cancer Support Community to me means happiness. Every time I come the staff are there waiting with smiles, greeting me. I have a lot of friends I have made here, some from Kid’s Community, some from my Bereavement Group, some older kids from my Teen Group. The CSC staff are amazingly helpful when needed and nice when unexpected and always there for us. So, that is what the CSC means to me. It means happiness, safety and comfort. Because of that I love it there.”

As we struggle to meet the ever increasing demand for our services, we hope you will make a donation to support your neighbors in need. Your gift will directly impact real children, women, men and families like Quintin and his family. Because you care, we’ve been able to transform lives- so that no one faces cancer alone all completely free of charge.

Here are some highlights of the groups we’ve added and expanded this year:

Please help us contine our important mission of providing free support, education and hope.

Sincerely,

Judith K. Opdahl Judith K. OpdahlExecutive Director/CEO

• Additional Weekly Patient Group• Young Adults Support Group• Parenting Through Cancer• Kid’s Community Weekly Support

• Celebrando La Vida bi-weekly support • Kids Bereavement Support Group• Teens Connect

YEAR END APPEALIn honor of 20 years of leadership for our incredible community, I have designed a “HOPE” necklace with Athena Designs. For a donation of $100.00, you will receive this special piece and help us continue our mission so that “no one faces cancer alone”. I am personally so grateful to all of you for your ongoing support and to our staff and board as we are now offering over 160 programs per month at no cost whatsoever to cancer patients and their loved ones.

With gratitude,

Judith

HOPE NECKLACE

*This 16” silver plated chain features wired wrapped Swarovski crystals and an engraved sterling silver hope charm.

SAVE THE DATEJoin us Feruary 2015 at Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach for a cocktail sioree to celebrate the hope CSC brings to those affected by cancer.

Hope Ball

Administrative StaffJudith Opdahl • Executive Director/CEOKristin Conforti • Development DirectorNancy Lomibao, LMFT • Program Director Denise Harkins • Accounting CoordinatorNida Padilla • Program ManagerTheresa Plakos • Outreach/PR ManagerMolly Reichle • Special Events & Development ManagerKelley Matthews • Office CoordinatorJuan Altamirano • Spanish CoordinatorSharon Feigenbaum, MA, MFTi • Program Coordinator

Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalsAnne Clary, MFTStephen Lottenberg MD, PsyDRuth Schriebman, PsyD, MFTChristine Winkler, PhD, MFT

Board Of DirectorsL.J. Stogsdill • PresidentKyle Kazan • Sr. Vice PresidentChristine Campisi • Vice President/SecretaryPreston Gegenfurtner • 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

www.CancerSupportCommunity.orgMatthew Accardo Kerry Brentlinger Portia Cohen Michael Fiore Lisa GareyGaree GasperianSteven Griswold Daniel Hovenstine, MDJim Hunter Laura Kauls, CPA

Don MehligDavid MilamDonna MoritaWade Nishimoto, MDGuido RietdykPatricia Sacks, MDChristy Safford Patrick WalshRebecca 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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U.S. PostagePAID

EL SEGUNDOCA 90245

PERMIT NO. 28

Graduate InternsSharon Feigenbaum, MA, MFTiJill Gray, MA, MFTi Anne Karin Nelson, MS, MFTiMarie Chuldzhyan, Trainee

Cory Goldstein, TraineeVeneill Latham, Trainee Lisa Ramos, Trainee

So that no one faces cancer alone.®

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