AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2017 CALENDAR TWelcome …€¦ · David Hart is Director of Clinical Services at Always Best Care Senior Services • 1 - 2pm ... Reiki Energy Circle Friday, August

AUGUST | SEPTEMBER 2017 CALENDAR

Carcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine Tumor

1st Saturday •Aug 5 & Sept 910:30am - 12:30pm

Colo-Rectal Networking 3rd Monday • Aug 21 & Sept 18

6pm - 8pm

Leukemia, Lymphoma & Multiple Myeloma

2nd Thursday • Aug 10 & Sept 14 1pm - 3pm

Life After Cancer Monday, Aug 7 & Tuesday, Sept

12 • 6pm - 8pm

Young Cancer Survivorship*2nd & 4th Monday • Aug 14, 28 &

Sept 11, 25 • 6pm - 8pm *young adults diagnosed with cancer before their early 40's,

regardless of current age.

Prostate Cancer - Kaiser Permanente South Bay

2nd Wednesday Aug 9 & Sept 13 • 5 - 7pm

Sarcoma Alliance 2nd Saturday • Aug 12 & Sept 9

11am - 1pm

Thyroid Cancer Networking: ThyCa-South Bay

Saturday • Aug 5 & Sept 9 10am - 12pm

Lung Cancer 3rd Saturday • Aug 19 & Sept 16

10:30am - 12:30pm

Prostate Cancer 1st & 3rd Wednesday

Aug 2 & 16, Sept 6 & 204:30pm - 6:30pm

WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPSRequires attendance at a Welcome Meeting prior to joining a group.

Ongoing support groups are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals for cancer patients & their loved ones.

Family groups are for spouses, significant others, parents, children or close friends. One or more support persons may join a family group.

Tuesdays Cancer Patient • 6 - 8pm Family/Partners • 6 - 8pm Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm

WednesdaysWomen's Cancer Group • 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm

ThursdaysCancer Patient • 2 - 4pm & 6 - 8pm

Family/Partners • 6 - 8pmNewly Diagnosed Breast Cancer • 6 - 8pm

Family Transition/Bereavement GroupDrop-in meeting. Meets on Monday, August 7, 21; September 4, 18 • Tuesday, August 15, 29;

September 12, 26.

Drop-in groups for patients & their loved ones are facilitated by licensed mental health professionals.

These groups are for sharing & learning from others who are going through similiar experiences to your own.

NETWORKING GROUPS

MIND-BODY ACTIVITIESThese free activities are drop-in groups. All are welcome!

Gentle YogaIdeal for anyone who wishes to benefit from healing, stretching

and strengthening their bodies & minds. We will sync our breath to movements in a meditative flow.

With Susan Tamala. Mondays • 1:30pm - 2:45pm

Restorative YogaRestore the mind & body and relax to release stress. Bring a small hand towel to place over

your eyes. With Michael Norder, Mondays • 6pm - 7pm.

Early YogaCome to relax & rejuvenate your

body, mind & spirit. Explore breathing techniques, simple

stretches & guided meditation. With Isabelle Royer and

Yoshiko Nishioka. Wednesdays • 9:30am - 10:30am

Morning Yoga Balance, inner calm & strength

using a gentle approach and pose modification. We will practice

breathing techniques, stretching & meditation. Thursdays with

Efrat • 10am - 11:15am

Gentle Hatha YogaIn a supportive and

welcoming environment, Maureen O'Connor & Sandra

Ruckdaschel encourage students to move, breathe & observe

sensations without attachment.Thursdays • 6pm - 7pm

Basic YogaMove all your major muscle

groups while addressing any movement limitations. Appropriate for all levels of

ability in any stage of recovery. With Michael Norder.Fridays • 11am - 12pm

Tai ChiA graceful, slow & gentle

exercise that improves balance and coordination as well as good

physical & mental well-being. Anyone, old or young, strong or

weak can benefit. With Instructor Les Krzcuk. Tuesdays • 1 - 2pm

Ocean View Tai ChiTai Chi has been proven to reduce stress & tension, improve balance & flexibility and soothe the mind of distractions. Come & enjoy the beautiful outdoor ocean setting.

With Instructor Ann Pitts. Fridays • 9:30am - 10:30am

Total Body ConditioningA low impact class with weight

bearing exercises, light dumbbells & other functional equipment.

With Lizen Yumang. Wednesdays • 2:30 - 3:30pm.

Cardio for WellnessCardio helps to reduce stress, improve sleep and keep your

brain sharp. Claudia Welch will modify steps to accommodate

any level of recovery. Tuesdays • 9:30am - 10:15am

Reiki Energy Circle

In a group setting, learn to share and experience giving & receiving

energy. Facilitated with Jovita Trani & Reiki Masters from the South Bay.

Every 4th Friday • 12:30pm - 3pm

Pain Management ClassA holistic approach with discussions on exercise, supporting alternative, complementary treatments & more.

With Claudia Welch.2nd Tuesday • 11am - 12pm

Relaxation & VisualizationRelax your body & mind while

increasing awareness & recognizing & developing your own visual

healing images. Tuesdays • 5pm

Guided MeditationWith frequent practice & group support, you will discover the

benefits of quieting your mind. With Christine Campisi or Farzaneh Jafari.

Wednesdays • 5pm - 5:45pm

Writing For WellnessThis monthly program offers

family & friends who are affected by cancer, ways to express themselves

through writing. With Barbara Force.3rd Saturday • 9am - 12pm

STYoga & Tai Chi-

Relaxation-

Cardio & Strength -

STWelcome Meeting- Every Monday • 6pm |Fridays • 11am | No Appointment Necessary

2nd & 4th Tuesdays 5pm - 6:30pm

1st & 3rd Thursdays4:30pm - 6:00pm

Well-being

Drop-in to our welcome meeting and learn about our philosophy and FREE programs from cancer patients who have participated here at CSCRB. Cancer patients and their loved ones are invited to share their stories or just listen.

You may attend all workshops, lectures, mind-body activities & networking groups before attending a Welcome Meeting.

Celebrat ing 30 Years of serving cancer patients and their families, completely free of charge.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Transition Group • 3 - 5pm nRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnBreast Cancer Support Group • 5:30pm *Little Company of Mary

- San PedronCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm

Family/Partners GroupNewly Diag Breast Cancer

nMelt Method • 11:30am - 12:45pm

nWorkshop/Event (Please RSVP) nNetworking Group (Drop-In) nWeekly Support Group (Registration Required) nOffsite Activity/Group (Drop-In) nMind-Body Activity (Drop-In)

WORKSHOPS & EVENTSPlease pre-register for all Workshops & Events by calling 310-376-3550.

nGentle Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmnSpousal Bereavement

Group • 5pm - 7pm * Todd Cancer Institute, Long Beach

nRestorative Yoga • 6 - 7pm nYoung Cancer Survivorship • 6pm - 8pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pm

nSet Your Goals On Fire • 6 - 7pm

nTotal Body Conditioning • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

nProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnRelaxation • 5 - 5:45pm

nKids Community • 5:00pm - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •

5:30pm - 7:30pm *Little Company of Mary - San Pedro

nCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pmFamily/Partners Group

Newly Diag Breast CancernPain Management • 11am - 12pm

Mind-Body ActivitiesReiki Energy Circle Friday, August 25 • 12:30pm - 3pmFacilitated by Jovita Trani and other Reiki Masters from the South Bay. In a group setting, learn to share and experience giving and receiving energy. Join us in this circle using Reiki energy techniques.

Get CreativeAdult Coloring Books with Lynde Hartman Saturday, August 12 • 10:30am - 12pmAre you feeling stressed? Are you looking for camaraderie? Come join us as we relate back to a childhood pastime and discover the many benefits of coloring books. Many studies show coloring books are a way to relax and unwind. All supplies will be provided.

Writing For Wellness Saturday, August 19 • 9am - 12pmThis 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.

Support & Well-beingSet Your Goals On Fire with Sara Krish Mondays • 6 - 7pmThis weekly group focuses on Goal Creation + Achievement. Feeling stuck, lost, and uncertain of what’s next? Ready to create a life that lights you up? If so, join Sara’s “Set Your Goals on Fire” group where you’ll rediscover your passions and dreams, gain tools to set powerful goals, and become reacquainted (and fall in love) with the amazing Cancer Warrior that you are!

Pain Management Class with Claudia Welch Tuesday, August 8 • 11am - 12pmTo promote a holistic approach to pain with discussions on different topics each month ranging from the benefits of gentle exercise, helpful tips to recognize priorities; supporting alternative as well as complementary treatments. This month, Part One in Taking an Active Role in Managing Your Pain, attendees will learn to make a plan, anticipate bumps, and be equipped with tools that can help you do this! Claudia Welch has been a facilitator for the American Chronic Pain Association since 2009.

Melt Method with Nancy Starr Tuesday, August 15 • 11:30am - 12:45pmThe Melt Method is a self-help technique (using small balls on the hands and feet) designed to balance the nervous system and rehydrate the connective tissue. The class is taught by Nancy Starr, a massage therapist for the past 11 years and Melt instructor for the past 3 years.

TAT Tapas Acupressure Technique Thursday, August 24 • 11am - 1pmCorina Gheorghiu, DDS, LMFT will guide you in a series of holding acupressure points that connect all physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts to enable you to open blockages and release healing, peace, and energy. TAT has been used successfully to end fears and phobias, lessen stress and heal emotional origins of physical disease. Corina Gheorgiu, DDS is also a Marriage Family Therapist and a Sleep and Well-Being coach.

Ikebana Flower Arranging with Valeria Brinkers Saturday, Aug 5 • 10:30am – 12:00pmIkebana is a Japanese word often translated to English as “giving life to flowers” or “Living Flowers”. It represents our desire to bring out the inner beauty of the flowers themselves. Attendees will learn to express themselves with the therapeutic art of beautifully arranging cut stems, leaves, and flowers in vases. In this class, students will create a Summer flower arrangement. Valeria will provide all materials (flowers, vases, etc.). Limited to 20 students. Register by Wednesday, August 2nd.

Thyroid Cancer with Benjamin Rafii, MD Saturday, August 5 • 10am - 12pmDr. Benjamin Rafii will present an overview of thyroid cancer, with a special focus on the latest treatment guidelines from the American Thyroid Association. Q & A to follow. Dr. Benjamin Rafii is Board Certified Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon who also specializes in surgery for both benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid gland. Dr. Rafii received his undergraduate degree at UCLA and his M.D. at Stanford University School of Medicine.

Kids Community: Kathy's Critters Saturday, August 5 • 1pm - 3pmEnrich your knowledge of science with a hands-on experience learning about reptiles, amphibians, arthropods and other misunderstood, but friendly critters. Critters include snakes, lizards, salamanders, newts, frogs, toads, Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, scorpions and tarantulas. Learn about where they are from, what they eat and their role in the environment. Everyone will get to touch, hold or pet most of the animals.

Lunch Discussion: Memory Boot Camp - Cognitive Fitness for the Brain with David Hart, Ph.D. Friday, Aug 11 • 1:00pm - 2:30pmScientific research has determined that chemo brain and healthy aging brain can continue to renew itself through the adoption of specific cognitive strategies, including the engagement of novel activities that stimulate neurogenesis and synaptic connections. Memory Boot Camp is a cognitive fitness regimen that intends to make you sweat – your brain that is. Attendees can expect to exercise multiple regions of the cerebral cortex for a full brain workout. Dr. David Hart is Director of Clinical Services at Always Best Care Senior Services L.A. – South Bay, and a faculty member in the Dept. of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time. Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Laughter Chair Yoga with Tickled Pink Janis Lukstein Saturday, Aug 19 • 10am - 11amLearn to laugh and reflect while doing simple exercises to help the healing, health process for patients, family, and friends. Janis is a certified Laughter Yoga Leader from www.laughteryogaamerica.com who will share some of the history of this movement making time to stay well. Observers are welcome.

Lunch Discussion: The Happiness Advantage: Contentment & Vitality from the Outside In with David Hart Ph.D. Friday, August 25 • 1:00pm - 2:30pmHave you ever wondered what makes happy people, happy? Is it part of an individual’s fixed personality or an intentional choice to maintain a cheerful disposition? This workshop will explore the empirical research on how living purposefully, practicing gratitude, giving back, and engaging in specific positive behaviors not only improves happiness, but may also increase longevity across the lifespan. Dr. David Hart is Director of Clinical Services at Always Best Care Senior Services L.A. – South Bay and a faculty member in the Dept. of Counseling at California State University, Fullerton. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Educational Programs & Presentations

nWomen’s Cancer Group • 10:30am - 12:30pm

nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30amnWomen’s Cancer Group •

10:30amnTotal Body Conditioning •

2:30pm - 3:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pm

nGuided Meditation • 5pm - 5:45pm

nCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm Family/Partners Group

Newly Diag Breast Cancer

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nGentle Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmnRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pmnFamily Transition Group •

6pm - 8pmnLife After Cancer • 6pm - 8pmnSet Your Goals On Fire • 6 - 7pm

nCardio For Wellness • 9:30amnTai Chi • 1 - 2pm

nRelaxation & Visualization • 5 - 5:45pm

nBreast Cancer Support Group • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

*Little Company of Mary - San PedronCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nCardio For Wellness • 9:30am

nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5pm nKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •

5:30pm -7:30pm *Little Company of Mary - San Pedro



nGentle Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmnYoung Cancer Survivorship • 6pm - 8pmnRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pm


nGentle Yoga • 1:30 - 2:45pmnRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pmnFamily Transition Group •

6pm - 8pmnColo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm




nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Transition Group • 3 - 5pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •





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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY nThyCa-South Bay: Thyroid Cancer

Networking • 10am - 12pmnCarcinoid & Neuro-

Endocrine Tumor Networking • 10:30am - 12:30pm

nThyroid Cancer Discussion • 10am - 12pmnIkebana Flower Arranging • 10:30am - 12pm

nKids Community: Kathy's Critters• 1pm - 3pmnFit & Well Worth It • 10:45am - 12pm *24402 Hawthorne Blvd,

Torrance, 90505

nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30amnWelcome Meeting • 11am

nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pmnLunch Time Discussion: Memory Boot Camp • 1:00pm - 2:30pm

nWriting for Wellness • 9am-12pm

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

nFit & Well Worth It • 10:45am - 12pm *24402

Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505nLaughter Chair Yoga • 10am - 11am

AUGUST 2017nWorkshop/Event (Please RSVP) nNetworking Group (Drop-In) nWeekly Support Group (Registration Required) nOffsite Activity/Group (Drop-In) nMind-Body Activity (Drop-In)

nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30amnWelcome Meeting • 11amnBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnCelebrando la Vida • 5 - 7pm

nFree Yoga on the Octagon • 10am - 11am

nAdult Coloring Books • 10:30am - 12:00pmnFit & Well Worth It •

10:45am - 12pm *24402 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505nSarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pm

nLeukemia/Lymphoma • 1 - 3pm nCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Grief • 4:30 - 6pm

nCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm*Todd Cancer Institute, Long BeachnGentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15am

nTotal Body Conditioning • 2:30pm - 3:30pm

nProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nEarly Yoga • 9:30am - 10:30am

nMorning Yoga • 10am - 11:15am


nMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15amnCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Connect • 4:30 - 6pmnCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm

*Todd Cancer Institute, Long Beach

nGentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30amnWomen’s Cancer Group •

10:30amnTotal Body Conditioning •

2:30pm - 3:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pm

nGuided Meditation • 5pm - 5:45pm



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nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30amnWelcome Meeting • 11am nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pm

nBrown Bag Cinema • 12:30pm - 2pmnCelebrando la Vida • 5 - 7pm

nEarly Yoga • 9:30am - 10:30am nWomen’s Cancer Group •

10:30am - 12:30pmnTotal Body Conditioning •

2:30pm - 3:30pmnKaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm



nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5pm nKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •





Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505

nCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Connect • 4:30 - 6pmnCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm

*Todd Cancer Institute, Long BeachnGentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30am nWelcome Meeting • 11am

nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnReiki Energy Circle •

12:30pm - 3pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pmnLunch Time Discussion: The

Happiness Advantage • 1:00pm - 2:30pm

nCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Grief • 4:30 - 6pm



nTapas Acupressure Technique • 11am - 1:00pm

nMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15am nEarly Yoga • 9:30am - 10:30am nWomen’s Cancer Group •

10:30am - 12:30pmnTotal Body Cond. • 2:30pm - 3:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15amnCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm





nEarly Yoga • 9:30am - 10:30am nWomen’s Cancer Group •

10:30am - 12:30pmnTotal Body Cond. • 2:30pm - 3:30pmnSpousal Bereavement Group

5:00pm - 7:00pm * Todd Cancer Institute Pavilion, Long BeachnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm



nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Transition Group • 3 - 5pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •





Return To WellnessNext Series starts Saturday, September 9 • 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. www.bchd.org. If you are interested in joining please contact Nida Padilla, Program Manager at 310-376-3550 or [email protected]

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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Mind-Body ActivitiesCrystal Alchemy Bowl Sound Meditation Friday, September 8 • 3pm - 4:30pmBathe in the sound of the rich, pure, vibrant tones of the crystal alchemy singing bowls and experience a deeply relaxing, rejuvenating state of well-being. Jeralyn Glass will utilize awareness techniques with the alchemy singing bowls which will guide you to a state of clarity and assist the mind and body in self-healing.

Melt Method with Nancy Starr Tuesday, Sept 19 • 11:30am - 12:45pmThe Melt Method is a self-help technique (using small balls on the hands and feet) designed to balance the nervous system and rehydrate the connective tissue. The class is taught by Nancy Starr, a massage therapist for the past 11 years and Melt instructor for the past 3 years.

Sound Therapy with Sylwia Kulczak Friday, September 22 • 9:30am - 11:00amSylwia will provide Sound Therapy using Tibetan Singing Bowls to soothe your mind and body and then tune up the frequencies to invigorate and add extra energy to your cells. Sylwia has been a South Therapy Practitioner since 2005.

Get Creative

Support & Well-being

Pain Management Class Tuesday, Sept 12 • 11:00am - 12:00pmTo promote a holistic approach to pain with discussions on different topics each week ranging from the benefits of gentle exercise, helpful tips to recognize priorities; supporting alternative as well as complementary treatments. This month, Part Two is Taking an Active Role in Managing Your Pain, you will challenge yourself to keep on learning and remembering your goal. Claudia Welch has been a facilitator for the American Chronic Pain Association since 2009.

Lunch Discussion: Anxiety & Depression with Donna Ehlers, MD Friday, Sept 8 • 1pm - 2:30pmHave you found yourself caught up in over filling, doing, or having too much in life? Have you experienced times or places where you recognize being anxious and wanting to be more present and less anxious? Dr. Ehlers will discuss anxiety and depression with a focus on mindfulness and cognitive tools. Dr. Ehlers is a Board Certified Psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time. Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Finding Your Style & Inner Passion with Cindy Notaro Monday, Sept 11 • 11:30am - 1pmIn this interactive workshop you will learn a fun and simple way to discover your most inner passions and style! Find out how to coordinate a wardrobe using fundamental steps that save you time and money. Never go to your closet again wondering what to wear and feeling what you have on “isn’t you!” Cindy Vezina Notaro has been an image consultant for over twenty five years.

Lunch Discussion: Beating the Sugar Blues Friday, Sept 15 • 1pm - 2:30pmThere is mounting evidence pointing to the relationship between sugar and cancer. If you are craving sweets and want to gain control without willpower or deprivation, join this class to permanently change your relationship to sugar. You will learn how to create balance in your health so that you can put your cravings to rest and create the most optimal environment for your body to thrive. Amanda Broomell is a Certified Holistic Health Counselor and Essential Oil Educator. www.realurbanwellness.com. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time. Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Lung Cancer with Ronald B. Natale, MDSaturday, September 16 • 10:00am - 12:00pmThis two-hour workshop will cover the latest treatments for lung cancer. Dr. Natale will also discuss side effects, side-effect management, and tools to overcome the social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis. We hope to answer many of your questions about lung cancer to help you (or your loved one) manage the disease more successfully. Ronald B. Natale, MD is Medical Oncology Attending Staff Physician III, Medical Director Clinical Lung Cancer Research Program at Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

Integrated Care in Prostate Cancer Wednesday, September 20 • 5pm - 6:30pmThe Cedars-Sinai Urologic Oncology Program provides patients with an integrated team of specialists from medical and scientific disciplines conducting ground-breaking research with the goal of providing information across the spectrum of prostate cancer from active surveillance to the newest drugs for advanced prostate cancers. Speaking are Timothy Daskivich, MD on surgical management options, Mitchell Kamrava, MD on radiation oncology and Edwin Posadas, MD on medical oncology.

Lunch Discussion: Frankly Speaking About Cancer Clinical Trials with Jaime Richardson, RNFriday, September 29 • 1pm - 2:30pmThis workshop focuses on building awareness about clinical trials. People impacted by cancer and their loved ones are invited to join us as we learn how these trials are structured, and how to foster an open dialogue with their health care team about the eligibility and the viability of clinical trials as a treatment option. In addition, participants will learn about the importance of shared decision making and will be introduced to resources to help facilitate these conversations. Jaime Richardson, RN, BSN, OCN, CCRP is the Clinical Trial Navigator in the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time. Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Love & Laughter With Comedian Jason Love Wednesday, Sept 27 • 5:30pm - 7:00pmLaughter is the best medicine. Join professional comedian, Jason Love and a few of his comedy colleagues for an evening of family love, fun, and laughter. https://www.patreon.com/LoveLaughter

Educational Programs & Presentations

nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am nWomen’s Cancer Group •

10:30am - 12:30pm nTotal Body Cond • 2:30pm - 3:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnYoga On The Pier • 6pm - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nGentle Yoga • 1:30pm - 2:45pmnRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pmnFamily Transition Group •

6pm - 8pmnColo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm



nRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •



Newly Diag Breast Cancer nCardio For Wellness • 9:30am

nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Transition Group • 3 - 5pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5 - 5:45pm nKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group • 5:30pm -7:30pm *Little Company of Mary - San PedronLife After Cancer • 6pm - 8pm



WORKSHOPS & EVENTSPlease pre-register for all Workshops & Events by calling 310-376-3550.






Newly Diag Breast Cancer nMelt Method • 11:30am - 12:45pm nHanna Somatic Therapy • 5:30-7:30pm

nGentle Yoga • 1:30pm - 2:45pmnSpousal Bereavement Group 5:00pm - 7:00pm * Todd Cancer

Institute Pavilion, Long Beach

nRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pmnYoung Cancer Survivorship •

6pm - 8pm nFinding Your Style Workshop •

11:30am - 1pm nSet Your Goals On Fire • 6 - 7pm

Writing For Wellness with Barbara Force Saturday, September 9 • 9am - 12pmThis monthly program offers everyone affected by cancer, family and friends a way to express themselves through writing. Writing has been shown in studies to reduce stress and engender well-being.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach is closed Monday,

September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

nGentle Yoga • 1:30pm - 2:45pmnSpousal Bereavement Group 5:00pm - 7:00pm * Todd Cancer

Institute Pavilion, Long BeachnRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pmnYoung Cancer Survivorship •

6pm - 8pm nSet Your Goals On Fire • 6 - 7pm

nFamily Transition Group (meets as scheduled) • 6pm - 8pm


nRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnFamily Transition Group • 3 - 5pmnKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •




nPain Management • 11am - 12pm

FREE Yoga on thE PiER

Every Wednesday in September • 6pm - 7pm

Located at the Outer Horseshoe Area

of the Redondo Beach Pier.

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nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnCelebrando la Vida • 5pm - 7pm

nLeukemia/Lymphoma • 1 - 3pmnCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Grief • 4:30 - 6pm




10:30am - 12:30pm nTotal Body Cond • 2:30pm - 3:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnYoga On The Pier • 6pm - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm



nTotal Body Cond •2:30pm - 3:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnKaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnYoga On The Pier • 6pm - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm




nCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Connect • 4:30 - 6pmnCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm




nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30amnWelcome Meeting • 11amnBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnCelebrando la Vida • 5 - 7pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pmnBeating the Sugar Blues

Discussion • 1pm - 2:30pmRow For A Reason benefiting CSCRB (see page 7 for info)

nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30am - 10:30am

nWelcome Meeting • 11am nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pm

nAnxiety & Depression Discussion • 1pm - 2:30pmnCrystal Alchemy Bowl Sound Meditation • 3:00pm - 4:30pm

nWomen’s Cancer Group • 10:30amnTotal Body Cond •2:30pm - 3:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnYoga On The Pier • 6pm - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm

Family/Partners GroupNewly Diag Breast CancernIntegrated Care in Prostate

Cancer • 5pm - 6:30pm

nMorning Yoga • 10-11:15am

nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30amnMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15am


nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Transition Group • 3 - 5pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5 - 5:45pm nKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group • 5:30pm -7:30pm *Little Company of Mary - San PedronLife After Cancer • 6pm - 8pm




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nWriting for Wellness • 9am - 12pm

nYoga on the Octagon • 10am - 11pmnThyCa-South Bay: Thyroid

Cancer Networking • 10am - 12pm

nCarcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine Tumor Networking •

10:30am - 12:30pmnSarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pm



nMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15amnCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Connect • 4:30 - 6pmnCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm*Todd Cancer Institute, Long BeachnGentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm






Newly Diag Breast Cancer nMelt Method • 11:30am - 12:45pm nHanna Somatic Therapy • 5:30-7:30pm

nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30am nWelcome Meeting • 11am

nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pm

nReiki Energy Circle • 12:30pm - 3pm

nSound Therapy • 9:30am - 11am

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

nFrankly Speaking About Cancer: Lung Cancer Presentation •

10am - 12pm




nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pmnFrankly Speaking About Cancer

Clinical Trials • 1pm - 2:30pm



nMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15amnCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnCancer Patient Group • 5 - 7pm*Todd Cancer Institute, Long BeachnGentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm



10:30am - 12:30pmnTotal Body Cond • 2:30pm - 3:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnYoga On The Pier • 6pm - 7pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm

Family/Partners Group Newly Diag Breast Cancer nLove & Laughter • 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Row For A Reason benefiting CSCRB (see page 7 for info)nPain Management • 11am - 12pm

HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach is closed Saturday,

September 2 in observance of Labor Day weekend.

FREE Yoga on thE PiER

Every Wednesday in September • 6pm - 7pm

Located at the Outer Horseshoe Area

of the Redondo Beach Pier.

Instructors Provided By

Sponsored By

nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am

All Levels Welcome!

Be sure to bring a yoga mat, towel & water.

GROUPS, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES PROVIDED AT OTHER LOCATIONS Prostate Cancer Support Group2nd Wednesday • 5pm - 7pmAugust 9 & September 13Kaiser Permanente Parkview Building 3rd Floor Conference Rm at PCH Entrance1050 Pacific Coast Hwy, Harbor City, 90710

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

Long Beach Memorial Medical CenterTodd Cancer Institute Pavilion • 2810 Long Beach Blvd. – 2nd Floor, Group Room #2

Cancer Patient GroupFacilitated by Sharon Feignbaum, MA, LMFTEvery Thursday • 5pm - 7pm

Spousal Bereavement GroupFacilitated by Dr. Stephen LottenbergMonday, August 14, 28 • 5pm - 7pmMonday, September 11, 25 • 5pm - 7pm

Breast Cancer Support Group Every Tuesday • 5:30pm - 7:30pmProvidence Little Company of Mary San Pedro • 1300 W. 7th Street, San PedroMeet at Conference Room on 4 West A support and educational group for women diagnosed with breast cancer.

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

26726 Crown Valley Pkwy, Mission Viejo, 92691

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

“Fit And Well Worth It” End Results Health & Wellness Center24402 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505 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 & their support persons. Call to book a session. RSVP 24 hours in advance is appreciated. Space is limited. Saturdays & Sundays • 10:45am 424-390-4008

“Cancer Wellfit” • Bay Club Redondo Beach formerly Spectrum Club Redondo Beach819 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277This 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 please call Dan Schwab at 310-376-9443.

Kundalini Yoga • We Love Yoga2038 E. 4th Street, Long Beach, CA 90814562-396-4230. Move & breathe 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.

Individual, Couples & Family Counseling

Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach offers free short-term counseling to Community members, to couples and family members. Joining a weekly support group is also 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 at 310-376-3550.

1st & 3rd ThursdaysAugust 3 & 17, September 7 & 21 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Teens Connect is a support group for teens ages 13-17 who have a family member battling cancer. Teens will explore their feelings of fear, guilt, confusion, anger and neglect. They will also learn life coping skills to help them deal with changing events in their lives that will help them into adulthood.

Teens Grief & Transition GroupAugust 10 & 24, September 14, 28 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm

This transitional support group is for teens who are grieving the loss of a parent, grandparent, sibling or any other fam-ily member with cancer. In a small, support group setting, teens 13-17 years old will be supported through under-standing death and loss and be guided through the grieving process.

For more information or to register, please contact Sharon Feigenbaum, LMFT or Jill Gray, LMFT at 310-376-3550.

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Celebrando La Vida Grupo en Redondo Beach

Primero y Tercero viernes • cada mes Viernes en la tarde a las 5 a 7pm.

La ubicación: Cancer Support Community 109 W. Torrance Blvd. Redondo Beach

Grupo de apoyo gratuito, en español, para pacientes, sobrevivientes y familiares combatiendo el cáncer. Favor de llamar a: Juan Altamirano – 310-210-6685 para más información y confirmar su presencia.

TEENS CONNECT AT CSCRBKIDS GRIEF GROUP COUNSELING

Kids Grief and Transition GroupWednesdays, September 6 -November 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

The Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach is offering a twelve week transitional support group for children ages 5-12 who are grieving the loss of a parent, grand-parent, sibling, or any other family member to cancer.

In a small, supportive group setting, children will be supported through understanding death and loss and be guided through the grieving process.

The goal of the group is to normalize the healing process. Activities such as art and play will be utilized. For more information, please contact Sharon Feigenbaum, MA, LMFT, Children’s Program Coordinator at 310-376-3550 or [email protected].

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UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS BENEFITING CSCRB

Saturday, October 7, 20178:30am Shotgun Start

10:00am - 3:00pm Marketplace & Luncheon

$199 | Includes Golf, Luncheon, and Marketplace$85 | Luncheon and Marketplace Only

to Sign up, contact the golf houSe 310.265.2752100 terranea way | ranchO paLOS verdeS, ca 90275terranea.cOM/GOLf | #terranea

Join terranea’s fight against breast cancer at the third annual Birdies for Breast cancer event at the Links at terranea resort! Sign up as a team of five or as an individual to compete in 18 holes of oceanfront golf.

tournament entry includes:

Birdies ForBreast CanCer

18 hole Golf tournament, Luncheon & Sponsor Marketplace

preSented By

18 Hole Golf Tournament | $25,000 Hole in One PrizeWelcome Gift Bag | Raffle Ticket | Luncheon & Marketplace entry

Live Music | Food & Wine Tasting | Awards Ceremony

proceeds from event entry to directly support:

For nearly 30 years, Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach has provided – FREE OF CHARGE - a comprehensive program of emotional support and education to people with cancer and their loved ones, at any stage of their cancer diagnosis.

Specific programs include those targeted for women with breast cancer and all people impacted by this diagnosis.

Body one Fitness Presents

a weekend of rowing for cancer support community redondo beach

Friday, September 15, 2017 • 4pm - 10pmsaturday, september 16, 2017 • 9am - 12pm

201 herondo street | redondo beach | 310-379-5425

Proceeds from the event directly support CSCRB and its mission of ensuring that No One Faces Cancer Alone ®. Non-Profit Tax ID #95-4076131

Participants sign up to row in half-hour time slots for $50. Row at your own pace or invite a friend to share the rowing with you!

to register, please visit www.rowforareason.org

the 3rd annual

Rock Your Pink!

October 3, 4 and 5, 2017The Comedy & Magic Club • Hermosa Beach

$100 per person (includes dinner, show, silent auction & more)

Benefiting Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach

in a celebration of the women in our lives who have been touched by cancer

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Purchase your tickets online at www.GirlsNightOutCSCRB.org

Or call 310-376-3550 to make reservations today!

Our Partners Who Provide $25,000 Or More In Support

Of Our Programs:

Board Of DirectorsDaniel Hovenstine, MD • PresidentGuido Rietdyk • Sr. Vice President

Jim Hunter • Vice President/SecretaryPreston Gegenfurtner • CPA • Vice President/Finance

Professional Advisory BoardWade Nishimoto, MD, Chairperson,

Hematology/OncologyFikret Atamdede, MD, Gynecology/Oncology

Christine Dauphine, M.D, SurgeryLisa Fisher, MD, Obstetrics/Gynecology

Melanie Friedlander, MD, SurgerySusan Goodlerner, MD, Dermatology Garth Green, MD, Radiation Oncology

Andrew Horodner, MD, Oncology Timothy Lesser, MD, Urology Richard Lopez, MD, Surgery

Paul Murata, MD, Family PracticeRichard C. Palmer, MD, Psychiatry

Parvin F. Peddi, MD, Internal Medicine & OncologyChristine A. Petti, MD, Reconstructive SurgeryJenny Xiuqing Ru, MD, Hematology/Oncology

Marianne Ryan, MD, SurgeryPatricia Sacks, MD, Radiology/Nuclear Medicine

Thomas G. Simko, MD, Radiation OncologyMary Welch, RN, MSN

Fredrick Wolk, MD, Urology

Administrative StaffJudith Opdahl • Executive Director/CEOPaula R. Moore • Development Director

Nancy Lomibao, MS, LMFT, LMFT36645 • Program Director Pamela Martis • Accountant/Development Coordinator

Nida Padilla • Program ManagerTheresa Plakos • Public Relations DirectorJuan Altamirano • Spanish Coordinator

Sharon Feigenbaum, MA, LMFT, MFC 98511 • Kids Program Coordinator

Jill Gray, MA, LMFT, MFC 99995 • Cancer Support NavigatorLori Moore • Operations and Events Manager

Meli Padilla • Administrative and Program Assistant

Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalsAnne Clary, LMFT, MFC 23879

Sharon Feigenbaum, MA, LMFT, MFC 98511Jill Gray, MA, LMFT, MFC 99995

Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD, G41490Anne Karin Nelson, MS, LMFT, MFC 97367Ruth Schriebman, PsyD, LMFT, MFC 39901Christine Winkler, PhD, LMFT, MFC 9011

Sandra Weiss, PhD, LMFT, MFC 6604

Graduate InternsKathy Blenko, MFT Registered Intern, IMF 88305

Allison Adamovic, MFT Trainee April Blandburg, MFT Trainee

Samantha Curiale, MFT TraineeLinda Shrader, MFT Trainee

Nadine Shoukry, MFT TraineeJackie Smuckler, MFT TraineeVanessa Valdivia, MFT Trainee

*Please note that all MFT Registered Interns and MFT Trainees are supervised by Nancy Lomibao, LMFT,

LMFT36645

109 West Torrance Blvd.Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Admin Office Hours • Monday - Friday • 9am - 5pm [email protected]

www.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org

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Matthew Accardo Kerry BrentlingerPortia Cohen, Esq. Michael Fiore Rene Gilbertson, Esq.Steven Griswold Kyle KazanDavid Milam

Donna MoritaWade Nishimoto, MDDeb PatrickPatricia Sacks, MDL.J. StogsdillSusan Sleep, MDRebecca Weintraub, Ph.D

MISSION STATEMENT OF THECANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY

To ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge,

strengthened by action and sustained by community.

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