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Weekly Programs
Bi-Weekly Activities
Monthly Cancer-Specific Networking Groups
Special Concerns Groups
Featured Programs
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WEEKLY PROGRAMS
- Participant Support Group
Wednesdays, 6 - 8 pm
Ongoing, professionally facilitated support group for peope with cancer. In this group, people with different types of cancer come together every week to support and to learn from one another with the assistance of facilitator Ruth Lever, PhD. Attendance at an Orientation Meeting and a brief interview are necessary before joining this weekly support group. Please call Ruth a 805.708.0656 to arrange an Orientation meeting and brief interview.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent Street Ventura
- Breast Cancer Support Group
Thursdays, 1:30 – 3 pm
Ongoing, professionally facilitated support group for women with breast cancer. Facilitated by Maryana Palmer, MFT. Please RSVP 805-652-5459
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura
- Kids Circle (beginning this fall)
For children ages 5-11 who have a parent or grandparent with cancer. Children are encouraged to express their feelings and concerns through creative activities. Facilitated by Ruth Lever, PhD. Please call Ruth at 805.708.0656 for meeting dates and times.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura
- CMH Breast Cancer Peer Support Group
Tuesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm
Peer support for women with breast cancer, facilitated by American Cancer Society volunteer Lynn Arnold. Please RSVP 805.652.5459.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 148 N. Brent St., Ventura
BI-WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
MONTHLY CANCER-SPECIFIC NETWORKING GROUPS
- Man to Man: CMH Prostate Cancer Group with Educational Speakers
Second Thursday of the month, Nov. 13, 6:30 – 8 pm
Ongoing support group for men affected by prostate cancer, facilitated by Helmut Hoenigsberg. Please RSVP 805-652.5459. Provided by the American Cancer Society.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura
SPECIAL CONCERNS GROUPS
- CMH Caregivers Support Group
Second Friday of the month, Nov. 14, 3 - 4:30 pm
Professionally facilitated support group focused on empowering caregivers to be more effective, reduce their own distress, find hope and know that they are not alone during any stage of the cancer experience. Facilitated by Marilyn Beebe, MS. Provided by Community Memorial Hospital. Please RSVP 805.445.1181.
Location: Community Memorial Hospital Front Auditorium, 147 Brent St., Ventura, Front Auditorium.
FEATURED PROGRAMS
- Nutrition Along the Cancer Journey with Susan Speer, MS RD, CDE
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 630 - 8:30 pm
No matter shere you are between diagnosis and treatment diet plays an important role in your cancer journey. Medical Nutritionist Susan Speer will giveyou tips on maintaining optimal nutrition throughout he journey. Please RSVP 805.708.0656.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura
- Yoga
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 18, & 25, 630 - 8:30 pm
Regular yoga practic offers many beneits, including stress reduction, relxation, increased flxibility, massage of internal organs, muscle toning, and increased mind-body harmony. Instructor Tami Robinson will lead you thrugh low-impast, yet veneficial movements for stress reduction. Please RSVP at 805.708.0656.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura
- Holiday Open House
Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 - 4 pm
Have you visited the Cancer Resource Center yet? This Open House is a great opportunity to get acquainted with everything we have to offer. Come say hello, meet the staff, enjoy refreshments, and learn about the Cancer Resource Center. No RSVP needed.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura
- Spanish-Language Support Group for people with cancer and their loved ones
Fourth Thursday of the month, 6-8pm(No meeting in November)
Facilitated by Mario Cepeda, MA. Please call 805.707.955 to RSVP or for more information.
Location: Cancer Resource Center, 184 N. Brent St., Ventura