OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR...OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR Carcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine...

OCTOBER | NOVEMBER 2017 CALENDAR

Carcinoid & Neuro-Endocrine Tumor

1st Saturday •Oct 7 & Nov 410:30am - 12:30pm

Colo-Rectal Networking 3rd Monday • Oct 16 & Nov 20

6pm - 8pm

Leukemia, Lymphoma & Multiple Myeloma

2nd Thursday • Oct 12 & Nov 9 1pm - 3pm

Life After Cancer 1st Monday • Oct 2 & Nov 6

6pm - 8pm

Young Cancer Survivorship*2nd & 4th Monday • Oct 9, 23 &

Nov 13, 27 • 6pm - 8pm *young adults diagnosed with cancer before their early 40's,

regardless of current age.

Prostate Cancer - Kaiser Permanente South Bay

2nd Wednesday Oct 11 & Nov 8 • 5 - 7pm

Sarcoma Alliance 2nd Saturday • Oct 14 & Nov 11

11am - 1pm

Thyroid Cancer Networking: ThyCa-South Bay

1st Saturday • Oct 7 & Nov 410am - 12pm

Lung Cancer 3rd Saturday • Oct 21 & Nov 18

10:30am - 12:30pm

Prostate Cancer 1st & 3rd Wednesday

Oct 4 & 18, Nov 1 & 154:30pm - 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 Bereavement GroupDrop-in meeting. Meets on Monday, October

2, 16 & 30; November 6 & 20 • Tuesday, October 10 & 24; November 14 & 28.

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

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 CircleIn 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.

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnRelaxation & 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 nHereditary Cancer Discussion •

6pm - 7:30pm

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

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


nBlending Ayurveda & Nutrition 5pm - 6pm

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

nFamily Bereavement Group • 3 - 5pm nKids Community • 5pm - 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

Medical Cannabis with Bonni Goldstein, MD Wednesday, October 11 • 6pm - 7:30pmDo 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? Presented by Bonni Goldstein, MD, Medical Director, with Marijuana Medicine Evaluation Centers.

TAT for Sleep & Illness with Corina Gheorghiu, DDS, LMFT Thurs, Oct 12 • 11am - 12:30pmCorina Gheorghiu will guide you in a series of holding acupressure points that connect all physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts to help with sleep and illness. Corina Gheorgiu, DDS is also a Marriage Family Therapist and a Sleep and Well-Being coach.

Lunch Discussion: Nutritional Management & Cancer with Zhaoping Li, MD, PhD Friday, October 13 • 1pm - 2:30pmJoin us as Dr. Li discusses nutritional options in combating malnutrition, preserving lean body mass, and overcoming common symptoms associated with cancer. Dr. Zhaoping Li is Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Clinical Nutrition at the UCLA. Dr. Li is board certified in Internal Medicine and Physician Nutrition Specialist. 12:30 - 1pm Lunch and Social Time Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Intro to Medical Qi Gong Saturday, October 14 • 10am - 12pmBenj Sinskul, Medical Qi Gong Practitioner, will discuss one of the four foundational schools of traditional Chinese Medicine, Medical Qi Gong. Using experiential techniques, attendees will learn to sense chi fields and how the movement of energy affects everyone.

Radiation Oncology for Sarcoma with Mitchell Kamrava, MD Saturday, Oct 14 • 11am - 1pmDr. Mitchell Kamrava will discuss understanding the role of Radiation in the management of Sarcomas. Q & A to follow. Dr. Mitchell Kamrava earned his medical degree UC San Diego, interned at Stanford University Hospital and completed his residency at National Cancer Institute.

Hereditary Cancer: What You Need to Know Tuesday, October 17 • 6pm - 7:30pmJoanne Kreindel from FORCE will raise awareness and educate people about hereditary breast, ovarian and related cancers. She will also review the warning signs of hereditary breast and ovarian cancers and the importance of genetic counseling. Joanne Kreindel is a Community Liaison FORCE Volunteer. She spent most of her career in Broadcast Journalism- in radio news as anchor, writer, reporter and documentarian.

Coming Back to the Breath: Blending Ayurveda and Nutrition for Vitality Wednesday, October 18 • 5pm - 6pmJoin Stacey Whittle and Hari Simran for a talk on blending the healing modalities of nutrition and Ayurveda for deep rejuvenation and symptomatic relief. Stacey and Hari Simran will help you understand how to use these tools so that you can integrate them into your everyday life. Hari Simran graduated from California College of Ayurveda and is practicing as a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist. Stacey Whittle, RD graduated from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Food Science.

Breast Reconstruction with Keith Hurvitz, MD Thursday, October 19 • 6pm - 7pmJoin us as Dr. Keith Hurvitz discusses, breast reconstruction and non-reconstruction options, how to make a decision that is right for you, medical factors that can influence your decision, and how to prepare for and what to expect after surgery. Dr. Hurvitz began his medical career at USC School of Medicine. Dr. Hurvitz is double certified by the ABMS and is a diplomat of both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.

Lunch Discussion: Frankly Speaking About Cancer - Immunotherapy with Ani Balmanoukian, MD Friday, October 20 • 1pm - 2:30pmThis free workshop offers information on one of the most exciting new discoveries and treatments for cancer, immunotherapy. Patients and their loved ones are invited to join us as we learn how the immune system interacts with cancer, treatments that are currently available as well as treatments that are being developed, and tips to manage common side effects. In addition, participants will learn about ways to cope with the social and emotional challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Dr. Balmanoukian went to New York Medical College, Intern and Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and her Fellowship was at Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Balmanoukian is part of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network and the Angeles Clinic and Research Institute. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Breast Cancer & Medical Qi Gong Saturday, October 21 • 10am - 12pmBenj Sinskul, Medical Qi Gong Practitioner, will discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine’s (TCM) perspective of how breast cysts and tumors develop. Participiants will perform Qi Gong exercises to empower you to combat your disease.

The Lymphatic System & Lymphedema Thursday, October 26 • 6:30pm - 8pmMaria Serret, PT, DPT, OCS will present an overview of the lymphatic system and lymphedema as well as recognizing and reducing risk of lymphedema. Attendees will learn safe upper body exercises. Maria Serret has been with Kaiser since 2006 and is a USC graduate in Physical Therapy specializing in orthopedics, chronic pain and lymphedema.

Chinese Medicine: Energetics of Food Saturday, October 28 • 10am - 12pmBenj Sinskul, Medical Qi Gong Practitioner, will discuss the Classical Chinese Medicine perspective of the energetics of food. Is food medicine or medicine food?

Halloween Potluck Party! Friday, October 27 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Come join our Spooktacular Celebration dressed in your favorite costume. Bring your favorite healthy snack or finger food. Drinks will be provided by CSCRB.

Please see page 4 for Mind-Body class descriptions

Educational Programs & Presentations

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

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

6pm - 8pmnLife After Cancer • 6pm - 8pm

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


Girls Night Out! (see page 7)

nCardio For Wellness • 9:30am

nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Bereavement Group • 3 - 5pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5pm nKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •

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


Newly Diag Breast Cancer

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

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

nYoung Cancer Survivorship 6pm - 8pm

nRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pm

nWelcome Meeting • 6pm

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

6pm - 8pmnColo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm



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





nGentle Yoga • 1:30pm - 2:45pm

nRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pm

nWelcome Meeting • 6pmnFamily Bereavement Group

6pm - 8pm

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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

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

Torrance, 90505 Birdies for Breast Cancer at

Terranea Resort (see page 7)

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

nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnSound Therapy • 9:30am - 11amnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pmnLunch Discussion: Nutritional

Management and Cancer 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, 90505nBreast Cancer & Medical

Qi Gong • 10am - 12pm

OCTOBER 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 • 9:30am

nWelcome Meeting • 11am

nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pm

nCelebrando la Vida • 5 - 7pm

nFree Yoga on the Octagon • 10am - 11am


Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505nSarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pmnMedical Qi Gong • 10am - 12pmnRadiation Oncology for Sarcoma • 11am - 1pm

nTAT for Sleep & Illness • 11am - 12:30pmnLeukemia/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

Family/Partners GroupNewly Diag Breast Cancer nMorning Yoga • 10 - 11:15am

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


nBlending Ayurveda & Nutrition 5pm - 6pm

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


Girls Night Out! (see page 7)

nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30amnWomen’s Cancer Group • 10:30amnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pm

nGuided Meditation • 5pm - 5:45pm

nCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm Family/Partners Group

Newly Diag Breast Cancer Girls Night Out! (see page 7)

nOcean View Tai Chi • 9:30amnWelcome Meeting • 11am nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnCelebrando la Vida • 5pm - 7pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pm

nLunch Discussion Immunotherapy • 1:00pm - 2:30pmnCrystal Alchemy Bowl Sound Meditation • 3:00pm - 4:30pm

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

10:30am - 12:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnKaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nMedical Cannabis Presentation 6pm - 7:30pm


nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Bereavement Group • 3 - 5pmnRelaxation & Visualization • 5pm nKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •





Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505nEnergetics of Food Discussion

10am - 12pm

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

Family/Partners GroupNewly Diag Breast CancernBreast Reconstruction

6pm -7pm

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

nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnReiki Energy Circle •

12:30pm - 3pm

Halloween Potluck Party!5:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Family/Partners GroupNewly Diag Breast Cancer nLymphatic System &

Lymphedema • 6:30pm - 8pm

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

10:30am - 12:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm

Family/Partners Group



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





Free Yoga on the Redondo Beach Octagon!2nd Saturday of the Month. October 14 and November 11 from 10am-11am. Invite a friend and join us! All levels are welcome. Be sure to bring a yoga mat, towel & water! October 14 - Yoga will take place at the West endof the Pier behind Tony’s. November 11 yoga will return to 500 Fisherman’s Wharf, on the Octagon where The Pier meets the International Boardwalk below Kincaid’s.

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WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

Mind-Body ActivitiesCrystal Alchemy Bowl Sound Meditation Monday, November 6 • 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.

Sound Therapy with Sylwia Kulczak Friday, November 17 • 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.

Hanna Somatic Movement Therapy Tuesday, November 21 • 5:30pm - 7:30pmAre you tired of chronic pain, suffer from joint stiffness or have difficulty moving with ease? Do you desire more flexibility and good body movement patterns? Dr. Jafari will teach attendees Somatic Movement Therapy in effectively resolving such issues. Farzaneh Jafari, Ph.D, is a Yoga Therapist and Hanna Somatic Educator in the Tradition of Thomas Hanna.

Melt Method with Nancy Starr Tuesday, November 21 • 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.

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Support & Well-being

TAT for Sleep & Illness with Corina Gheorghiu, DDS, LMFTThursday, November 9 • 11am - 12:30pmCorina Gheorghiu will guide you in a series of holding acupressure points that connect all physical, mental, emotional and spiritual parts to help with sleep and illness. 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 trained in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Integrative Body Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, the 12-Step Program, Nia and the Feldenkrais Method.

Pain Management Class Tuesday, November 14 • 11am - 12pmTo 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. The October topic is Sleep Smarter and the November topic is PACE yourself.

Lunch Discussion: Living Well at Home Friday, November 3 • 1pm - 2:30pmJoin us as Drew Davis presents information for people who want to stay in their home, but need some assistance to do so. Topics include, warning signs that help is needed, various types of assistance available including home modifications, community resources, various types of in-home help, and the pros and cons of each. In addition, he will discuss changes in laws affecting in-home caregivers and tips on how to choose or combine options. Drew Davis received an MBA from USC’s Marshall School of Business and a BA from Loyola Marymount University. He is President of Davis In-Home Care, Inc., a South Bay company providing in-home caregivers. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Thyroid Cancer with Michael W. Yeh, MD Saturday, November 4 • 10am - 12pmJoin us as Dr. Michael Yeh provides an overview of the dynamic follow up of thyroid cancer. Question and answer to follow. Dr. Michael Yeh completed his education at Stanford University and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Yeh is a Professor of Surgery and Medicine at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and currently serves as Chief of Endocrine Surgery, Director of Optimal Care, and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. He is a nationally and internationally recognized authority in endocrine surgery, medical education, value-based health care delivery, and leadership in medicine.

Ikebana Flower Arranging with Valeria Brinkers Saturday, Nov 4 • 10:30am - 12pmIkebana 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 Holiday flower arrangement. Valeria will provide all materials (flowers, vases, etc.). Register by Thursday, November 2.

California End of Life Option Act with Karen Morin Green, RNThursday, November 9 • 5:30pm - 7pmThe California End of Life Option Act allows certain terminally ill adults to request and obtain a prescription for medication to end their lives in a peaceful manner. Karen Morin Green, RN, member of Compassion & Choices, will present the various choices for end-of-life and also the basic steps and requirements for utilizing the California law.

Understanding Your Radiation Options in Breast Cancer with Mitchell Kamrava, MD Lunch Discussion Friday, November 10 • 1pm - 2:30pmRadiation is an important component for women undergoing breast conservation therapy after their lumpectomy. Advances in radiation now allow for a variety of personalized treatment options. In this talk he will discuss these various treatment options and how decisions are made regarding which treatment is best for an individual woman. Mitchell Kamrava, MD, is the Director of Brachytherapy Services in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Mitchell Kamrava earned his Medical degree from at UC San Diego in 2005, interned at Stanford University Hospital in 2006 and completed his residency at National Cancer Institute. He was named Southern California Super Doctor in 2017. 12:30 – 1:00pm Lunch and Social Time. Lunch donated by the world famous "THE SPOT" restaurant in Hermosa Beach.

Educational Programs & Presentations

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

10:30am - 12:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm



nKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnKaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


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

6pm - 8pmnColo-Rectal Ntwkg • 6 - 8pm


nRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnBreast Cancer Support Group •

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



nWomen’s Cancer Group • 10:30amnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm



nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Bereavement 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 Pedro



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



nRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnBreast Cancer Support Group • 5:30pm *Little Company of Mary - San PedronCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nMelt Method • 11:30am - 12:45pm nHanna Somatic Therapy

5:30pm -7:30pm

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

Writing For Wellness with Barbara Force Saturday, November 18 • 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.

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

nFamily Bereavement Group 6pm - 8pm

nGentle Yoga • 1:30pm - 2:45pmnRestorative Yoga • 6pm - 7pmnWelcome Meeting • 6pmnLife After Cancer • 6pm - 8pmnCrystal Alchemy Bowl Sound

Meditation • 3pm - 4:30pm


10:30am - 12:30pm


nRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnFamily Bereavement Group • 3 - 5pmnKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group • 5:30pm *Little Company of Mary - San Pedro

nPain Management • 11am - 12pm

nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am






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NOVEMBER 2017

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

nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnCelebrando la Vida • 5pm - 7pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pmnLunch Discussion: Living Well

at Home • 1pm - 2:30pm

nTAT for Sleep & Illness • 11am - 12:30pmnLeukemia/Lymphoma • 1 - 3pmnCancer Patient Group • 2 - 4pmnTeens Grief • 4:30pm - 6pmnGentle Hatha Yoga • 6 - 7pm

nCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm

nCalifornia End of Life Option Act 5:30pm - 7pm


10:30am - 12:30pmnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm



nKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnKaiser Prostate Cancer • 5 - 7pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nCancer 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


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

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

nWelcome Meeting • 11am nBasic Yoga • 11am - 12pmnLunch & Social Time • 12:30pmnUnderstanding Your Radiation

Options in Breast Cancer 1pm - 2:30pm

nWomen’s Cancer Group • 10:30amnKids Grief Group • 4pm - 5:30pmnProstate Cancer • 4:30 - 6:30pmnGuided Meditation • 5 - 5:45pmnCancer Patient Group 6 - 8pm


nMorning Yoga • 10-11:15am

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


nTai Chi • 1 - 2pmnFamily Bereavement 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 Pedro




nYoga on the Octagon • 10am - 11amnSarcoma Alliance • 11am - 1pm


Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505

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


HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach will close at 3pm.

nWriting for Wellness • 9am - 12pm

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


Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, 90505


10:30am - 12:30pm


nRelaxation & Visualization • 5pmnFamily Bereavement Group • 3 - 5pmnKids Community • 5:00 - 6:30pmnBreast Cancer Support Group • 5:30pm *Little Company of Mary - San Pedro

nPain Management • 11am - 12pm

nEarly Yoga • 9:30 - 10:30am

nThyCa-South Bay: Thyroid Cancer Networking • 10am - 12pm

nCarcinoid & Neuro Endocrine Tumor Networking • 10:30am - 12:30pm nIkebana Flower Arranging 10:30am - 12pmnFit & Well Worth It • 10:45am - 12pm *24402 Hawthorne Blvd,

Torrance, 90505nThyroid Cancer Discussion

with Michael W. Yeh, MD 10am - 12pm




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


Family/Partners Group Newly Diag Breast Cancer

GROUPS, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES PROVIDED AT OTHER LOCATIONS Prostate Cancer Support Group2nd Wednesday • 5pm - 7pmOctober 11 & November 8Kaiser 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 Jo Ann Panitch, LMFTEvery Thursday • 5pm - 7pm

Spousal Bereavement GroupFacilitated by Dr. Stephen LottenbergMonday, October 9 & 23 • 5pm - 7pmMonday, November 13 & 27 • 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 Jill Gray 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 ThursdaysOctober 5 & 19, November 2 &16 • 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 GroupOctober 12 & 26, November 9 • 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 Jill Gray, LMFT at 310-376-3550 x112.

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 Jill Gray, LMFT, Children’s Program Coordina-tor at 310-376-3550 or [email protected].

UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS BENEFITING CSCRB

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

Of Our Programs:

Tuesday - Wednesday - ThursdayOctober 3, 4 and 5, 2017

The Comedy & Magic Club • Hermosa Beach

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

Join Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach in celebrating the women in our lives who have been touched by cancer

A 501(c)(3) non profit, tax ID # 95-4076131, providing free programs to all touched by cancer.

Purchase Tickets Online atwww.GirlsNightOutCSCRB.org

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

The 15 th Annual...

Saturday, October 7, 201710am - 3pm Marketplace & Luncheon

$85 Adults | $45 Children 17 and Under

Join us for live music, food & wine tastings, and raffle prizes. Live and silent auction, games and kid’s activities to support all ages!

TO SIGN UP, CONTACT THE GOLF HOUSE 310.265.2752100 TERRANEA WAY | RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA 90275

TERRANEA.COM/GOLF | #TERRANEA

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.

Proceeds from event entry to directly support CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY REDONDO BEACH

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM meet Terranea's

Falconer and take selfies with the birds

that support Terranea's Green Effort

All paid participants receive complimentary child care for ages 4 and up provided by Terranea's Tide Pool Kid's Club from

8:00AM - 1:00PM *Advanced Registration required

Birdies For Breast CancerLuncheon & SponSor MarketpLace

PRESENTED BY

Make a gift in support of CSCRB on #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media & collaboration. Following the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday & end-of-year giving.

Kendra Gives Back PartyThursday, October 26, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Light refreshments will be served while you shop for stunning jewelry pieces. 20% of proceeds from the event will benefit Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach. The Point Shopping Center - 830 S. Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA.

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/CEO

Paula R. Moore • Development Director/COONancy Lomibao, MS, LMFT36645 • Program Director/CCO Pamela Martis • Accountant/Development Coordinator

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

Jill Gray, MA, LMFT, MFC 99995 • Cancer Support Navigator and Kids Community Coordinator

Lori Moore • Operations & Events ManagerNicole Torres • Office Manager

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 97367

Jo Ann Panitch, LMFT, MFC 444284 Ruth 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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310-376-3550 310-372-2094

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

www.CancerSupportRedondoBeach.org

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Matthew Accardo Kerry BrentlingerJosh CohenPortia Cohen, Esq. Michael Fiore Rene Gilbertson, Esq.Steven Griswold Kyle Kazan

David MilamDonna 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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