WeSPARK

Partner Grief Support Group
2024-06-19 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-06-26 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Virtual Format

This co-ed support group for spouses and life partners provides a safe place for people who have lost their loved one to cancer. In the company of others who are going through similar loss, we can find understanding and hope which eases the pain of losing a loved one.

Family Grief Support Group
2024-06-19 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-26 18:00 - 19:00
Virtual Format

This support group is for people who have lost a family member (other than a spouse or partner) or friend to cancer. By discussing fears, anxieties and the loneliness of loss, one can find hope and acceptance. In the company of others who are going through similar loss, we can find understanding which eases the pain of losing a loved one.

Ongoing Treatment Support Group
2024-06-20 10:15 - 11:15, 2024-06-27 10:15 - 11:15
Virtual Format

This nurturing group focuses on issues relevant to those with a metastatic, advanced diagnosis of cancer such as how to be a better advocate as well as enhance the quality of one’s life. Other issues discussed are body image, familial concerns, symptom management, pain control, anticipatory grief, and anxiety.

What's In Your Genes?
2024-06-20 12:00 - 13:00
with Benjamin Leach from City of Hope and Daniella Menashe from Cedars Sinai

Virtual Format

Please join us for an informative conversation about genes and cancer. Learn the latest in cancer screening, what you need to know about genetic testing options, hereditary cancer risk, and how it impacts your family.
This program is presented in partnership with Sharsheret.
Everyone is welcome to this free virtual community event, but you must RSVP. Please don’t wait—reserve your spot. Call us at 818.906.3022 or email us using the button below.
About Sharsheret
Sharsheret, a national non-profit organization, improves the lives of Jewish women and families living with or at increased genetic risk for breast or ovarian cancer. While their expertise is in young women and Jewish families as related to breast cancer and ovarian cancer, Sharsheret programs serve all women and men.

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Men's Support Group
2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-06-27 14:00 - 15:00
Virtual Format

Led by a physician and therapist, this group is for men in all stages of a cancer diagnosis, treatment, or after treatment. Learn strategies for coping with diagnosis, side effects from treatment, fear and anxiety and familial relationships.

Strengthen & Stretch
2024-06-20 16:00 - 17:00
with Julia Morrow, Certified Massage Therapist, Lymphedema Therapist & Exercise Instructor
In-person Format

Join Julia for Strengthen & Stretch, designed for people dealing with a cancer diagnosis, surgery or treatment.
Rediscover your mobility and improve your muscle strength and balance.
Space is limited so please register in advance to participate.

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Doing Cancer Solo Support Group
2024-06-20 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-06-27 17:00 - 18:00
Virtual Format

This is a group for anyone who feels like they are facing cancer alone- either without the support of a partner, or a family. We will share tools and strategies that help to differentiate between feelings and circumstances, while helping to deepen connections to ourselves and creating community.

Breast Cancer Support Group
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-27 18:00 - 19:00
Virtual Format

This group is for women with breast cancer in all stages, from diagnosis to survivorship. Participants will cultivate community, share resources, and find supportive conversations.

Guided Imagery Friday
2024-06-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-06-28 10:00 - 11:00
with Valerie Luna, C.Ht.
Virtual Format

This in-demand guided journey continues. Join Valerie Luna on Fridays for Guided Imagery. This program can help relieve stress, reduce pain, increase energy, stabilize thoughts and create inner harmony.
Please call 818.906.3022 or email us at registration@wespark.org register for this featured program.

Yoga with Yovanni
2024-06-22 14:15 - 15:15, 2024-06-29 14:15 - 15:15
Virtual Format

Join Yovanni for online yoga from the comfort of your home on Saturdays. This popular exercise helps relieve anxiety and promotes better sleep. Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot and receive the link for the class.
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Tai Chi
2024-06-24 12:00 - 13:00
with Nancy Hamill

In-person Format
Please join us for Tai Chi, a slow-flowing exercise often referred to as a moving meditation. It is a graceful, gentle exercise that anyone can learn to do. In June our theme is Sunshine.
Tai Chi can benefit the mind and body, help reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, enhance memory, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Beginners are welcome!

Please call us at 818.906.3022 or email us to register early to reserve your spot for in-person program.

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Yoga with Victoria
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:00
Virtual Format

Join Victoria from Perseverance Yoga for a morning opportunity to stretch and build a healthy routine. Yoga helps reduce stress and improve quality of life. With Victoria Gluchoski. Please register to reserve your spot at this yoga class via Zoom.

QI Gong & Meditation for Cancer Support
2024-06-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-02 16:00 - 17:00
Virtual Format

Ed Sullivan leads this class that combines exercises and powerful meditations to help restore and maintain health and wellness. This weekly practice helps reduce fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and numbness or tingling in your hands and feet. This practice can be done from a standing or seated position.
Join Ed on Tuesday at 1 PM.

Expressive Writing = Emotional Health Workshop
2024-06-25 18:00 - 19:00
With David Richman

Virtual Format
Join author David Richman for an expressive writing workshop. You’ll learn about the power that writing has on emotional health. Participants can begin or continue their writing journey. Everyone is welcome.

Explore your creative side and express yourself in a judgment-free, connective, empowering, and supportive community.

All are welcome but you must register. Please call 818.906.3022 or email us using the button below to register early to reserve your spot for this virtual-only program.

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Caregivers Support Group
2024-06-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-02 19:00 - 20:00
Virtual Format

This supportive environment is perfect for anyone affected by a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. The group is both educational and encouraging in nature. It provides a venue for caregivers to vent their frustrations and seek support from others in a similar situation. Anticipatory grief, intimacy issues, and other familial concerns are discussed.

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Yoga with Michelle
2024-06-26 10:30 - 11:30
In-person Format
Join Michelle Rappaport for yoga in person at our center.
This is a gentle class for all levels, for all people in all phases of their cancer journey. This movement class helps relieve anxiety and promotes better sleep
Space is limited so please register in advance to participate. Please call us at 818.906.3022 or email us to signup.
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Guided Imagery
2024-06-26 13:00 - 14:00
Virtual Format

This in-demand guided journey continues. Join Cheryl for a relaxing practice that will leave you rested and ready to take on the rest of your day. Each month introduces a new theme.

In Treatment Support Group
2024-06-26 14:30 - 15:30
Virtual Format

This group is designed for people diagnosed with cancer who are in any stage of treatment. This includes people with impending surgery and those undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy. This group provides a warm and safe environment and focuses on issues such as medical treatment, clinical trials, fear and anxiety, and familial relationships.

Tai Chi
2024-07-01 12:00 - 13:00
with Nancy Hamill

In-person Format
Please join us for Tai Chi, a slow-flowing exercise often referred to as a moving meditation. It is a graceful, gentle exercise that anyone can learn to do.
Tai Chi can benefit the mind and body, help reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, enhance memory, lower blood pressure and improve circulation. Beginners are welcome!

Please call us at 818.906.3022 or email us to register early to reserve your spot for in-person program.

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Yoga with Milva
2024-07-02 12:30 - 13:30
Virtual Format
Are you ready for yoga, a movement practice that connects the body, breath, and mind, on Tuesday afternoon? Join Milva for stretching and breathing techniques to decrease stress and anxiety while creating a sense of calmness. Participants of all fitness levels are welcome.
Additionally, Milva is a Spanish speaker, so Spanish instruction will also be available.
Space is limited so please register in advance to participate. Please call us at 818.906.3022 or email us to signup.
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