Tai Chi
2023-05-01 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 register early to reserve your spot for in-person program.

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QI Gong & Meditation for Cancer Support
2023-05-01 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-05-08 15:00 - 16:00
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 Mondays at 3 PM.

Young Adult Support Group
2023-05-01 18:00, 2023-05-08 18:00
Virtual Format

Mondays at 6 PM With Jaime Allen

Young Adult groups are for young adult cancer patients, ages 18-39. If you are going through treatment or are post treatment, this is the group for you. Join WeSPARK and i’m too young for this! as we offer a space where you can connect with other young adults facing similar issues.

Yoga with Victoria
2023-05-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-05-09 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.

Kids Group
2023-05-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-09 16:00 - 17:00
WeSPARK Kids Group is for children ages 4-12 who have a loved one with cancer or who have lost a loved one to cancer. Children are encouraged to explore their feelings through games, art projects and fun activities. We also incorporated mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help your children cope with stress and anxiety.
If you have a child who could benefit from this group, please call us at 818.906.3022 register.

Caregivers Support Group
2023-05-02 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-05-09 18:00 - 19:00
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.

Yoga with Michelle
2023-05-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-10 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. This in-person class requires proof of full vaccination.
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Guided Imagery
2023-05-03 12:15 - 13:15
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.

Gentle Yoga
2023-05-03 13:30 - 14:30
Virtual Format

Join Raminderpreet Elisa for a weekly afternoon of movement, breathing and stretches with cancer patients in mind. Yoga eases the side effects of treatment, improves sleep and fatigue. Patients, survivors, their loved ones are welcome to this movement class. Space is limited, so please register to reserve your spot and receive the link for the class. Raminderpreet Elisa is a 20 plus years Yoga Therapist and creator of the award-winning documentary, Your Brain, Your Body, Your Breath: The Science of Yoga Therapy.
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In Treatment Support Group
2023-05-03 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.

Partner Grief Support Group
2023-05-03 17:30 - 18:30
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
2023-05-03 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
2023-05-04 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.

Strengthen & Stretch
2023-05-04 13:00 - 14:00
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. This in-person class requires proof of full vaccination.

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Men's Support Group
2023-05-04 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.

Doing Cancer Solo Support Group
2023-05-04 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.

Healing Guided Imagery
2023-05-05 11:00 - 12:00
with Paramjeet Kaur, C.Ht., Certified Hypnotherapist

Please join Paramjeet for Healing Guided Imagery, in May.
Guided imagery is a relaxation practice used to reduce stress and increase well-being.
Please register today for this healing journey.

Please reserve your spot today.

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Breast Cancer Support Group
2023-05-05 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Yoga with Yovanni
2023-05-06 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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Your Life, Your Decision: End-of-Life-Options
2023-05-08 16:00 - 17:00
With Karen Morin, RN

In-person & Virtual Formats
Join Karen to get an understanding of California’s end-of-life options.
This frank discussion will provide an overview of what you and your loved ones should know about end-of-life options, advance directives, and getting what you want and need from physicians and family.
This is a free community event so everyone is welcome. Space is limited so please register now to reserve your spot for this important discussion.
About Karen Morin, RN, is an oncology and hospice Registered Nurse with more than three decades of clinical experience and is the Founder of LA Patient Advocates. She also sits on the WeSPARK’s board of directors.

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Expressive Writing = Emotional Health Workshop
2023-05-09 18:00 - 19:00
With David Richman

Virtual Format
Join author David Richman for the next session of the creative writing workshop. You’ll learn about the power that writing has on emotional health. Participants can begin or continue their writing journey.

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

Please register early to reserve your spot for this virtual-only program.

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