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SPECIAL PROGRAMS MARCH APRIL 2022MARCHMANY FACES OF COLORECTALCANCERWednesday: March 2, 6:30 pmThis workshop focuses on the unique issuesof people with colorectal cancer. Currenttreatments and therapies will be discussedalong with nutrition and exercise tips.Speakers include John Muir Health’sDr. Jewel Johl, Medical Oncologist andAlison Ryan, PA.EATING FOR HEALINGFriday: March 4, 11 amWith Susie White, Holistic NutritionConsultant. Susie will demonstrate easy,healthy, plant-based recipes.URBAN ZENSaturday: March 5, 11 amWith Lilia Roman, RYT. Urban Zen uniquelyintegrates several modalities includingYoga, Breath Awareness and Meditationfor a deeply relaxing practice.CELEBRATING NEW BEGINNINGSBY GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEPFOLLOW UPSaturday, March 5, 1 pmWith Erika Maslan, LMFT, CSC TherapistFacilitator. This is a class for those who attendedthe January 29 class with Erika. We will checkon the progress you have made on changesto support your health and well-being.RETURN TO WELLNESS SERIESMondays: March 7 through May 2,4 pmWith Jill Stewart, LMFT, CSC TherapistFacilitator. This eight-week series is for peoplewho have completed treatment, focusedon survivorship practices that enhancequality of life and help to decrease the riskof recurrence. Includes group support todiscuss the emotional aspects of survivorship. Presentations on nutrition address howdiet can impact recovery and survivorship.Sessions will also include an in-class exercisecomponent and address increasing physicalactivity. No class March 21.THE CALL OF CANCER SERIESTuesdays: March 8 through April 12,6:30 pmWith Shariann Tom. As you know canceris one of life’s most challenging experiences,but “The Call of Cancer 6-week Series”explores the outrageous possibility that itcan be one of the most healing. Discoverhow to: harness the power of your emotions;tap into a well of clarity and peace; getimmediate relief by using easy-to-applytools; and become your own best ally andrealize your dreams. Shariann Tom, authorof The Call of Cancer: A Loving Pathway toWholeness, Healing, and Transformation,will guide you.COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATIONPRACTICE GROUPThursday: March 10, 1 pmWith Jared Finkelstein, Bay NVC Trainer.Practice communicating with greater clarity,honesty and compassion which shifts relationships and helps you stay in touch withdeeper values. Work through communicationchallenges with support and feedback.KIDS CIRCLE & TEEN TALKSaturday: March 12, 10 and 11 amWith CSC Therapists. For families withschool age children (ages 6–18) when aparent has cancer. See calendar page foreach group time.CANNABIS & CANCERWednesday: March 16, 6 pmWith Eloise Thiesen, RN, MSN, NP. Learnhow cannabis can assist in relieving pain,easing anxiety, improving quality of sleep,and preventing drastic weight loss andnausea/vomiting for those undergoing cancertreatment. Eloise is a nurse practitionerwith extensive experience in oncology.THE SPIRITUALITY IN YOUR JOURNEYThursday: March 17, 10:30 amWith Zenaida Burgos, CSC East CountyProgram Manager. We’ll explore our ownlife experiences as spiritual beings. Theworkshop will provide the tools to structureyour own spirituality journey.PACE PROGRAM OF ALL INCLUSIVECARE FOR THE ELDERLYSaturday: March 19, 10:30 amWith Emily Hoshida, Center Director forCenter for the Elders’ Independence.Learn about PACE and how this programhelps and benefits seniors at risk living intheir homes. ;NUTRITION & CANCER TREATMENTSaturday: March 19, 11 amWith Tinrin Chew, RD, Oncology Dietitian.Learn what to eat during treatment tohelp you regain and maintain health.ROLL, RELEASE, RELAX & RESTORESaturday: March 19, 1 pmWith Maxine Younger, CYT. Using a foamroller, ball or movement, self-myofascialrelease can alleviate pain, increase flexibilityand improve posture.TRAUMA RELEASE EXERCISEWednesday: March 23, 5 pmWith Jenny Schneider, Certified TRE Provider.Our muscles serve as storage houses foremotional memory. TRE safely guides youthrough a technique of fatiguing musclesthat surround the body’s emotional center.As the muscles fatigue, they begin to shake,setting off a chain reaction that triggersa reset of the autonomic nervous system,leaving you feeling calm and relaxed.HEALTHY COOKING ON A BUDGETThursday: March 24, 4 pmWith Linda Carucci, Chef, Cookbook Author.Recipes: Oven-Braised Root Vegetables withHorseradish Mashed Potatoes;Celery RootRémoulade.EATING THE MEDITERRANEAN WAYSaturday: March 26, 10 amWith Camila Loew, PhD. From Spain, Camilawill demonstrate delicious recipes based onthe Mediterranean Diet.PRIMORDIAL SOUND MEDITATIONAND HEALING YOGASaturday: March 26, 10:30 amWith Mirtha Carballo, CYT/AyurvedicLifestyle teacher. Learn a technique thatallows you to settle into quiet levels ofawareness until you reach the purity ofsilence for healing.SOUND HEALING — OPENING TO THERHYTHM OF SPRINGSaturday: March 26, 1 pmMother Nature sheds her winter coat as werelease stress in your body, ease your mindand restore your spirit to the harmonies ofEarth’s Opening Song. Inez, certified naturalist,and sound healer guides you on a healingjourney into the emergence of Spring.COMMUNITY COOK-ALONG:COOK ONCE, EAT TWICEWednesday: March 30, 5 pmWith Susie White, Holistic Nutrition Consultant.Join from your home kitchen where togetherwe each will prepare dishes that can providetwo meals. A detailed shopping and cookingequipment list will be emailed out in advanceso we can get cooking together!TO REGISTER for any of the special programs, please go to the online calendar. Programs in orange are basedin Antioch when in person but open to all via Zoom by registering online at www.cancersupport.net.6

SPECIAL PROGRAMS MARCH APRIL 2022APRILEATING FOR HEALINGSaturday: April 2, 11 amSee March 4 program description.RECLAIMING YOUR SEXUALITYSaturday: April 2, 1 pmWith Sandra Lindholm, NP, PsyD specializingin sex therapy. This workshop for womenfocuses on ways to manage changes inbody image, sexual desire, arousal, orgasmand painful sex. Learn how to enhancesexual intimacy and communication withyour partner around your sexual needs.AN UPDATE ON END OF LIFECHOICES IN 2022Wednesday: April 6, 6 pmWith Frances Hornstein, LCSW. This workshopwill review of end of life options availablein California and provide information on anew law taking effect in January 2022 thatwill impact end of life options.KIDS CIRCLE & TEEN TALKSaturday: April 9, 10 and 11 amSee March 12 program description.HEALING INTEGRATION OF YOGAAND THE SCIENCE OF AYURVEDASaturday: April 9, 10:30 amWith Mirtha Carballo, CYT, AyurvedicLifestyle Teacher. Learn yoga postures tosupport total health and Ayurveda yogaholistic integration practices of the mind,body, spirit and meditation.COMPASSIONATE COMMUNICATIONPRACTICE GROUPThursday: April 14, 1 pmSee March 10 program description.NUTRITION FOR SURVIVORSHIPSaturday: April 16, 11 amWith Tinrin Chew, RD, Oncology Dietitian. Learnwhat to eat after treatment to help you regainand maintain health, and the importance ofincorporating cancer fighting foods in your diet.ROLL, RELEASE, RELAX & RESTORESaturday: April 16, 1 pmSee March 19 program description.FSAC: PRECISION MEDICINEWednesday: April 20, 6 pmWith Tracie Watson, DO, Medical Oncologist,Contra Costa Oncology. Learn about personalized medicine including precision medicine testing,biomarker testing, treatment decision-making,targeted therapy and inheritable cancers.THE SPIRITUALITY IN YOUR JOURNEYThursday: April 21, 10:30 amSee March 17 program description.ELDERLY WISHES WITH A CHRONIC DISEASESaturday: April 23, 10:30 amWith Mary Chapman, Executive Director,Elderly Wish Foundation. Learn more aboutthis non-profit foundation helping makedreams come true for terminally ill adultsin Contra Costa County.MANAGING SYMPTOMS & SIDE EFFECTSSaturday: April 23, 11 amWith Allison Gervis, OCN. Learn strategiesto manage treatment side effects suchas fatigue, anemia, infection, skin rashes,nausea and pain to optimize quality of lifeduring and after treatment.SOUND HEALING — LISTENING WITHBODY AWARENESSSaturday: April 23, 1 pmWith R. Consuelo Inez, Certified Sound Healer.Listening mindfully restores our body, energy,and spirit. We become aware of our connection with all living beings, on a healing journeyinto subtle body consciousness and beyond.JIN SHIN JYUTSU FOR SELF-CARE &SYMPTOM MANAGEMENTTuesday: April 26, 6 pmWith Kathy O’Hare, Certified Asian Body WorkTherapist. Learn a style of acupressure that usesgentle touch to hold specific combinations tohelp the energy meridians flow more smoothlyfor health and symptom management.TRAUMA RELEASE EXERCISEWednesday: April 27, 5 pmSee March 23 program description.HEALTHY COOKING ON A BUDGETThursday: April 28, 4 pmWith Linda Carucci, Chef, Cookbook Author.Recipes: Pasta with Spinach and RicottaSauce;Crostone with Broccoli Rabe andCreamy Cannellini Beans.CANCER & CHINESE MEDICINESaturday: April 30, 11 amWith Shohreh Doustani, MS, LAc. We’ll discussthe Chinese view on cancer using acupuncture,herbs, self-massage, support of the immunesystem, diet, and anxiety-reduction techniquesin the time of COVID-19.FELDENKRAIS AWARENESS THROUGHMOVEMENTSaturday: April 30, 1 pmWith Naffie Fishbacher, Guild CertifiedFeldenkrais Teacher. Is there something“I don’t know where I wouldbe without Cancer SupportCommunity. They broughtme great comfort and supportafter my life changing breastcancer diagnosis.”— Emmy, CSC memberabout how you move and feel that youwould like to change? Perhaps you’d liketo stand straighter, be more flexible, orhave fewer aches and pains. This workshopprovides gentle movement explorations thatcan help you achieve these goals. Pleasewear comfortable, nonrestrictive clothing.ONGOING PROGRAMSTHE HEALING POWER OF WRITINGMondays: 3:45 pmWith Janet Kettelhut, LMFT. Experience anon-judgmental, deep sensing and curiousapproach to writing to strengthen healthand build community.COOKING WITH CHEF CHANDRAThursdays: 1 pmWith Chef Chandra Collins. Explore differentplant-based recipes and learn tips andtechniques using healing foods to maintainstrength and boost immunity. No class lastThursday of the month.SOCIAL CONNECTIONSAMERICAN MAH JONGMondays: 1 pmARTS FROM THE HEARTTuesdays: 11:30 amKNITTING CIRCLETuesdays: 1:15 pmGARDEN OF BOOKS BOOK CLUB1st Thursdays: 11 am March: City of Light, by Lauren Belfer April: We Begin at the End, by Chris Whitaker May: A Calling for Joshua Barnes,by Joshua FerrisAFRICAN DRUMMING3rd Thursdays: 3 pmSING ALONG WITH UKES & YOU2nd Fridays: 3 pmSING FOR LIFEFriday: March 25 and April 22, 3:30 pmTO REGISTER for any of the special programs, please go to the online calendar. Programs in orange are basedin Antioch when in person but open to all via Zoom by registering online at www.cancersupport.net.7

MARCH APRIL 2022 CONTINUEDTO JOIN any of the support groups listed, please call us so that we can set up a brief introductory meeting and intake. To register for any of the adaptive movement and mind/bodyclasses, please go to the online calendar. Programs in orange are based in Antioch whenin person but open to all via Zoom by registering online at www.cancersupport.netSUPPORT GROUPSWe offer support groups for people withany cancer. Weekly groups are availablefor both patients and caregivers. A specificgroup for those with newly diagnosedbreast cancer meets weekly. Networkinggroups are once or twice a month and arefor some specific cancers or topics. Attendance at a Newcomers Meeting and a briefgroup preparation interview are required.WEEKLY GROUP TIMESMonday:Tuesdays:7–9 pm (2 groups)11 am, Newly DiagnosedBreast Cancer GroupTuesdays:11 am–1 pm (3 groups)Tuesdays:1–3 pm (1 group)Wednesdays: 10:30 am–12:30 pm (4 groups)Wednesdays: 6 pm, Grief & Loss GroupThursdays: 6 pm, Grief & Loss GroupNETWORKING GROUP TIMESBrain Tumor Group1st Thursday: 6 pmBreast Cancer Group2nd & 4th Tuesdays: 1:30 pmCarcinoid/Neuroendocrine GroupSaturday: April 2, 1 pmColorectal Cancer Group2nd Wednesday: 4 pmDirectly Facing Death Group3rd Thursday: 6 pmGynecologic/Ovarian Cancer Group1st & 3rd Tuesday: 1:30 pmLife After Cancer Group2nd Wednesday: 6 pmLung Cancer Group2nd Wednesday: 4 pmLymphedema Support Group1st Saturday: 10 amMetastatic Prostate Cancer Group2nd & 4th Thursdays: 11 amMonthly Long-Term Grief & Loss Group3rd Wednesday: 4 pmProstate Cancer Group4th Thursday: 1 pmYoungish Adult Group4th Tuesday: 4 pmADAPTIVE MOVEMENT &MIND BODY CLASSESGET READYTO WALK!PilatesMondays: 8:30 amSunlight Chair YogaMondays: 10 amGentle Restorative YogaMondays: 5:30 pmYogaTuesdays: 9:30 amWednesdays: 9:15 amThursdays: 5:30 pmMoving for LifeTuesdays: 1:30 pmFeel the RhythmTuesdays: 3 pmGentle Yoga & Urban ZenTuesdays: 3:15 pmJin Shin Jyutsu Self-Help1st & 3rd Tuesdays: 5:30 pmContemplative PracticesWednesdays: 9:30 amIntegral Tai ChiWednesdays: 3 pmQiGongNew Time! Thursdays 9:30 amNo class last Thursday of the month.Mindful Somatic YogaThursdays: 11 amWake Up From Within GentleHealing YogaThursdays: 11:30 amOsteo-PilatesThursdays: 1 pmKundalini Chanting MeditationFridays: 10:30 amKundalini YogaFridays: 11 amYoga NidraFridays: 12:45 pmTai Chi ChihFridays: 2 pmYoga FlowSaturdays: 8:30 amMark your calendar for the8th annual Hope Walk, a funand healthy way to help raisemoney to keep Cancer SupportCommunity’s programs free andavailable for everyone.From May 15 through 21, joinothers around the world in thevirtual Hope Walk Week thenjoin us for the in-person* HopeWalk celebration at HeatherFarm Park on Saturday, May 21st.Join a team, create a team, orjust spend the time on your ownmeditative stroll. We encourageyou to spread the word to familyand friends who live outside ofthe area so we can celebrate theHope Walk near and far!Register today atwww.hopewalkbayarea.net,or contact Carol Louisell atclouisell@cancersupport.netto find out how your companycan sponsor the walk.Get out and join the fun, andhelp keep CSC available foreveryone who needs us!#WhyIHopeWalk*Pending local public health guidelines.TO REGISTER for any of the special programs, please go to the online calendar. Programs in orange are basedin Antioch when in person but open to all via Zoom by registering online at www.cancersupport.net.8

10:30 am Kundalini Chanting Meditation 11 am Kundalini Yoga 12:45 pm Yoga Nidra 2 pm Tai Chi Chih EVERY SATURDAY IN APRIL 8:30 am Yoga Flow APRIL 7 9:30 am Qigong 11 am A Garden of Books Book Club 1 pm Cooking with Chef Chandra 6 pm Brain Tumor Group APRIL 8 3 pm Sing Along with Ukes & You APRIL 1 APRIL 9 10 am Kids Circle (Elementary School)