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NEW OFFSITE PROGRAMIN ARMENIAN/ENGLISH

Hosted at Glendale Memorial HospitalTake Your Life Back after Cancer

CSCP and the Colorectal Surgery Institute at Glendale Memorial Hospital are co-sponsoring a weekly program of information and education on Wednesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 pm for patients and caregivers in Armenian.

For more information,please call Aline at (818)465-8816

Educational OpportunitiesOK, I Went to the Nutrition Workshops, Now What Do I Do?Four Part Series - Wednesdays, January 8, 15, 22, & 29, 11:30 am – 1:00 pmJoin Pam Braun, 15-year late-stage cancer survivor, former chef, and author of The Ultimate Anti-Cancer Cookbook, for hands-on cooking sessions. Learn how to shop, or-ganize your pantry, and prepare delicious, nutritious anti-cancer meals. Come hungry as food will be prepared. Limited to 12 attendees.

Loving Your Heart after Cancer TreatmentTuesday, January 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Join Dr. R. Fernando Roth, MD, Cardiolo-gist, for a presentation and open discus-sion about certain chemotherapy and radiation treatments that may have long term side effects on your heart including coronary artery disease, weakening of the heart muscle, rhythm disturbances, and high blood pressure. Learn how to watch for signs of damage and ways to keep your heart as healthy as possible.

Note Card Design – Valentine EditionTuesday, February 4, 10:00 am – 12:00 pmJoin art instructor and cancer survivor, Sha-ron Palmiter, to learn how to make creative note cards using a variety of media includ-ing stamps, stickers, colored pencils and more. Materials provided. Please pre-register as space is limited.

Why Physical Therapy?Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 – 8:00 pmCome and meet with licensed Physical Therapist, Elizabeth Holt, to discuss the benefits of treatment for those in active cancer treatment or recovery. Discussion will include cancer related fatigue and pain, exercise and other benefits to seeking treatment with a professional.

Self-Hypnosis versus MindfulnessMonday, February 10, 6:30 – 8:00 pmMindfulness is the psychological process of purposely bringing one’s attention to expe-riences occurring in the present moment which one can develop through the prac-tice of meditation. Hypnosis brings aware-ness thru focused attention. Join Carmela Tunzi to learn about both modalities.

Sleep and CancerTuesday, February 11, 6:30 – 8:00 pmJoin Dr. Arash Asher, MD, Cedar-Sinai to learn about the emerging science review-ing the link between chronic insomnia and circadian rhythm changes and cancer. The value of sleep as well non-pharmacologic options to optimize sleep will be discussed.

Mind MappingTuesday, February 18, 6:00 – 8:00 pmJoin Joana Breckner and Janet Solie for an intro-duction to Mind Mapping, a problem-solving tool used for centuries by writers, scientists, educators, and psychologists.

Glucose & Insulin – The Destructive Duo Tuesday, February 25, 6:30 – 8:00 pm Join Candice Rosen, RN & Certified Health Coach and author of The Pancreatic Oath, to learn about the negative effects of glucose and insulin on weight and overall health and what you can do about it.

Women’s Embodiment Workshop – 3 Part Series Mondays, March 9, 16, & 23, 6:30 – 8:00 pm You know there is a body-mind connection, but did you also know your body symptoms are often related to something deeper, held in your sub-conscious, ready to be revealed. Join Tarnie Fulloon, PT, MA to help uncover the messages the physical body is holding about how you think, what you feel, and who you are. Using movement, meditation, breath work, and other Body Centered Medicine™ techniques you will build a closer relationship with your body.

Quiet the Mind Meditation - 4 Week SeriesTuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, & 24 1:00 – 2:00 pm Join Emily Gonzales, Chopra Center™ Certified Instructor to learn techniques for quieting the mind and shifting to a calm and balanced state of wellbeing. Learn tools to develop your own personal meditation practice.

Calendar of Free ServicesJanuary•February•March 2020

76 East Del Mar Boulevard, Suite 215 • Pasadena, California 91105 • www.cscpasadena.org • 626.796.1083

Director of Development Patricia Ostiller, JD, CFRE Program Director Laura Wending, MA, LMFT

Senior Director Meg Symes Operations Manager Julie Stevens

Development Manager Peggy Smith

Office ManagerNatalie Morant

Program Coordinator Cristina Chavez, AMFT

Cancer Support Community StaffBecome a MemberOrientation Meetings:Every Tuesday 11 amEvery Thursday 6 pm

Learn about CSC services which include educational seminars, stress reduction classes and support groups. No appointment is necessary to attend an orientation meeting.

Our Mission The mission of Cancer Support Community is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.

Educational OpportunitiesPlease call 626-796-1083 to register.

Healthy LifestyleYoga Mondays, 12:30-1:30 pm Elizabeth Schaeffer, Certified Yoga Instructor

Mondays, 6:00-7:15 pm Jen Dall, Certified Yoga Instructor

Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00 pm (Mindful Yoga) Robin Snyder, Certified Yoga Instructor

Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm Tatevik Sarkisian, Certified Yoga Instructor

Thursdays, 11:00 am-12:00 pm Korie Beth Brown, Certified Yoga Instructor

Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am (Gentle) Arlene Vidor, Certified Yoga Instructor

Saturdays, Yoga En Espanol, 2:00-3:00 pm Lluvia Higuera, Certified Yoga Instructor

Zumba Sentao® Mondays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Adrianne Aguirre, Licensed Zumba Instructor

Guided Meditation Mondays, 1:00-2:00 pm Dr. Shirley Cox, PsyD

Feldenkrais Mondays, 2:00-3:00 pm Andrew Heffernan, GCFP

Knit Together Mondays, 4:00-6:00 pm Cathy Fabre

Pilates at Noon Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm Kelly Etter, Certified Pilates Instructor

Dynamic Strength Training Tuesdays, 5:00-5:45 pm Brandon Flowers, Certified Fitness Trainer

Journaling Wednesdays and Thursdays11:00 am-1:00 pm Teri Poet

Focus on Fun: Photography Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00 pm Catherine Bicknell

Tai Chi Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00 pm John DiLullo

Watercolor Painting Thursdays, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Richard Gutschow

Qi Gong Thursdays, 12:30-1:30 pm Robert Chu, L.Ac

Mindfulness For Health Thursdays, 1:30-2:30 pm Louise Wannier, Sylvia Holmes, and Jo Anne Kindler

The Resilience Toolkit Thursdays, 5:00-6:00 pm Cibele Sousa, Certified Facilitator

Educational OpportunitiesDietary Supplements and Meal Planning for Cancer Patients Tuesday, March 3, 6:30 – 8:00 pmJoin Dr. Amaliya Santiago, Naturopathic Doctor, to learn how dietary supplements and eating the right foods can improve your body’s ability to fight cancer, reduce the side effects of treatment, and enhance recovery.

Healthy Breasts, Healthy U Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 – 8 pmJeannie Shen, MD, UCLA breast surgeon, will discuss the factors that can increase a woman’s likelihood of developing breast cancer and healthy lifestyle choices that can help lower every woman’s risk of breast cancer.

The Ins and Outs of Colonoscopy Monday, March 30, 6:30 – 8 pmAdarsh Thaker, MD, UCLA interventional endoscopist, will discuss colonoscopy and other screening options for colon cancer. He will also review the latest endoscopic techniques for finding and removing colon polyps before they progress to colon cancer.

Release & Recalibrate with Sound Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 – 8:00 pmJoin El Larson to learn techniques to help balance energy through meditation, visualization, and voice. Followed by a group sound bath using Tibetan bowls, a gong, and live ambient music. The sound bowls create a pulsating tone that feels good and helps one relax.

Spanish Language Programs¡Taller de crear palabras con olores, sonidos y colores! ¡Explora tus sentidos!Sábados, 1, 8, 15 y 22 de febrero, 10:30 am – 12:00 pmÚnete a la artista, autora y educadora, Carolina Rivera, para compartir en crear arte, poesía, relatos y un diario personal. Ven a divertirte y a jugar con olores y colores para expresar las emociones más profundas en torno a la experiencia del cáncer. No se necesita experiencia para participar. Todos son bienvenidos.

Alimentación Saludable para Pacientes de Cáncer Sábado, 29 de febrero, 10:30am – 12:00pmÚnase a Beatriz Campos, MPH y dietista clínica de City of Hope, para aprender cómo mejorar sus hábitos de alimentación después del cáncer para ayudar a reducir el riesgo de recurrencia. Obtenga más información sobre cuales alimentos son ricas en nutrición y cuales se deben evitar. Además, aprenda consejos para mantener una cocina saludable.

El Poder de los PensamientosSábados, 7, 14 y 21 de marzo, 10:30 am – 12:00 pmTendremos tres clases consecutivas como parte de este seminario. Es importante ser conscientes de nuestros pensamientos porque tienen mucho poder en nuestra vida. Hipnoterapeuta Mikaila Henderson enseña como identificar y cambiar estos pensamientos para usarlos hacia realizar el relajamiento y la salud. Esta clase también incluye una meditación guiada.

Ongoing classesBeading BasicsThursdays, January 9, February 13, & March 12, 1 – 5 pmThis is a basic workshop where you can learn the creative art of making beaded jewelry with Karla Barron. Please pre-register as space is limited.

Introduction to ReikiTuesdays, January 21, February 18, & March 17, 6:30 – 8:00 pmReiki is a Japanese practice meaning “uni-versal life energy.” The energy that flows through Reiki practitioner, Susan Locatell, will strengthen the body by releasing blocked energy pathways, enhancing the body’s natural ability to heal.

Complementary and Natural TherapiesThursdays, January 16, February 20, & March 19, 5:30 – 6:45 pmJoin Dr. Robert Chu, L.Ac and learn how acupuncture, nutrition, and exercise can be integrated with standard medical protocols to help reduce the side effects of cancer treatment and improve overall health and vitality.

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January 2020

10-11:30am Gentle Yoga

12–2pm Grupo Fuerza Y Esperanza

2-3pm Yoga En Espanol

11am-1pm Orientation

12-1pm Pilates

2-3pm Mindful Yoga

5–5:45pm Dynamic Strength Training

9am-12pm Watercolor11am-12pm Yoga11am-1pm Journaling12:30–1:30pm Qi Gong1-5pm Beading2-3pm Mindfulness5-6pm Resilience Toolkit6–8pm Orientation11:30am Lunch Bunch7pm Support Groups







9am-12pm Watercolor11am-12pm Yoga11am-1pm Journaling12:30–1:30pm Qi Gong2-3pm Mindfulness5-6pm Resilience Toolkit5:30-6:45pm Dr. Chu6–8pm Orientation11:30am Lunch Bunch7:00pm Support Groups


12-1pm Pilates

2-3pm Mindful Yoga


6:30–8pm Loving Your Heart after Cancer Treatment


12-1pm Pilates

2-3pm Mindful Yoga


6:30–8pm Intro to Reiki


12-1pm Pilates

2-3pm Mindful Yoga

6:30–8:30pm

Love and Laughter

Additional free resources

are available in English and

Spanishat the

CSC helpline(888)

793-9355

11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais3-5pm Fun and Games4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga11am Support Groups6:00pm Survivorship 6:30pm Bereavement

11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga11am Support Groups 6:00pm MML Group 6:30pm Bereavement

11am-1pm Journaling

11:30am-1pm Nutrition Pt. 1

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga

6pm Support Groups 6pm Children’s Corner

11am-1pm Journaling


3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga


11am-1pm Journaling


3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga


11am-1pm Journaling


3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga





11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga11am Support Groups 6:00pm Mens Group 6:00pm Young Adults 6:30pm Bereavement

9am-12pm Watercolor11am-12pm Yoga11am-1pm Journaling12:30–1:30pm Qi Gong2-3pm Mindfulness5-6pm Resilience Toolkit6–8pm Orientation11:30am Lunch Bunch7pm Support Groups

Fun and GamesMondays

January 27, February 24, & March 233:00 – 5:00 pm

Join us in the community room for some good ol’ fashioned games! Activities will

include card games, board games, puzzles, and more! Bring a dish to share.

Love and LaughterTuesdays, January 28, and March 24

6:30 – 8:30 pm

Join professional comedian Jason Love and a couple of his closest

friends for laughter, joy, and a whole lotta fun in the CSCP Community Room! Enjoy an evening of PG-13 comedy for CSCP adult members.

Each Love & Laughter features different, but equally hilarious,

comedians.

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February 2020

10-11:30am Gentle Yoga10:30am-12pm ¡Taller de crear palabras con olores, sonidos y colores! 12–2pm Grupo Fuerza Y Esperanza2-3pm Yoga En Espanol



11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga


10am-12pm Note Card Design: Valentine Ed. 11am-1pm Orientation12-1pm Pilates2-3pm Mindful Yoga5–5:45pm Dynamic Strength Training6:30–8pm Why Physical Therapy?


12-1pm Pilates

2-3pm Mindful Yoga


6:30–8pm Sleep and Cancer

11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga






11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga


11am-1pm Orientation12-1pm Pilates2-3pm Mindful Yoga5–5:45pm Dynamic Strength Training6–8pm Mind Mapping

6:30–8pm Intro to Reiki


12-1pm Pilates

2-3pm Mindful Yoga

6:30–8pm Glucose & Insulin

11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga



11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga 6:30–8pm Self -Hypnosis11am Support Groups 6:00pm Mens Group 6:00pm Young Adults 6:30pm Bereavement

11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais3-5pm Fun and Games4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga11am Support Groups6:00pm Survivorship 6:30pm Bereavement

Cancer Support Community Pasadena cares about the health of its employ-ees, volunteers, its members, and the community.

It is CSC’s policy to follow the protocol of the Centers for Disease Control which states that people with influenza-like illness should remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100 degrees F) or signs of fever without the use of fever-reducing medications. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, head-ache, chills, unusual fatigue, diarrhea or vomiting.


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10-11:30am Gentle Yoga10:30am-12pm Alimentación Saludable para Pacientes de Cáncer12–2pm Grupo Fuerza Y Esperanza2-3pm Yoga En Espanol

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March 2020

10-11:30am Gentle Yoga10:30am-12pm

El Poder de los Pensamientos12–2pm Grupo Fuerza Y Esperanza2-3pm Yoga En Espanol




11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga


11am-1pm Orientation12-1pm Pilates1–2pm Meditation Pt. 22-3pm Mindful Yoga5–5:45pm Dynamic Strength Training6:30–8pm A Pilgrimage: Walking the Camino De Santiago

11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga6:30-8pm Embodiment11am Support Groups6:00pm Mens Group 6:30pm Bereavement

11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga6:30-8pm Embodiment11am Support Groups6:00pm Young Adults 6:30pm Bereavement

11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga


11am-1pm Orientation12-1pm Pilates1–2pm Meditation Pt. 32-3pm Mindful Yoga5–5:45pm Dynamic Strength Training6:30–8pm Healthy Breasts6:30–8pm Intro to Reiki








11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga


11am-1pm Orientation12-1pm Pilates

1–2pm Meditation Pt. 4

2-3pm Mindful Yoga5–5:45pm Dynamic Strength Training

6:30–8:30pm Love and Laughter

11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais3-5pm Fun and Games4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga6:30-8pm Embodiment11am Support Groups6:00pm Survivorship 6:30pm Bereavement


12-1pm Pilates

2-3pm Mindful Yoga


6:30–8pm Release and Recalibrate with Sound

11am-12pm Zumba12:30-1:30pm Yoga1-2pm Meditation2-3pm Feldenkrais4-6pm Knit Together6-7:15pm Yoga6:30-8pm Ins & Outs of Colonoscopy11am Support Groups 6:30pm Bereavement

11am-1pm Journaling

3-5pm Photography

5–6pm Tai Chi

6:30–7:30pm Yoga



12-1pm Pilates

1–2pm Meditation Pt. 1

2-3pm Mindful Yoga

6:30–8pm Dietary Supplements and Meal Planning



A Pilgrimage:Walking the Camino De Santiago Tuesday, March 10, 6:30- 8:00 pm

The Camino De Santiago is a pilgrimage that has been traveled for over 1000 years ending at the Cathedral in Santiago, Spain. Britta Amundsen, LMFT, walked 550

miles of the French route through the northern part of Spain and the additional route to Finistere and Muxia.

She will cover the Camino history as well as an intimate portrait of her own personal pilgrimage.

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Networking GroupsGroups open to anyone falling in these categories and do not require an orientation:

Grupo Fuerza Y Esperanza Todos los Sábados 12-2pm Grupo de apoyo semanal para pacientes y sus familiares.

Men’s Group 2nd Monday of each month, 6-7:30 pmPatients and survivors welcome.

Young Adults Group 3rd Monday of each month, 6-7:30 pmPatients and survivors ages 18-39.

Survivorship Group 4th Monday of each month, 6-7:30 pm For individuals who have completed treatment and have ongoing cancer related issues.

76 East Del Mar Boulevard

Second Floor Pasadena, CA 91105

626.796.1083 www.cscpasadena.org

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDPasadena, CAPermit No. 30

Weekly Support GroupsThose wishing to participate in a weekly support group must attend an orientation meeting and have a brief interview prior to being assigned to a support group. Mondays: 11 am–12:30 pm - Patient Groups

6:30–8 pm - Bereavement Group *

Wednesdays: 6–7:30 pm - Patient Groups 6–7:30 pm - Family & Friends Group

6–7:30 pm - Children’s Corner

Thursdays: 11:30 am-1 pm - Breast Cancer Group 7–8:30 pm - Patient Group 7–8:30 pm - Family & Friends Group

*This group is for those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Orientation not required. Call for interview.

Calendar of Free ServicesJanuary•February•March 2020

Thank you to ourBenefactors Society

Benefactors ($20,000+):Ellen and Harvey KnellTerri and Jerry KohlJulie and Scott NesbitLee and Mickey SegalLouise J. Wannier

Patrons ($10,000-$19,999):Melissa Alcorn/Anderson & MurisonLaurie and Tom DalyBonnie and John DeWittHavner Family FoundationLeAnn and Michael HealyDana and Michael NaplesBarbara and Tom Perrier/ Darla and Sam LongoRBC Wealth ManagementSan Marino Motor ClassicSharp Seating Co./ Sindee and Steve RiboliSue and Steve SilkSusie and Brad TaltWells Fargo Private Banking

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