WELCOME ORIENTATION MEETINGIf you are new to CSC South Bay and would like to joina support group or attend a healthy lifestyle class,please attend a Welcome Orientation meeting.

Welcome Orientation Meetings are held everyMonday and Friday at 11am.

Register online at CSCSouthBay.org and click theCalendar tab, or contact Carla Bick, Cancer SupportNavigator, at Carla@CSCSouthBay.org.

*Cancer Support Community South Bay does not discriminateon the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender,sexual orientation, gender expression, religion, age, disabilityor other legally protected status to admit access of itsprograms or services.

APRIL 2022Programs Calendar

WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPSOngoing support groups are facilitated by licensed mentalhealth professionals for cancer patients & their loved ones.Family groups are for spouses, significant others, parents,children, or close friends.

Tuesdays Breast Cancer (San Pedro Group): 5:30pm - 7:30pmBreast Cancer: 6pm - 8pmCancer Patient: 6pm - 8pmFamily/Partners: 6pm - 8pm

WednesdaysWomen's Cancer: 10am - 12pm Cancer Patient: 6pm - 8pm Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer: 6pm - 8pm

ThursdaysCancer Patient Group: 2pm - 4pm Cancer Patient Group (Long Beach Grp): 5pm - 7pm Cancer Patient Group: 6pm - 8pmFamily/Partners: 6pm - 8pmNewly Diagnosed Breast Cancer: 6pm - 8pm

Bereavement Group(Welcome Orientation NOT required)Monday, April 4 & 18: 4:30pm - 6:30pmTuesday, April 12 & 26: 3pm - 5pm

Networking groups for patients & their loved ones are facilitated bylicensed mental health professionals. These groups are for sharingand learning from others who are going though similar experiences.

Blood Cancers2nd Thursday, April 14 • 1pm - 3pm

Celebrando La Vido (see Pg 3. for more information)1st & 3rd Friday, April 1 & 15 • 5pm-7pm

New! Colo-Rectal Cancers1st Saturday, April 2 • 10:30am - 12:30pm

Gynecological Cancers1st & 3rd Wednesday, April 6 & 20 • 12pm - 2pm

Life After Cancer1st Monday, April 4 • 6pm - 8pm

Living Well with Metastatic Cancer1st Monday, April 4 • 10:30am-12:30pm

Lung Cancer3rd Saturday, April 16 • 10:30am - 12:30pm

Lymphedema Networking Group (Meets Quarterly)Sat, Mar 12, Jun 11, Sept 10, Dec 10• 11 am-1 pm

Oral, Head & Neck Cancer1st Thursday, April 7 • 2pm - 4pm

Pancreatic Cancer3rd Monday, April 18 • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Prostate Cancer1st & 3rd Wednesday, April 6 & 20 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Prostate Cancer (Kaiser Group)2nd Wednesday, April 13 • 5pm - 7pm

Sarcoma Alliance2nd Saturday, April 9 • 11am - 1pm

Spousal Bereavement (Welcome Orientation NOT required)2nd & 4th Monday, April 11 & 25 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Thyroid Cancer1st Saturday, April 2 • 10am - 12pm

Young Cancer Survivorship *Every Monday • 6pm - 8pm

Young Cancer Survivorship (Long Beach Group) *3rd Tuesday, April 19 • 6:30pm - 8pm*Diagnosed with cancer before early 40’s, regardless of current age.

NETWORKING GROUPS

COMMUNITY IS STRONGER THAN CANCER.

Celebrating 35 Years of Service in the South Bay

APRIL 2022Check our online calendar for most up to date additions/cancellations: www.CSCSouthBay.org

Kids Snack & Support 1st & 3rd Thursday, 4pm-4:45pmKids Community is a free supportprogram for children ages 5-12 whohave a family member with cancer.

Teens Chat & Chill1st & 3rd Wednesday, 4:30pm-5:30pmTeens Connect is a free support group forteens ages 13-17 who have a familymember battling cancer.

For more information on ourKids & Teens Programs or toregister your child/teen,please email Kids & TeensCoordinator, Ami Suthar, atAmi@CSCSouthBay.org

All CSC South Bay programming currently takes place on Zoom

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES

2nd and 4th Thursdays | 10am 5Rhythms with Masayo Benoist5Rhythms® is a dynamic movement meditation, free-form dancebased on psychological/philosophical logic that ignites creativityand connection.

Tuesdays starting April 12 | 3:30pm Chair Yoga with Maureen O’ConnorThis yoga form uses a chair for support, modified to be accessibleto those who cannot move easily from sitting to standing.

Thursdays | 5:30pm Dancing for Fitness with Shanée SiracusaEach week has a new theme and basic dance moves to get yourheart pumping. You will shimmy, sweat, and smile.

Wednesdays at 10am and Fridays at 9:30amGentle Yoga with Maureen O’ConnorUsing a gentle approach, we will practice stretching, breathingtechniques, and meditation to achieve flexibility, strength, andbalance.

Mondays | 5:30pmGood Vibes Yoga with Daisy QuinKick those Monday blues & revitalize the rest of your week withthis cooling yoga practice to aid the body's transition from day tonight.

Wednesdays | 4pm Guided Meditation Let’s meditate together to achieve some stress relief and addbalance and compassion into your life. Led by Christine Campisior Farzaneh Jafari.

2nd and 4th Fridays | 5pmHealing Qi Gong Flow with Marcel NagyUse breath, movement, and mindfulness to bring greater health,mobility, energy and balance to the body and mind.

Last Saturday | 10am and First Tuesday | 9am HypnoBreathwork® | and Yoga with Daisy QuinLet’s work together to use your own breath to clear energeticblocks and create more effortless flow in your life.

Mondays | 10am Revitalizing Yoga with Yoshiko NishiokaCome relax and rejuvenate your body, mind & spirit. Explorebreathing techniques, simple stretches & guided relaxation.

Wednesdays | 12:30pm Sound Bath with Victoria Birch-VandeplasExperience relaxation & meditation with tones of the gong, crystalalchemy singing bowls, & ancient sound healing instruments.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays| 6pm Sound Meditation with Andrea RamirezAllow harmonic vibrations to soothe you. Sound therapy helps shiftbrainwave activity by promoting relaxation & feelings of bliss.

1st Friday of the month | 11am Strength & Balance with Mudaser HakamiCome and improve your functional strength, balance, and stability.Exercises can be modified to fit your specific fitness level.

Tuesdays | 4:30pm Strengthen & Soften Yoga with Ashley SmaldinoIn this hatha/restorative blend yoga class, we will focus on buildingstrength and resilience in the body/mind while making space forsoftness.

Mondays | 11:30amStrong and Steady with Lorraine GoldmanBegin with a gentle warm-up, progress to stretching exercises andultimately focus on static and dynamic balance challenges.

Mondays | 4pm Tai Chi with Ann PittsThis low-impact, graceful exercise reduces tension, improvesbalance and flexibility, and soothes the mind of distractions.

OTHER AVAILABLE SERVICESPeer to Peer CounselingPatients are matched with peer support volunteers based ondiagnosis, cancer stage, age, gender or by preference of theperson seeking support. Talking with someone who has lived withcancer can be comforting and reduce the sense of anxiety andisolation that a cancer diagnosis brings. Peer support volunteersare a devoted group of individuals who can provide support,comfort, and practical information, but not medical advice, tothose with cancer.

For more information contact Carla Bick, Cancer Support Navigatorat Carla@CSCSouthBay.org.

Individual, Couples and Family CounselingCancer Support Community South Bay offers free short-termcounseling to Community members, to couples and family members.Joining a weekly support group is also strongly encouraged. Thecounseling is short-term and provided under the supervision of ourlicensed clinical staff.

For more information contact Carla Bick, Cancer Support Navigatorat Carla@CSCSouthBay.org.

Celebrando La VidaPara nuestro grupo de apoyo espanol, por favor llame MateoLeonardo al 310-363-5154.

These ongoing classes and workshops focus on exercise, stress-reduction, nutrition, and other activities that promote mentaland physical wellbeing. Please visit our calendar online to see the most up-to-date schedule and to register.

FEATURED PROGRAMSaturday, April 9 | 10am - 11amYoga at Redondo Beach PierInvite a friend and join us for FREE Yogaat Redondo Beach Pier. All levels arewelcome. Be sure to bring a yoga mat,towel & water!

For more information, contact Rebecca Sul, Program Manager at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, April 20 | 12pm - 1pmAsk the Doctor: Gynecological Cancer with Jeff F. Lin, MDToin us as Dr. Jeff F. Lin answers your questions on the latestgynecologic treatments, diagnostic testing, symptom managementand survivorship.

Wednesday, April 20 | 5:30pm – 6:30pmLatest in Prostate Cancer with Lawrence Flechner, MDJoin us as Dr. Flechner discusses the latest advances andtreatments for prostate cancer, including men on hormones withadvanced prostate cancer. Q&A to follow.

Thursday, April 21 | 4pm - 5pmProton Therapy with Andrew Chang, MDLearn about proton therapy, a highly accurate, less invasive cancertreatment option to many different cancer types and stages. Learn ifthis is an option for you.

Friday, April 22 | 2pm - 3:30pmSkin and Lymphatic System Nutrition with Lilly PadillaLearn to nurture, protect and support the skin and lymphatic systemwith delicious nutritious meals, and influential habits.

SOCIAL! Saturday, April 23 | 11am - 1pm35th Anniversary Celebration- Participant Open House!Join us for food, festivities, and a tour of our new location as wecelebrate 35 years of serving the South Bay. Registration required.

SOCIAL! Tuesday, April 26| 6pm – 7pmLove and Laughter with Jason Love and FriendsLaughter is the best medicine. Join Jason Love (HBO, Sirius XM)and his colleagues for an evening of family love, fun, and laughter.

Wednesday, April 27 | 2pm - 3pmHyperthermia Therapy with Joseph Pinzone, MD, FCAPLearn about Hyperthermia, an FDA-approved therapy and howheating a tumor can improve results with other treatments.

Friday, April 29 | 3pm - 4pmKids and Teens: Artwork: April Showers With Ami Suthar Kids, Teens, and Family-Join Ami as you create your own artworkusing raindrops, clouds, and umbrellas! Materials will be provided.

SOCIAL! Friday, April 29 | 6pm - 7pmGame Night- Theme: Guess That Song!

Administrative StaffJoey Shanahan, Executive Director/CEONancy Lomibao, MS,LMFT36645, Program Director/CCO Jackie Suiter, Development DirectorTheresa Plakos, Public Relations DirectorAlex Lasso De La Vega, Office ManagerAmi Suthar, Kids and Teens CoordinatorCarla Bick, Cancer Support NavigatorKelly Zamarripa – DeTate, Events & Volunteer Manager Pamela Martis, Accountant/Development Coordinator Rebecca Sul, Program ManagerStarr Pappagalo, Communication Manager

Licensed Mental Health ProfessionalsAllison Adamovic, LMFT# 125672 Ann Clary, LMFT, LMFT# 23879Anne Karin Nelson, MS, LMFT, LMFT# 97367Jill Gray, MA, LMFT, LMFT# 99995

Jo Ann Panitch, LMFT, LMFT# 444284 Nadine Shoukry, LMFT# 129529Ruth Schriebman, PsyD, LMFT, LMFT# 39901Stephen Lottenberg, MD, PsyD, G41490

Graduate InternsBrittany Anvari, Associate MFT# 128113 Linda Shrader, Associate MFT# 109891 Jessica Dulin, Associate MFT# 118726Mateo Leonardo, Associate MFT# 130167Kari Wendt, Associate APCC#11021 Michele LoBosco, MFT TraineeKatie Lodge, LPCC Trainee

* All Associate MFT and MFT/MSW/LPCCTrainees are supervised by Nancy Lomibao,LMFT, LMFT# 36645.

2601 Airport Drive, Ste.100 Torrance, CA 90505

310- 376-3550

www.CSCSouthBay.org

Wednesday, April 6 | 5:30pm - 6:30pmSBSC: Cancer PTSD: Bring Your Mind & Body Back to Balancewith Brittany Rudinica, LCSW, OSW-CLearn about Cancer PTSD and how to use innovative self-caretechniques to create a supportive environment for your journey.

Friday, April 8 | 12pm – 1:30pmEnd of Life Options in California 2022: Being Prepared/Opening the Discussions with Karen Morin, RNUnderstand all end-of-life options in California and how to accessthem. Learn how to be sure we each have the autonomy wedeserve throughout our care and opening the dialogue.

Monday, April 11 | 12:30pm – 1:30pmFive Legal Tips for People with Cancer with Shelly RosenfeldCome learn five legal tips that affect most people with cancer.This includes health insurance, appealing benefits, requestingaccommodations, and taking time off while keeping your job.

Wednesday, April 13| 1:30pm – 3pm HeartMath with Corina GheorghiuThese are challenging times. Learn a simple way to manage yourthoughts and emotions rather than feel controlled by them. Youalready have all you need: your head, heart, and breath.

Friday, April 15, 22, 29 | 12pm – 1pm3 Part Healthy Bones Series with Jenny Alcala-AlonzoPart 1: Understanding Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis can often beprevented and treated. Join us to learn how you can prevent boneloss and possible broken bones.Part 2: Living Better with Arthritis: Arthritis is common amongolder adults but that doesn’t mean that joint pain must be. Learnhow to better manage your arthritis with helpful tips.Part 3: Home Safety and Preventing Falls: 1 out of every 4people over 65 will have a fall this year, which can lead to injuries,hospitalization, etc. Learn to identify falls risks in your life.

Saturday, April 16 | 9am - 12pmWriting for Wellness with Barbara ForceThis monthly program offers everyone affected by cancer, ways toexpress themselves through writing.

Wednesday, April 20 |11:30am - 12:30pmAcupressure and Cancer with Ana Paula Duarte, LacLearn how to give yourself an acupressure massage to relievesome of the most common side effects of cancer treatment.

These special workshops cover a variety of topics and activities aimed at education and wellness. Exciting new offerings areadded to the calendar often, so please visit our calendar online to see the most up-to-date schedule and to register.

For more information, contact Rebecca Sul, Program Manager at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.