Welcome to Community Connect - March 6, 2023

I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of our generous supporters during the 2022 calendar year. Your gifts help people in our community have a safe, comforting place to find support and essential information during their cancer treatment and recovery.

Last year we served 1,855 individuals through 703 support group sessions, 99 healthy lifestyle classes, 33 educational workshops, and 671 individual and family counseling sessions. ALL of our services were provided at no cost to participants. See our 2022 impact our community made possible by clicking here.

As this year unfolds, we will continue our work to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. We are thankful to have you as part of the CSCVVSB family and hope you will consider us in your 2023 planning.

Thank you for believing in our mission and making a difference!

With gratitude,

Monica Merryman

Executive Director

Save the Date!

Join us on March 30th at 5:30 PM for a Hope Walk Mixer! Socialize with other teams, preview our exclusive incentive prizes, and take a tour of the CSCVVSB building. Plus, meet our 2023 Hope Walk Ambassador Mel Ramsey. RSVP now!

If you haven't signed up for the 2023 Hope Walk yet, now's your chance! Register and build or join a team. Fundraise to win exciting and exclusive incentive prizes this year!

New Advances in the Monitoring and Treatment of Multiple Myeloma with James R. Berenson, MD

Wednesday, March 8th

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM via Zoom

This workshop will provide updates regarding the monitoring and treatment of the second most common blood-cased cancer called multiple myeloma, followed by an opportunity to have your questions answered with a Q&A. Download the flyer for more information. 

Click here to register to attend.

A Mindfulness Refresher with Emily Jordan

IN PERSON:

Tuesday, March 14th

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Click here to register to attend the in-person class.

VIA ZOOM:

Wednesday, March 15th

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Click here to register to attend the online class.

In this workshop, we will explore mindfulness—what it is and how it works, and practice together, inviting relaxation, compassion, and awareness.  Download the flyer for more information.

Palliative Care vs. Hospice Care with Lanyard K. Dial, MD

Tuesday, April 11th

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM via Zoom

In this workshop, we will discuss Palliative Care and Hospice Care, which are both designed to provide high quality care to people in need.  Both services share ideas and many details, however they have distinct differences that we will review. Download the flyer for more information. 

Click here to register to attend.

Gentle Yoga with Beth Cook and Phyllis Paul

Weekly, Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:00PM

Please email us to register to attend. Download the flyer for more information.

NOTES: Pre-registration is required due to safety precautions (sorry, no drop-ins). This class has a maximum capacity of 12 participants. Mask and proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend.

Comedy Night

Monday, March 20th

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM via Zoom

Laugh the night away as professional stand-up comedians entertain you and your friends coordinated by CSCVVSB friend & supporter Jason Love. Download the flyer for more information. 

Click here to register to attend.

For more information or to attend any online support group, please contact us at Programs@cancersupportvvsb.org 

or call (805) 379-4777.