Thursday

Guided Imagery for cancer patients: Dr. Susan Harden, from the Roy and Patricia Disney Family Cancer Center, will lead free sessions, noon-12:30 p.m. Thursdays and Wednesdays. Reservations required. Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, second floor, Integrative Medicine Department, 181 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 818-748-4701.

look good, Feel better class for women in active cancer treatment, 6-8 p.m. Reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 800-227-2345.

Cancer Transitions: Moving Beyond Treatment: Panel discussion series will cover topics including emotional and social support, exercise, nutrition and long-term medical management, 6-8:30 p.m. today through Feb. 24. Registration is required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777. TwcVv.org.

Perinatal Loss and Bereavement support group: The first meeting will be held, 7-8:30 p.m. Pavilion Conference Room at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, 23845 McBean Parkway, Valencia. 661-253-8607.

Walk With Dignity: a marked pathway created for walkers, sunrise to sunset daily. Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village. 818-889-0902.

Arthritis Foundation exercise program: for adults 50 and older, 10-11 a.m. Thursdays. Fee $10 per month. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 818-597-7361.

Gentle yoga: 8:15-9:45 a.m.; and tai chi, 10-11:15 a.m. Thursdays. Free. OneGeneration Senior Center, 18255 Victory Blvd., Reseda. 818-702-8693.

Breast-feeding support group: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 2289.

Gentle yoga: for cancer patients, survivors and their families, 11 a.m.-noon Thursdays. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 9410 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth. 805-379-4777.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meetings: 7 p.m. Thursdays, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, 27107 Tourney Road, Santa Clarita; 8:30 a.m. Fridays, Cameron Center, 288 Greenmeadow Drive, Thousand Oaks; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sherman Oaks Presbyterian Church, fellowship hall, 4445 Noble Ave.; 9 a.m. Sundays, Encino Hospital, 16237 Ventura Blvd. 800-600-6028. foodaddicts.org.

Mental health support group for family members with a mental illness: 7-9 p.m. first and third Thursday of the month. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-994-6747.

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society support group: 6:30 p.m. third Thursday of the month. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777.

Friday

Creative Writing for Insight and Play will be the topic of a workshop for cancer patients, survivors and family member, 2-4 p.m. Reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777.

Gentle yoga for seniors 50 and older: The City of Agoura Hills Department of Community Services Senior Recreation Program offers the class, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays. Senior Recreation Program fee $15 per year. Fees for six-week yoga course: $41 for three days; $30 twice a week and $21 for one class. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 818-597-7361.

Depression and bipolar support alliance group: The support group meets, 7-9 p.m. Fridays; 7-9 p.m. Mondays and 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-406-0157. Northridgehospital.org.

Classes for mothers-to-be: Glendale Memorial Hospital offers maternity tours and breast-feeding classes. Call for time and fee. 1420 S. Central Ave. 818-409-7716.

The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura classes for cancer patients, survivors and their families: Orientation meeting with information on cancer support groups, education and stress management programs, 10 a.m. Fridays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays. 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777.

Saturday

Jazzercise: Debbie Melaragno leads a class, 9:30 a.m. today and 6:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call for fee. Social hall at little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 818-846-5167.

Qigong, traditional Chinese exercise, open to cancer patients, survivors and their families, 9 a.m. Saturdays. Reservations required. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777. TwcVv.org.

Tai chi class: Outdoor two-hour class,

1 p.m. Saturdays. Cost $10. Call for other class times. Pine Tree Grove at Balboa Sports Center. use parking lot at 17015 Burbank Blvd., Encino. 818-996-3787. master karoltaichiacademy.com.

Tai chi classes: for all skill levels including beginners, 1 p.m. Saturdays;

6 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Cost $15. Location in the West Valley. Caroline, 818-888-3450.

Prostate cancer support group: 10:30 a.m. third Saturday of the month. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777.

Sunday

Food Addicts in Recovery: 9 a.m. Encino Hospital, 16237 Ventura Blvd. 310-435-8740. 626-372-2591. 800-600-6028. foodaddicts.org.

Support group for families and friends of persons diagnosed with mental illness: 4:30-6 p.m. Sundays, Glendale Church of Christ, 2021 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, and 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, VMH Care, 1540 E. Colorado Blvd., Glendale. 818-636-3077.

Huntington’s disease support group: 6-8 p.m. third Sunday of the month. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 888-443-7252.

Monday

High Points of new Health Care Reform system will be the topic of John Gardner at a meeting of the local chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women,

10 a.m. Refreshments, 9:30 a.m. Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana. 818-881-6399.

Young Adults With Asperger’s Syndrome – Transitioning Successfully to Work and Adult Life will be the topic of Rudy Simone, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Fee $10. Pre-registration required by today. The help Group Autism Center, 13130 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. thehelpgroup.org.

Ms. Vickie’s Soul Exercise Line Dance Class: Class includes discussion of connection between the mind and the body, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. all ages. Cost $5 per week. Pacoima Community Center, 11251 Glenoaks Blvd. 818-216-9059.

Neuroboxing class: West Coast Boxing & Kickboxing will offer the non-contact and non-competitive class for people with neurological conditions, 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays. Cost $15 per class. Reservations required. Neu-Wellness Institute, 19730 Blvd., Suite 104, Woodland Hills. 805-304-8527.

Lip reading: The Hearing Loss Association of the San Fernando Valley co-sponsors the class, 9-11 a.m. Mondays. Call for location in Reseda. 818-780-0188 or 866-399-9050 then dial 818-344-4154.

Alateen meeting: Young people ages 12-20, who live with or are friends with an alcoholic, are invited to attend a weekly support group, 7-8 p.m. Mondays. The Episcopal Church of St. Andrew and St. Charles, 16651 Rinaldi St., Granada Hills. Dylan, 818-439-3867.

Twelve-step support group for panic/ anxiety/phobia: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays. 21515 Vanowen St., Suite 114, Canoga Park. 800-273-6463.

Gynecological cancer support group: 6:30 p.m. first and third Monday of the month. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 805-379-4777.

Parkinson’s disease support group: 3:30-5:30 p.m. third Monday of the month. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-776-1183.

International Dyslexia Association – Los Angeles County Branch: Learning disabilities lecture and discussion group, 7:30 p.m. third Monday of every month. Providence Tarzana Hospital, NCR 3 in the conference center, 18321 Clark St. 818-506-8866.

Tuesday

Heart Month: Glendale Adventist Medical Center presents three lectures: Dr. Joseph F. Bornheimer will discuss causes and symptoms of stroke, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Dr. Harry Balian will discuss therapies for valvular heart disease, 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday;

Dr. Hermoz B. Ayvazian will discuss diabetes, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feb. 24. Registration required. Glendale YMCA, 140 N. Louise St. 818-409-8100. GlendaleAdventist.com/HVI.

Tracey Gold at La Ventana Eating Disorder Programs: a panel discussion with the actress and author to discuss their eating disorder histories, 7-9 p.m. Free. 275 E. Hillcrest Drive, Thousand Oaks. 805-444-8072.

Self-Healing Qigong will be taught by Edward Sullivan, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Reservations requested. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 9410 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth. 805-379-4777.

Indoor walking program at Palmdale Oasis Recreation Center, 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays. Program runs through April 28. Fitness pass, free, is required; call for offices issuing passes. Fee $3 for ages 18-54, $1.50 for ages 55 and older. 3850 E. Avenue S. 661-267-5611.

Latin-Arab Bollywood Funk Fitness class: Stacy White leads the class for adults 18 and older, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Fee $8 for drop-in one class; 10-class pass varies in price. Agoura Hills Recreation Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd. 818-597-7361. ci.agoura-hills.ca.us.

Al-Anon and Alateen: Family, including children 5-20, and friends who live with or know an alcoholic are invited to attend a weekly support group, 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays. little White Chapel, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. Al-Anon, 818-980-6155; Alateen, 818-645-7662.

Tai chi classes: 8 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and also, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call for fee. California Arts building, 2977 Willow Lane, Suite 200, Westlake Village. 818-889-6258.

Drop-in tennis for seniors 50 and older: 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays. Cost $12 a month. Bring your own racquet. Studio City Park, 12621 Rye St. 818-985-6236.

Needle arts circle: Class for cancer patients, survivors and family, 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays. Reservations requested; beginners welcome. The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura, 9410 Owensmouth Ave., Chatsworth. 805-379-4777.

Cancer Orientation – Everything You need to Know from Diagnosis to Recovery: Noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Reservations required. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. (Leavey Cancer Conference Center). 818-885-8500, Ext. 2855.

Bereavement support group: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 4560.

Brain injury support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Reservations requested. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 818-885-8500, Ext. 3797.

Overeaters Anonymous: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1821 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster. 661-722-5833 or 661-948-7015.

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