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Classes & Support Groups

Every month, Community Memorial Health System offers a variety of support and informational meetings. Please verify meeting date and location with the contact person listed. Sometimes meetings may be cancelled or rescheduled.


Amputee Support Group
  Date: First Wednesday every month
  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Contact: Meg Larramendy
  Phone: 805/652-5341

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      Classes Ending December 2008!
Baby and Me - Bittie Baby
(Newborn to 3 months)

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  Date: Wednesdays
  Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. &
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)
Baby and Me - Bigger Baby
(3-7 months)
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  Date: Thursdays
  Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. &
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)
  New For 2009!
Baby and Me (Birth - 8 Months)
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  Date: Thursdays
  Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

Babysitting 101
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  Date: Saturdays

Feb. 21, 2009 May 2, 2009
  Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

  Bariatric Surgery Seminar
15 Date: Selected Mondays, call for dates
  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Contact: Nancy Barber
  Phone: 805/676-9100

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Bariatric Support Group - Lap Band
  Date: 1st Tuesday of the month
  Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Contact: Nancy Barber
  Phone: 805/676-9100
Bariatric Support Group - General
  Date: 4th Thursday of the month
  Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Contact: Nancy Barber
  Phone: 805/676-9100

Better Breathers
  Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month
  Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Contact: Juanita Trine
  Phone: 805/652-5346

Breast Cancer Self Help
  Date: Tuesdays
  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Facilitator: Lynn Arnold
  Location: Cancer Resource Center
  Phone: (805) 652-5459


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Breast Cancer Support Group - Facilitated by The Wellness Community
  Date: Thursdays
  Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
  Facilitator: Maryana Palmer, MFT
  Contact: Cancer Resource Center and The Wellness Community
  Phone: 805/379-4777 or 805/652-5459
  Email:

  New for 2009!
Breastfeeding Support Group
  Date: Wednesdays
  Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
  Location: Breastfeeding Resource Center
  Phone: (805) 667-2838

Cancer Support Group
  Date: Wednesdays
  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Facilitated by: Ruth Lever, Ph.D. from The Wellness Community
  Location: Cancer Resource Center

Caregivers Support Group
  Date: 2nd Friday of the month
  Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  Contact: Marilyn Beebe
  Phone: 805/445-1181


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Diabetes Education Program
  Date: Alternating Wednesdays, please call to confirm
  Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
  Contact: Loquintha Rex, DNP
  Phone: 805/797-3676

Diabetes Update
  Date: Call for dates & times
  Contact: Jacquie Berg
  Phone: 805/636-3016

Diabetes & Weight Management Classes
  Date: Alternating Tuesdays
  Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
  Contact: Heather Gilliam, Registered Dietitian
  Phone: 805/652-5066


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  This course will no longer be offered in 2009!
Early Pregnancy Course
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  Dates:
Nov. 17, 2008 Dec. 15, 2008
  Time: Call for dates & times
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

HICAP (Insurance Help for Seniors)
  Date: 3rd Monday of the month
  Time: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
  Contact: Katherine Raley
  Phone: 805/477-7310, press 4

Infant Pediatric CPR
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  Date: Saturdays

Dec. 13, 2008
Jan. 31, 2009
Feb. 21, 2009
Mar. 21, 2009
May 2, 2009
Jun. 13, 2009
  Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

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Joint Replacement Education Class
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  Date: 2nd Tuesday of the month
  Time: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
  Contact: This class is FREE. Please call to register.
  Phone: 805/652-5063

Look Good, Feel Better - American Cancer Society for women undergoing cancer treatment
  Time & Date:

6:00 p.m.

Sept. 15, 2008
Dec. 8, 2008
Mar. 9, 2009
Jun. 8, 2009
Sept. 14, 2009
Dec. 7, 2009
  Contact: Cancer Resource Center or the American Cancer Society
  Phone: 805/983-7792, ext. 21 or or 805/652-5459

Man to Man Prostate Cancer Support Group - Facilitated by the American Cancer Society
  Date: 2nd Thursday of the Month
  Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Facilitator: Helmut Hoenigsberg
  Contact: Cancer Resource Center or the American Cancer Society
  Phone: 805/983-7792, ext. 21 or or 805/652-5459
  Email:

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Maternity Orientation - English
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  Date: Tuesdays
  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)
Maternity Orientation - Spanish
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  Date: 4th Monday of the month
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

Mended Hearts
  Date: 1st Tuesday of the month
  Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
  Contact: Dick Hiser, President
  Phone: 805/646-4636

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - 8 Week Course
We do ask that you commit to the intention of 100% attendance.
The course also includes a Saturday retreat “Day of Meditation.”
  Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 24th - Nov. 12th
Retreat: Saturday, November 1, 10am-4pm (in Westlake Village)
  Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
  Facilitator: Catherine Baum of The Wellness Community
  Location: CMH Training Center on Main Street
  Contact: Kathleen Horton
  Phone: 805/652-5459

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Prenatal Yoga
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  Date: Fridays
  Time: 10:00 a.m – 11:15 a.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

Prepared Childbirth Courses

Childbirth Refresher Course
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  Date: Thursdays
Dec. 4, 2008
Feb. 5, 2009
Apr. 2, 2009
Jun. 4, 2009
  Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

  New For 2009!
Natural Childbirth
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  Date & Time: 1 night/week for 6 weeks / Sun. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 - Feb. 15, 2009
Feb. 22 - Mar. 29, 2009
Apr. 19 - May 31, 2009 (except Mother's Day)
Jun. 7 - Jul. 19, 2009 (except Father's Day)

  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

Evening Prepared Childbirth
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  Date & Time: 1 night/week for 6 weeks
Tues. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Nov. 18 – Dec. 16, 2008
Jan. 6 - Feb. 10, 2009
Feb. 24 - Mar. 31, 2009
Apr. 14 - May 19, 2009
Jun. 2 - Jul. 7, 2009

OR Wed. 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Nov. 12 – Dec. 17, 2008
Jan. 7 - Feb. 11, 2009
Feb. 18 - Mar. 25, 2009
Apr. 1 - May 6, 2009
May 13 - Jun. 17, 2009

  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

Weekend Prepared Childbirth
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  Date: Saturday & Sunday
  Time: Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. &
Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 6 & 7, 2008
Jan. 10 & 11, 2009
Feb. 7 & 8, 2009
Mar. 14 & 15, 2009
Apr. 18 & 19, 2009
May 16 & 17, 2009
Jun. 27 & 28, 2009

  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

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Prevention Strategies for Heart Disease
  Date: 3rd Thursday of the month
  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  Contact: Andrea Ricketts, NP
  Phone: 805/667-2818

Restless Leg Syndrome
  Date: Quarterly on the 3rd Sunday
  Time: 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  Contact: Dave Hennerman
  Phone: 805/766-2035

Sibling Class
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  Date: Sundays

Dec. 7, 2008
Feb. 8, 2009
Apr. 19, 2009
Jun. 28, 2009
  Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
  Location: 129 N. Joanne St., Ventura
  Contact: Sheila Dedrick, RN, CLC
  Phone: 805/658-BABY (2229)

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Spanish Speaking Cancer Support Group - Facilitated by The Wellness Community
  Date: 4th Thursday of the month
  Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
  Facilitator: Mario Cepeda, MFT
  Contact: Cancer Resource Center and The Wellness Community
  Phone: 805/379-4777 or 805/652-5459,
  Email:


Stop Smoking Class - CMH
  Date: Wednesdays
  Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  Contact: Sandra Tovar
  Phone: 805/652-3376 or 805/652-3231
Stop Smoking Class - OVCH
  Date: Call for dates & times
  Contact: Erika Mendez
  Phone: 805/640-2203

Walking Fitness Program
  Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays
  Time: Tues: 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Thurs: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  Location: Kimball Park, Ventura
  Contact: Andrea Ricketts, NP
  Phone: 805/667-2818

Weight Management Classes
  Date: Alternating Wednesdays - Please call to confirm
  Time: 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
  Contact: Heather Gilliam, Registered Dietitian
  Phone: 805/652-5066
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