Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center May 2026 Calendar

“At Circle of Hope, you are not alone.” For over 18 years of serving the financial, emotional and educational needs of Santa Clarita’s cancer community, we’ve come to understand that practically no message is more welcomed than this. The Wellness Center at Circle of Hope offers many forms of assistance not usually available through the common outlets in the Santa Clarita health arena. All classes, programs and therapies are offered free of charge and all classes and programs are designed for cancer support. Depending on the class, classes may be offered outdoors or in a local park and are noted next to each class. Masks must be worn, social distancing, and all safety protocols are being followed for the health and safety of all clients, staff and volunteers.
May Classes:
Monday, May 4 – Book Club with Pam Ripling 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 5 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Tuesday, May 5 – Gentle Yoga with Terry Wankle10:30am – 11:30am
Tuesday, May 5 – Structured Effective Venting with founder Asha Blanchard 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 5 – Crafting with Colleen Shaffer & Jeannie Dodge 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday, May 5 – Peer-led Support Group with Colleen Shaffer7:00pm – 8:00pm *Available via Zoom & in person.
Wednesday, May 6 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Wednesday, May 6 – Medical Massage Chair 2:00pm – 3:30pm *By appointment only.
Thursday, May 7 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Thursday, May 7 – **NEW CLASS**Skin Care for Cancer Warriors with Kathleen McGraw, Esthetician 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Thursday, May 7 – **BACK IN SESSION** “Sticking with our Friends” Sticker Art with Laura Jones 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Thursday, May 7 – Structured Effective Venting with founder Asha Blanchard 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, May 7 – **SPECIAL EVENT** Creative Expressions Group Potluck 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Monday, May 11 – Creative Expressions Group with Mary Petersen 4:30pm – 5:30pm *Meets exclusively on Zoom.
Tuesday, May 12 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Tuesday, May 12 – Qigong for Relaxation & Healing with Clare Crocker 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Tuesday, May 12 – Mood Recipe™ Session 1 with founder Asha Blanchard3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday, May 12 – **NEW CLASS** Learn to Watercolor Paint with Qiana Tarlow 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Tuesday, May 12 – **NEW GROUP** Therapist-led Support Group with Cheryl Morrow, MFT 6:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 13 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Wednesday, May 13 – Coloring for Relaxation with Tricia Rasplicka12:30pm – 1:30pm
Wednesday, May 13 – Medical Massage Chair 2:00pm – 3:30pm *By appointment only.
Thursday, May 14 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Thursday, May 14 – **NEW CLASS** Diamond Painting with Kathryn, COH Staff 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Monday, May 18 – Watercolor & Aura Painting with Maria Sleem “Sunshine & Summer Vibes” 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Tuesday, May 19 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Tuesday, May 19 – Gentle Yoga with Terry Wankle 10:30am – 11:30am
Tuesday, May 19 – Cinco de BINGO with COH Staff 5:00pm – 6:30pm
Tuesday, May 19 – Peer-led Support Group with Colleen Shaffer 7:00pm – 8:00pm *Available via Zoom & in person.
Wednesday, May 20 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Wednesday, May 20 – Medical Massage Chair 2:00pm – 3:30pm *By appointment only.
Wednesday, May 20 – The Art of Flower Arranging with Colleen Shaffer 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, May 21- Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Thursday, May 21- **NEW CLASS** Skin Care for Cancer Warriors with Kathleen McGraw, Esthetician 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Monday, May 25 – Wellness Center Closed for Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm*By appointment only.
Tuesday, May 26 – Mood Recipe™ Session 2 with founder Asha Blanchard 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Tuesday, May 26 – **NEW GROUP** Therapist-led Support Group with Cheryl Morrow, MFT6:30 – 8:30pm
Wednesday, May 27 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Wednesday, May 27 – Back Care & Restorative Yoga with Dani Ibarra 10:30am – 11:30am
Wednesday, May 27 – Essential Oil Touch with Leigh Ann Stiglich12:30pm – 3:10pm *By appointment only.
Wednesday, May 27 – Medical Massage Chair 2:00pm – 3:30pm *By appointment only.
Thursday, May 28 – Medical Massage Chair 10:00am – 12:15pm *By appointment only.
Thursday, May 28 – Qigong for Relaxation & Healing with Clare Crocker 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Thursday, May 28 – **SPECIAL CLASS** Reclaiming Health, Intimacy & Joy with Linda Malerba, LFMT 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Thursday, May 28 – The Meditative Art of Jewelry Making with Holly Feneht 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Sunday, May 31 – **SPECIAL EVENT** Wellness Day at Monarch Beauty Academy 9:00am – 2:00pm
For additional class and program descriptions, please visit www.circleofhopeinc.org. Group classes, monthly workshops and one-on-one sessions are offered to current cancer patients, survivors, their families, friends and caregivers. Reservations are required for all services. Volunteers, donors, sponsors and those wishing for more information about Circle of Hope Cancer Support Center may contact our office at 661-254-5218 or info@circleofhopeinc.org. Circle of Hope is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Fed ID No. 20-0680327. Please note, these programs are meant to support the treatment prescribed by a patient’s healthcare team and are not a substitute for conventional medical care.