Tai Chi
2025-07-15 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Tuesdays — In Person only
Tai chi helps reduce stress and anxiety. And it also helps increase flexibility and balance. Originally developed for self-defense, tai chi has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions. Often described as meditation in motion, tai chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements.

Yarn Works (Sign-up Required)
2025-07-15 11:30 - 13:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Loom Knit Cup Cozy
Please join us for Yarn Works. All supplies are included!
In Yarn Works you will use knitting and crocheting basics to create projects you can wear, use at home, or give as gifts. Learning to knit and crochet can be a fun, relaxing experience, reducing stress, improving cognitive function and helping with fine motor coordination.
All levels are welcome!
If you are a current client of Michelle’s Place, please click on the link below to reserve your spot.
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Visualize Wellness (Sign-up Required)
2025-07-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Visualize Wellness: Guided Imagery for Cancer Support
Join us for a gentle, supportive session designed especially for individuals affected by cancer. Using guided visualization and mindfulness techniques, this practice helps reduce stress, ease emotional overwhelm, and promote healing by connecting with your body’s natural resilience. Whether newly diagnosed, in treatment, or beyond, find calm, comfort, and renewed strength through the power of mental imagery.
All levels welcome.
If you are a current client of Michelle’s Place, please click on the link below to reserve your spot.
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Men's Support Group
2025-07-15 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-08-05 18:30 - 20:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Men’s Support Group
A space for men with cancer to connect, share, and support one another through the journey.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, in treatment, or navigating survivorship, you don’t have to do it alone.
To learn more, connect with Steve: steevo52@aol.com

First Steps Support Circle (Zoom)
2025-07-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Newly Diagnosed Support Group
Just received a cancer diagnosis? You are not alone.
Join this supportive group designed specifically for those who are newly diagnosed or currently in treatment. Together, we’ll help you navigate the first steps after diagnosis, share resources, and connect with others who understand.
Let us walk with you through the beginning of your journey.
Disclaimer: This activity is being led by our wonderful therapist trainees, under the supervision of Licensed Psychotherapist, Shanda M. Brennan, MSW, LCSW #92487

Zoom Meeting Details
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Be Well Yoga (Sign-up Required)
2025-07-17 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-24 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-07-31 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-08-14 16:30 - 17:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Yoga Class – Thursdays 4:30 PM–5:30 PM
In-Person Only
Join us for a gentle and restorative yoga session led by certified instructors Garnet and Kriss. This class focuses on breathing, relaxation, and gentle movement to help support your overall well-being.
All are welcome – no experience required!

Location: In-person at Michelle’s Place
What to Bring: Yoga mat & water bottle
Sign up here: Be Well Therapy – All Classes

Come move, breathe, and relax with us.

Husband's Hangout: offsite in July: email for address
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Old Town Barbers, 41669 Winchester Rd St 104, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
A casual space for husbands and partners of those impacted by cancer to connect, unwind, and support one another. Held at Old Town Barbers across the way, with pizza and beer generously provided by Stadium Pizza on Jefferson. Come for the camaraderie, stay for the conversation.
Email jennifer@michellesplace.org for the address for the July cookout.

Yin Yoga
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Join us for Yin Yoga and start your Saturday right!
Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice that targets deep connective tissues, improves flexibility, and invites stillness into the body and mind.
Perfect for all levels—just wear comfy clothes, bring your mat, and get ready to unwind and reset.

Saturday Morning
Comfy clothes encouraged
Leave feeling stretched, centered, and calm

Expressive Arts (Zoom)
2025-07-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Expressive Arts for Health and Wellbeing: A Creative Journey for Cancer Support
Join us for a nurturing and inspiring session designed specifically for individuals affected by cancer. Through painting, drawing, writing, movement, and other creative outlets, you’ll have a safe space to explore your feelings, reduce stress, and find emotional relief. No artistic experience is needed—just an open heart and willingness to express yourself.
This gentle, supportive practice helps promote healing, build resilience, and connect with others who understand your journey. Experience the power of creativity to support your mind, body, and spirit during this challenging time.

Zoom Meeting Details
Sunday, July 20: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87546655318
Letter Locking – Gather with family, young and elder as this event is suitable for all ages, and perhaps an indoor activity to keep cool from the summer heat! Access to a ruler; a household utensil knife or bone folder; dry color source (crayons, markers, colored pencils, oil pastels, etc-not paint); standard copy paper; scissors and writing pens. Victorian Puzzle Purse, The Diamond Letter…intricate folding for “Letter Locking”.

Reiki Infused Massage (Sign-up Required)
2025-07-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Custom Massage & Energy Work
This special program offers a customized massage experience blended with energy work, tailored to your unique needs and comfort level. Techniques may include gentle massage, sound bowls, and other healing modalities designed to restore balance and calm.
This program is reserved for clients who are newly diagnosed (within 12 months) or currently in treatment, including those with a metastatic diagnosis.
Let us support you in your healing journey—mind, body, and spirit.
Please sign up to reserve your spot!
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Book Club (Sign-up Required)
2025-07-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Join Us for Book Club! READING “The Sicilian Inheritance “ by Jo Piazza
We’re thrilled to launch our next Book Club session with books graciously donated by The Spine and Vine – check her out on Instagram for all things literary. https://www.instagram.com/the_spineandvine/?hl=en
Led by the dynamic duo Ronna & Gail, this is more than just reading – it’s connection, conversation, and community.
Need a copy of the book?
Sign up and email jennifer@michellesplace.org to reserve yours today!
If you are a current client of Michelle’s Place, please click on the link below to reserve your spot.
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Metastatic Support Circle (In Person)
2025-07-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Metastatic Cancer Support Group
Join us for meaningful connection and support as we navigate a metastatic diagnosis together. This group offers a safe space to share, ask questions, and gain insight from others who truly understand what you’re going through.
Facilitated by the Behavioral Health Team.
You are not alone—we’re here for you. For more information please call: 951-699-5455

Comfort Kitchen (Sign-up Required)
2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Topic: Grocery shopping tips and how to stock your pantry with nutrient-rich staples
Comfort Kitchen is a hands-on workshop for individuals with cancer to build confidence in planning, shopping for, and preparing simple, nourishing meals. Learn to read food labels, stock your kitchen with easy staples, and create hassle-free recipes and snacks. Participants will leave with practical tools and tips they can use right away—especially on low-energy days.
If you are a current client of Michelle’s Place, please click on the link below to reserve your spot.
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Fuel for the Fight (Sign-up Required)
2025-08-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Fuel for the Fight: A Supportive Nutrition Workshop for Cancer Patients
Learn how to nourish your body and feel your best during and after treatment.
Fuel for the Fight is a supportive, evidence-based workshop designed for individuals with cancer who want to better understand how to eat well during treatment. Together, we’ll explore simple, practical nutrition strategies to help manage common side effects like fatigue, nausea, and appetite changes. Gain confidence in preparing nourishing meals that work for you.
What’s included:

Educational presentation led by a nutrition expert
Hands-on cooking activity
Customizable, symptom-friendly recipe to make and enjoy
Take-home tips, tools, and a recipe you can easily recreate
Leave empowered, supported, and well-fed!

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Brushstrokes with Maria
2025-08-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Brushstrokes – Watercolor & Acrylic Basics
Come learn the basics of watercolor or acrylic painting and walk away with your very own beautiful piece of art!
All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity.
Important Sign-Up Guidelines:
To ensure everyone has a fair chance to participate, please read the following:
Returning Participants:
If you’ve previously attended Brushstrokes with Karin or Maria, please register under the “Not New to the Class” slot.
New Attendees:
If this is your first time, be sure to sign up under the “1st Time Attendee in this class” slot, reserved just for you.
Waitlist:
If the list is full, use the Join Waitlist button for your appropriate category. We’ll move folks up if spots open!
Thank you for your interest and understanding as we aim to make this creative space accessible and welcoming for all.
Let’s paint something beautiful—together!

Kaiser Permanente Lunch and Learn: Understanding a Diagnosis (Sign-up Required)
2025-08-06 11:30 - 13:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
For the newly diagnosed and their circle of care.
Understanding cancer diagnostics can be confusing and intimidating. This presentation offers a simple, clear overview of the tests and procedures most commonly used before and during cancer treatment. Whether you’re a client, a caregiver, a patient navigator, or staff member, you’ll leave with tools to better understand what’s happening and how to talk about it with others.
This is more than just a learning session. It’s the first step toward building an education taskforce that will create culturally relevant, easy-to-understand resources tailored to the cancer types we see most in our community.
If you are a current client of Michelle’s Place, please click on the link below to reserve your spot.
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First Steps Support Circle (In-Person)
2025-08-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Newly Diagnosed Support Group
Just received a cancer diagnosis? You are not alone.
Join this supportive group designed specifically for those who are newly diagnosed or currently in treatment. Together, we’ll help you navigate the first steps after diagnosis, share resources, and connect with others who understand.
Let us walk with you through the beginning of your journey.
Disclaimer: This activity is being led by our wonderful therapist trainees, under the supervision of Licensed Psychotherapist, Shanda M. Brennan, MSW, LCSW #92487

Restorative Yoga (In Person)
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Restorative yoga is an embodied meditation practice, a pathway to somatic reset and inner peace.
In a restorative yoga class, your body will be fully supported in comfort and ease using a variety of yoga props or any items you can find around your homes, such as blocks, blankets, bolsters, cushions, pillows, and eye pillows. The intention for this practice is to bring mindful awareness, attention to your sensations, and on releasing tension at the physical, mental and emotional levels; it is a gentle, slow, therapeutic a practice of conscious relaxation.
This style of yoga “restores” the body to its parasympathetic nervous system mode, which, in turn, helps the body rest, heal, and restore balance. Through this release, you can let go of tension in the body and mind, and understand the true value of slowing down, self-soothing, nervous system reset, and feeling completely supported and at ease.

Sewing Class (Sign-up Required)
2025-08-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Join us for Sewing Class | Learn the basics of sewing while creating heartfelt, handmade items that will be gifted to our clients on their cancer journey, or a little something for you!
Whether you’re brand new to sewing or a seasoned pro, this class is for you! We provide all the materials and step-by-step instruction to help you create something beautiful. Pull up a chair, start stitching, and make a new friend along the way. First-timers, come early at 9 AM for one-on-one guidance!
Let’s stitch with purpose and love!
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Expressive Arts (Zoom)
2025-08-12 18:30 - 20:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Expressive Arts for Health and Wellbeing: A Creative Journey for Cancer Support
Join us for a nurturing and inspiring session designed specifically for individuals affected by cancer. Through painting, drawing, writing, movement, and other creative outlets, you’ll have a safe space to explore your feelings, reduce stress, and find emotional relief. No artistic experience is needed—just an open heart and willingness to express yourself.
This gentle, supportive practice helps promote healing, build resilience, and connect with others who understand your journey. Experience the power of creativity to support your mind, body, and spirit during this challenging time.

Zoom Meeting Details
Tuesday, August 12th: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82833719108
Theme: Transition Agamograph – participants will create an Agamograph representing a life journey through color, illusion & creativity.

Survivorship Support Circle with Laura
2025-08-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Connect with others who understand as we navigate “the new normal” after treatment. A safe space to share, heal, and move forward—together.

Mosaics: Bring Your Own Project (Sign-up Required)
2025-08-14 13:00 - 14:30 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Unleash your creativity at our relaxed mosaic-making event!
Whether you’re an experienced artist or a curious beginner, you’re invited to bring your own item to mosaic — or choose from a selection of small objects provided. Popular options include trays, birdhouses, picture frames, initials, and more — many of which can be found at local craft stores like Hobby Lobby.
We’ll provide mosaic materials, guidance, and a welcoming space to create something beautiful. Just bring your imagination (and a project piece), and get ready for a fun and inspiring time!
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Sound Bath
2025-08-14 18:00 | Michelle’s Place, 41669 Winchester Rd Suite 101, Temecula, CA, 92590, United States
Join Us for a Sound Bath Experience!
Relax, reset, and recharge during a peaceful sound bath session—a meditative experience where harmonious sounds and vibrations from instruments like crystal bowls, gongs, and chimes help calm your mind, relax your body, and restore your energy.
No experience necessary—just come as you are and allow the sounds to wash over you. Wear comfy clothes and bring anything that helps you relax (yoga mat, blanket, pillow, etc.).
Let the healing frequencies guide you into deep rest and renewal.
