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The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura invites people affected by cancer to a free Comedy Night featuring James P. Connolly on Monday, September 13, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village, CA 91361. This monthly event is open to people with cancer, cancer survivors, and family members. Call (805) 379-4777 to RSVP.
Connolly is a standup comedian and radio/TV host known for his playful, confident style and unique sense of humor. He began his career in Hollywood performing at The Comedy Store, Improv and Ice House Comedy Club, as well as other major comedy venues.
Soon after, James began appearing on television, in commercials and in small films. In addition to having appeared on Comedy Central and HBO, James hosted VH1’s “MovieObsessions” and more recently “Live From Here” on XM Radio for National Lampoon. He is recognized across the country as one of the most played comedians on the Sirius XM Comedy Channels and is a frequent guest on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Radio Show. James has also made multiple trips overseas to entertain the troops.
Founded in 1982, The Wellness Community is an international non-profit organization dedicated to providing free support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. In July 2009, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club joined forces to become the Cancer Support Community, one of the largest providers of cancer support worldwide.
The combined organization is comprised of nearly 50 local affiliates, 12 affiliates in development and over 100 satellite locations. By offering professionally led support groups, educational workshops, nutrition and exercise programs, and stress-reduction classes, The Wellness Community and Gilda’s Club continue to provide support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer.
As a local affiliate, The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura serves over 3,000 community members affected by cancer each year with programs in the San Fernando Valley and throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Programs are offered in English and Spanish. For more information, to volunteer or to make a donation, please visit www.TwcVv.org or call 805-379-4777. Text COMMUNITY to 90999 to donate $10 to cancer support programs. Standard text messaging rates apply. For full terms visit mgive.com/a.