Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve - Brushwood Center 21950 North Riverwoods Rd. Riverwoods IL 60015 Research shows that outdoor activities like hiking may be beneficial for both physical health and mental well-being. Join us for a two-mile hike through natural terrain. Please wear comfortable hiking or running shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. The trail […]
Reiki with Laura. In this class, you will experience Reiki energy through a guided group healing meditation and breathwork, to help reduce stress, promote relaxation and support your healing journey. It is recommended that you join from a quiet room where you'll have a place to recline and feel safe to relax and rest deeply. Presented by […]
Creative and journalistic writing can both heal and calm the mind. As you explore new possibilities and realities by putting pen to paper, you are free to be as goofy or serious as you would like to be while improving this craft and your communicative abilities. Through the bi-weekly Writing Lab, you will be asked […]
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential before, during, and after treatment—and that includes being mindful of alcohol consumption. The holiday season often brings more opportunities to drink, but you don’t have to miss out on festive fun. Join us for Holiday Mocktails, and learn how to craft delicious, alcohol-free beverages that are both nutritious and […]
This gentle class is designed for cancer survivor/patient yoga students of all levels. Focus is on quiet stillness, strength, flexibility, alignment and balance. Each class will lead you through a harmonizing practice that releases tension and leaves you feeling refreshed and calm. Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital To register online: Click here Please call or […]
Chair Yoga - Tuesdays with Bhavisha Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. It is suitable for people with balance or coordination issues. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation, concentration, and strength, while boosting […]
Join other participants every week for a game of Canasta, whichever version you play, come together to have some fun! Playing card games like Canasta can improve cognitive functioning and memory. Some previous experience required. Card decks will be provided. Please call 847-509-9595 to register for this ongoing group .
Join Mindfulness Specialist, Serena Jain, as she leads the group into a discussion of When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron – 20th Anniversary Edition preferred. CLICK HERE to purchase the book from Amazon. Over the course of 8 weeks, we will meet weekly to share mindfulness practices, engage in […]
This 6-week in-person program is designed to complement your nutritional journey by exploring the benefits of mindfulness for cancer patients. Living with cancer can present unique challenges to your physical and emotional well-being, impacting your relationship with food and your overall quality of life. Through a series of group activities, ranging from food preparation to […]
Join us for a KIDS ONLY drop-off event to create AND eat your own personal pizza with our Child Life Specialist, Elyssa Siegel. We will spend our evening cooking and creating pizza masterpieces while making new friends. Registration for each child is required (no walk-ins accepted). Registration closes on Sunday, December 14, at 8:00 pm. […]
