Cancer Wellness Center

Virtual - Mindfulness and Meditation in Daily Living: Summer Book Club – 10 Week Series
2025-07-17 12:30 - 13:30, 2025-07-24 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Join Mindfulness Specialist, Serena Jain, as she leads the group into a discussion of Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD – 30th Anniversary Edition with Purple cover is preferred.
Over the course of 10 weeks, participants will read assigned sections of the book independently and gather weekly for discussion and reflection focused on themes in mindfulness.
Program Dates: June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, August 14, 21 (No class June 19 or August 7)
Presented by: Serena Jain, Certified Mindfulness Educator & National Board-Certified Integrative Health & Well-Being Coach
Limited to 10 people
Registration closes 10:00 am on June 5. An email with login information will be sent before the program.
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.
If you are unable to find the book in your local library or need assistance getting a copy, please contact us at 847.509.9595.
BOOK SUMMARY
“Find quiet reflective moments in your life—and reduce your stress levels drastically—with this classic bestselling guide updated and featuring a new introduction and afterword.
When Wherever You Go, There You Are was first published in 1994, no one could have predicted that the book would launch itself onto bestseller lists nationwide and sell over 1 million copies to date. Thirty years later, Wherever You Go, There You Are remains a foundational guide to mindfulness and meditation, introducing readers to the practice and guiding them through the process. The author of over half a dozen books on mindfulness, Jon Kabat-Zinn combines his research and medical background with his spiritual knowledge to help readers find peace and change their lives.
In this new edition, readers will find a new introduction and afterword from Kabat-Zinn, as well as factual updates throughout to address changes in research and knowledge since it was originally published. After the special tumult of the last few years, as well as the promise of more unrest in the future, Wherever You Go, There You Are serves as an anchor for a whole new generation of readers looking to find their center and achieve their true self.”

Mahjong at CWC
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-07-24 14:00 - 15:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong!
Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits.
Participants should bring their own cards.
Mahjong sets will be provided.
Some previous experience required.
Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group
Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj On Foundation.
www.staystrongandmahjon.org

Connecting to Ourselves and Our World: A Somatic Mind/Body Exploration – 8 Week Series
2025-07-17 16:00 - 17:15 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Cancer journeys often bring profound shifts in our connections, whether with ourselves, loved ones, or the world around us. These connections may change, fade, or even unexpectedly deepen.
What does it truly mean to connect, and how can we intentionally enhance our relationships with ourselves, those we care about, and the broader world?
This program will explore connection from a somatic mind/body perspective, offering tools to foster deeper awareness and meaningful relationships. Through experimentation and play, we’ll discover how to use both body and mind in open, caring, and relaxed ways, exploring joy, love, and the challenges that come with deeply connecting with others.
Presented by: Richard Sims, MSME, MSMT, CTP
Richard E Sims – Relief from Stress | Fear | Anxiety | Pain | Trauma
Program Dates: Thursdays, May 8, 15, 29 June 5, 12, 26, July 3, 17 (No class on 5/22, 6/19 or 7/10)
Attendance at all sessions is recommended but not an absolute necessity.
Registration closes May 8th.
Limit of 15 participants.
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.
Participants will have the voluntary option to participate in an ongoing self-reporting study, run in conjunction with Dr. John Lothes, M.A. LPA, Ed.D. of the UNCW College of Health and Applied Human Science that will investigate the impact Rich and this program have on those affected by Cancer. This is aimed at helping with the continued development and research into the Somatic approaches that have helped so many at the Cancer Wellness Center and other places where Rich shares his work. (Your involvement in the study is kindly requested but not mandatory to attend)

Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group
2025-07-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
This group provides opportunities for peer support, information sharing, and educational lectures provided by healthcare professionals.
Group is facilitated by Mark Livshots, MA LPC, and is generously supported by the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation.
Open to patients, families and their loved ones.
To register, contact Alana Lebovitz, MSW, at (847)562-4981 or alebovitz@cancerwellness.org
PLEASE NOTE:
*Class opens for log-in 10 minutes prior to the start time
*An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the group

Park Ridge: Virtual Strength and Conditioning
2025-07-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Zoom
This class is for cancer patients and survivors only. The focus of this class will be to improve strength, stamina and flexibility. All levels of fitness welcome. Using any of your own equipment is encouraged.
Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
To register online: Click here
Please call or email Samantha Daniel with any questions:
847.723.5690
Samantha.daniel@aah.org

Acupuncture Treatment
2025-07-18 09:00 - 11:30 | Off-Site
Wondering if acupuncture is right for you? Complimentary individual treatments are available with Dr. Zahava Berkowicz and the IMMA team at IMMA Acupuncture and Wellness.
Acupuncture is the insertion of single use sterile needles at specific acupoints on the body to promote healing, reduce pain and alleviate stress. Please wear loose fitting and comfortable clothing that can easily roll up to your elbows and knees. This is a great opportunity to see what acupuncture is all about and ask questions to discover if this is the right healing modality for you.
IMMA Acupuncture and Wellness is Chicago North Shore’s leading acupuncture clinic specializing in chronic pain, anxiety, women’s and teen health, and more.
www.helloimma.com
A limited number of one-hour appointments are available between 9:00 am and 11:30 am.
Registrants must be in active cancer treatment or within 5 years post-treatment.
NOTE: Participants are allowed 3 appointments per year and may be added to the waitlist for future appointments if available.
To learn more about acupuncture, tune in to our previously recorded program:
An Introduction to Acupuncture and Cancer
Please call 847-509-9595 for an appointment.
Location:
Imma Acupuncture and Wellness
60 Revere Dr. Suite 907
Northbrook, IL 60062

Virtual- Gentle Yoga
2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
Gentle Yoga – Fridays with Maribel
Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a chair if necessary. The instructor will lead the class without being able to give corrections and will offer modifications when appropriate.
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom no more than 15 minutes prior.

Waukegan Library: Gentle Yoga
2025-07-18 10:15 - 11:15 | Waukegan Public Library, 128 N County St, Waukegan, IL, United States
Gentle Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels.
Waukegan Public Library
128 N County St,
Waukegan, IL 60085
To register please CLICK HERE

Gentle Yoga
2025-07-21 09:30 - 10:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom
Gentle Yoga – Mondays with Bhavisha
Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a chair if necessary. The instructor will lead the class without being able to give corrections for those who join us on Zoom and will offer modifications when appropriate. Corrections and modifications can be offered when needed for the participants joining us at the Cancer Wellness Center.
ATTENDING VIRTUALLY:
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom.
ATTENDING IN PERSON:
RSVP below to attend in-person.
Limit of 8 participants.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for check in.
Late arrivals will not be admitted to class.

Connecting Through Knitting
2025-07-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Knitting can be a relaxing hobby that reduces stress and keeps one centered in the present moment. Whether you’ve never held knitting needles before or want to refresh your skills, drop in anytime between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and join other participants who enjoy the art of knitting.
No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome!
Supplies will be provided if needed.
RSVP below for this in-person class.
If this is your first time coming in for knitting, please call 847.509.9595 to register.

Men's Hike
2025-07-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Off-Site
Middlefork Savanna
1401 Middlefork Dr.
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join the group for a brief nature meditation followed by a two-mile hike. Wear comfortable hiking or running shoes, bring a water bottle, and dress for the weather. The hiking terrain is not paved and we may encounter irregular surface paths – all part of the beauty and joy of the hike!
Presented by Mark Livshots, MA
(This hike is reserved for any male participant – those diagnosed, caregiving or bereaved)
RSVP below to register.
Hike will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Please meet in the parking lot of the Elawa Farm Foundation. The Preserve/Farm entrance is located off of Waukegan Road, South of SR 176 (Rockland Road) but north of SR 60. Take Middlefork Drive to its conclusion and then bear left to enter the parking lot.
Middlefork Trail Map

Virtual - Healing With Energy Through Reiki
2025-07-21 10:45 - 11:45 | Zoom
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 Laura Pryzby, RMT
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom no more than 15 minutes prior.

Virtual – Stress Reduction Class
2025-07-21 13:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
In this class, participants will be guided through a variety of research-based stress reduction strategies. Each week, there will be a focus on different tools and techniques including progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, breathing, meditation, and various mindfulness exercises.
Presented by: Dominique A. James, MS, LCPC
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom

Virtual - Exploring the Gut and Microbiome
2025-07-21 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
The human microbiome contains trillions of bacteria that have implications in health and disease. Learn how different nutrients in our diet influence our digestive health and have implications for wellness.
Presented by: Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Registration closes at 10:00 am on July 21st.
An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.

Park Ridge: Virtual Stress Relief Yoga
2025-07-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Zoom
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 email Samantha Daniel with any questions:
847.723.5690
Samantha.daniel@aah.org

Virtual - Chair Yoga
2025-07-22 09:30 - 10:15 | Zoom
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 your mood, and reducing stress and joint strain. The class incorporates breathing exercises, stretching, yoga postures, and final relaxation.
ATTENDING VIRTUALLY:
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom.

Virtual: Nine Attitudes of Mindfulness - 10 Week Series
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
In this 10-week series, we will engage in evidence-based mindfulness practices to learn how to incorporate the nine attitudes of mindfulness into our daily lives through formal and informal practice. This class is for those who have basic experience with meditation and mindfulness and those who wish to renew or deepen their practice in community.
Each 60- minute class will include a mindfulness practice through a period of guided meditation, group discussion, and opportunities to ask questions. Students will receive supporting materials to develop a mindfulness practice including audio guidance for practice at home. Follow-up emails with resources to support practice will also be sent every week. Through this series we will explore ways to embody the nine attitudes of mindfulness while bringing presence and clarity to our moment-by-moment experience in our daily lives.
Learning Objectives:

Learn the nine attitudes of mindfulness
How to cultivate the nine attitudes of mindfulness in your practice
Integrate the nine attitudes of mindfulness into daily mindful habits

Class Requirements:

Your video must remain ON at all times except during meditation practices.
Must be in a quiet place without distractions.

Presented by: Serena Jain, Certified Mindfulness Educator & National Board-Certified Integrative Health & Well-Being Coach
Program Dates: June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12
Registration is limited to 14 people – attendance at all sessions is highly encouraged.
Registration closes at 10 am on June 10. An email with login instructions will be sent before the program.
RSVP below to register.
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.

Yoga Nidra
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Join us, either in-person or virtually on Zoom.
Yoga Nidra is an immensely powerful yoga technique and one of the easiest practices to develop and maintain. In this yoga nidra class, you will begin with gentle breath-centered movements to loosen the body. You will then be guided in a yoga nidra practice during the second half of the class. Resting comfortably in savasana, this systematic guided practice will take you on a journey of the self, leaving you with a sense of wholeness.
Presented by Katie Hoffman, RYT
TO ATTEND IN PERSON:
RSVP below to attend in-person
TO ATTEND VIRTUALLY:
CLICK HERE to register for the class via Zoom.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in.
Late arrivals will not be admitted to class.

Canasta at CWC
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
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 .

Beauty Within: Self-Care, Skincare and Makeup
2025-07-22 10:30 - 12:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Learn the essentials of self-care, skincare, and makeup. In this workshop, we will explore the fundamentals of skincare routines, the science behind healthy skin, and makeup techniques to enhance your natural beauty. You will gain practical skills for creating a personalized routine that supports your well-being and boost your confidence. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, join us to take the next step in mastering your skincare and makeup routine.
Presented by: Rosie Dow, Esthetician and Professional Makeup Artist
RSVP below to attend in person.
Limit of 12 participants.
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.

Gentle Yoga
2025-07-23 09:30 - 10:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom
Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Judy
Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a chair if necessary. The instructor will lead the class without being able to give corrections for those who join us on Zoom and will offer modifications when appropriate. Corrections and modifications can be offered when needed for the participants joining us at the Cancer Wellness Center.
ATTENDING VIRTUALLY:
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom.
ATTENDING IN PERSON:
RSVP below to attend in-person.
Limit of 8 participants.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for check in.
Late arrivals will not be admitted to class.

Canceled: Virtual - Strength and Conditioning
2025-07-23 10:45 - 11:45 | Zoom
Strength and Conditioning with Barbara
In this class, students will learn strategies and techniques that will build strength and flexibility. All levels of fitness are welcome. Wear gym shoes and comfortable clothing. Using any of your own equipment is encouraged; dumbbells, hand/leg weights, resistance bands, stability ball, small ball or pillow to squeeze, yoga blocks, yoga strap and/or a chair for balance.
ATTENDING VIRTUALLY:

CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom.

CANCER WELLNESS CENTER WILL BE CLOSED AFTER 11:30am FOR STAFF DEVELOPMENT
2025-07-23 11:30 - 17:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States

Park Ridge: Gentle Yoga
2025-07-23 17:30 - 18:30 | Off-Site
This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. Each class will end with an extended period of relaxation. This class is appropriate for anyone of any age, shape or size. No experience or flexibility required. Benefits include lower fatigue, reduced stress, improved physical functioning and sleep quality, and lower risk of cancer recurrence.
This class is offered both virtually through Zoom and In-Person at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Register to attend in-person, click here.
Register to attend virtually, click here.
Please call or email Samantha Daniel with any questions:
847.723.5690

Vinyasa Yoga
2025-07-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom
Are you an experienced yoga practitioner who wishes to deepen your understanding of all the aspects of yoga through the lens of a personal practice? Vinyasa yoga is a systematic application of yoga that involves the integration of yoga asana (the poses), the transition of yoga asana, breathing, chanting, relaxation, and meditation. In this group class, each of the yoga tools will be explored and we will discuss the value of an ongoing, personalized, yoga practice.
Note: This class is not recommended for beginners.
Presented by: Katie Hoffman, MA, C-IAYT, E-RYT
ATTENDING VIRTUALLY:
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom.
ATTENDING IN PERSON:
RSVP below to attend in-person.
Limit of 8 participants.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for check in.
Late arrivals will not be admitted to class.

Zentangle
2025-07-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for a relaxing and meditative experience with Zentangle. This simple, easy-to-learn art form invites you to create beautiful, structured patterns that flow together, offering a peaceful escape through creativity. Zentangle encourages mindfulness and self-expression in a fun and stress-free way. No prior art experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore!
Presented by: Mary Hamming, CZT
RSVP below to attend in-person
Limited to 12 people
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.
Please arrive 10 minutes early for check in.
