Cancer Wellness Center

Therapy Dog Meet and Greet
2025-11-11 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Join us for a relaxing and enjoyable meet and greet with certified therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. This informal monthly program offers you the opportunity to interact with the dogs, learn about their training, and watch them show you their special skills. Whether you’re looking for a moment of calm, a furry friend to brighten your day, or just curious about therapy dog work, this is a great chance to connect with these incredible animals!
https://www.rainbowaat.org
RSVP below to register for this in-person program.

Stand-Up Comedy Night: There’s Something Funny About Having Cancer
2025-11-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Off-Site
Join the Cancer Wellness Center for a Stand-Up Comedy Night, showcasing community members impacted by cancer. This unique event will feature personal stories and experiences, blending humor and entertainment. Whether you’ve been touched by cancer or simply love a good laugh, we hope this night will uplift and inspire. Come out to support our community and enjoy an evening filled with joy and camaraderie.
The program is free and open to the public – must be 18+ to attend. Registration is required for each individual.
Event will feature Anne Richardson and CWC participants.
Hosted at:
28 Mile Distilling Company
454 Sheridan Rd, Highwood, IL 60040

Please click here to register.

Gentle Yoga
2025-11-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-11-19 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.

Virtual - Strength and Conditioning
2025-11-12 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.

Virtual - Leveraging AI: Navigating Treatments and Trials
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare — helping patients and providers make smarter, more personalized decisions.
In this program, experts from Tempus and TriCan Health will explore how AI is being used to support cancer care, enhance communication between patients and doctors, and make clinical trials more accessible.
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about how technology can drive progress, this discussion will break down complex topics in clear, empowering ways.
What You’ll Learn

How AI tools help physicians and patients analyze complex data and uncover new insights
Ways technology is personalizing care and improving outcomes
How AI is simplifying the process of finding and joining clinical trials

Presented in partnership with Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, Cancer Wellness Center, Tempus, and TriCan Health.
To register, please click here.
Registration closes 10:00 am on November 12.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent before the program.

Strength Building with Resistance Bands
2025-11-12 12:30 - 13:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Join Karyn Holtz, PT, MHS, CLT from ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation for a supportive movement class using resistance bands to help improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion. This low-impact workout features simple, adaptable exercises designed to safely activate key muscle groups, support physical function, and help you feel more confident in everyday movement.
Presented by: Karyn Holtz, PT, MHS, CLT, RUSH Physical Therapy/ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation
A limited number of resistance bands are available for virtual participants. Please call the Center at 847-509-9595 to claim a band.
CLICK HERE to order your own from Amazon.
NOTE: This is a HYBRID program offered both IN PERSON and VIRTUALLY via Zoom.
ATTENDING VIRTUALLY:
CLICK HERE to register for the virtual program.
ATTENDING IN PERSON:
RSVP below to attend in person.

CANCELED - Virtual: Together Toward Wellness Networking Group
2025-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
Each month in this drop-in group, Oncology Dietitian Lori Bumbaco and Clinical Psychologist Gabrielle Wolk will guide a discussion on living well with a cancer diagnosis. Topics will focus on practical ways to support your health and well-being, including healthy eating, movement, stress management, mindfulness, and sleep hygiene. Each session will include an informative presentation on the month’s topic, followed by time for open discussion and questions.
This group is open to individuals diagnosed with cancer who are in treatment or within 5 years post treatment.
Facilitated by Gabrielle Wolk, PsyD and Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian.
For more information or to join, please contact Alana Lebovitz, MSW, Intake Coordinator at 847-562-4981.
PLEASE NOTE:
*Group opens for log-in 15 minutes prior to the start time
*An email with log-in instructions will be sent the evening before the group

Park Ridge: Gentle Yoga
2025-11-12 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
2025-11-13 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.

Virtual - Stress Reduction Class
2025-11-13 11:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
In this weekly class, participants will explore a variety of evidence-based techniques designed to reduce stress and promote well-being. Each session will focus on a different strategy, including progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, breathing exercises, meditation, and mindfulness practices.
Whether you’re new to stress management or looking to deepen your practice, this class offers supportive guidance and practical tools you can use in everyday life.
Presented by: Kiron Thomas, Graduate Intern
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom

CANCELED: Virtual - Introduction to Mindfulness - 6 Week Series
2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:15 | Zoom
In this 6-week foundations series, we will engage in evidence-based practices to learn how to incorporate mindfulness into our daily lives through formal and informal mindfulness practice. This class is for beginners and those wishing to renew or deepen their practice in community. Each 75-minute class will include an introduction to specific mindfulness practices, 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 mindfulness while bringing presence, clarity, and wisdom to our moment-by-moment experiences in our daily lives.
Learning Objectives:

Feel calmer and less stressed ​
Hone your focus
Develop greater presence
Learn tools and strategies to create a sustainable home practice
Integrate daily mindful habits

Requirements:

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

Presented by: Serena Jain, Certified Mindfulness Educator & National Board-Certified Integrative Health & Well-Being Coach
Program Dates: October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20
Registration is limited to 14 people – attendance at all sessions is highly encouraged.
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.
Registration closes at 8:00 pm CST on October 15th.

Mahjong at CWC
2025-11-13 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

Managing Grief: A Mind/Body Awareness and Somatic Movement Exploration - 8 Week Series
2025-11-13 16:00 - 17:15 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Is the pain of grief emotional or physical?
During our 8-week series, we’ll explore grief and how this often-experienced emotion arises during cancer, whether you’re a patient, caregiver, or someone who’s lost a loved one to cancer.
Through a somatic lens, we’ll examine how the mind influences the body and vice versa, we’ll discuss how grief shows up in our bodies, affecting how we feel both physically and emotionally, and how to cope.
You’ll learn practical Body/Mind approaches that are designed to be used throughout your day, including gentle movements, body awareness techniques, breathing, meditation, embodiment, the principles of aikido, mindfulness, and more.
Participants will have the voluntary option to participate in a 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 look into 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 optional.
Presented by: Richard Sims, MSME, MSMT, CTP
Richard E Sims – Relief from Stress | Fear | Anxiety | Trauma
Program Dates: Thursdays, October 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20, December 4, 11, January 8 (No class on 11/27, 12/18, 12/25, 1/1)
Attendance at all sessions is recommended but not an absolute necessity.

Park Ridge: Virtual Strength and Conditioning
2025-11-14 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

Virtual- Gentle Yoga
2025-11-14 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.

Canceled - Waukegan Library: Gentle Yoga
2025-11-14 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

CANCELED: Intro to Cardio Machines
2025-11-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Off-Site
This program has been canceled.
This class introduces participants to common cardio machines such as treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals. Learn how to safely use each machine, adjust settings to meet your needs, and build confidence in your cardio routine. Adaptable for all levels.
This class is open and free to the Cancer Wellness Center community.
Taught by: Deb Stern, owner Stages of Life Fitness and Nutrition
Please register below to attend this in-person program.
Location:
300 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL 60062
Program is in collaboration with JCC Chicago Marvin Lustbader Health Club.

CANCELED - Zumba Gold
2025-11-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
Class has been canceled and will be rescheduled to January 2026.
This low intensity workout uses Latin and international rhythms in easy-to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Class is appropriate for beginners.
Taught by: Rhonda Stein, MD, certified Zumba instructor, retired physician
Location: 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL
Please register below to attend this in-person program.

Gentle Yoga
2025-11-17 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
2025-11-17 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.
If this is your first time coming in for knitting, please call 847.509.9595 to register.

Men's Hike
2025-11-17 10:30 - 11:30 | Off-Site
Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve
1005 Vattman Rd
Lake Forest, IL
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 click the link below to find the entrance to the north parking lot from Sheridan Road. This is the parking lot adjacent to the Fort Sheridan military cemetery.
Ft. Sheridan Trail Map

Virtual - Healing With Energy Through Reiki
2025-11-17 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 Bi-Weekly Writing Lab
2025-11-17 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
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 to write to various prompts for timed segments without the pressure of sharing your work (unless you would like too). Join us to nourish your inner writer and connect with others as we share in our passion for words!
“I write entirely to find out what I’m thinking, what I’m looking at, what I see, and what it means. What I want and what I fear.” – Joan Didion
Presented by: Dominique James, MS
*The Writing Lab will be held every other week from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm.
CLICK HERE to login to the class via Zoom.

Virtual - Treatment’s Done, Now What?
2025-11-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Zoom
Join us as we discuss the common concerns that arise when treatment has ended, and strategies for coping with the transition to being post-treatment. Open to both survivors and their loved ones. This program is ideal for individuals who are approaching the end of treatment, as well as those who have already completed treatment.
Presented by Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC
RSVP below to register.
Registration closes at 2:00 pm on November 17th.
An email with log-in instructions will be sent before the program.

Park Ridge: Virtual Stress Relief Yoga
2025-11-17 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
2025-11-18 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 - Mindful Self-Compassion – 10-Week Series
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Zoom
In this 10-week series, you will explore evidence-based practices to integrate mindful self-compassion into your daily life through both formal and informal practices. This class is designed for those who wish to start or deepen their mindful self-compassion journey, with the support of a like-minded community.
Each 60-minute session will feature an introduction to specific self-compassion practices, a guided meditation, group discussion, and opportunities to ask questions. Participants will also receive helpful resources, including audio guidance for home practice, and weekly follow-up emails with additional materials to support ongoing development. Throughout this series, we will explore how to embody mindful self-compassion and cultivate awareness of our present-moment experiences.
Note: Basic meditation/ mindfulness experience is preferred.
Requirements:

Your video must remain ON at all times except during meditation practices.
Choose a quiet and stationary place without distractions.

Presented by: Serena Jain, Certified Mindfulness Educator & National Board-Certified Integrative Health & Well-Being Coach
Program Dates: September 9, 16, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 (No class on September 23)
Registration is limited to 12 people – attendance at all sessions is highly encouraged.
If registration is full, please call 847-509-9595 to be placed on the waitlist.

Canasta at CWC
2025-11-18 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 .

CANCELED - Mindful Kitchen: Nourishment for Mind and Body – 6 Week Series
2025-11-18 13:30 - 15:30 | Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook, 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062, United States
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 mindful eating, this program will equip you with practical mindfulness techniques to navigate these challenges, foster a deeper connection with your body, and enhance your overall sense of well-being.
Presented by: Dominique James, MS, Clinical Associate and Lori Bumbaco, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN, Oncology Dietitian
Program dates: Tuesdays, November 4, 11, 25, December 2, 9, 16 (no class 11/18)
Attendance at all sessions is recommended.
Registration ends November 4.
Limit of 12 participants.
NOTE: Open to participants who have not previously attended this series.
