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Stepping up to Wellness Run/Walk welcomes close to 1,000 of the Center’s supporters - participants, their families and friends, and members of the community for an uplifting morning. To learn more, register or donate, please visit the event website here. Location: Independence Grove, Libertyville, IL 60048 |
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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 […]
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This is a hybrid program offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Priyanka 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 […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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This 8-session mindfulness program allows us to take a pause to simply be; to connect with ourselves and life as it is; to explore with kindness and care the landscape of the mind, the body, and heart; to give ourselves the opportunity to settle and rest more fully into stillness. Each session will start with […] |
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Join us for a day of hiking, art, and togetherness. The retreat will be a space for men to connect more fully with themselves and others in hopes of feeling spiritually refreshed. A light, healthy lunch will be provided. Please wear comfortable clothes and appropriate outerwear for the hike. Presented by: Mark Livshots, MA, LPC […]
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Gentle Yoga – Fridays with Maribel (Bhavisha is the substitute today) 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 […]
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Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us for a quick session for an opportunity to learn from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Our theme for this program will be: "What are Ultra Processed Foods and how can we eat less?" Please submit questions during registration below about Ultra […]
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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 […]
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The demands of treatment for leukemia can place a nutritional burden on individuals. Eating nourishing foods provides our bodies with essential nutrients to heal and maintain a healthy weight. If you have questions about what to eat, how to address a side effect, or seeking reassurance about whether or not you are on the right […]
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Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for a family activity on Monday, May 8 from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. We will be creating cards for someone special in your life. We will provide all the materials available for making a fantastic keepsake for your loved ones. All you need to bring is yourself! This […] |
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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COME JOIN US FOR AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT CLASSES! In Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® classes, students will explore small, comfortable movements that can translate to improvements in mobility and wellbeing. Our focus will be on what can be Learned by bringing Attention to our movements rather than effort and achievement. This series of 3 classes is […]
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“Virtual Twistshops” are wellness and art therapy focused workshops that promote healing, relaxation and emotional recovery through creative based intervention. This month we will create a Mandala representing springtime. What is a Mandala? The word mandala itself means “circle” and a powerful symbol found in many cultures. In art therapy, mandalas are used as a […]
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Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Priyanka 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 […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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This 8-session mindfulness program allows us to take a pause to simply be; to connect with ourselves and life as it is; to explore with kindness and care the landscape of the mind, the body, and heart; to give ourselves the opportunity to settle and rest more fully into stillness. Each session will start with […]
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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 […]
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Miércoles 10 de mayo de 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm En esta plática se dará información sobre mindfulness y como por medio de esta práctica se puede disminuir el estrés. Presentado por Nora Barquin, LCSW terapista de Cancer Wellness Center. Nora ha hecho meditación durante 12 años y además facilita la sesión de reducción de […]
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Join us for an informal meet and greet with certified therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Enjoy hands-on interaction with the dogs and watch them show off their skills. Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy RSVP below to register for this in-person program. Masks are required in the building.
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Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for this program connecting parents and their school aged children to discuss the unique challenges parenting with a cancer diagnosis can bring. Led by Stephanie Aaron, LCSW and Elyssa Siegel, CCLS this evening will offer support for both parents and children. This program is intended for parents who […]
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Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, meditative and fun way to create art by drawing structured patterns. No art experience required. It is a journey of relaxing creativity. Presented by: Mary Hamming, CZT Please RSVP below to attend this in-person program. Limit of 12 participants. Please arrive 10 minutes early […]
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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. RSVP below to join this ongoing in-person group. NOTE: If you need to rsvp the same […]
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This group provides opportunities for peer support, information sharing, and educational lectures provided by healthcare professionals. The Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group is facilitated by Roslyn Turner, LCSW, 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 […] |
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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 […]
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This is a hybrid program offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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Every scan, every ache or pain - treatment may be over, but that lingering sense of anxiety remains. Fears of recurrence are a normal part of the process, but that doesn’t mean you have to sit in agony. This program will overview the emotions that can arise after treatment ends, how to manage the anxiety, […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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COME JOIN US FOR AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT CLASSES! In Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® classes, students will explore small, comfortable movements that can translate to improvements in mobility and wellbeing. Our focus will be on what can be Learned by bringing Attention to our movements rather than effort and achievement. This series of 3 classes is […]
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In this program, pelvic health specialist, Kat Nasseri, will provide an overview of pelvic floor anatomy and function, general pelvic health, and specific information on the role of Physical Therapy in recovery following pelvic cancers including those of prostate, bladder and bowel. There will be a designated Q&A session at the end of the presentation. […]
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Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Priyanka 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 […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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This 8-session mindfulness program allows us to take a pause to simply be; to connect with ourselves and life as it is; to explore with kindness and care the landscape of the mind, the body, and heart; to give ourselves the opportunity to settle and rest more fully into stillness. Each session will start with […] |
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Mindfulness is an evidence based approach to wellbeing that has a positive impact on physical and mental health. Scientific research has found that practicing mindfulness is associated with changes in the structure and function of the brain as well as changes in our physiological responses to stress. Join us in this live and interactive workshop […]
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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 […]
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The Medi (Mediterranean) Diet is a style of eating regarded by experts as one of the best ways to reduce risk for several diseases. This program will explore the common flavors of the Medi Diet and answer the question about why it is ranked as one of the nourishing ways to eat. Presented by Lori […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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COME JOIN US FOR AWARENESS THROUGH MOVEMENT CLASSES! In Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® classes, students will explore small, comfortable movements that can translate to improvements in mobility and wellbeing. Our focus will be on what can be Learned by bringing Attention to our movements rather than effort and achievement. This series of 3 classes is […]
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Join us at the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve, Chicago, for a mindful, sensory forest therapy experience to re-connect to nature, ourselves and each other. We will give our thinking brains a break, and tune into our senses and notice what's around us and inside us with curiosity and compassion. Open to those impacted by cancer, […] |
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Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Priyanka 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 […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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Join Priscilla Andrews, MA, LCPC, Clinical Manager, as she engages in a monthly thought-provoking conversation with her fellow Clinical Team members and community partners. Each conversation will focus on an aspect of the cancer experience, providing different insights and perspectives on a common theme. Audience questions are invited and encouraged. The Series will be available […]
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This 8-session mindfulness program allows us to take a pause to simply be; to connect with ourselves and life as it is; to explore with kindness and care the landscape of the mind, the body, and heart; to give ourselves the opportunity to settle and rest more fully into stillness. Each session will start with […] |
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Join us at the Cancer Wellness Center for Zentangle, an easy-to-learn, meditative and fun way to create art by drawing structured patterns. No art experience required. It is a journey of relaxing creativity. Presented by: Mary Hamming, CZT Please RSVP below to attend this in-person program. Limit of 12 participants. Please arrive 10 minutes early […]
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A limited number of appointments are now available on May 26th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm for a free wig and wig-fitting at the CWC Studio. To qualify for these services, you must meet BOTH of the following criteria: You are in active cancer treatment AND are losing or have lost your hair […] |
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Priyanka 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 […]
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Research has shown that exercise is safe and helpful before, during, and after cancer treatment for most people. “Off the couch & ON YOUR FEET!” will educate attendees on the benefits and importance of physical exercise in a fun and enjoyable way. Join Occupational Therapist Kelly Bagdassian from City of Hope for this interactive program; […]
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This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on 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 […]
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This 8-session mindfulness program allows us to take a pause to simply be; to connect with ourselves and life as it is; to explore with kindness and care the landscape of the mind, the body, and heart; to give ourselves the opportunity to settle and rest more fully into stillness. Each session will start with […]
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Starting in May, CWC is offering grief program for children ages 6-12. Join our Certified Child Life Specialist, Elyssa Siegel, for 5 sessions aimed at helping kids cope with their grief after losing a family member to cancer. During each session, we will work on emotional expressive activities and create a safe-space to share feelings. […] |
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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. RSVP below to join this ongoing in-person group. NOTE: If you need to rsvp the same […] This group provides opportunities for peer support, information sharing, and educational lectures provided by healthcare professionals. Group is facilitated by Roslyn Turner, LCSW, 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 […] |
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Do you have questions about diet, nutrition, or other food-related concerns? Join us to learn more from our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. Our theme for this program will be: "What to buy at the grocery store?" Please submit questions during registration below about what to buy at the grocery store. (Please note we have […]
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