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Gentle, beginner and restorative mat-based yoga postures.

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Gentle, beginner and restorative chair-based and standing yoga postures.

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Learn a set of calming movements to enhance strength and circulation.

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Nia® is a mind-body movement practice for all ages and levels of fitness using choreography to soul-stirring music.

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Self-paced aerobic exercise followed by gentle instructor-led exercises for people experiencing physical difficulties due to cancer treatment, with focus on reducing treatment side effects, improving activities of daily living, and maintaining strength and endurance.

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Self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises for increasing endurance, strength, flexibility and balance.

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Aerobic warm-up followed by a new resistance plan each month designed to teach independent exercise.

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Customized exercises for breast cancer survivors.

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Beginner mat Pilates.

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Cardio warm-up followed by exercises that use core muscles to increase strength, endurance and balance.

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Participants may use the exercise facilities for independent exercise.

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Through practice and discussion, learn the benefits of mindfulness meditation in this group setting.

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Learn to play the Native American flute and how to express yourself through music. No experience necessary.

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A group designed to support kids ages 6-12 in developing coping skills, clarifying misconceptions surrounding cancer, and promoting feelings of normalcy as they meet other children impacted by cancer.

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This is an 8-week, weekly bereavement support group for children ages 6-12.

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A support group for teens ages 13-18 who have a family member with cancer or who have lost a family member to cancer.

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This is an 8-week, weekly bereavement support group that will help connect you with other parents and receive support around your loss, discuss parenting concerns, and find ways to help your family heal.

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Network with other caregivers in this ongoing 8-week support group meets at the same time as the Cancer Support Group.

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Join other women facing metastasis of their breast cancer. This weekly group will focus on the ongoing challenges that arise from dealing with treatment, relationships, and facing the future.

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This weekly group focuses on issues regarding recurrent and metastatic cancer and welcomes individuals diagnosed as well as family members supporting a loved one with cancer. Caregivers are welcome to attend with or without the individual with cancer.

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For recently bereaved adults who have had a cancer-related loss.

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This is a committed bereavement support group to help spouses and partners develop coping techniques. The group meets twice every month.

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Nurture your entire being with mind/body movement.

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Dr. Scot Giles, renowned medical hypnotherapist, guides the group through self-hypnosis designed to help release pain and facilitate healing.

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Ongoing 8-week support group for people with cancer to share medical information, connect with others in similar circumstances and improve their coping skills. This group meets at the same time as the Caregiver Support Group.

Staff Registration Required

Nurture your entire being with mind/body movement.

Staff Registration

An 8-week group for parents and care- givers who are navigating through their own cancer journey while also raising and caring for their young.

Drop-ins Welcome

An opportunity for people with cancer to share their cancer stories, connect with others in similar circumstances and improve their coping skills.

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This cooking workshop is designed specifically for people experiencing side effects interfering with overall food intake and will feature recipes to combat eating difficulties and strategies to keep you nourished.

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New to Wellness House? Join us for an orientation that provides an overview of programs, a tour of the facility, and a chance to meet staff.

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This ancient form of movement and exercise leads to harmony of mind and body while increasing control and balance.

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A networking group provides the opportunity to share your cancer experience through the lens of spirit, life stage and phase of treatment.

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Discover this Japanese form of healing energy that helps reduce stress, promote relaxation, and balance the mind and emotions.

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Join us for an online orientation and tour from the comfort of your own home. After registering, you will be provided with a link via email to join the meeting.

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In this interactive class, we’ll discuss and apply the KonMari method of decluttering from the book, Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, by Marie Kondo

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Ongoing support group for people with lung cancer and their caregivers to share medical information, connect with others in similar circumstances and improve their coping skills.

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You’re done with treatment and your physician has provided your survivorship care plan. Now what?

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Ongoing support group for people with cancer to share medical information, connect with others in similar circumstances and improve their coping skills. This group meets at the same time as the Caregiver Support Group.

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Network with other caregivers in this ongoing support group, which meets at the same time as the Living With Cancer Support Group.

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Ongoing support group for women with gynecological cancers to share medical information, connect with others in similar circumstances and improve their coping skills.

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Ongoing support group for women with breast cancer to share medical information, connect with others in similar circumstances and improve their coping skills.

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This 4-week series is designed to help keep you on your feet and prevent falls.

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This class will feature recipes to combat eating difficulties and strategies to keep you nourished.

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This group welcomes anyone who has had a cancer diagnosis and/or their caregivers. This will be an 8-week committed group, with the expectation that participants will choose either group option and commit to attending that group.

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Please join us as experts in psychology, nutrition, fitness, and social & emotional support will discuss techniques, personalized tools and plans to help you manage stress, practice self-care and learn to enjoy life as a cancer survivor.

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Join the book club to read and discuss Option B which illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities and workplaces.

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Experience peace and serenity in the stillness of meditation and facilitate healing of mind, body, and spirit.

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In this class, you will learn about working with Reiki energy and how to offer Reiki to yourself every day.

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Choose from famous paintings and create your own version.

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Join us for a 2-part workshop to create beautiful, fall-themed mason jar luminaries.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

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Tai Chi Fundamentals® offers a simplified introduction to traditional Yang-style Tai Chi.

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Learn to relax your body, still your mind and engage your spirit through guided meditation. No meditation experience required.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

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Learn how exercise can help you thrive following breast cancer surgery.

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Meet us at the Morton Arboretum for our fall garden walk. Garden walks are a wonderful way to appreciate the beauty of nature while walking, relaxing and enjoying good company.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

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Join Bridget Juister for this creative workshop and walk away with a beaded bracelet that not only looks great, but is woven with symbolism and intentions.

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This class will feature recipes to combat eating difficulties and strategies to keep you nourished.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

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This single-session class is designed specifically for individuals undergoing or about to begin treatment.

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Dr. Scot Giles, renowned medical hypnotherapist, guides the group through self-hypnosis designed to help release pain and facilitate healing.

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Join us for Saturday Art as we use a variety of mediums to create unique works of art.

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The Divine Play involves drawing cards and telling stories from their prompts. Every one is encouraged and supported in participating at their level in this safe space.

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Learn to appreciate real, fresh foods and simple culinary principles for cancer prevention and survivorship.

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These workshops are designed to be challenging, fun and creative. They draw on your natural human capacity for storytelling and will demonstrate how creating stories can be a healing art for yourself, your partner and your relationship.

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In this new networking group, we invite participants with all cancer-related ostomy types to share support and information so that you can continue to live life to its fullest

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer and their caregiver.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Alumni Drop-ins Encouraged

Join other adults who have completed the Transitions for Spouses or Turtles bereavement programs at this monthly group to continue
supporting one another.

Staff Registration Required

Please join us for this new networking group specifically designed for couples. Each month will focus on partnership through a different and unique phase of treatment.

Drop-ins welcome

All military veterans diagnosed with cancer, and their adult family members, are invited to participate in our new drop-in networking group.

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Our annual event is a time to come dressed in you Halloween best. Expect lots of fun, surprises, and spooky snacks. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Snacks will be served and may contain common allergens.

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This group provides emotional support and an opportunity to meet other young adults receiving treatment.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer and their caregiver.

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Gentle, floor-based yoga postures that utilize props for slow, passive stretching.

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Enjoy the benefits of starting your weekend stress-free! Come to this class and experience a variety of stress reduction techniques, including several
forms of meditation.

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Create self-unity and completeness with art. A fun and colorful series.

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This group will provide participants the opportunity to exchange ongoing support toward maintaining and building on the meaning-based self-care plans they achieved in the 8-week MCP course.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Registration Required

Join us for this new interactive program that will provide you with the information you need to create your own action plan as you choose your own course after cancer treatment.

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November 4: Autumn Centerpieces
December 2: Winter Centerpieces

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Join us for a fun class of cooking with a focus on preparing for the winter holidays.

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Join Bridget to experience the benefits of acupuncture in a community setting that allows 3-5 participants to experience acupuncture at the same time.

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Learn how to deal with some of the aesthetic side effects of treatment. Watch and learn how to tie scarves, quick makeup tips, and how to create eyebrows to improve your appearance and raise your confidence.

Drop – ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer and their caregiver.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Registration Required

We will discuss the most recent information about diet and prostate cancer to identify foods to safely include in your diet, as well as foods to limit.

Drop-ins Welcome

The focus of this monthly group is to create an environment in which people feel free to discuss the challenges and joys found in the spiritual side of the cancer journey.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Registration Required

This book club will address questions and thoughts such as, how do we reconfigure a purpose for ourselves as we age and deal with cancer at the same time?

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Please come together with other caregivers during National Caregiver Month to discuss practical ways to manage nutrition without adding strain or tension to your relationship.

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Spend some time with others in active treatment learning how to manage hair, nail and skin changes due to cancer treatment.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Drop-ins Welcome

Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing the same type of cancer as well as their caregivers.

Registration Required

Join us as we share effective tips and strategies to identify and cope with feelings of anxiety and depression around the holidays.

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Join us to learn about and experience this healing connection.

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The 3-week workshop moves through the writing process while providing feedback, inspiration, and accountability.

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Join us for fun with this natural and earthy material. We will go over basics and add some twists.

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Join Angela for this hands-on learning experience in cooking your basic, but at times tricky, health-promoting foods.

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Kids ages 5-12 are invited to experience different forms of relaxation including yoga and art.

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Participants will learn about interactions between cancer, nutrition, genetics, and the microbiome.

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Join the festivities as we craft handmade holiday ornaments. Make one to bring home and one to decorate the hospital. All materials provided.

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Join us for a very special evening! You and your family are invited to share the holiday spirit as Wellness House. Come enjoy the music, food and fun.

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Performance and Presentation that follows the Storytelling workshop

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This hands-on class will include making two recipes with your partner and enjoying your creation.

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Pav YMCA, 2947 Oak Park Avenue All materials provided.

Join the festivities as we craft handmade holiday ornaments. Make one to bring home and one to decorate the YMCA.

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Join this discussion group to connect and share ideas with one another.

Drop -ins Welcome

Join us as we share effective tips and strategies to identify and cope with feelings of anxiety and depression during the holidays.

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Join us for a Polar Express pajama party! We will have crafts, delicious treats, and tons of fun. Families with kids of all ages are welcome. Snacks will be served and may contain allergens.