Week of Events
Art Journaling (VIRTUAL)
Explore virtual art journaling as a creative way to reflect and process your cancer experience. Open to anyone impacted by cancer, with weekly guided prompts.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Hybrid EventMay 18, 2026 -Zumba Toning® (HYBRID – Mokena Or Virtual)
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May 18, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD)
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May 18, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Homewood)
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Virtual EventMay 18, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Cecily (VIRTUAL)
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Virtual EventMay 18, 2026 -Monday Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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May 18, 2026 -Art Therapy – Fancy Florals – flower themed art prompts using various materials (Homewood)
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Virtual EventMay 18, 2026 -Caregiver’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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May 18, 2026 -Monthly Tween Art Meetup (Homewood)
Zumba Toning® (HYBRID – Mokena Or Virtual)
Zumba Toning® offers a new way to tone your muscles in a fun, easy-to-follow Latin-inspired dance cardio class. The workout combines all the music and fun of Zumba with […]
Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD)
As part of our efforts to incrementally start offering live (in-person) programs we are excited to bring back Zumba Gold in Homewood with Denise. We ask that you stay […]
Knit and Crochet (Homewood)
All are welcome to come join this group to work on current knit, crochet, and other projects, as well as beginners who are looking to learn the basics. Yarn and […]
Chair Yoga with Cecily (VIRTUAL)
Yoga is a body-mind-breath practice that promotes healing and well-being, and improves strength, flexibility and balance in your body and in your life. Join us to participate in this ancient […]
Monday Meditation (VIRTUAL)
Kick-off your week right with a guided meditation with Cecily Hunt on Zoom. Click this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/u5ModOmvqzovaYhfvxj--dzNI3ByDYPzdQ Facilitated by: Cecily Hunt
Art Therapy – Fancy Florals – flower themed art prompts using various materials (Homewood)
Join us for fun and meaningful programs to help you explore different forms of expression and creativity. No art experience is necessary. This program is being offered out of our Homewood office. To attend in-person call 708-798-9171 or email Kkopale@cancersupportcenter.org
Caregiver’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
This virtual program meets on the 3rd Monday of the month from 4-5 p.m. over Zoom. A caregiver support group is a gathering where individuals who are providing care to […]
Monthly Tween Art Meetup (Homewood)
Explore new art techniques and creative themes each month with guidance from an Art Therapist. This group offers a supportive space for self‑expression, peer connection, and gentle emotional processing. Open to kids ages 8–15 who have been impacted by cancer. Please call either location or email mbonke@cancersupportcenter.org to register.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Featured May 19, 2026 -Featured Cooking with Chef Marcia: Sweet and Savory Quiches (Homewood)
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Hybrid EventMay 19, 2026 -Gentle Floor Yoga with Nidra (HYBRID)
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May 19, 2026 -Unlock a Healthier You, 2-week program (Homewood)
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May 19, 2026 -Art Therapy – Fancy Florals – flower themed art prompts using various materials (Mokena)
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May 19, 2026 -Moves That Matter (Homewood)
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May 19, 2026 -Monthly Tween Art Meetup (Mokena)
Cooking with Chef Marcia: Sweet and Savory Quiches (Homewood)
Making quiches is fun and easy because it allows for a variety of filling options. The process is straightforward, requiring just a few basic ingredients and a few simple steps. Chef Maria will share her favorite recipes that are visually appealing and delicious. Presented by Chef Marcia Kuchta.
Gentle Floor Yoga with Nidra (HYBRID)
This class begins with a 40-45 minute gentle yoga practice that incorporates simple flowing sequences that focus on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility. We will follow with Nidra; a guided […]
Unlock a Healthier You, 2-week program (Homewood)
This 2-week program will help you unlock a healthier you. We will discuss advanced nutrition and lifestyle strategies that can help you to feel better, have more energy, and feel less achy. Here are a few […]
Art Therapy – Fancy Florals – flower themed art prompts using various materials (Mokena)
Join us for fun and meaningful programs to help you explore different forms of expression and creativity. No art experience is necessary. This program is being offered out of our Mokena office. To attend in-person call (708) 478-3529 or email Kkopale@cancersupportcenter.org
Moves That Matter (Homewood)
This class works on releasing tension, increasing flexibility, improving posture, coordination, injury prevention, pain management, and joint and gross stability. Each person works at their own pace and in their […]
Monthly Tween Art Meetup (Mokena)
Explore new art techniques and creative themes each month with guidance from an Art Therapist. This group offers a supportive space for self‑expression, peer connection, and gentle emotional processing. Open to kids ages 8–15 who have been impacted by cancer. Please call either location or email mbonke@cancersupportcenter.org to register.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -Get Moving, Get Fit (Mokena)
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Virtual EventMay 20, 2026 -Gynecological Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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May 20, 2026 -Open Art Studio (Homewood)
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May 20, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Mokena)
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May 20, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Marcela (Homewood)
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Virtual EventMay 20, 2026 -Journeying Inward: Deep Relaxation for Well-Being & Stress (VIRTUAL)
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FeaturedVirtual EventMay 20, 2026 -Featured Coping with “Scanxiety” (Virtual)
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Hybrid EventMay 20, 2026 -Sista’s of Hope Support Group (Hybrid)
Get Moving, Get Fit (Mokena)
This fun group fitness class will focus on gentle conditioning, flexibility and balance by moving to upbeat music. Workouts will focus on the whole body, and all levels of fitness […]
Gynecological Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
This is a group for patients with any type of gynecological cancer, regardless of stage. Networking groups provide a space for patients to talk with other patients facing a similar […]
Open Art Studio (Homewood)
Open Studio is a time to come together and get creative! Participants can utilize this time to connect with others and work on any art they choose. This group is […]
Knit and Crochet (Mokena)
All are welcome to come join this group to work on current knit, crochet, and other projects, as well as beginners who are looking to learn the basics. Yarn and […]
Chair Yoga with Marcela (Homewood)
Yoga for Healthy Movement is designed to reduce stress and address the physical side-effects of cancer. Classes consist of breath work, gentle stretches, seated and standing poses using the chair […]
Journeying Inward: Deep Relaxation for Well-Being & Stress (VIRTUAL)
Join us for this exploration of body, mind and breath as we gently move into a peaceful space in which profound healing and renewal can occur. This experience will combine […]
Coping with “Scanxiety” (Virtual)
Scans are an important part of the treatment process but often cause a lot of worry for the patient and their loved ones. This is a very common reaction. Join us as […]
Sista’s of Hope Support Group (Hybrid)
The Sista’s of Hope Support Group is an African American cancer survivor’s organization, founded in 2017. This group provides support, love and sisterhood as well as breast health education and advocacy. […]
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -Break the Salt, Fat and Sugar Habit (Mokena)
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May 21, 2026 -Soundbath (Homewood)
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Virtual EventMay 21, 2026 -Men’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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Virtual EventMay 21, 2026 -Blood Cancers Networking Group (Virtual)
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Virtual EventMay 21, 2026 -Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
Break the Salt, Fat and Sugar Habit (Mokena)
Did you know that eating large amounts of fat, sugar, and salty foods may alter the brain’s chemistry, which in turn can increase food cravings? If you are compelled to eat these foods, you are not alone. We will examine how to break this cycle by learning to replace fat, sugar, and salt with foods that do not trigger the brain and […]
Soundbath (Homewood)
Our physical bodies are composed of atoms vibrating at various rates; illness and the stress it can create lower that rate. A sound meditation, in which you bathe your body […]
Men’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
Develop a sense of community by networking with other men who have been diagnosed with cancer. This group is open to men with any type or stage of cancer (in […]
Blood Cancers Networking Group (Virtual)
For anyone with a Blood Cancer diagnosis that is not Multiple Myeloma. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5-6 p.m. To register click here
Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
The Cancer Wellness Center is proud to be partnering with the Cancer Support Center to provide the Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group. This group provides opportunities for peer support, information sharing, […]
Friday, May 22, 2026
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
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