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, June 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, June 15, 2026
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Virtual EventJune 15, 2026 -Zumba Toning® (HYBRID – Mokena Or Virtual)
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June 15, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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June 15, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJune 15, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Cecily (VIRTUAL)
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June 15, 2026 -Corrective Exercise to Rebuild, Strengthen & Restore (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJune 15, 2026 -Monday Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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June 15, 2026 -Art Therapy – JUNE: Watercolor Painting (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJune 15, 2026 -Caregiver’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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 body […]
Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
Get moving with Zumba Gold, a fun and low-impact fitness class designed for individuals impacted by cancer. Improve strength, flexibility, balance, and energy while connecting with others in a supportive environment.
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 basic tools provided. Please Call 708-798-9171 to register
Chair Yoga with Cecily (VIRTUAL)
Experience the benefits of yoga from the comfort of a chair. This virtual program helps individuals impacted by cancer improve strength, flexibility, balance, and peace of mind through gentle movement and mindful breathing.
Corrective Exercise to Rebuild, Strengthen & Restore (Homewood)
In a small group setting, Roy provides individualized guidance on corrective movements to reduce pain, improve flexibility, and enhance balance. Learn exercises to move better and manage discomfort and issues including Plantar fasciitis, intermittent knee, shoulder, lower back, and hip pain as well as neck discomfort. No registration required.Presented by Roy Alfonso, CFS & Movement […]
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 – JUNE: Watercolor Painting (Homewood)
Discover the healing power of creativity through Watercolor Art Therapy. Individuals impacted by cancer can explore self-expression, reduce stress, and connect with others in a supportive and welcoming environment.
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 […]
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Hybrid EventJune 16, 2026 -Gentle Floor Yoga Nidra (HYBRID)
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June 16, 2026 -Care for the Caregiver: The Rest Workshop (Mokena)
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June 16, 2026 -Unlock a Healthier You, 2-week program (Homewood)
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June 16, 2026 -Moves That Matter (Homewood)
Gentle Floor Yoga Nidra (HYBRID)
Relax, restore, and reconnect through Gentle Floor Yoga Nidra. This calming class combines gentle yoga movements with guided meditation to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being for individuals impacted by cancer.
Care for the Caregiver: The Rest Workshop (Mokena)
Rest is part of caregiving. Join us as we explore practical self-care tools that support mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Participants will learn realistic, sustainable strategies for implementing rest in […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Featured June 17, 2026 -Featured Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and Movement for Wellness (Mokena)
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June 17, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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Virtual EventJune 17, 2026 -Gynecological Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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June 17, 2026 -Open Art Studio (Homewood)
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June 17, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Mokena)
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June 17, 2026 -Art Therapy – JUNE: Watercolor Painting (Mokena)
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June 17, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Marcela (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJune 17, 2026 -Journeying Inward: Deep Relaxation for Well-Being & Stress (VIRTUAL)
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Hybrid EventJune 17, 2026 -Sista’s of Hope Support Group (Hybrid)
Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and Movement for Wellness (Mokena)
Build healthy, sustainable habits through nutrition education and guided movement. This 4-week program helps individuals impacted by cancer improve energy, strength, balance, mobility, and overall wellness in a supportive group environment.
Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
Move, dance, and have fun with Zumba Gold. Designed for all fitness levels, this low-impact class helps individuals impacted by cancer improve strength, balance, flexibility, and energy while connecting with others.
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 now being held in-person only for the spring newsletter. If you would like to attend in person, please call 708-798-9171 for more information.
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 basic tools provided. Please Call 708-798-9171 to register
Art Therapy – JUNE: Watercolor Painting (Mokena)
Discover the healing power of creativity through Watercolor Art Therapy. Individuals impacted by cancer can explore self-expression, reduce stress, and connect with others in a supportive and welcoming environment.
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 gentle movement, relaxing breathwork and guided imagery. We will conclude with an opportunity for reflection and optional sharing.Sit in a comfy chair or rest on […]
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, June 18, 2026
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June 18, 2026 -Learning about Lymphedema (Virtual)
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June 18, 2026 -Sound Bath (Homewood)
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June 18, 2026 -Power Up with Protein: Healthy Cooking Tips For Cancer patients (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJune 18, 2026 -Men’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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Featured June 18, 2026 -Featured Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and Movement for Wellness (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJune 18, 2026 -Blood Cancers Networking Group (Virtual)
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Virtual EventJune 18, 2026 -Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
Learning about Lymphedema (Virtual)
Lymphedema is an ongoing side effect that many women and men experienceafter some types of cancer treatment. In this presentation, we will learn aboutwhat lymphedema is, how to prevent it, […]
Sound Bath (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 […]
Power Up with Protein: Healthy Cooking Tips For Cancer patients (Homewood)
Refreshing, nutritious and easy-to-make meals and mini-meals for cancer patients and their loved ones. We’ll focus on simple,nutrient-dense, and easy-to-digest meals that accommodate treatment side effects while providing extra calories and protein.Samples available to try. Presented by Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition Educator.
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 […]
Healthy Lifestyle: Nutrition and Movement for Wellness (Homewood)
Build healthy, sustainable habits through nutrition education and guided movement. This 4-week program helps individuals impacted by cancer improve energy, strength, mobility, balance, and overall wellness in a supportive environment.
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, June 19, 2026
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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