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, July 12, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, July 13, 2026
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Virtual EventJuly 13, 2026 -Zumba Toning® (HYBRID – Mokena Or Virtual)
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Featured July 13, 2026 -Featured Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
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July 13, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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July 13, 2026 -Cancer Support & Networking Group (Mokena)
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July 13, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJuly 13, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Cecily (VIRTUAL)
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Virtual EventJuly 13, 2026 -Monday Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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July 13, 2026 -Art Therapy – JULY: Mindful Art Making (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 body sculpting exercises that use lightweight sticks, a bit like Maracas. This class is designed for beginner fitness levels or the older active adult. Be sure […]
Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
CSC’s Summer Kid’s Camp provides supportive, fun-filled experiences for children ages 5–12 impacted by cancer, including those with a loved one diagnosed or grieving a loss. Through outdoor activities, creative expression, and peer connection, children can build confidence, process emotions, and find a community of support.
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.
Cancer Support & Networking Group (Mokena)
Being diagnosed with cancer can be a very isolating experience. Groups are a place where patients can receive support from others who truly get it in addition to learning more […]
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.
Monday Meditation (VIRTUAL)
Begin your week with intention and calm through a virtual guided meditation. Monday Meditation helps individuals impacted by cancer reduce stress, practice mindfulness, and support overall well-being.
Art Therapy – JULY: Mindful Art Making (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
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Featured July 14, 2026 -Featured Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
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July 14, 2026 -Healthy Cooking for One: Easy Meals FOR CANCER PATIENTS (Mokena)
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Hybrid EventJuly 14, 2026 -Gentle Floor Yoga Nidra (HYBRID)
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July 14, 2026 -Moves That Matter (Homewood)
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July 14, 2026 -Art Therapy – JULY: Mindful Art Making (Mokena)
Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
CSC’s Summer Kid’s Camp provides supportive, fun-filled experiences for children ages 5–12 impacted by cancer, including those with a loved one diagnosed or grieving a loss. Through outdoor activities, creative expression, and peer connection, children can build confidence, process emotions, and find a community of support.
Healthy Cooking for One: Easy Meals FOR CANCER PATIENTS (Mokena)
Refreshing, nutritious and easy-to-make meals and ‘mini-meal’ 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.
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.
Moves That Matter (Homewood)
Moves That Matter helps individuals impacted by cancer improve flexibility, posture, coordination, and stability through gentle movement exercises performed at their own pace and comfort level.
Art Therapy – JULY: Mindful Art Making (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
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
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Featured July 15, 2026 -Featured Functional Strength: Move with Confidence (Mokena)
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Featured July 15, 2026 -Featured Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
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July 15, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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Virtual EventJuly 15, 2026 -Gynecological Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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July 15, 2026 -Open Art Studio (Homewood)
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July 15, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Mokena)
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July 15, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Marcela (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJuly 15, 2026 -Journeying Inward: Deep Relaxation for Well-Being & Stress (VIRTUAL)
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Hybrid EventJuly 15, 2026 -Sistas of Hope Networking Group (Hybrid)
Functional Strength: Move with Confidence (Mokena)
A beginner-friendly 6-week program focused on improving strength, balance, and mobility through seated and standing exercises. Participants will build confidence in everyday movements—especially sitting and standing—while enhancing posture, coordination, and overall function. Call 708-478-3529 to register.
Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
CSC’s Summer Kid’s Camp provides supportive, fun-filled experiences for children ages 5–12 impacted by cancer, including those with a loved one diagnosed or grieving a loss. Through outdoor activities, creative expression, and peer connection, children can build confidence, process emotions, and find a community of support.
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 diagnosis. Potential benefits include receiving support from other patients and feeling a sense of community. Learning from other patients can also provide an opportunity to […]
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
Chair Yoga with Marcela (Homewood)
Experience the benefits of yoga in a supportive and accessible format. Chair Yoga helps individuals impacted by cancer improve strength, flexibility, balance, and peace of mind through gentle movement and mindful breathing.
Journeying Inward: Deep Relaxation for Well-Being & Stress (VIRTUAL)
Relax, recharge, and reconnect through guided relaxation techniques designed to support emotional well-being. This virtual program combines gentle movement, breathwork, and guided imagery for individuals impacted by cancer.
Sistas of Hope Networking 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. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtcO-urz8pGNSfrFMr0XTqnNDrpJreJyrK
Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Featured July 16, 2026 -Featured Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
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July 16, 2026 -Healthy and Homemade with Gwen: Street Corn Enchiladas (Mokena)
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July 16, 2026 -Sound Bath (Homewood)
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Virtual EventJuly 16, 2026 -Men’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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Virtual EventJuly 16, 2026 -Blood Cancers Networking Group (Virtual)
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Virtual EventJuly 16, 2026 -Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
CSC’s Summer Kid’s Camp provides supportive, fun-filled experiences for children ages 5–12 impacted by cancer, including those with a loved one diagnosed or grieving a loss. Through outdoor activities, creative expression, and peer connection, children can build confidence, process emotions, and find a community of support.
Healthy and Homemade with Gwen: Street Corn Enchiladas (Mokena)
These street corn enchiladas are one of Gwen’s top favorite family recipes. They are a tasty family dinner option with corn, coated in a creamy, cheesy, perfectly seasoned sauce and rolled into a tortilla. Come and enjoy while Gwen demonstrates just how simple these are to make. Presented by Gwen Giampaolo.
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 in the healing vibrations of a variety of ancient instruments, can raise your consciousness to create a space of peace and well-being, of harmony and […]
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 treatment or post-treatment). Click this link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpceCgpj4uZzrF4k_xeRK38QHoeFNpEg
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, July 17, 2026
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Featured July 17, 2026 -Featured Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
Summer Kid’s Camp (Homewood)
CSC’s Summer Kid’s Camp provides supportive, fun-filled experiences for children ages 5–12 impacted by cancer, including those with a loved one diagnosed or grieving a loss. Through outdoor activities, creative expression, and peer connection, children can build confidence, process emotions, and find a community of support.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
No events on this day.
