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, August 2, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 3, 2026
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Virtual EventAugust 3, 2026 -Zumba Toning® (HYBRID – Mokena Or Virtual)
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August 3, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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August 3, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Homewood)
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Virtual EventAugust 3, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Cecily (VIRTUAL)
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Virtual EventAugust 3, 2026 -Monday Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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August 3, 2026 -Art Therapy – AUGUST: Collage Art (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 […]
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.
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 – AUGUST: Collage Art (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 […]
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Hybrid EventAugust 4, 2026 -Gentle Floor Yoga Nidra (HYBRID)
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August 4, 2026 -Reclaim Your Energy: Nutrition Tips After a Cancer Diagnosis (Homewood)
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August 4, 2026 -Unlock a Healthier You, 2-week program (Homewood)
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August 4, 2026 -Moves That Matter (Homewood)
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August 4, 2026 -Healing Skin, Healing Spirit (Homewood)
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Hybrid EventAugust 4, 2026 -Prostate Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
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.
Reclaim Your Energy: Nutrition Tips After a Cancer Diagnosis (Homewood)
This program will empower you, step-by-step in making lifelong changes towards feeling better. Our discussion will be on how to combat fatigue and get your energy back by following simple daily strategies. Presented by Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition Educator.
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 of the topics we will cover: Intermittent fasting & having a healthy gut Protein and collagen: why they are so important Top 10 healthy snacks […]
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.
Healing Skin, Healing Spirit (Homewood)
This interactive skincare class educates and empowers participants undergoing treatment or in survivorship. Participants learn how to safely care for their skin, manage treatment-related changes, and embrace self-care as part of their healing journey. This is a hands on learning experience where participants will be guided through eyebrow applilcation techniques. Presented by Mickie V.
Prostate Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
The first Tuesday of every month from 5 to 6 p.m. Click to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-qrrj8uHNNgFfhUxOXWI44ZKO3GWvL5#/registration
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
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Featured August 5, 2026 -Featured Functional Strength: Move with Confidence (Mokena)
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August 5, 2026 -Tai Chi and Qigong (HOMEWOOD)
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Virtual EventAugust 5, 2026 -Lung Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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August 5, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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August 5, 2026 -Open Art Studio (Homewood)
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August 5, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Mokena)
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August 5, 2026 -Art Therapy – AUGUST: Collage Art (Mokena)
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August 5, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Marcela (Homewood)
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Virtual EventAugust 5, 2026 -Metastatic Breast Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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Virtual EventAugust 5, 2026 -Breast Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
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.
Tai Chi and Qigong (HOMEWOOD)
Tai Chi and Qigong are mind-body practices involving slow movements, deep breathing, and meditation. They offer numerous health benefits, including improved balance, stress reduction, pain relief, and immune system boost. These practices are safe for most people and can be a valuable addition to a healthy lifestyle. Presented by Bill Gray, Tai Chi & Qigong […]
Lung Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
For patients with any kind of lung cancer diagnosis, 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 find new resources […]
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.
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 – AUGUST: Collage Art (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
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.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
For any woman dealing with metastatic breast cancer. 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 find new resources and learn new coping […]
Breast Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
This breast cancer networking drop-in group is a welcoming space for women diagnosed with breast cancer to connect, share experiences, and find support in a compassionate, understanding environment. The group is held on the 1st Wednesday of each month and is open to join as you’re able. Co-facilitated by Megan Bonke, LPC, ATR-P, and Nicole […]
Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Virtual EventAugust 6, 2026 -Men’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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Featured August 6, 2026 -Featured Adjusting to Life After Loss (Virtual)
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Virtual EventAugust 6, 2026 -Bereavement Group (Virtual)
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
Adjusting to Life After Loss (Virtual)
Adjusting to life after the loss of a loved one can be difficult. This three-week workshop explores grief, common misconceptions, factors that influence healing, and ways to build meaningful support throughout the grieving process.
Bereavement Group (Virtual)
Held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, this is a group for any adult who has lost someone to cancer. Click this link to register for the virtual group: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/up0qdO2srjgopFB8RNOJgoMMUQSCKLXR8w
Friday, August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026 -Sound Bath (Homewood)
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August 7, 2026 -The Physics of Radiation (Virtual)
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 […]
The Physics of Radiation (Virtual)
In this session, we will discuss how we create, shape, and target radiation beams to treat cancer while minimizing damage to normal tissue. Presented by Christopher Stepaniak, PhD DABR Director, Network Medical Physics UChicago Medicine. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tIHnLt1eQFOUduoX7KTNtA
Saturday, August 8, 2026
No events on this day.
