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 16, 2026
No events on this day.
Monday, August 17, 2026
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Virtual EventAugust 17, 2026 -Zumba Toning® (HYBRID – Mokena Or Virtual)
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August 17, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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August 17, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Homewood)
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Virtual EventAugust 17, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Cecily (VIRTUAL)
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August 17, 2026 -Corrective Exercise to Rebuild, Strengthen, and Restore (Homewood)
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Virtual EventAugust 17, 2026 -Monday Meditation (VIRTUAL)
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August 17, 2026 -Art Therapy – AUGUST: Collage Art (Homewood)
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Virtual EventAugust 17, 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, and Restore (Homewood)
Improve mobility, flexibility, and balance through individualized corrective exercise. This small-group program helps individuals impacted by cancer address movement limitations, discomfort, and everyday aches and pains.
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 […]
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 a loved one with a cancer diagnosis can connect. This group offers a safe space to discuss concerns, gain coping strategies, and access valuable resources […]
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Hybrid EventAugust 18, 2026 -Gentle Floor Yoga Nidra (HYBRID)
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August 18, 2026 -Refreshing Summertime Smoothies & Juices: which one is more nutritious? (Mokena)
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August 18, 2026 -Moves That Matter (Homewood)
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August 18, 2026 -Art Therapy – AUGUST: Collage Art (Mokena)
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.
Refreshing Summertime Smoothies & Juices: which one is more nutritious? (Mokena)
Smoothies blend whole fruits and vegetables retaining fiber, while juicing extracts only the liquid, leaving the fiber behind. Which one is better for cancer patients? We will explore the health benefits of […]
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 – 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
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -Zumba Gold (HOMEWOOD) – NEW SUMMER TIME (JUNE & JULY ONLY)
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Virtual EventAugust 19, 2026 -Gynecological Cancer Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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August 19, 2026 -Open Art Studio (Homewood)
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August 19, 2026 -Knit and Crochet (Mokena)
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August 19, 2026 -Chair Yoga with Marcela (Homewood)
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Virtual EventAugust 19, 2026 -Journeying Inward: Deep Relaxation for Well-Being & Stress (VIRTUAL)
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August 19, 2026 -Coping with “Scanxiety” (Virtual)
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Hybrid EventAugust 19, 2026 -Sistas of Hope Networking Group (Hybrid)
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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, August 20, 2026
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Featured August 20, 2026 -Featured Adjusting to Life After Loss (Virtual)
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August 20, 2026 -Refreshing Summertime Smoothies & Juices: which one is more nutritious? (Homewood)
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August 20, 2026 -Sound Bath (Homewood)
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Virtual EventAugust 20, 2026 -Men’s Networking Group (VIRTUAL)
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Virtual EventAugust 20, 2026 -Blood Cancers Networking Group (Virtual)
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Virtual EventAugust 20, 2026 -Pancreatic Cancer Networking Group (Virtual)
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.
Refreshing Summertime Smoothies & Juices: which one is more nutritious? (Homewood)
Smoothies blend whole fruits and vegetables retaining fiber, while juicing extracts only the liquid, leaving the fiber behind. Which one is better for cancer patients? We will explore the health benefits of both and which one is more suitable for your diet and lifestyle. Presented by Chris Rosandich, MS, Nutrition Educator.
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 […]
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, and educational lectures provided by healthcare professionals. Group is facilitated by Mark Livshots, MA, LCPC, and is generously supported by the Rolfe Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. […]
Friday, August 21, 2026
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
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