This gentle class is designed for cancer survivor/patient yoga students of all levels. Focus is on quiet stillness, strength, flexibility, alignment and balance. Each class will lead you through a harmonizing practice that releases tension and leaves you feeling refreshed and calm. Supported by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital To register online: Click here Please call […]
The gut microbiome, which consists of trillions of microbes living in our gastrointestinal tract, plays a significant role in overall health, including cancer prevention and treatment. Join Lori Bumbaco, our Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, to learn more about this very important topic! Following the talk, we will demonstrate a nutritious and healthy recipe. The […]
El microbioma intestinal, que consiste en trillones de microbios que viven en nuestro tracto gastrointestinal, juega un papel significativo en la salud general, incluida la prevención y el tratamiento del cáncer. Únase a Lori Bumbaco, nuestra Especialista Certificada en Nutrición Oncológica, para aprender más sobre este tema tan importante. Después de la charla, demostraremos una […]
Chair Yoga - Tuesdays with Bhavisha Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be practiced while sitting on a chair or using a chair for support during standing poses. It is suitable for people with balance or coordination issues. Chair yoga helps increase flexibility, lung capacity, circulation, concentration, and strength, while boosting […]
Join other participants every week for a game of Canasta, whichever version you play, come together to have some fun! Playing card games like Canasta can improve cognitive functioning and memory. Some previous experience required. Card decks will be provided. Please call 847-509-9595 to register for this ongoing group .
Join Mindfulness Specialist Serena Jain for a Mindfulness & Meditation practice that offers a supportive community for cultivating presence in daily life. Whether you're new to mindfulness or have an established practice, you'll find a welcoming space to explore and deepen your awareness. Mindfulness is the practice of observing your thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations […]
Join us for an informal meet and greet with certified therapy dogs from Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy. Enjoy hands-on interaction with the dogs and watch them show off their skills. www.rainbowaat.org RSVP below to register for this in-person program.
Join us for a KIDS ONLY drop-off event to create and eat your own personal pizza with our Child Life Specialist, Elyssa Siegel. We will spend our evening cooking and creating pizza masterpieces while making new friends. Program will be open to any school-aged child who has a cancer diagnosis in the family. Registration for […]
Studies have demonstrated that yoga can be beneficial in managing sleep difficulties and insomnia. People impacted by cancer can particularly benefit from improved sleep quality when utilizing yoga prior to going to bed. Join us from the comfort of your home for a relaxing bedtime yoga routine. Suggested items to enhance your experience: Yoga Mat […]
This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Gentle Yoga – Wednesdays with Judy Yoga uses physical postures, breath work and meditation to bring mind and body back into a balanced state. These classes are for all fitness levels and can be practiced in a chair […]
