Women’s Hiking for Health & Happiness

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

Ryerson Woods Forest Preserve - Brushwood Center 21950 North Riverwoods Rd. Riverwoods IL 60015 Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join the group for a brief nature meditation followed by a two-mile hike. Wear comfortable hiking or running shoes, bring a water bottle and dress for the weather. […]

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Maple Syrup Tapping 101

Off-Site

Join us at Ryerson Woods in Riverwoods to learn the decades old tradition of maple tapping. In this program, participants will first meet inside for a short lesson on trees, sap and syrup sampling. After, we will go outside to visit drilling practice stations, check the buckets on the trees, and end at the farm […]

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Navigating Grief with Expressive Arts

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

Join our expressive arts-focused networking group designed for individuals who have lost a loved one to cancer. During each session, participants will engage in a selected expressive arts activity as well as have time to discuss their experiences, stressors, and share positive coping and self-care strategies. This group meets weekly. Presented by: Jacque Lueken, Masters […]

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ALGH Gentle Yoga

Off-Site

This class incorporates simple flowing sequences to warm up the body, as well as slower paced movements focusing on alignment, strength, balance, and flexibility.  Each class will end with an extended period of relaxation.  This class is appropriate for anyone of any age, shape or size. No experience or flexibility required.  Benefits include lower fatigue, […]

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Expressive Arts Networking Group for Caregivers

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

This networking group is for caregivers and supporters of loved ones who have been diagnosed with cancer. During each group, participants will engage in expressive arts as well as have time to discuss their experiences, stressors, and share positive coping and self-care strategies.  This group meets weekly. Presented by: Jacque Lueken, Masters in Social Work […]

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Waukegan: Yoga Suave

Waukegan Public Library 128 N County St, Waukegan, IL, United States

La yoga utiliza posturas físicas, trabajo de respiración y meditación para devolver la mente y el cuerpo a un estado de equilibrio. Estas clases son para todos los niveles de condición física y se pueden practicar en una silla si es necesario. La instructora ofrecerá modificaciones cuando sea apropiado. Edda G. Rodriguez es una Terapista […]

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Virtual: Gentle Yoga

Zoom

Gentle Yoga – Thursdays with Carolyn 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 if necessary. The instructor will lead the class without being able to give corrections and will offer […]

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Mahjong at CWC

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

Join other participants every week for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong can help with cognitive functioning and memory and also provides many social benefits. Participants should bring their own cards. Mahjong sets will be provided. Some previous experience required. Please call 847.509.9595 to join this ongoing group Program supported by the Stay Strong And Mahj […]

Managing Grief: A Mind/Body Awareness and Somatic Movement Exploration

Cancer Wellness Center Northbrook 215 Revere Dr, Northbrook, IL, United States

Is the pain of grief emotional or physical? During our 8-week series, we’ll explore grief and how this often-experienced emotion arises during cancer, whether you're a patient, caregiver, or someone who's lost a loved one to cancer. Through a somatic lens, we'll examine how the mind influences the body and vice versa, we’ll discuss how […]

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Virtual: Chemo-Brain and How to Adapt to Cognitive Changes During Chemotherapy

Zoom

Have you gone through chemotherapy, expecting to go through it, or know someone else who has? Join us to learn about ‘chemo-brain’, a commonly occurring side effect of chemotherapy that presents itself through cognitive impairment, attention and concentration difficulties, and new problems with memory. In this program, Mark Livshots will cover information about chemo-brain, techniques […]

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