Join our Child Life Specialist, Elyssa Siegel, on Saturday, September 28, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm for lunch and an opportunity to socialize with other kids in treatment/post treatment. This group is purely social and designed to create connections with other kids. Eligibility: Open to school-aged children who have a cancer diagnosis (newly diagnosed, in-treatment […]

This is a hybrid class offered both in-person at the Cancer Wellness Center and virtually on Zoom Gentle Yoga – Mondays with Bhavisha 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 […]

Bloomingdale Trail (The 606) Walsh Playground Park 1722 N Ashland Avenue Chicago, IL Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join us for a two-mile hike. We will do an out-and-back hike on the eastern 1 mile of The Bloomingdale Trail (The 606). This is a paved urban trail […]

Knitting can be a relaxing hobby that reduces stress and keeps one centered in the present moment. Whether you’ve never held knitting needles before or want to refresh your skills, drop in anytime between 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and join other participants who enjoy the art of knitting. No experience is necessary, all levels […]

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve 1005 Vattman Rd Lake Forest, IL Research demonstrates that outdoor exercise, such as hiking, offers health and well-being benefits. Join us for a nature meditation followed by a two-mile hike along with others who have a shared understanding of grief and loss. Please wear comfortable hiking or running shoes, bring a […]

In this workshop, you’ll learn the basics of mindfulness as a complementary therapy and discover essential tools to help you cope with cancer. Mindfulness Specialist Serena Jain will show you how to cultivate mindfulness to manage the stress of a cancer diagnosis and guide you through easy-to-follow practices designed to bring balance and peace to […]