Education Programs
Pre-registration is required for all education programs. Please call 630-262-1111 to register or for more information.
Forms
Please fill out the following form and bring it in for your first session.
Feature Programs & Events
Feature programs and events vary each quarter and cover a wide variety of topics and activities.
Breast Cancer Boot Camp: Rebalancing Your Life
Everyday life can be busy and stressful -- then add a cancer diagnosis-- and things can really feel overwhelming. Life Coach and Personal Trainer, Deborah Leoni, of InsightOut Life Coaching will lead this 5-session program on developing tools and strategies for making the necessary changes to reduce stress, improve diet and exercise habits and rebalance your life. Share challenges and successes with other group members as you develop a more balanced lifestyle. New and continuing Boot Campers are welcome. Each Boot Camper will receive a t-shirt and a journal. Program sponsored by Bears Care, the charitable beneficiary of the Chicago Bears.
Please call to set up enrollment and for information on meeting dates/times. Attendance at all meetings is suggested, but not required.
Life Journaling
Explore your mind, heart, and emotions with freedom of expression through journaling. We will help you find your inner voice with a few easy techniques to begin creating your personal journal. Write about your life story, gratitude, forgiveness, faith, and affirmations to help ease stress, grief and emotional pain. We encourage everyone to join us, no writing experience is required. Journals will be provided but you are welcome to bring a journal that fits you. * Individual sessions availabel by appointment. Please call for appointment and meeting dates/times.
Look Good...Feel Better®
Look Good…Feel Better® is a program offered by the American Cancer Society that teaches beauty techniques to women who are actively undergoing cancer treatment to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of radiation, chemotherapy, and other cancer treatments. Sessions will take place on Mondays at various times. Call for details. 630-262-1111. One kit per person. Caregivers are welcome to attend but will not receive a makeup kit.
Men & Cancer Breakfast
Have the opportunity to share a hot breakfast and spend informal time with fellow male survivors, caregivers, and those who have lost a loved one. Share information and stories and discuss current events or personal issues in a social setting. Join us and discover the benefits of a men’s fellowship group such as support, friendship, and comfort. Meets the 3rd Saturday of every month from 8:00-9:15am.
Reflection of Expression
Arts and crafts are not just for children. Adults, express your creativity through multiple art media in this 12-week class. Relax and let your imagination guide you. Join us for an evening or for the entire 12-week class. No previous experience required. Class open to adults ages 18 and over. Meets Thursdays from 6:00-8:00pm.
Knitting Circle
Do you knit, crochet or do needlepoint? Repetitive needle work has been found to relieve stress and anxiety resulting in improved health. Join us in the afternoon for snacks, coffee and socializing. Bring your friends and family, this group is open to the community. Meets Tuesdays from 1:00-2:30pm.
Nutrition
Culinary Comforts
Culinary Comforts is a 4-week class that teaches healthy food preparation and is designed for people living with cancer and their caregivers. Our instructors will prepare and serve the group one entrée, one side dish, and one dessert each class. The health benefits of the ingredients and the preparation of the food are discussed so that recipes can be easily replicated at home. Recipes are based on the publications One Bite at a Time and The Cancer Fighting Kitchen by Rebecca Katz. Program will be facilitated by Jo Cessna, the Natural Cook. Meets Wednesdays, October 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 6-7:30pm.
Nutrition Consultations
LivingWell is pleased to offer nutrition consultations with our registered dietician to those diagnosed with cancer. Please call to request an appointment.