This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Upcoming Events
- Wellness Tune-Up Fair
- Research Update on Vitamins and Minerals
- Reiki for You
- Cancer Survivorship: Moving Beyond Treatment
- Life Over Cancer: Impacting Survival and Improving Life Quality through Integrative Treatment
- Environmental Toxins and You: A Panel Discussion
- Clinical Trials for Prostate Cancer
- Holding Ourselves Responsible: The Double-Edged Sword
- Organic Edible Garden Seed Sowing
- Wholesome Temptation: Nutrition Tips and Recipes for Cancer Fighters
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Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Pink Ribbon Fitness
This class is designed to provide safe strength, flexibility and cardiovascular exercises for women in treatment and recovering from breast cancer, with a special emphasis on lymphedema prevention. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
February 6, 2012
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise III
Class for post-treatment survivors desiring to increase muscle strength and endurance and/or overcome weight gain associated with cancer treatments. Includes circuit style aerobic and total body resistance exercises. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise for Getting Well
This class is a gentle, small group class for people diagnosed with cancer who experience difficulties with Activities of Daily Living due to cancer or its treatment. There is a maximum of six participants in this exercise class to allow for a greater degree of individualized instruction and supervision. A medical release is required for…
Writing toward Wellness
Writing toward Wellness allows you the time and space to express your thoughts and feelings onto paper. Each week you will be met with an imaginative writing prompt, a time to write down your reflections, and a safe space to share your words. Creative multimedia, such as photographs, drawings and poems will be used a…
Turtles
When a death occurs in a family, children are in need of additional support, nurture, and guidance. Turtles is a bereavement support group for children ages 6-12 years who have lost a close family member to cancer. Through expressive arts and discussion children are able to learn objectively and concretely about cancer and death, experience…
Turtles Parents
When a death occurs, children and adults grieve differently, and it is important that parents are able to understand how and why children grieve. The Turtles Parent Group is offered simultaneously with the Turtles Group, and helps parents learn what the grieving process is like for children and how they can best approach and connect…
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Welcome to Wellness
Welcome to Wellness is an informal orientation meeting that provides an overview of our programs, a tour of the building, and a chance to meet staff and other participants. This meeting is an opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the ways to benefit from Wellness House. There is no need to pre-register. No registration…
Teen Group
Committed support group for teens, ages 13-18, who have a family member with cancer. Provides opportunity for teens to connect with one another and discuss the impact cancer has on them. Group meets weekly. Please contact 630-323-5150 to learn more and for group days and times. Call (630) 323-5150 for more event information
Beginning Yoga
Beginning Yoga offers a sense of peace, well-being and revitalization through gentle restorative yoga postures and breath-work. No registration required, just stop by!
Pink Ribbon Fitness
This class is designed to provide safe strength, flexibility and cardiovascular exercises for women in treatment and recovering from breast cancer, with a special emphasis on lymphedema prevention. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Meaning Centered Group for Adults with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on one’s spiritual well-being and sense of meaning and purpose in life. This twice-monthly group will help adults with cancer explore meaning and purpose, even as their prognosis may be changing. Participants will read excerpts from Viktor Frankl’s book, “Man’s Search for Meaning” and explore different topics…
Healing through Mindfulness
Mindfulness centers us in our own lives. We all want to live a calmer, more peaceful existence. This course follows a book focused on mindfulness principles and practices. During the class, participants work together to find the calm center within in the midst of even the most extreme storms. Participants share through discussion, the practice…
Meaning-Centered Group for Adults with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on one’s spiritual well-being and sense of meaning and purpose in life. This twice-monthly group will help adults with cancer explore meaning and purpose, even as their prognosis may be changing. Participants will read excerpts from Viktor Frankl’s book, “Man’s Search for Meaning” and explore different topics…
February 7, 2012
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Sidelining Side Effects
Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00-11:00am, Registration Required Designed specifically for individuals undergoing or about to begin treatment, this 4 week class series will focus on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to minimize and prevent side effects. Week One: Low Appetite or Excessive Weight Loss Week Two: Taste Changes or Lack of Taste; Nausea &…
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Join other women facing metastasis of their breast cancer. This weekly group will focus on the ongoing challenges that arise from dealing with treatment, relationships, and facing the future in the midst of metastatic breast cancer. Group support can provide a unique opportunity to focus on making sense of the cancer experience with others who…
Flute Circle
When an individual is dealing with a cancer experience it is important that they learn how to express what they are feeling and self expression can come in a variety of forms. The Native American Flute Circle is geared for those who want to gain the therapeutic benefits of learning and playing music together, and…
Sidelining Side Effects
Registration Required Designed specifically for individuals undergoing or about to begin treatment, this 4 week class series will focus on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to minimize and prevent side effects. Week One: Low Appetite or Excessive Weight Loss Week Two: Taste Changes or Lack of Taste; Nausea & Vomiting Week Three: Diarrhea & Constipation Week…
Mindfulness for Everyday Living
Contact Valerie Piazza RN, LCPC at 630-654-5118 or vpiazza@wellnesshouse.org for more information. Drop-Ins Welcome Practice meditation and learn ways to live life more effectively in the present moment. The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems by Ronald Siegel, PsyD, will be the focus of discussion this quarter. No previous meditation experience required, reading optional.
Open Gym
During Open Gym, participants may use the exercise room for self-directed workouts. Staff will be available to answer exercise related questions and provide instruction for the proper use of the exercise equipment. Current medical information and physician release forms are required. These forms should be renewed each year or whenever there is a change in…
Bereavement Drop-In
Available for those who are newly bereaved as an opportunity to connect with others and begin to receive support soon after your loss. Call for more event information
Pilates
This class features basic beginner-level Pilates Mat and Magic Circle training to enhance overall fitness, structural integrity and posture by improving core strength and flexibility. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5114 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Wellness Tune-Up Fair
Please join us for a brief presentation and interactive fair to learn about and experience Wellness Tune-ups. A 30 minute educational session will be followed by individual 15 minute mini-sessions allowing you to experience up to three of the following Wellness Tune-ups: Massage therapy, Craniosacral therapy, Healing Touch, Reiki, Energy Touch and Cantio Healing. This…
ACTIVE Coping with Cancer through Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves being aware of the thoughts and emotions that arise in day to day life. Studies have demonstrated that cancer patients and caregivers who practice Mindfulness Meditation can learn new ways to work with stress, fatigue, sleep and mood. This six week series developed by Timothy Pedigo PhD, teaches cancer survivors and their family…
Open Gym
During Open Gym, participants may use the exercise room for self-directed workouts. Staff will be available to answer exercise related questions and provide instruction for the proper use of the exercise equipment. Current medical information and physician release forms are required. These forms should be renewed each year or whenever there is a change in…
February 8, 2012
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese form of movement used as a lifestyle strategy to promote physical health and harmony in body, mind and spirit. No registration required, just stop by!
Meditation
Meditation is a popular ongoing weekly group that focuses on cultivating inner peace, stillness and serenity. Each session includes time for both guided meditation as well as silent contemplation. Anyone experience the effects of cancer and its treatment are invited to drop into this class. No registration required, just stop by!
Exercise III
Class for post-treatment survivors desiring to increase muscle strength and endurance and/or overcome weight gain associated with cancer treatments. Includes circuit style aerobic and total body resistance exercises. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Spiritual Well-Being and Cancer
Join others to reflect on themes for discovering and enhancing your sense of meaning and purpose. This program welcomes people affected by cancer and/or their loved ones. No registration required, just stop by!
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise for Getting Well
This class is a gentle, small group class for people diagnosed with cancer who experience difficulties with Activities of Daily Living due to cancer or its treatment. There is a maximum of six participants in this exercise class to allow for a greater degree of individualized instruction and supervision. A medical release is required for…
Open Gym
During Open Gym, participants may use the exercise room for self-directed workouts. Staff will be available to answer exercise related questions and provide instruction for the proper use of the exercise equipment. Current medical information and physician release forms are required. These forms should be renewed each year or whenever there is a change in…
Kids Group
During a cancer experience, children may be impacted in a variety of ways. By connecting with other children and families going through a similar situation, children are given the opportunity to normalize feelings and validate their experiences. Kids Group is a support group for children ages 6-12 who have a close family member with cancer….
Kids Group Parents
During the cancer experience, it is important that parents are given the opportunity to express their own feelings and anxieties in relation to the cancer and to parenting during this time. The Kids Parent Group is offered simultaneously with the Kids Group, and addresses parent, children, and family issues that are associated with having a…
Transitions
Transitions for Spouses This is a committed group of participants who go through the grieving process together. The group meets every other week for four months. Member share experiences, exchange support and learn coping strategies to use throughout the mourning process. Participants are welcome to register for Transitions up to four times and then can…
Look Good Feel Better
Spend some time with others in active treatment learning how to manage hair, nail, and skin changes due to cancer treatment. Please RSVP with complexion type.
Family Wellness through Cooking
Chef Cheryl Brookhouzen, Executive Pastry Chef of the Marriott Hotel in Chicago, will teach an exciting and interactive cooking class for the whole family. Come hungry because we will be making some delicious heart healthy snacks and decorate heart cookies for Valentine’s Day.
Change Your Age
Reconnect brain & body using mindful movements designed to improve coordination, decrease pain, reduce the risk of accidents, and lead to a fuller , more youthful life. Rooted in the Feldenkrais Method®, anyone can benefit. Some exercises are done on the floor. Call 630-654-5193 for more event information
Caregiver Support Group
Caregivers are individuals who, along with their loved ones, are on the cancer journey. Side by side, they navigate turbulence and find comfort in one another. The Caregiver Support Group is a group for those caring for a loved one with cancer. This group includes spouses, adult children, and siblings and welcomes you to come…
Cancer Support Group
This group is an opportunity to connect with other people who are also living life with cancer. By sharing both what they have in common as well as the unique ways cancer affects their lives, group members normalize the challenges they are facing together as well as the strategies that work in meeting those challenges….
February 9, 2012
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Beginning Yoga
Beginning Yoga offers a sense of peace, well-being and revitalization through gentle restorative yoga postures and breath-work. No registration required, just stop by!
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise for Getting Well
This class is a gentle, small group class for people diagnosed with cancer who experience difficulties with Activities of Daily Living due to cancer or its treatment. There is a maximum of six participants in this exercise class to allow for a greater degree of individualized instruction and supervision. A medical release is required for…
Welcome to Wellness
Welcome to Wellness is an informal orientation meeting that provides an overview of our programs, a tour of the building, and a chance to meet staff and other participants. This meeting is an opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the ways to benefit from Wellness House. There is no need to pre-register. No registration…
Healing Touch Circle
A weekly gathering of heart-centered survivors and supporters coming together to learn Healing Touch for self and for one another. This energy-based approach to wellness helps relieve discomfort and distress and improves well-being in body, mind and spirit. Call for more event information
Pilates
This class features basic beginner-level Pilates Mat and Magic Circle training to enhance overall fitness, structural integrity and posture by improving core strength and flexibility. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5114 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Open Gym
During Open Gym, participants may use the exercise room for self-directed workouts. Staff will be available to answer exercise related questions and provide instruction for the proper use of the exercise equipment. Current medical information and physician release forms are required. These forms should be renewed each year or whenever there is a change in…
Food for Life
Empower yourself with easy-to-learn cooking skills that turn every meal into a delicious dose of healthy nutrition. Each session focuses on a different aspect of scientifically sound basics of a cancer-fighting diet. Based on the Cancer Project’s updated curriculum and book- The Cancer Survivors Guide; Foods that help you Fight Back. Week One: Introduction to…
Women Connected from the Start
This group is designed for women who are starting on their cancer journey and would like to meet other recently diagnosed women to share experiences and ask questions of one another. Women who are in the midst of treatment or who have not yet started treatment are encouraged to drop in to this group for…
Balance Ball
This class is an innovative small group class using stability balls and hand weights to restore flexibility, strength, coordination and balance. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Flexibility
30 minutes of gentle, total body stretching
Qi Gong
Qi Gong is the therapeutic exercise of body, mind and breath to stimulate qi (chi), or energy, to enhance strength, circulation and overall wellbeing. The first 30 minutes of the class is an introduction for newcomers to Qi Gong. No registration required, just stop by!
Open Gym
During Open Gym, participants may use the exercise room for self-directed workouts. Staff will be available to answer exercise related questions and provide instruction for the proper use of the exercise equipment. Current medical information and physician release forms are required. These forms should be renewed each year or whenever there is a change in…
Leukemia/Lymphoma Networking
There are two types of Networking Groups, Cancer Specific and Topic Specific. Cancer specific groups are an opportunity for people experiencing the same type of cancer to gather for support, share concerns and exchangeinformation. Adult family members are encouraged to attend. Topic specific groups benefit participants in the same ways, but focus on particular issues…
Multiple Myeloma Networking
There are two types of Networking Groups, Cancer Specific and Topic Specific. Cancer specific groups are an opportunity for people experiencing the same type of cancer to gather for support, share concerns and exchangeinformation. Adult family members are encouraged to attend. Topic specific groups benefit participants in the same ways, but focus on particular issues…
Ovarian Networking
There are two types of Networking Groups, Cancer Specific and Topic Specific. Cancer specific groups are an opportunity for people experiencing the same type of cancer to gather for support, share concerns and exchangeinformation. Adult family members are encouraged to attend. Topic specific groups benefit participants in the same ways, but focus on particular issues…
February 10, 2012
Qi Gong
Qi Gong is the therapeutic exercise of body, mind and breath to stimulate qi (chi), or energy, to enhance strength, circulation and overall wellbeing. The first 30 minutes of the class is an introduction for newcomers to Qi Gong. No registration required, just stop by!
Balance Ball
This class is an innovative small group class using stability balls and hand weights to restore flexibility, strength, coordination and balance. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Living with Recurrent or Metastatic Cancer
This group discusses the many unique issues faced by people with recurrent and/or metastatic cancer, from the life changes brought by living with cancer as a chronic illness, to existential and spiritual issues commonly experienced by people living with this stage of cancer. Life experiences, coping strategies and information are freely exchanged in this group…
Nia
Nia® is a mind-body movement practice for all ages and levels of fitness, using choreography to soul-stirring music. Inspired by elements from the martial, dance and healing arts, you’ll discover your own joyful journey with Nia®, and positively shape the way your feel, look, and live.
Beginning Yoga
Beginning Yoga offers a sense of peace, well-being and revitalization through gentle restorative yoga postures and breath-work. No registration required, just stop by!
February 11, 2012
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Pink Ribbon Fitness
This class is designed to provide safe strength, flexibility and cardiovascular exercises for women in treatment and recovering from breast cancer, with a special emphasis on lymphedema prevention. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Stress Free Saturday
Experience the benefits of starting your weekend stress free. come to this class to learn about and practice mindfulness and meditation. Registration Required
Cooking Up Wellness
Julie Fulton presents an overview of bestselling and scientifically-backed books relating to the role of diet and nutrition in cancer treatment/prevention. Recipes from the book or relating to the specific dietary recommendations presented by the author will be featured.
February 13, 2012
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise III
Class for post-treatment survivors desiring to increase muscle strength and endurance and/or overcome weight gain associated with cancer treatments. Includes circuit style aerobic and total body resistance exercises. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise for Getting Well
This class is a gentle, small group class for people diagnosed with cancer who experience difficulties with Activities of Daily Living due to cancer or its treatment. There is a maximum of six participants in this exercise class to allow for a greater degree of individualized instruction and supervision. A medical release is required for…
Writing toward Wellness
Writing toward Wellness allows you the time and space to express your thoughts and feelings onto paper. Each week you will be met with an imaginative writing prompt, a time to write down your reflections, and a safe space to share your words. Creative multimedia, such as photographs, drawings and poems will be used a…
Turtles
When a death occurs in a family, children are in need of additional support, nurture, and guidance. Turtles is a bereavement support group for children ages 6-12 years who have lost a close family member to cancer. Through expressive arts and discussion children are able to learn objectively and concretely about cancer and death, experience…
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Welcome to Wellness
Welcome to Wellness is an informal orientation meeting that provides an overview of our programs, a tour of the building, and a chance to meet staff and other participants. This meeting is an opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the ways to benefit from Wellness House. There is no need to pre-register. No registration…
Teen Group
Committed support group for teens, ages 13-18, who have a family member with cancer. Provides opportunity for teens to connect with one another and discuss the impact cancer has on them. Group meets weekly. Please contact 630-323-5150 to learn more and for group days and times. Call (630) 323-5150 for more event information
Beginning Yoga
Beginning Yoga offers a sense of peace, well-being and revitalization through gentle restorative yoga postures and breath-work. No registration required, just stop by!
Pink Ribbon Fitness
This class is designed to provide safe strength, flexibility and cardiovascular exercises for women in treatment and recovering from breast cancer, with a special emphasis on lymphedema prevention. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5193 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
Meaning-Centered Group for Adults with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on one’s spiritual well-being and sense of meaning and purpose in life. This twice-monthly group will help adults with cancer explore meaning and purpose, even as their prognosis may be changing. Participants will read excerpts from Viktor Frankl’s book, “Man’s Search for Meaning” and explore different topics…
Healing through Mindfulness
Mindfulness centers us in our own lives. We all want to live a calmer, more peaceful existence. This course follows a book focused on mindfulness principles and practices. During the class, participants work together to find the calm center within in the midst of even the most extreme storms. Participants share through discussion, the practice…
Meaning-Centered Group for Adults with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can have a profound impact on one’s spiritual well-being and sense of meaning and purpose in life. This twice-monthly group will help adults with cancer explore meaning and purpose, even as their prognosis may be changing. Participants will read excerpts from Viktor Frankl’s book, “Man’s Search for Meaning” and explore different topics…
February 14, 2012
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Exercise for Staying Well
This class is a cancer recovery class limited to 12 participants, for those seeking to improve cardiovascular fitness, restore strength and range of motion, and build a lifetime exercise habit. This class begins with self-paced aerobic exercise followed by instructor-led exercises. Exercise for Staying Well is for anyone affected by cancer interested in improving health…
Sidelining Side Effects
Tuesdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00-11:00am, Registration Required Designed specifically for individuals undergoing or about to begin treatment, this 4 week class series will focus on nutrition and lifestyle strategies to minimize and prevent side effects. Week One: Low Appetite or Excessive Weight Loss Week Two: Taste Changes or Lack of Taste; Nausea &…
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Join other women facing metastasis of their breast cancer. This weekly group will focus on the ongoing challenges that arise from dealing with treatment, relationships, and facing the future in the midst of metastatic breast cancer. Group support can provide a unique opportunity to focus on making sense of the cancer experience with others who…
Flute Circle
When an individual is dealing with a cancer experience it is important that they learn how to express what they are feeling and self expression can come in a variety of forms. The Native American Flute Circle is geared for those who want to gain the therapeutic benefits of learning and playing music together, and…
Exercise for Getting Well
This class is a gentle, small group class for people diagnosed with cancer who experience difficulties with Activities of Daily Living due to cancer or its treatment. There is a maximum of six participants in this exercise class to allow for a greater degree of individualized instruction and supervision. A medical release is required for…
Mindfulness for Everyday Living
Contact Valerie Piazza RN, LCPC at 630-654-5118 or vpiazza@wellnesshouse.org for more information. Drop-Ins Welcome Practice meditation and learn ways to live life more effectively in the present moment. The Mindfulness Solution: Everyday Practices for Everyday Problems by Ronald Siegel, PsyD, will be the focus of discussion this quarter. No previous meditation experience required, reading optional.
Open Gym
During Open Gym, participants may use the exercise room for self-directed workouts. Staff will be available to answer exercise related questions and provide instruction for the proper use of the exercise equipment. Current medical information and physician release forms are required. These forms should be renewed each year or whenever there is a change in…
Bereavement Drop-In
Available for those who are newly bereaved as an opportunity to connect with others and begin to receive support soon after your loss. Call for more event information
Pilates
This class features basic beginner-level Pilates Mat and Magic Circle training to enhance overall fitness, structural integrity and posture by improving core strength and flexibility. A medical release is required for all participants. Contact the Healthy Living Coordinator at 630-654-5114 to register. Call (630) 654-5193 for more event information
ACTIVE Coping with Cancer through Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves being aware of the thoughts and emotions that arise in day to day life. Studies have demonstrated that cancer patients and caregivers who practice Mindfulness Meditation can learn new ways to work with stress, fatigue, sleep and mood. This six week series developed by Timothy Pedigo PhD, teaches cancer survivors and their family…
Open Gym
During Open Gym, participants may use the exercise room for self-directed workouts. Staff will be available to answer exercise related questions and provide instruction for the proper use of the exercise equipment. Current medical information and physician release forms are required. These forms should be renewed each year or whenever there is a change in…
