Programs - Wellness House

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You’ll feel better inside.
WELLNESS HOUSE
Programs
W I NTE R 20 16 JA N UA RY | F E B R UA RY | M A R C H
Programs and Events for the Whole Family
You and your family are invited to join us at one of our many programs and classes! We want to
help each of you find ways to ease the stress of living with cancer. Programs are offered to you at
no charge through the support of our donors. Free parking is available in the lot or on the street.
Featured Programs
Weigh to Go! Managing
Weight after Cancer
Mondays, February 22 - April 18
When a Grandparent
Has Cancer
Thursday, March 17
Improving Intimacy
and Relationships after
Cancer Treatment
Thursday, March 24
The Outdoor
Mindfulness Experience
Thursday, March 31
NEW!
Spring Break
Camp!
March 29 & 30
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
See inside for more programs and classes or visit wellnesshouse.org.
MONDAY - THURSDAY 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. FRIDAY 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. SATURDAY 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Programs | Winter 2016
Wellness House envisions a community where all people affected by
cancer thrive. Offered at no cost, and as a complement to medical
treatment, our programs educate, support and empower participants
so they will improve their physical and emotional well-being.
PROGRAM AND EVENT REGISTRATION IS EASY!
1. Visit wellnesshouse.org
2. Call 630.323.5150
3. Walk-In
Easy online registration is now available when
you visit our website at wellnesshouse.org.
Please call with your name, phone
number and the name of the program.
Stop by our front desk to
register for any program.
Programs/Winter 2016
Introduction Programs, Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Information and Education
Top Doc Lectures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
January, February, March Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Healthy Living
Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Mind/Body Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Stress Management
Mind Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Expressive Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Family Matters
Family Wellness Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Groups for Kids, Teens, and Parents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Kids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Parents, Couples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Support and Networking
Wellness House
Hours of Operation:
MONDAY - THURSDAY
Lobby: 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Programs: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
Lobby: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Programs: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
SATURDAY
Lobby: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Programs: 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closings:
Friday, January 1, 2016
Wellness House is Open but
NO PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE:
Saturday, January 2, 2016
Wellness House
131 N. County Line Rd
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630.323.5150
Care for You, Care for Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Monthly Peer Networking Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Bereavement Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cancer Care Collaborations
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
DuPage Medical Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
To register online: visit wellnesshouse.org or call 630.323.5150 for more information.
Introduction Programs, Special Events
Get Connected - Welcome to Wellness House. Whether you are diagnosed with cancer yourself or are a loved one of
someone diagnosed, we welcome you and hope that you will find Wellness House helpful as you work to respond to your
personal experience of cancer in the best way possible.
Welcome to Wellness Orientation
Individual & Family
Orientation
Drop by Welcome to Wellness - No Registration Needed
Mondays at 12:00 p.m.
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays at 9:30 a.m., January 9 and 23, February 13 and 27, March 12 and 26
New to Wellness House? Join us for this informal orientation meeting that provides
an overview of programs, a tour of facility and chance to meet staff. This meeting is an
opportunity for newcomers to learn more about the ways to benefit from Wellness House.
DON’T
MISS THESE
SPECIAL
EVENTS
Call 630.323.5150
to schedule an appointment.
If Welcome to Wellness is not convenient,
schedule an individual or family appointment
to learn more about programs and services.
Some Enchanted Evening
Friday, February 5
Registration Required
Contact Beth Possley at 630.654.5195 or bpossley@wellnesshouse.org.
Celebrate your strength and commitment as a couple during your cancer
experience. Join us for a romantic evening with a sit-down dinner followed
by entertainment. Space is Limited.
N EW YEAR’S EVE NTS
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New Year New Beginings
Setting Your Sights Ahead:
Staking Your Claim to Fun
and Accomplishment in 2016
Tuesday, January 12, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 15, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Bridget Juister, L.A.c., B Holistic
Cancer changes everything, but change
is not always a bad thing. Bridget Juister
of B Holistic explores how like the New
Year, cancer can offer an opportunity to
begin again. She’ll explain how acupuncture,
meditation, and feng shui can be used to
emerge fearlessly and thoughtfully through
one of the most difficult times in your life.
See page 5
Michael Williams, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
Last autumn, we gathered together and looked back so you could “pay forward”
and share the lessons you have learned that have helped you meet the challenges
you have encountered along the road with cancer. The other half of that effort
now is to look forward and decide what you want to do in the coming year that
will help you simply enjoy or feel pleased and accomplished about despite the
challenges that life with cancer might bring. So with the approach of spring,
please gather in another Wellness House open format discussion to pay forward
your ideas about plans or goals, you aim to accomplish in 2016, regardless of
where you are or will be on your path with cancer. See page 6
Winter Program Calendar 2016
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INTRODUCTION PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS
INTRODUCTION PROGRAMS, SPECIAL EVENTS
INFORMATION, EDUCATION
“Wellness House offers comprehensive
service for people dealing with cancer,
self or loved ones. All of the people there
are kind, caring, compassionate, and
friendly. It is an environment of total care
and acceptance.”
-Wellness House Participant
TOP DOC LECTURE SERIES
Join area Top Docs as they lead lectures and discussions around current cancer related
issues. The Top Doc lectures allow for learning and dialogue in a relaxed setting.
Radiotherapy
Techniques for
Lung Cancer
Relevant Treatment Strategies for
Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
Tuesday, January 19, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Kerstin Stenson, MD, ENT- Otolaryngologist
Rush University Medical Center - Otolaryngology
Head and Neck Surgery
*This lecture will take place in lieu of the Head
and Neck Cancer Networking Group.
Thursday, February 4, 7 p.m. – 8:30 pm.
Updates in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Tuesday, February 2, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Amit Patel, MD, Integrated Oncology Program, Urology
DuPage Medical Group
Patrick Sweeney, MD, Medical Director
of Radiation Oncology
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital & LaGrange
Memorial Hospital
*This lecture will take place in lieu of the
Lung Cancer Networking Group.
Come Visit Our Cancer
Learning Resource Center!
The CLRC is available for all and houses a
variety of books, CDs, videos and pamphlets.
Open during regular hours. Come by and check out
a book or use the library as a quiet space to read.
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Information, Education
Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies
Join us for this 3 part documentary based on
the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Siddhartha
Mukherjeem, MD, PhD that follows the story of
cancer from its first documented descriptions
to modern medical research. This powerful documentary combines historical perspectives, intimate
personal narratives, and further investigation into
the scientific breakthroughs which bring us closer
to finding cures. While each part builds from the
previous, it is not a requirement to have viewed
a previous part to attend. After each viewing, time
will be available for a short discussion.
Cancer changes everything, but change is not always
a bad thing. Bridget Juister of B Holistic explores how
like the New Year, cancer can offer an opportunity to
begin again. She’ll explain how acupuncture, meditation,
and feng shui can be used to emerge fearlessly and
thoughtfully through one of the most difficult times in
your life.
Breast Reconstruction Rights
and Non-Surgical Options
Thursday, January 21, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ashley Stout, BOC Certified Mastectomy Fitter
DuPage Prosthetic & Orthotic Services
This session will provide an overview of the Women’s
Health and Cancer Rights Act in regard to post-breast
surgery reconstruction rights with a focus on
prosthesis. Participants will leave with a basic understanding of full and partial breast forms, bras, and
other items that can help them live well after surgery.
Saturday, January 23, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and Friday, March 25, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Part 1 “Magic Bullets” (to 1970) – A summary of the history of cancer is presented,
and the beginning of the “war on cancer” in the United States.
Saturday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Part 2 “The Blind Men and the Elephant” (1970-2000) – The basic nature of cancer
cells, the role of carcinogens, and a relationship of cancer to genes are described.
Several successful cancer therapies are examined.
Saturday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Part 3 “Finding the Achilles Heel” (2000-2015) – Further complexities in the history
of cancer are revealed and new immunological approaches are considered.
Reiki: A Compassionate Practice
for Self-Care
Jane Van De Velde, DNP, RN, Reiki Master Teacher
The Reiki Share Project
When dealing with a cancer diagnosis, it is important
to incorporate self-care practices into your daily life
that will nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Reiki is
one way to offer loving kindness and compassion to
ourselves in the midst of challenges.
EFT for Stress Reduction and
Pain Management
Thursday, January 28, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Dolores Bjorkman, RN, LCSW
DJB Counseling and Consultation
The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also called
Tapping, is a simple, yet powerful tool for relieving
mental, emotional and physical discomfort or pain.
Based on the principles of both ancient acupressure
and modern psychology, we tap on specific energy
meridians while focusing on the negative thoughts
or emotions, or on the physical sensations. The EFT
practice calms the nervous system, restoring the
balance of energy in the body and rewiring the brain
to respond in healthy ways.
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Book Club: A Life of Being, Having
and Doing Enough by Wayne Muller
Tuesdays, February 2 - March 22, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Val Piazza LCPC
Nationally renowned author, therapist, and minister, Wayne
Muller, offers healing for the perpetually stressed in A Life
of Being, Having, and Doing Enough. Learning compassion
and mercy for ourselves and recognizing what is most
profoundly true about who we are and what we need, leads to self-acceptance, so
that whatever we choose to do, in this moment, is wholly enough.
Muller mixes the writings of great spiritual and political leaders with inspirational
anecdotes from his own life, inviting us to derive more satisfaction from less and pull
gratitude out of the ashes of grief. The answer to what he describes as “authentic
happiness” lies not in seeing the glass as half full instead of half empty. In reality, he
writes, the glass is always half full and half empty. The world is neither broken nor
whole, but eternally engaged in rhythms between joy and sorrow.
With Muller’s guidance, and through our discussions, we may find ourselves on one
of the most courageous and spiritual pilgrimages of our lives.
Please call or e-mail Valerie Piazza LCPC, at 630.654.5118 or vpiazza@wellnesshouse.org
with any questions or for the weekly reading assignment list.
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New Year – New Beginnings
Friday, February 5
Living Downstream: A Feature Documentary
Tuesday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Contact Beth Possley at 630.654.5195
or bpossley@wellnesshouse.org.
Celebrate your strength and commitment
as a couple during your cancer experience.
Join us for a romantic evening with a
sit-down dinner followed by entertainment.
The Way We Move and the Effects
of Cancer Treatment on Us:
Moving Through and from Our
Aches and Pains
Introduction to Mindfulness-Based
Stress Reduction (MBSR)
Tuesday, February 16, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Setting Your Sights Ahead:
Staking Your Claim to Fun and
Accomplishment in 2016
Andrew Nowak PT, D.P.T. LANA C.L.T.
Supervisor
Outpatient Physical Medicine, Good Samaritan
Hospital
Thoughts about our body in motion, its pain,
dysfunction during survivorship, the amazing
things it does for us, and most importantly,
how to make it feel as well as function better.
Margaret McGann LCPC, Qualified Teacher
of MBSR
Please join us for an overview of MBSR that
will include an introduction to the foundations
of mindfulness as well as a seated body scan,
dyad discussion, awareness of breath
meditations and eating mindfully meditations.
Thursday, February 18, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Coping with Fear of Cancer
Recurrence and Distress after
Cancer Treatment
Thursday, March 3, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Cathy Kupczyk, OTR/L
Adventist Midwest Health
Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic
fluid which causes swelling in the arms, legs
or other areas sometimes following surgery
and/or radiation. Cathy Kupczyk will help
participants understand lymphedema treatment,
maintenance, and risk reduction.
Lymphedema Management
You Are Not Alone: The Power of
Connection
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Based on the acclaimed book by Sandra Steingraber, PhD,
Living Downstream is an eloquent and cinematic feature-length
documentary. This poetic and character-driven film follows
Sandra during one pivotal year as she travels across North
America, working to break the silence about cancer and its
environmental links.
Heather McGinty, Ph.D.
Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine
Learn more about what patients typically report
once they finish treatment and learn how to
navigate emotional distress following cancer
treatment. Coping strategies for fears of cancer
recurrence and distress will be discussed,
including knowing when to seek extra support.
Michael Williams, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist
Last autumn, we gathered together and looked
back so you could “pay forward” and share with
each other the lessons you have learned that
have helped you meet the challenges you have
encountered along the road with cancer. The
other half of that effort now is to look forward
and decide what you want to do in the coming
year that will help you stake a claim on things
that you will simply enjoy or feel pleased and
accomplished about despite the busyness and
challenges that life with cancer might bring.
So with the approach of spring, please gather
this time in another Wellness House open format
discussion to pay forward your ideas about plans
or goals, small or large, you aim to get in your
calendar to accomplish in 2016, regardless of
where you are or will be on your path with cancer.
Improving Intimacy and
Relationships after Cancer Treatment
Thursday, February 25, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Renew Your Reiki
Tuesday, March 8, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Jeanne Long, Imerman Angels Director
of Program and Outreach
Through a unique matching process, Imerman
Angels partners a cancer fighter and caregiver of any age, with any type or stage of cancer,
anywhere in the world - with a survivor/caregiver
who has beaten the same type of cancer,
creating a supportive peer relationship. Find out
first-hand the steps involved in the connection
process and how Imerman Angels is backed
by over 7000 Mentor Angels.
Jeff Albaugh, MD
Director of William D.
& Pamela Hutul Ross
Sexual Health Clinic
John & Carol Walter
Center for Urological
Health
NorthShore University
Health System
The majority of patients with cancer report issues
with sexual function, and this can impact
intimacy and quality of life. This presentation will
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Jane Van De Velde, DNP, RN, Reiki Master Teacher
The Reiki Share Project
Join us to renew your Reiki practice. This
program is for students of Reiki who have taken
a class at Wellness House or with other teachers.
Master Teacher Jane Van De Velde will review
basic concepts, answer questions, encourage
storytelling, and guide you in offering Reiki, both
to yourself and to a partner.
*This program is sponsored by The Reiki
Share Project.
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Some Enchanted Evening
Weigh to Go! Managing Weight after Cancer
Mondays, February 22 – April 18, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Tracy Lester, MS, ACSM/ACS CET, ACE Health Coach, RYT
Anita Ratterman, RD, CSO, LDN
Both educational and experiential, this series is for cancer survivors
who have completed treatment. Many cancer survivors struggle
with weight related issues following cancer treatments. This program
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focus on common sexual problems associated with cancer treatment.
In addition, information will also be provided on how to improve intimacy,
sex and your relationship. Dr. Albaugh is an internationally recognized
speaker and author with over 20 years of experience helping cancer patients with sexual dysfunction and intimacy issues.
explores the behavioral changes needed for healthy weight
management. Learn simple tips to improve diet and increase physical
activity. Each session will provide a supportive group environment
where individuals will be guided to understand their readiness to
change and use their interests, goals, and needs to create a personal
“Lifestyle Change Plan.” All participants must complete a consultation
prior to February 22. Please contact Tracy Lester at 630.654.5193
or tlester@wellnesshouse.org to register and schedule a consultation.
The Outdoor Mindfulness Experience
Whether you or a loved one has or had cancer, your home plays a vital
role in the healing process. Join Bridget Juister from B Holistic on how
to create a sacred space for rest and renewal. In this fun presentation,
you’ll learn how the art of Feng Shui, along with the use of color and
accessories, can transform any space into a sacred one specific for
your personal journey with cancer.
Maigenete Mengesha, Counseling Psychology PhD
To register, please contact Maigenete Mengesha at 630.654.5111
or e-mail at mmengesha@wellnesshouse.org.
All of us are reliant upon the sun for energy, the earth for nourishment
and food, water for drinking, and trees for fresh air. Often times we go
about our busy lives preoccupied with many factors, cancer and noncancer related, and it is easy to take the water, air and plants around us
for granted. The practice of mindfulness takes us out of the autopilot
mode, allows us to pause, experience the present moment and give
gratitude for all the elements of the natural world that support our daily
lives. As winter turns to spring, please join us for this unique opportunity
to practice outdoor mindfulness on a brisk evening in late March.
The hope is that this outdoor mindfulness experience will awaken you
to have more frequent “mindful moments” throughout all of your days.
Estate Planning
Look Good Feel Better
Monday, January 18, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, February 8, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday, March 14, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Creating a Sacred Space in Your Home
Monday, March 28, 1 p.m.– 2:30 p.m.
Robert A. Cosentino, Attorney
Bob will be speaking on some of the latest estate planning strategies
and techniques, including an update on the Federal and Illinois estate
tax laws.
Spend some time with others in active treatment learning how
to manage hair, nail and skin changes due to cancer treatment.
*This program is sponsored by the American Cancer Society.
American Cancer Society
WIG BOUTIQUE
Located at Wellness House, the
American Cancer Society Wig
Boutique offers brand new wigs.
The wigs are available in many
styles and colors and are offered
at no charge. Weekday, evening
and some weekend appointments
are available.
To make an appointment,
please call Wellness House
at 630.323.5150.
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Coffee, Tea and Like What You See! Quick Steps
to an Enhanced You
Tuesdays, January 5, February 2, March 1, 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Gayle Perzek & Catherine McMahon
Ladies get excited! Join this small group and learn how to deal with
some of the aesthetic side effects of treatment. Watch and learn how
to tie scarves, create eyebrows and some quick steps to further improve
your appearance and raise your confidence. Come be inspired in this
hour-long session. (5 person maximum)
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MOVING FORWARD: SURVIVORSHIP HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS
HEALTHY LIVING
N UTR ITI O N
EXERCISE
M I N D/ B O DY M OV E M E NT
“This is a special place where you can
be yourself while undergoing your
treatment. You can face fear, uncertainty,
laughter and hope with others who
are on the same road as you.”
NUTRITION
Sidelining Side Effects
Monday, January 11, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday, January 26, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday, February 22, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Monday, March 7, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 22, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
culinary principles for cancer prevention and survivorship. This class
and cooking demonstration will feature recipes to help participants
deliciously incorporate cancer-fighting foods into a diet for optimal health.
Recipes prepared in this class may contain common food allergens.
Food for Life
Cooking Demonstration/Discussion
Thursdays, January 21 – February 11, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
This single session class is designed specifically for individuals undergoing or about to begin treatment. This class will focus on nutrition and
lifestyle strategies to minimize and prevent the following side effects:
• Low Appetite or Excessive Weight Loss
• Taste Changes or Lack of Taste
• Nausea & Vomiting
• Diarrhea & Constipation
• Dry/Sore Mouth or Throat & Thick Saliva
Cooking Up Wellness
Adrienne Felder, MA, LCPC, Professional Chef, The Cancer Project
Empower yourself with easy-to-learn 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 book, “The Cancer Survivors Guide: Foods
that Help You Fight Back.”
• Week One: Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer
• Week Two: Fueling on Low-Fat Foods
• Week Three: Discovering Dairy Alternatives
• Week Four: Replacing Meat
Cooking Demonstration/Discussion
Saturdays, January 9, February 13 and March 12
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, January 18, 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, March 21, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Anita Ratterman
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Adrienne Felder, MA, LCPC, Professional Chef,
The Whole Bite
Learn to appreciate real, fresh foods and simple
Cancer Nutrition 201: Take the Next Steps
to Building Your Plant Based Diet
Tuesdays, January 12 – February 2, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Making the right food choices can turn everything in your favor.
A whole food, plant based diet will do more to improve your health
than anything else. Inspired by “The Campbell Plan” by Thomas
Campbell, M.D. and other plant based diet literature, you will learn
the tools to improve your health.
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Healthy Living
To schedule an appointment, call Anita Ratterman at 630.654.5196
or e-mail aratterman@wellnesshouse.org.
Anita Ratterman, dietitian and Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition,
will assess your current habits and provide personalized strategies
to take advantage of the energy enhancing, tumor-repelling powers
of nutrients in food.
EXERCISE
A Physician’s Medical Release and Health History are required for all exercise participants.
To register or to schedule an Exercise Consultation, contact Amanda Woods at 630.654.5194 or awoods@wellnesshouse.org.
SPECIAL SCHEDULE NOTICE: No Classes or Open Gym January 1st or 2nd. Normal schedule resumes January 4th.
Pink Ribbon Fitness Series:
Take Control of Your Recovery
Saturdays, February 13 – March 19
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
For information and registration, please
contact Jeri Lau at 630.654.5113 or e-mail
jlau@wellnesshouse.org.
Jeri Lau, ACSM/ACS CET, CETI CES, Oncology
Exercise Specialist
Learn how exercise can help you thrive following
breast cancer surgery. You may be surprised
to discover that there should be NO physical
limitations after breast surgery and you can
expect to regain full mobility, control and stamina.
Both educational and experiential, this 6-week
series is designed for those who are newly
diagnosed or who have recently completed
surgery. A current physician medical release
and health history are required.
Exercise for Getting Well
Mondays/Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.,
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Level I – appropriate for participants who can
stand while exercising for at least 30 minutes
Mondays/Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Fridays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Level II – appropriate for participants who
can complete floor exercises and get up
without assistance
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mondays, 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Exercise for Living Well
Mondays, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, Saturdays, 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Aerobic warm-up followed by a new resistance
plan each month designed to teach independent
exercise. This program is suitable for post-treatment
survivors interested in learning how to exercise
independently to continually advance overall fitness.
Fifteen minute cardio warm-up followed
by exercises that use core muscles to
increase strength, endurance and balance.
Balance & Flexibility
Tuesdays, 6:15 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Exercises focusing on balance, flexibility
and range of motion.
Yoga Sculpt
Thursdays, 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, March 9 – 30
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Mat yoga class with light weights to
stretch and strengthen through beginner
yoga postures
Open Gym
Customized exercises for breast cancer survivors.
Drop-Ins Welcome
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Self-paced aerobic exercise followed by
instructor-led exercises for increasing endurance,
strength, flexibility and balance. This program is
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Pink Ribbon Fitness
Self-paced aerobic exercise followed by gentle
instructor-led exercises for people experiencing
physical difficulties due to cancer treatment,
with focus on reducing treatment side effects,
improving activities of daily living, and
maintaining strength and endurance.
Core
Mondays, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Fridays, 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Exercise for Staying Well
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suitable for survivors interested in regaining fitness
and improving health through regular exercise.
Pilates
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Saturdays, 8:30 – a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, February 10 – March 2
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Participants may use the exercise
facilities for independent exercise. Staff
will be available to answer exercise related
questions and instruct the proper use
of exercise equipment. Current medical
information and medical release forms
are required.
Beginner Mat Pilates
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HEALTHY LIVING
Individual Nutrition Consultations
Healthy Living
HEALTHY LIVING
EXERCISE & MORE
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH 2016
SPECIAL SCHEDULE NOTICE: No Classes or Open Gym January 1 – January 3.
MONDAY
THURSDAY
8:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m.
Yoga Sculpt
9:30 a.m.
Exercise for Staying Well (II)
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Exercise for Staying Well (I)
9:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. * Beginning Yoga
12:30 p.m.
Open Gym (12:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
9:30 a.m. * Chair Yoga
5:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
6:30 p.m.
Pink Ribbon Fitness
11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Open Gym (12:30 - 5:00 p.m.)
6:30 p.m. * Beginning Yoga
6:30 p.m. * Qi Gong
TUESDAY
7:30 a.m.
®
FRIDAY
8:30 a.m.
Nia
7:30 a.m.
Open Gym (7:30 - 9:30 a.m.)
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. * Qi Gong (to 10:30)
9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. * Beginning Yoga
11:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
Open Gym (12:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
5:30 p.m.
Core (to 6:15)
7:30 a.m.
6:15 p.m.
Balance & Flexibility (to 7:00 p.m.)
8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
Pilates
9:30 a.m.
Pink Ribbon Fitness
WEDNESDAY
7:30 a.m.
Open Gym (8:00 - 9:30 a.m.)
9:00 a.m. * Tai Chi
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
Open Gym (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)
Pilates
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
Open Gym (3:30 - 5:30 p.m.)
5:30 p.m.
Nia® 1/13-2/3, Pilates 2/10-3/2,
Yoga Sculpt 3/9-3/30
6:30 p.m. * Beginning Yoga
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SATURDAY
* All “Mind-Body Movement” classes are “drop-in”
and do not require registration.
All other classes require a Medical Release & Registration.
Please contact Amanda Woods at 630.654.5194
or awoods@wellnesshouse.org.
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Healthy Living
HEALTHY LIVING
MIND/BODY MOVEMENT
Beginning Mat Yoga
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Stop and Shop
Drop-Ins Welcome
Gentle, beginner and restorative mat based
yoga postures.
Beginning Chair Yoga
Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Drop-Ins Welcome
Gentle, beginner and restorative chair based
and standing yoga postures.
Tai Chi
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Drop-Ins Welcome
This ancient form
of movement and
exercise leads to
harmony of mind
and body while
increasing control
and balance.
A Donation/
Consignment Shop
of Quality Home
Furnishings to
Benefit Wellness House.
Qi Gong
Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fridays, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Drop-Ins Welcome
Learn a set of calming movements to enhance
strength and circulation.
Never the same store twice
New arrivals weekly
One-of-a-kind items
Nia®
Tuesdays, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Wednesday, January 13 – February 3
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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 will discover
your own joyful journey with Nia® and positively
shape the way you feel, look and live.
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Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For more information: Call 630.323.1135 or visit ShopTheCourtyard.com
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STRESS MANAGEMENT
W E LLN E S S TU N E-U P S
M I N D / B O DY
E X P R E S S I V E ARTS
Wellness Tune-Ups
Call 630.654.5115 to schedule a 45-minute
session with a trained practitioner.
Appointments are limited and priority is given
to participants in active treatment or with a
metastatic diagnosis.
Massage Therapy
Light, fully-clothed massage for relaxation.
Physician medical release is needed.
Healing Touch
Energy-based techniques to help reduce
stress, pain, and fatigue.
Reiki
Japanese form of energy healing with
similar results to Healing Touch.
Energy Touch
An off-the-body healing process that
works with the human energy field
in a unique relationship to physical,
emotional and spiritual well-being.
MIND/BODY
Everyday Mindfulness
Fridays, January 8 – 29, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome
Overwhelming data supports the immense
physical and mental health benefits of mindfulness. However, many do not know where
to begin and how to apply it to everyday life.
This series will teach you practical mindfulness skills and techniques you can utilize
every day to help ground you to the present
moment and experience life to the fullest,
even in the wake of cancer. Those brand new
or experienced in mindfulness are welcome.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Bridget Juister, L.Ac., B Holistic
Saturdays, January 9, 23; February 13, 27;
March 12, 26; 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Join Bridget Juister, L.Ac. of B Holistic and
learn to relax your body, still your mind and
engage your spirit through meditation. You’ll
learn to tailor meditation to suit your specific
needs. Whether you’re looking to manage
stress, create self-healing or receive inner
guidance for life’s challenges, meditation is
the way.
Enjoy the benefits of starting your weekend
stress free. Come to this class and experience
a variety of stress reduction techniques
including several forms of meditation.
Healing and the Spirit Connection
Guided Meditation
This series will teach specific meditations to
support the healing process. Whether you’re
Meditation for YOU
Stress Free Saturday
Mondays, January 25 – February 29
12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Mondays, March 7 – April 18 (No class
March 28), 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Bridget Juister, L.Ac., B Holistic
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undergoing cancer treatment, currently in
remission, or want to support your loved
ones - meditation can empower your healing
potential. In this class, you’ll learn how to
apply four healing powers (images, words,
feelings, and beliefs) along with healing
energies such as light, movement, and sound,
to promote mental, emotional, and physical
well-being.
Mindfulness for Everyday Living
Tuesdays, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome
Learn through practice and discussion the
benefits of Mindfulness Meditation in this
group setting. Discover ways to live life
more effectively in the present moment
even through difficult times. No previous
meditation experience required.
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Stress Management
Saturdays, January 16, February 20,
March 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
neighborhoods, the streets we walk
and even our own homes. A lovely and
fun way to pay it forward and bring joy
to yourself and others.
Dr. Scot Giles, renowned medical hypnotherapist, guides the group through self-hypnosis
designed to help release pain and facilitate
healing. Space is limited. Monthly topics:
January 16: Avoiding Overcaring
for Others
February 20: Keeping Your Energy
In Your Own Life
March 19: When People Share
Their Drama
Flute Circle
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
EXPRESSIVE ARTS
Art of the Sketchbook
Wellness House is
filled with experience,
knowledge and
training to help
support, and empower
you and your family!
Drop-ins Welcome
Learn to play the Native American flute
and how to express yourself through
music. No experience necessary.
Programs are thoughtfully designed and
a vital complement to medical treatment.
We are ready and eager to share our time,
experience and knowledge to empower
those in need.
Tuesdays, January 19 – February 9
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Come join us at this fun and cozy class
and dive into your own art making book!
A sketchbook is a private place to explore
and dream - a whole world between two
covers. Sketchbooks will be provided.
Landscape Painting:
Bring the Outside In!
3 K Wa l k • 5 K Wa l k • 3 K F u n R u n • 5 K F u n R u n
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2016 - 7 AM
Fridays, February 5 – 26
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Join us for this landscape
painting class... on
canvas bags! We will
explore landscape
painting in acrylic paint
and create useful and
colorful artwork.
Random Acts of Kindness
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Imagine leaving a beautiful little note of
encouragement for someone else, a stranger,
to find! What fun! In this class, we’ll do
that, plus work with chalk and other nondamaging, non-permanent methods to create
moments of unexpected beauty in our own
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Support the programs offered at NO CHARGE
for cancer patients and their families by participating
in the annual Walk for Wellness House!
Call 630.323.5150 for more information.
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STRESS MANAGEMENT
Wellness through Deep Hypnosis
FAMILY MATTERS
Family Matters is a comprehensive educational and
supportive program for children, teens, parents, and couples.
Whether it is a parent, grandparent, child, sibling, partner
or loved one diagnosed with cancer, the Family Matters
program is designed to provide a safe, supportive space
for all members of the family.
“At first I felt strange, but I can act like a regular kid here.
I fit in here.”
FAMILY WELLNESS ACTIVITIES
Teen Time
Music Together
Saturday, January 30, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Julie Dennis, Tiny Toes Music
Chelsea Yoo, MS, CCLS
Music Together is an internationally acclaimed, research based
program for families. This program is designed to support parent-child
interactions and can provide families respite in the face of adversity
and life stress. This class allows families time and space for musical
play, bonding, memory making, and community building. Families with
children of any age are welcome to attend.
A support group for teens ages 13-18 who have a family member with
cancer or who have lost a family member to cancer. The group provides
teens with the opportunity to connect with other teens who are going
through similar situations, to discuss the impact cancer has on their
family, explore the impact of loss, and to learn about healthy coping
strategies to manage stress and changes they are experiencing.
Turtles
Weekly bereavement support group for children, ages 6-12 and
for preschoolers ages 3-5. Through expressive arts and discussion,
kids have an opportunity to connect with others in a similar situation.
A simultaneous parents group is offered.
Valentine’s Day Party
Wednesday, February 10, 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Pediatric Oncology Family Group
Join us for a special evening to celebrate those who love you! Come
to Wellness House for an evening full of Valentine’s Day themed
treats, heart healthy snacks, and activities with your whole family.
A monthly group for families with children who have a child currently
in treatment or recently treated for pediatric cancer. Groups will
meet together as families and then spend time with parents and
children separately.
Groups
for Kids,
Teens,
and
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GROUPS
FOR
KIDS,
TEENS,
Please call Chelsea Yoo, MS, CCLS at 630.654.5107 to register for
Please
call Chelsea
Family
Matters
groups. Yoo, MS, CCLS at 630.654.5107
to register for Family Matters groups.
Kids Group
A group designed to support kids ages 6-12 in developing coping
skills, clarifying misconceptions surrounding cancer, and promoting
feelings of normalcy as they meet other children impacted by cancer.
A simultaneous parent support group is offered to focus on common
parenting issues that arise during a family’s cancer experience.
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KIDS
Individual Support for Children and Teens
Children of all ages can benefit from individual therapeutic
experiences. Our developmentally tailored support, education,
and expressive play sessions provide a space for children
2-18 to express their emotions, process their experiences with
cancer, and clarify any misconceptions. For more information,
please call Chelsea Yoo, MS, CCLS at 630.654.5107
or cyoo@wellnesshouse.org.
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Family Matters
FAMILY MATTERS
Kids Yoga and Relaxation
2nd Thursday of the Month January 14,
February 11, and March 10, 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Kids 5-12 are invited to experience our yoga and
relaxation sessions. We will try out fun activities
like yoga, art, and guided imagery together.
SPRING BREAK SERIES
Spring Break Series
Teen Bowling Night
Monday, March 28, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Teens are meeting at a local bowling alley for a
night of games and togetherness.
Spring Break Camp!
Tuesday, March 29 and Wednesday, March 30
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Get a taste of the summer during spring break.
Kids 5-12 are invited to our mini-camp during
Spring Break. We will try cooking activities, practice
relaxation skills, play, craft, and have plenty of FUN!
Wellness House...
a gathering place that provides
comfort and community!
Programs are thoughtfully designed and a vital complement
to medical treatment. We are ready and eager to share our time,
experiences and knowledge to empower those in need.
PARENTS
COUPLES
Individual Consultations and Support
for Parents
If you and your partner are interested in learning more about support for
couples, please contact Chelsea Yoo, MS, CCLS for more information
630.654.5107 or cyoo@wellnesshouse.org.
Consultations and short-term counseling are
available to assist parents in talking to their
children about cancer, addressing parenting
concerns, and processing the impact of cancer
on their personal lives. Contact Dana Donahue,
LCSW at 630.654.5114 or
ddonahue@wellnesshouse.org.
Rituals of Connection
Monday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Alison Graft, LCSW
When a Grandparent has Cancer
Thursday, March 17, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Chelsea Yoo, MS, CCLS
Keep Conflict Discussions Calm
Monday, March 14, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Alison Graft, LCSW
This event is designed for parents and grandparents
of children 2-18. Topics include: ways to talk to
children about a grandparent having cancer or the
loss of a grandparent to cancer, common developmental responses, and ideas for supporting children
in expressing their emotions surrounding cancer.
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Rituals of Connection: adding more fun and play into your relationship. Learn to
create an Emotional Bank Account that you can draw upon in times of stress.
Learn to recognize the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse and what to do if they
are attacking your relationship. You’ll also learn about the effects of physiological
flooding and how it may affect conflict resolution.
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SUPPORT AND NETWORKING
S U P P O RT
N ET WO R K I N G
B E R EAV E M E NT
“Wellness House offers a huge
range of support to all of us.
The people working there are
amazingly knowledgeable
and kind. You will feel a part
of something wonderful.”
GIST- Chicago Life Raft Group
Sunday, January 31, 12:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Wellness House is hosting this group, organized by the Chicago area chapter of the Life Raft Group. This group is for anyone diagnosed with
GIST and their caregivers.
WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS
Cancer Support Group
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Living with Recurrent
or Metastatic Cancer
Support Group
Fridays, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Contact Michael Williams at
630.654.5117 or
mwilliams@wellnesshouse.org.
Ongoing 8-week support group for
people with cancer to share medical
information, connect with others in similar
circumstances and improve their coping
skills. This group meets at the same time
as the Caregiver Support Group.
Contact Val Piazza at 630.654.5118
or vpiazza@wellnesshouse.org.
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.
Drop-ins welcome
Wednesdays, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
or 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
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Living with Metastatic Breast
Cancer Support Group
630.654.5117 or
This weekly group focuses on issues
regarding recurrent and metastatic
cancer and welcomes individuals
diagnosed as well as family members
supporting a loved one with cancer.
Caregivers are welcome to attend with
or without the individual with cancer.
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Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Providing emotional and often physical care to one’s family member or friend with cancer requires
energy and the need for Caregivers to receive support for themselves as they continue to care
for their loved ones. Network with other caregivers in this ongoing 8-week support group which
meets at the same time as the Cancer Support Group.
MONTHLY PEER NETWORKING GROUPS
Drop-ins Welcome
Peer networking groups allow you to share your cancer experience through the lens of spirit, life stage and phase of treatment.
Please consider the following groups that will allow you to connect with others and share commonalities, experiences and find support.
Life After Cancer Post Treatment
1st Monday
January 4, February 1, March 7
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Spiritual Side of Cancer
1st Tuesday
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Young Adults with Cancer
4th Thursday
January 28, February 25
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Life After Cancer
Post-Treatment
Networking Group
Mondays, January 4, February 1,
March 7, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome
The need for support and information
doesn’t stop when treatment ends.
Being a cancer survivor can add
stress in your life. Common concerns
include being fearful about a recurrence, worrying about finances and
keeping affordable health insurance,
questioning faith or other beliefs,
worrying about fertility, relationship,
finding and keeping employment,
rejoining back into your “old” life.
You may prefer to deal with stressors
on your own, but many survivors
find that it’s helpful to talk with other
survivors about concerns and get
emotional support from those who
understand.
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Spiritual Side of Cancer
Tuesdays, January 5, February 2, March 1
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome
Contact Maigenete Mengesha at 630.654.5111
or mmengesha@wellnesshouse.org.
When you or your loved one develops cancer,
you may find yourself clinging to your faith
for hope or questioning your faith altogether.
The focus of this monthly group is to create an
environment in which people feel free to discuss
the challenges and joys found in the spiritual
side of the cancer journey. People who are newly
diagnosed (within 5 years) are encouraged to
attend. Whether or not you attend a church,
synagogue, mosque or temple, or you draw
spiritual understanding from nature, philosophy,
or the arts, everyone holds certain beliefs and
values about what makes life meaningful.
Wellness House does not affiliate with any one
religious group; therefore, people of all faith
backgrounds are encouraged to participate in
this support group.
Young Adults with Cancer
Networking Group
Thursdays, January 28, February 25,
March 24, 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome
Contact Maigenete Mengesha
at 630.654.5111 or
mmengesha@wellnesshouse.org.
Young adults with cancer face very
different challenges than patients
who were diagnosed earlier in childhood or later in adulthood. This group
is part of an international initiative
to recognize and address the unique
circumstances related to lifestyle,
work, school, family life, and emotional
development that young adults face
when living with cancer. This group
provides emotional support and
an opportunity to meet other young
adults receiving treatment.
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CARE FOR YOU, CARE FOR ME: CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERIES
Drop-ins welcome
Individual networking groups give people an opportunity to meet with others experiencing
the same type of cancer and their caregiver. The purpose is to exchange information and
strategies for making decisions and navigating the cancer experience.
* Please note that the Breast, Gynecological,
and Prostate Cancer Groups are for individuals
diagnosed with cancer only.
Brain Tumor
2nd Tuesdays
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Breast Cancer
4th Mondays
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Carcinoid
2nd Saturdays
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Colon Cancer
2nd Mondays
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Gynecological Cancers
2nd Thursdays
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Head & Neck Cancers
3rd Tuesdays
January 19*, February 16, March 15
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
*Top Doc Lecture on January 19 will take place in lieu of the January Networking group
Leukemia & Lymphoma
2nd Thursdays
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Lung Cancer
1st Thursdays
January 7, February 4*, March 3
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
*Top Doc Lecture on February 4 will take place in lieu of the February Networking group.
Multiple Myeloma
2nd Thursdays
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Pancreatic Cancer*
3rd Thursdays
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
*Sponsored by the Rolfe Foundation
Prostate Cancer
2nd Wednesdays
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
BEREAVEMENT GROUPS
Bereavement Drop-in
Transitions Networking
Tuesdays, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
4th Tuesdays, January 26, February 24,
March 23, 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome
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in a similar situation. A simultaneous parents
group is offered. Group meets for eight weeks.
For recently bereaved adults who have had
a cancer-related loss. Losing someone you
love can feel overwhelming, but you are
not alone. Find others who can relate in this
supportive environment.
Alumni Drop-ins Encouraged
Teen Time
Join other adults who have completed the
Transitions for spouses or Turtles bereavement
programs at this monthly opportunity to
continue supporting one another.
Transitions
Turtles
630.654.5117 or
Group meets twice every month. This is
a committed bereavement support group
to help develop coping techniques.
Contact Chelsea Cress at 630.654.5107
Weekly bereavement support group for
children, ages 6-12 and for preschoolers ages
3-5. Through expressive arts and discussion,
kids have an opportunity to connect with others
Contact Chelsea Yoo at 630.654.5107
A support group for teens, ages 13-18, who
have a family member with cancer or who
have lost a family member to cancer. The
group provides teens with the opportunity
to connect with other teens who are going
through similar situations, to discuss the
impact cancer has on their family, explore
the impact of loss, and to learn about
healthy coping strategies to manage stress
and changes they are experiencing.
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CANCER DIAGNOSIS SPECIFIC MONTHLY PEER NETWORKING GROUPS
Classes do not meet at Wellness House, but at the hospitals and medical practices listed below.
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
155 E. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL
Birch/Willow Lower Level Conference Rooms
the beauty in your home! A wonderful way to
celebrate your space! No experience necessary.
Please register at www.wellnesshouse.org
or call 630.323.5150.
Paper Quilt
Tuesdays, March 8 - 29, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Quilts play with color and pattern. We will have
fun creating similar images - but no stitching!
Join us for fun and interesting artwork that
is beautiful enough to frame! No experience
necessary. Please register at
www.wellnesshouse.org or call 630.323.5150.
DuPage Medical Group
Lisle Medical Office Building
430 Warrenville Road, Lisle IL
3rd Floor Conference Room
House Painting
Fridays, March 4 - 25, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Come with a photograph of your house or one
from your past. We will be creating a portrait of
Survivorship Series: S.T.E.P. Ahead:
In Action
Surviving, Thriving, Encouraging, Preparing
Mondays, January 11 – February 8
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Contact Lisa Kolavennu at 630.654.5119
or lkolavennu@wellnesshouse.org.
Treatment is over and everyone around you
believes you should be “back to normal” but
inside you know your life has changed in
profound ways. Both educational and experiential,
this 5-week program is designed for cancer
survivors who have completed treatment.
Each 90-minute session will focus on a variety
of topics including exercise, nutrition and stress
management, in addition to group discussion
related to emotional and physical changes
post-treatment, social support and coping
techniques. Participants will also have the
opportunity to explore community resources
and create a Survivorship Action Plan.
Attendance at each session is beneficial but
not required.
S: Surviving
Introduction to Survivorship: What Now?
January 11
T: Thriving
Survivor Healthy Living I: Exercise
January 18
Survivor Healthy Living II: Nutrition
January 25
E: Encouraging
Emotional Aspects of Survivorship
February 1
P: Preparing
Medical Concerns after Treatment:
Ask the Doctor
February 8
Please note that participants need not
be patients of these hospitals in order
to attend the groups and classes.
Location: Countryside Universalist Unitarian Church, Palatine
Programming: Stress Management
Wellness Beyond Walls, our initiative aimed at serving those affected
by cancer who do not have access to services such as those provided
at Wellness House, has launched! Below is a snapshot of programming
happening beyond our walls in Hinsdale. Please share this information with
friends or family members affected by cancer who live near these locations.
Questions? Feel free to reach out to Wellness House Program Development
Specialist Kelli Mitchell at 630.654.5197 or kmitchell@wellnesshouse.org.
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Location: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago
Programming: Gynecological Support Group,
Individual Brief-Focused Counseling
Location: Breakthrough Urban Ministries, Chicago
Programming: Nutrition Information & Education
Location: PAV YMCA, Berwyn
Programming: Art Therapy
wellnesshouse.org
CANCER CARE COLLABORATIONS
CANCER CARE COLLABORATIONS
Wellness House
131 N. County Line Rd
Hinsdale, IL 60521
630.323.5150
Programs | Winter 2016
Call 630.323.5150 to register for a
program or go to wellnesshouse.org
for more information.
Did you know… Wellness House has
programs for everyone in your family?
Whether you are diagnosed with cancer
yourself or are a loved one of someone
diagnosed, we welcome you and hope
that you will find Wellness House helpful.
Thank you so much to
our generous grantors
The Donald P. and Byrd M. Kelly Foundation
The Greer Family Foundation
The Grover Hermann Foundation
The Perlman Family Foundation
Visit us on Facebook and Twitter You can receive program updates and useful information by “liking” us!
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Organization
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Hinsdale, IL

Programs - Wellness House

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