Gilda’s Club Chicago at Advocate Christ Medical Center

March Calendar Visit our website: www.gildasclubchicago.org

Free Cancer Support, for the Whole Family the Whole Time

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

2 11am-12pm Zumba Fitness

12-1pm Games

1-3pm Art: Jewelry Making

5 9:30-10:30am-Zumba Fitness

10:30am-12:30pm Family Open Art

11am-12pm– Gentle Yoga

8 9-10am Gentle Yoga 2-3pm Tai Chi 5-6:30pm Wellness Group*

5-6:30pm Music - Inpatient 3S 5:30-6:30pm Zumba Fitness 6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………...Boot Camp*

9 11am-12pm Zumba Fitness

12-1pm Games

1-3pm Art: Knit and Crochet

6-7:30pm Lung Cancer

………………..Networking Group

10 11am-12:30pm SDA Spirituality ……………………….Networking Group 1-2pm Gentle Yoga 5:30-6:30pm Yoga 5:30-7pm GI Cancer ………………..Networking Group 6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………...Boot Camp*

12

9:30-10:30am Zumba Fitness

10-11:30am Living Beyond Loss Group

10:30am-12:30pm Family Open Art

11am-12pm Gentle Yoga

11am-12:30pm Caregiver Group

15 9-10am Gentle Yoga

2-3pm Tai Chi

5-6:30pm Wellness Group*

5-6:30pm Music - Inpatient 3S

5:30-6:30pm Zumba Fitness

6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………...Boot Camp*

16

11am-12pm Zumba Fitness

12-1pm Games

1-3pm Art: Water Colors

7-8:30pm Breast Cancer

Networking Group

17 1-2pm Gentle Yoga

5:30-6:30pm Yoga

6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………...Boot Camp*

19 Family Morning! 9:30-10:30am Zumba Fitness

10:30am-12:30pm Family Open Art ……………………………….and Breakfast*

11am-12pm Gentle Yoga

22 9-10am Gentle Yoga

2-3pm Tai Chi

5-6:30pm Wellness Group*

5-6:30pm Music - Inpatient 3S

5:30-6:30pm Zumba Fitness

6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………...Boot Camp*

23

11am-12pm Zumba Fitness 12-1pm Games 1-3pm Art: Jewelry Making 5:30-7pm Lecture: CyberKnife ……………..and Radiosurgery in the ………………Treatment of Cancer*

6-7:30pm Book Club Meeting*

24 12-1pm Lunch & Learn: Herbal …………….Remedies and Cancer …………….Treatment* 1-2pm Gentle Yoga 5:30-6:30pm Yoga 6-8pm Surviving and Thriving: …………...Healthy Eating and …………….Cooking* 6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor ……………………..Boot Camp*

26 9:30-10:30am Zumba Fitness

10:30am-12:30pm Family Open Art

11am-12pm Gentle Yoga

29 9-10am Gentle Yoga 2-3pm Tai Chi 5-6:30pm Wellness Group* 5-6:30pm Music - Inpatient 3S 5:30-6:30pm Zumba Fitness 6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………...Boot Camp*

30

11am-12pm Zumba Fitness

12-1pm Games

1-3pm Art: Jewelry Making

31 1-2pm Gentle Yoga

5:30-6:30pm Yoga

6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………...Boot Camp*

Clubhouse Hours

Tues: 9am—7pm

Wed: 9am—8pm

Thurs: 9am—8pm

Sat: 9am– 1pm

*RSVP Required for some programs*

If there’s a *star* please

call 708-684-9505 to register

1 9-10am Gentle Yoga 2-3pm Tai Chi 5-6:30pm Wellness Group* 5-6:30pm Music - Inpatient 3S 5:30-6:30pm Zumba Fitness 6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor ……………………...Boot Camp*

3 1-2pm Gentle Yoga

5:30-7pm Women of Color

………………..Networking Group

5:30-7pm Yoga

6:30-7:30pm Cancer Survivor

……………………….Boot Camp*

These programs are offered free of charge by Gilda’s Club Chicago at Advocate Christ Medical Center, a free cancer support community. We are

located in Advocate Christ Medical Center’s Outpatient Pavilion, 4440 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL. Call 708-684-9505 for more information.

Healthy Lifestyle Activities TAI CHI: Combines physical movement and meditation. YOGA: Breathe, stretch your body and mind, develop flexibility and balance through standing yoga poses. Please wear comfortable clothing.

GENTLE YOGA: Great for beginners. ZUMBA FITNESS: Dance-fitness program with Latin music. FAMILY OPEN ART: Get creative and relax together with art.

Support Groups* Weekly support groups offer an opportunity to share experiences and understanding with others in a similar situation. To be assigned to a group, schedule a Customized Membership Plan (CMP) appointment at 708-684-9505. WELLNESS GROUP: For individuals diagnosed with cancer FAMILY GROUP: For those supporting a loved one with cancer

Networking Groups (NG)

These educational and supportive networking groups are open to those who themselves have cancer and those supporting a loved one with cancer. Walk-ins WELCOME!

BREAST CANCER NG: Facilitated by Patrice Stephens, MSN, APN & Megan Brady, LCPC, ATR-BC. CAREGIVER NG: Facilitated by Kimberly DeJong, MA, LCPC GASTROINTESTINAL CANCER NG: For those impacted by colorectal, gastric, liver, pancreas, cholangio-carcinoma, gallbladder, and other GI cancers. Facilitated by Kelly Post, RN, MSN, OCN GRUPO DE APOYO LATINO: Un grupo de apoyo mensual para pacientes Latinos y sus familiars, en cual pueden obtener informacion, compartir recursos, y recibir apoyo emocional. Para servicios en Espanol, llame a Jeanette al 312-464-9900. WOMEN OF COLOR NG: A monthly group for women of color to discuss issues facing us when living with cancer. Facilitated by Tamika Perry, MS SPIRITUALITY GROUP: SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST: A survivors group with a focus on spirituality and cancer. All denominations welcome. Facilitated by Tamika Perry, MS LIVING BEYOND LOSS NG: For those who have lost a loved one to cancer. Facilitated by Carolyn Stypka, LSW LUNG CANCER NG: Facilitated by Megan Brady, LCPC, ATR-BC and Patty Mullenhoff, MS, APN, ACNS-BC

Lectures and Special Events CANCER SURVIVOR BOOT CAMP*: Join our 7-week, 14 session exercise and fitness program to improve your aerobic ability, fitness knowledge, and commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Try a variety of exercise styles, including Boot Camp, Yoga, Weight Training, and Zumba. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 pm. Participants must have completed a Customized Membership Plan prior to registering for this program. To schedule your CMP or to register for this program, please call 708-684-9505.

CYBERKNIFE AND RADIOSURGERY IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER LECTURE*: Join us for an overview of radiosurgical techniques, including CyberKnife, in the treatment of cancer. We will define radiosurgery, and discuss various treatment modalities within radiosurgery, including cancers where radiosurgery may be used for treatment. We will also cover the patient experience, as well as the post-treatment setting. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. Facilitated by Harsha Varadhi, MD, Radiation Oncology, Affiliated Oncologists, LLC. Wednesday, March 23, 5:30-7:00 pm. Please RSVP.

BOOK CLUB*: Love to read? Join volunteer Sue Kaleta for this book club event. Come prepared to discuss Moloka’i by Alan Brennert, and get the title of the new book for April. Questions? Call 708-684-9505. Wednesday, March 23, 6:00-7:30 pm. Please RSVP.

LUNCH & LEARN: Herbal Remedies and Cancer Treatment*: Join us for a presentation about how herbal remedies can be incorporated into your cancer treatment. Presented by Walgreens at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Thursday, March 24th, 12:00-1:00 pm. Light lunch provided. Please RSVP.

SURVIVING AND THRIVING: Healthy Eating and Cooking*: Join Hannah Diamond, RD, LDN, for a cooking demonstration and presentation about healthy eating. Thursday, March 24, 6:00-8:00 pm. Please RSVP.

“COURAGE TO QUIT” SMOKING CESSATION PROGRAM*: Courage to Quit is a comprehensive group tobacco treatment program for adults. Program leaders provide information, practice skills, and support to help you reach your smoke-free goals. 3-week & 6-week sessions available. Facilitated by Tamika Perry, MS. Thursdays. Please call to RSVP.

Gilda’s Club Chicago at Advocate Chirsit Medical Center

Program Descriptions

Noogieland: Children & Teen Program

A program for children, teens and families impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Our ACMC Clubhouse includes a fun space where kids can be kids. Please call to RSVP.

KID SUPPORT: A series of 10 weekly peer support groups for children ages 4-12 with cancer themselves or who have a loved one living with cancer.

KIDS BEREAVEMENT: A series of 10 weekly peer support groups for children ages 4-12 who have experienced a

cancer related death of a loved one.

*Reservations/Registration

Please make a reservation for these programs at least 24 hours in advance by calling 708-684-9505 or RSVP on our website at: http://www.gildasclubchicago.org/calendar-advocate/2016-03

*Supervised Play for Kids

Please email paigejeffrey@gildasclubchicago.org or call 708-684-9505 at least 24 hours in advance with your children’s names and ages so we can have a Noogieland volunteer available.

* Special Event: Family Morning! * Join us for Family Open Art and a light breakfast.

Saturday, March 19th, 10:30am-12:30pm - Call Paige at 708-684-9505 for more information.