Upcoming Events › Support & Networking Groups
LivingWell oncology trained counselors and social workers specialize in supporting individuals, families and children impacted by cancer. They are available to provide support to anyone, at any phase of cancer care.
| Brain Tumor | First Wednesday of each month | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Warrenville Brain Tumor | Second Wednesday of each month | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | Warrenville Cancer Center |
| Breast (General) | Third Monday of each month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Breast (Mastectomy) | Fourth Wednesday of each month | 6:30- 8:00pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Breast (Metastatic) | Third Monday of each month | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Caregiver Support | Tuesdays | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Facing Cancer Together (FACT) | Tuesdays | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Good Grief | First three Thursdays of each month | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Good Grief: Transitions | Second Monday of each month | 6:30 – 8:00 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Gynecological | First Monday of each month | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma | Fourth Monday of each month | 6:30 - 8:00 pm | LivingWell Geneva |
| Warrenville Lymphedema | Monday, September 10 and Monday, December 10 | 7:00 - 8:30 pm | Warrenville: Keystone Building |
| US TOO Prostate | Third Tuesday of each month | 10:30 - 11:30 am | LivingWell Geneva |
| Head and Neck | Meets quarterly, 1st Monday of the month starting Monday, October 1 | 6:00-7:30pm | Warrenville Cancer Center |
| Living Water | 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month | 10:00-11:30am | LivingWell Geneva Library |
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December 2018
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Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Northwestern Medicine KishHealth Cancer Center
10 Health Services Drive, DeKalb
If you have been impacted by cancer, this is an opportunity to share experiences and learn from fellow patients, caregivers and trained staff in a safe and encouraging environment. Open to patients, caregivers and community members. Facilitated by Vickie Peyton, LCSW, OSW-C, KishHealth.
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Thursday, December 13, 6:30 pm
Presented by Christine McMinn, LCPC, LivingWell
Spend an evening with others who understand what it’s like to be grieving during the holiday season at this special night of remembrance. Participants are invited to bring a framed picture of their loved one to have on display during the evening along with an ornament to hang on a tree that will be displayed at LivingWell throughout the holiday season.
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First three Thursdays of each month 6:30 – 8:00 pm
This group provides emotional support and connection for participants who have experienced the loss of an adult loved one to cancer within the past 12 months. Call 630.262.1111 to register.
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Third Saturday of each month, 8:00 – 10:00 am
Enjoy a hot breakfast while you listen to guest speakers address different topics each month. Share information and stories, and discuss current events with other men impacted by cancer. Discover new information and camaraderie in this community for men.
September 15 Improve Your Golf Swing with Kristine Griffin, Licensed Esthetician/Certified Personal Trainer, Finding Balance
October 20 Servant Leadership – Lessons Learned the Hard Way, Tony Mann, MBA, Author
November 17 Benefits of Core Strengthening, Joanne Finley, ACSM EP-C, Fitness Manager, Northwestern Medicine Delnor Health and Fitness Center
December 15 The Microbiome and the Gut, Nancy Zawicki, RD, Northwestern Medicine
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First and Third Saturday of each month
10:00 – 11:30 am
Find support and encouragement through the
Christian faith. Discover joy, hope and community.
Open to caregivers and individuals diagnosed
with cancer.
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Third Tuesday of each month, 10:30 – 11:30 am
Share experiences and learn about treatment options, pain control, nutrition, mental health, coping strategies and more. LivingWell is proud to partner with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital, Presence Mercy Medical Center and Oncology Chaplain Reverend Soren Flessen to bring this group to our center.
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Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
FACT is a support group for individuals with any type and stage of cancer.
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Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
This support group embraces the importance of those dedicated to caring for loved ones who are living with cancer and provides opportunities to network with other caregivers facing similar struggles.
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Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:00 am
Northwestern Medicine KishHealth Cancer Center
10 Health Services Drive, DeKalb
If you have been impacted by cancer, this is an opportunity to share experiences and learn from fellow patients, caregivers and trained staff in a safe and encouraging environment. Open to patients, caregivers and community members. Facilitated by Vickie Peyton, LCSW, OSW-C, KishHealth.
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Third Thursday of each month, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Each class will combine support, education and an art exercise to give participants an opportunity to process feelings and learn coping strategies. No prior art experience is necessary; all are welcome! Presented by LivingWell Art Instructor Cheri Hunt and the LivingWell counselors.
September Values
October Life Changes With Cancer
November Coping With Cancer
December Having a Healthy Outlook
