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Check us out at our Lakeview Satellite Location:

Gilda's Club Chicago @ the Creticos Cancer Center

901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60657

 

Creticos Clubhouse Hours:

Monday - Thursday

9 am to 2 pm

 

For more information please call 773.296.8200 or email lauriegreen@gildasclubchicago.org

 

Our activity calendar is updated monthly for both our Main Clubhouse on Wells St. and our satellite location at the Creticos Cancer Center. We encourage you to check regularly for the latest information. For detailed information, click on any activity. For a complete schedule of this month's events, please refer to the monthly calendar below.

Reservations

Please make reservations at least 24 hours in advance. To RSVP at the main clubhouse, just complete the Events Response Form, contact us by phone, fax or in person when visiting the Clubhouse. Be sure to let us know the number of guests who may be accompanying you.

If you are bringing your children to Noogieland, please let us know 48 hours in advance so that we may provide adequate staffing.

Gilda's Club Chicago
537 North Wells Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Tel: 312.464.9900
Fax: 312.464.1487
Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday
9am to 8pm

Friday

9am to 5pm
Saturday

9am to 3pm

* To RSVP at the Main Clubhouse, please call 312-464-9900 x19   

* To RSVP at the Satellite at Creticos Cancer Center, please call            773-296-8229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
         
     
 
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September 01, 2008
CLUBHOUSE CLOSED - LABOR DAY
ALL LOCATIONS
Happy Labor Day
 
September 02, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Noogie Nights
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Tuesday & Thursday Nights
6:00-7:30 p.m.
A weekly arts and crafts
program for children of any age.
Please RSVP to Christine Hazelett.
 
September 02, 2008
NG: Parenting Through Cancer
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Tuesday, Sept. 2, 6:00-7:30pm
A networking group for parents
of children, ages 0-18. This
group is open to parents who
have cancer themselves, have
a spouse or child with cancer,
or are parenting through the
death of a loved-one.
Supervised Play is provided for
children whose family members
wish to attend a workshop, lecture,
or group. With at least 48 hours
notice we will do our best to
accommodate you.
Please contact Nadia Garcia or
Christine Hazelett.
 
September 02, 2008  - September 30, 2008
New Member Meeting
5:30 - 7:00 p,
537 N. Wells
*New Member Meetings:
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00pm
Fridays 10:00-11:30am
Saturdays 11:00am-12:30pm
 
September 02, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Gentle Yoga @ CRETICOS
10:00 - 11:00 am
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Designed for beginners and those with physical challenges, or for those who just
want a gentler class. The class, led by Yoga Instructor, Mary Klonowski, focuses on
creating muscular balance through proper alignment in yoga poses.
Tuesdays, 10 AM - 11 AM
 
September 02, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Wellness Group @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
A support group for people with a cancer diagnosis. Must be placed in the group to
attend. Please Contact Site Coordinator, Jeanette Albarran, for more information.
Tuesdays, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 03, 2008
NG: Leukemia/Lymphoma/Hodgkins
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Wednesday, September 3 6:00-7:30pm
Facilitators: Anne Reaven, MSW and Carol White, RN
 
September 03, 2008
Writing Workshop @ CRETICOS
10:00 - 11:30 am
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Experience the healing power of music! Learn how to communicate and express
feelings, improve recovery, manage pain and discomfort, and reduce anxiety and
stress with Music Therapist, Charmane DuPont Ward.
Mondays, September 8th, 15th, 29th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 04, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Noogie Nights
6:00- 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Tuesday & Thursday Nights
6:00-7:30 p.m.
A weekly arts and crafts
program for children of any age.
Please RSVP to Christine Hazelett.
 
September 04, 2008
Healing Arts @ CRETICOS
9:30 am - 12 noon
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
 
September 04, 2008
New Member Meeting @ CRETICOS
12:00 - 1:00 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Become a member of Gilda’s Club Chicago! Learn what Gilda’s Club is all
about, its offerings and meet other new members.
Thursdays, please call (773) 296-8200 to RSVP
 
September 05, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Yoga
9:30 - 11:00 am
537 N. Wells
Fridays 9:30-11:00am
Facilitator: Mary Klonowski
 
September 05, 2008
"Stand Up To Cancer" Viewing Party
7:00- 8:00 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 05, 2008  - September 30, 2008
New Member Meeting
10:00 - 11:30 am
537 N. Wells
 
September 06, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Yoga
9:00 - 10:30 am
537 N. Wells
Saturdays 9:00-10:30pm
Facilitator: Margaret McRaith
 
September 06, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Knitting
10:00 - 11:30 am
537 N. Wells
Saturdays, September 6, 20 10:00-11:30am
Beginner and advanced knitters create unique items.
Facilitator: Tina Stevens
 
September 06, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Restorative Yoga
11:00 am - 12 noon
537 N. Wells
Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: Margaret McRaith
 
September 06, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Tai Chi
12:00 - 1:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Saturdays, 12:00-1:00pm
Facilitator: Martin Romero
 
September 06, 2008
Healing Arts
12:00 - 2:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Saturdays, September 6, 20, 27 12:00-2:00pm
Facilitator: Jordi Pedrola
 
September 06, 2008  - September 30, 2008
New Member Meeting
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 08, 2008  - September 30, 2008
A Gift Of Relaxation
11:00 am - 12 noon
537 N. Wells
Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 11:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: Roz Wattel, LCSW
 
September 08, 2008
NIA: Movement To Music
5:30 - 6:45 om
537 N. Wells
Mondays, September 8, 22 5:30-6:45pm
Facilitator: Lynett Putterman,
Certified NIA Instructor
 
September 08, 2008
Yoga
7:00 - 8:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Mondays, September 8, 15, 22, 29 7:00-8:30pm
Facilitator: Steve Shields
 
September 08, 2008
Look Good, Feel Better (Spanish) @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this workshop for women living with
cancer includes a 12-step skincare/make-up application lesson and demonstration of
nail-care techniques. Complimentary cosmetic kits will be provided.
Spanish: Monday, September 8th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
English: Monday, September 22nd, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 08, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Music Therapy @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Experience the healing power of music! Learn how to communicate and express
feelings, improve recovery, manage pain and discomfort, and reduce anxiety and
stress with Music Therapist, Charmane DuPont Ward.
Mondays, September 8th, 15th, 29th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 09, 2008
NG: Young Women With Breast Cancer
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Tuesday, September 9 6:00-7:30pm
Facilitator: Peer facilitated by Breast Cancer
Network of Strength (formerly Y-Me)
 
September 09, 2008
Cooking Demo: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises - Rita Dever, Corp. Chef
6:00 - 7:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises: Rita Dever, Corp. Chef
 
September 09, 2008
Lecture: Alternative Medicine and Cancer
6:30 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Timothy Suh, LAC, MSOM, DIPL OM, DIPL AC
Eric Scheinbart, MD
Donna Miller, ND
Join us for a presentation on Chinese Medicine,
Acupuncture, Yoga, Meditation, Naturapathic Medicine
and other forms of Alternative Medicine for cancer and
chronic disease.
Tuesday, September 9 6:30-7:30pm
Light dinner will be served at 6:00pm
 
September 09, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Family Group @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
A support group for friends and family of people with a cancer diagnosis. Must be
placed in the group to attend. Please Contact Site Coordinator, Jeanette Albarran, for
more information.
Tuesdays, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 10, 2008
NG: Breast Cancer
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Wednesday, September 10 6:00-7:30pm
Tuesday, September 23 6:00-7:30pm
 
September 10, 2008
NG: Lung Cancer
6:30 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Lecture: Minimally invasive surgical techniques for lung cancer.
 
September 10, 2008
Lecture: Emotional Responses To Cancer @ CRETICOS
12:00 - 1:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Join Jeanette Albarrán, Latino Program Coordinator, for a discussion on the
emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the patient and family. We will discuss
various responses and the factors that affect one’s response.
Wednesday, September 10th, 12 PM - 1:30 PM ***Light Lunch will be served***
 
September 11, 2008
Bring A Friend to Lunch
12:00 - 1:00 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 11, 2008
Pilates
5:30 - 6:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25 5:30-6:30pm
Facilitator: Verlena Mooney-Newell,
Certified Pilates Instructor
 
September 11, 2008
NG: Colon/Rectal Cancer
6:30 - 8:00 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 11, 2008
New Member Meeting @ CRETICOS
10:00 - 11:00 am
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
 
September 11, 2008
NG: Breast Cancer @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12 noon
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
An opportunity to share information and experiences related to breast cancer. All are
welcome to attend this group, facilitated by Beth Beckman, RN, ONC.
Thursday, September 11th, 11 AM - 12 PM
 
September 12, 2008
Teen Studio
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Friday, Sept. 12 6:00-7:30pm
An art based group for teens
ages 12 and up. Teen Studio
is about teens creating,
expressing, drawing, writing,
painting and acting. Come be a
part of it! And bring a friend!
 
September 13, 2008
Lill Street Clay Project
9:30 am - 12 noon
537 N. Wells
Saturday, September 13 9:30am-12:00pm
Facilitator: Karen Mansfield
 
September 13, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Month - Potluck Celebration
12:00 - 2:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Saturday, September 13 12:00-2:00pm
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Month with food, activities and music!
Please bring your favorite dish to share
 
September 15, 2008  - September 30, 2008
Qi Gong @ CRETICOS
9:00 - 10:00 am
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
 
September 15, 2008
Mindfulness & Movement @ CRETICOS
1:00 - 2:00 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
This program, led by Kate Jonesco, is based on the assumption that the body and
mind are connected and uses the body experience to integrate and promote
emotional and physical health.
Monday, September 15th, 1 PM - 2 PM
 
September 16, 2008
NG: Living Beyond Loss
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Tuesday, September 16 6:00-7:30pm
A fresh start for those who have lost a spouse/partner.
Facilitators: Steve Shields and Diane Drever
 
September 17, 2008
Lecture: Basic understanding of health insurance and how to navigate the system.
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Russ Schauer, RJ Schauer & Associates LTD,
Insurance and Financial Services
Join Russ Schauer as he gives us an overview on
understanding and utilizing your health insurance.
This presentation will help to diffuse myths about what
insurance can and cannot do, and will also provide
information about how to effectively question a bill.
Wednesday, September 17 6:30-7:30pm
Light dinner will be served at 6:00pm
 
September 17, 2008
Scrapbooking @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Scrapbooks serve to tell stories for future generations to embrace. Learn new
techniques to help cherish your memories through scrapbook making. Bring
your favorite photos and quotes. All scrapbooking materials will be supplied.
Wednesday, September 17th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 17, 2008
Sprituality Workshop @ CRETICOS
1:00 - 2:00 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Does Spirituality make a difference in our lives? What’s the difference between
spirituality and religion? In this workshop series AIMMC Staff Chaplain, Betty
Vander Laan will discuss spirituality, what it is, and how it impacts the lives of those
living with cancer. This month’s topic: Beliefs and Health: What are my beliefs regarding
my health and quality of life and how might this affect my understanding of God?
Wednesday, September 17th, 1 PM - 2 PM ***Light Lunch will be served***
 
September 18, 2008
Pilates
5:30 - 6:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25 5:30-6:30pm
Facilitator: Verlena Mooney-Newell,
Certified Pilates Instructor
 
September 18, 2008
NG: Prostate Cancer
6:00 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Thursday, September 18 6:00-7:30pm
Facilitators: Phil and Cassandra Hoffer in
partnership with Us TOO
 
September 18, 2008
Volunteer Orientation
6:00 - 7:00 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 18, 2008
New Member Meeting @ CRETICOS
9:00 - 10:00 am
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Become a member of Gilda’s Club Chicago! Learn what Gilda’s Club is all
about, its offerings and meet other new members.
Thursdays, please call (773) 296-8200 to RSVP
 
September 19, 2008
Soap Making @ CRETICOS
10:00 am - 12 noon
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
 
September 20, 2008
"Inside The Red Door" Breakfast
9:30 - 10:30 am
537 N. Wells
 
September 20, 2008
Knitting
10:00 - 11:30 am
537 N. Wells
Saturdays, September 6, 20 10:00-11:30am
Beginner and advanced knitters create unique items.
Facilitator: Tina Stevens
 
September 20, 2008
Scrapbooking
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 20, 2008
Dabble With Scrabble
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 20, 2008
Healing Arts
12:00 - 2:00 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 22, 2008
NIA: Movement To Music
5:00 - 6:45 pm
537 N. Wells
 
September 22, 2008
Look Good, Feel Better (English) @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, this workshop for women living with
cancer includes a 12-step skincare/make-up application lesson and demonstration of
nail-care techniques. Complimentary cosmetic kits will be provided.
Spanish: Monday, September 8th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
English: Monday, September 22nd, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 23, 2008
Look Good, Feel Better
4:00 - 6:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Tuesday, September 23 4:00-6:00pm
For women who have or have had cancer.
Sponsored by the American Cancer Society
Facilitator: Willie McNealy, licensed cosmetologist
 
September 23, 2008
NG: Breast Cancer
6:00 -7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Wednesday, September 10 6:00-7:30pm
Tuesday, September 23 6:00-7:30pm
 
September 23, 2008
Cooking Demo: My Private Chef - Christopher Tong, Chef
6:00 - 7:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Tuesday, September 23 6:00-7:00pm
My Private Chef: Christopher Tong, Chef
 
September 24, 2008
NG: Bladder Cancer
6:00 - 7:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Wednesday, September 24 6:00-7:00pm
Facilitators: Sandy Hiel, RN and Josephine Silvestre,
RN in partnership with Bladder Cancer Advocacy
Network
 
September 24, 2008
Meditation @ CRETICOS
9:00 - 10:00 am
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Join Jan Jercinovic, RN, BSN and experience the benefits of meditation! Meditation is
the discipline in which one focuses on an object of thought or awareness. Also learn
how to practice mindfulness, a technique that focuses on being aware of your
present moment.
Wednesday, September 24th, 9 AM - 10 AM
 
September 24, 2008
Art Therapy @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Art Therapy is based on the belief that the creative process of art is both healing and
self-enhancing. Join Fredelyn Calla, MA, LPC and create different forms of art as a
way to discuss how cancer has impacted your life.
Wednesday, September 24th, 11 AM - 12:30 PM
 
September 24, 2008  - August 23, 2008
Cooking Demo: Sweet Treats @ CRETICOS
12:30 - 1:30 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Pastry Chef, Brooke Edwards joins us with a delicious new recipe… Yum!
Wednesday, September 24th, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
 
September 25, 2008
Pilates
5:30 - 6:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Thursdays, September 11, 18, 25 5:30-6:30pm
Facilitator: Verlena Mooney-Newell,
Certified Pilates Instructor
 
September 25, 2008
New Member Meeting @ CRETICOS
11:00 am - 12 noon
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Become a member of Gilda’s Club Chicago! Learn what Gilda’s Club is all
about, its offerings and meet other new members.
Thursdays, please call (773) 296-8200 to RSVP
 
September 25, 2008
Potluck: Taste Of Italy @ CRETICOS
12:00 - 1:00 pm
901 W. Wellington - 2nd Floor
Bring your favorite Italian-themed dish and get to know
other Gilda’s Club Chicago members.
Thursday, September 25th 12 PM - 1 PM
 
September 26, 2008
Meet & Greet Dinner
6:00 - 8:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Friday, September 26 6:00-8:00pm
Come and meet other Gilda’s Club
Chicago members!
Please bring a dessert to share
 
September 27, 2008
Healing Arts
12:00 - 2:00 pm
537 N. Wells
Saturdays, September 6, 20, 27 12:00-2:00pm
Facilitator: Jordi Pedrola
 
September 30, 2008
Chicago Magazine Top Doc Lecture Series
6:30 - 7:30 pm
537 N. Wells
Robots and the use of minimally invasive surgery to treat gynecological cancers.
 
     

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537 North Wells Street
Chicago, Illinois 60654

Hours of Operation
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Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday 9am to 3pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays

 

 
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