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Advanced Improv Club
2nd Monday of the Month | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Virtual
Gilda’s Improv Club is a time to connect with other members, laugh, play, and celebrate our creativity. This group will focus on Chicago long-form improv comedy, teambuilding, and group play. There are no mistakes in improv – come and make up characters and stories with your friends! We may also watch comedy specials, attend shows, and consider performing as a group.
Requirements: Previous improv experience at Gilda’s Club Chicago or improv theater. Please reach out to Kat Bovbjerg at katbovbjerg@gildasclubchicago.org if you would like to participate in this group.
Facilitator
Kat Bovbjerg
Bingo with Gilda’s
Join us for monthly BINGO at each of our Clubhouses! Each month will have a theme and will include 3-4 rounds depending on time.
- 4th Tuesday of the month | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Downtown Clubhouse (537 N Wells)
- 4th Thursday of the month | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | GCC Clubhouse at ACMC (4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn)
September 2026: Apple Appetizers- bring your favorite apple-inspired dish to share. Prizes included.
October 2026: Haunted Haul- bring a halloween decoration from home for the prize table. Snacks included.
November 2026: Autumn Appetizers- bring your favorite autumn appetizer or snack to share. Prizes included.
December 2026: Merry Mystery- bring a wrapped “white elephant(from your home)” gift for the prize table. Snacks included.
Please note: Any non-won prizes that are brought from home can either be brought back home with you, or traded with others. Prizes and snacks being provided will alternate based on schedule above.
Book Support
3rd Friday of the month | 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Virtual
Join us for Book Support, a virtual book-club-style group where we dive into a new novel each month, exploring diverse themes and captivating tropes. Don’t miss the chance to join the conversation!
Facilitator:
Sophie Canade, LCPC, ATR
The views, opinions, and actions of chosen book’s author may not reflect the values, culture, or positions of Gilda’s Club Chicago. We encourage thoughtful and respectful discussion about all books selected for Book Support, recognizing that diverse perspectives can foster deeper understanding and connection.
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
¡Únete a nosotros cada mes de mayo para una divertida tarde de comida, música, baile, juegos y conexión! Todos están invitados a vestirse con ropa adecuada inspirada en México y se les anima a traer un platillo para compartir.
Join us each May for a fun afternoon of food, music, dancing, games, and connection! All are invited to dress in appropriate Mexico-inspired attire and encouraged to bring a dish to share.
Day of Remembrance
The Day of Remembrance is an annual event, typically held in November, dedicated to honoring and remembering loved ones lost to cancer. This meaningful gathering provides an opportunity for reflection, support, and connection. Attendees can participate in a heartfelt sharing ceremony, hear words of comfort from guest speakers, and enjoy musical entertainment.
Save the date! The next Day of Remembrance will be held on November 14, 2026 at the Downtown Clubhouse (537 N Wells).
MahJong
2nd Tuesday of the month | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Downtown Clubhouse (537 N Wells)
Mahjong (or mah-jongg) translates to “sparrow” or “game of the sparrows” in Chinese, derived from the original name máquè.It is a four-player, tile-based game developed in 19th-century China that combines skill, strategy, and luck, similar to the card game rummy.
Come as an avid player, to learn and/or to simply socialize!
Saturday LIVE!
Saturday LIVE! at Gilda’s Club Chicago
Join us every month for Saturday LIVE!, a welcoming community morning filled with light breakfast, healthy lifestyle activities, and social connection for those impacted by cancer. Saturday LIVE! alternates each month between both of our Clubhouse locations, with unique schedules at each site. Please check our community calendar for any cancellations or additions.
Downtown Clubhouse
537 N. Wells St., Chicago
2026 Dates: October 10, December 12
Schedule:
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Sound Healing with Biofield Tuning | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM | Also streaming via Zoom!
- Somatic Stress Reduction | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Caring Arts: Open Art Studio | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Embodied Yoga | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Also streaming via Zoom!
GCC Clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center
4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn (Outpatient Pavilion)
2026 Dates: September 26, November TBA
Parking: Free parking is available in Parking Lot D across from the Outpatient Pavilion.
Schedule:
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Reiki Sessions | 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM (30 minutes each)
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Strength, Fitness, & Fun | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
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Caring Arts: Open Art Studio | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Gong Meditation | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Soulful Social
Soulful Social is an annual celebration hosted by Gilda’s Club Chicago to honor Black History Month, bringing together members, families, and partners in a vibrant display of culture, heritage, and unity. Held at the GCC Clubhouse at Advocate Christ Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion, the event features a day filled with engaging entertainment, delicious food, resource fair and meaningful connections.
The event embodies the spirit of togetherness and cultural appreciation, with attendees encouraged to wear African attire or vibrant colors to showcase their pride.
Join us for this year’s event on September 19! Click here to register.
View past events:
2025
Thankful Thursday
1st, and 4th Thursdays of the month | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual
3rd Thursday of the month | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Hybrid – Virtual & Blue Door Neighborhood Center Morgan Park (11840 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago)
Thankful Thursday is a weekly gratitude group for individuals from all walks of life celebrating their spirituality. Individuals are given an opportunity to share appreciation for what you have, people you know, and events that have impacted your life’s journey. This group is open to individuals of all denominations and spiritual beliefs.
Facilitator
Kassandra Billups, MPC
“Happiness is not a feeling; it is a choice. To be happy, one must choose to be happy, not respond to circumstances that now controls your happiness.” -Joyce Meyers
Registration
In order to stay up to date with any schedule changes, it is highly recommended to register for programs as early as possible. Registration is required for all virtual programming as you will receive your Zoom link via email.