Wellness House

10/16/2026

Spooky Spectacular is back! Bring the whole family to Wellness House for a Halloween celebration created especially for families impacted by cancer.

Come in costume and spend the evening trunk or treating, enjoying outdoor Halloween activities, listening to festive music and finding plenty of treats and surprises along the way.

Wednesday, October 21 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Wellness House | Hinsdale
131 N. County Line Road

Spooky Spectacular is provided at no cost, but advance registration is required.
https://wellnesshouse.org/spooky-spectacular/

10/15/2026

Join us for Self Compassion Practice, a monthly online class focused on appreciating the present moment and learning to approach yourself with greater patience and understanding.

Taking time to notice the moment without judgment can help you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself, especially when facing life's challenges.

Self Compassion Practice
Third Wednesdays | October 21, November 18, December 16
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Online

Provided at no cost. Register at wellnesshouse.org/program-list

10/15/2026

Give yourself an hour to slow down and stretch. Restorative Yoga combines beginner-friendly mat-based and standing yoga postures, with a different focus each month.

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of the month:
October 27 | November 24 | December 22
4:30 – 5:30 pm
In Person | Wellness House
Provided at no cost to people affected by cancer. Registration required.

10/15/2026

What you eat during cancer matters.

Join us in Chicago for the Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair and learn practical ways to make food choices that support your body during treatment and beyond.

Through workshops, you’ll explore whole-food, plant-based nutrition and leave with ideas you can use in your own kitchen.

Whether you’re currently in treatment, living beyond treatment or caring for someone with cancer, you’re welcome.

Wednesday, October 28 | 6:00–8:00 pm
In Person | Malcolm X College
Provided at no cost
Registration is required. Reserve your spot today.

Learn more and register: wellnesshouse.org/taste-of-wellness-house-nutrition-fair-chicago/

10/13/2026

In a recent article in The Hinsdalean, Wellness House participant Justine shares how our programs have helped her navigate the physical and emotional challenges that continued after breast cancer treatment.

Diagnosed at age 35, Justine found a place to share her experiences with other young women facing breast cancer.

"It makes me feel less alone," she said of her support group.

The article also features Wellness House Associate Director of Programs Allison Wenclawski, who discusses the many ways our support groups, exercise, mindfulness and other programs help people affected by cancer.

Thank you to Sandy Illian Bosch and The Hinsdalean for sharing Justine's story and highlighting the support available at Wellness House throughout the year.

Read the article: https://www.thehinsdalean.com/story/2026/10/08/pulse/october-focused-on-breast-cancer/11467.html

All Wellness House programs are provided at no cost.

For much of the world, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For Wellness House and participants like Justine Kennedy, it's every month. Kennedy, a resident of Countryside, was 35 when she received a diagnosis of Stage 2B breast cancer. It wasn't until after surgery and radiation that Kennedy tu...

10/12/2026

Talking about end-of-life care can be difficult, but understanding your options can help you feel more prepared to make decisions and discuss your wishes with loved ones.

Join Jaime Lewis, MD, DipABLM, CIAYT, for Caring Through Every Stage: Understanding End-of-Life Options.

Dr. Lewis will explain the differences between palliative care, hospice care, and medical aid in dying, address common misconceptions about palliative and hospice care, and offer guidance for conversations with loved ones and healthcare teams about end-of-life care preferences.

Tuesday, November 10 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm
In Person and Online | Wellness House

In-person attendees are invited to enjoy a complimentary light dinner.
Provided at no cost. Registration is required. wellnesshouse.org/program-list

10/12/2026

Tune in to WGN Midday News Lunchbreak segment today, October 12, at 12:20 pm.

Wellness House Oncology Nutrition Manager Jamie Shifley, MS, RDN, LDN, is heading to the WGN kitchen for a live cooking demonstration and a preview of our upcoming Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair in Chicago.

Jamie will share a taste of the practical nutrition information you can expect at the fair, where oncology dietitians and other experts will help people impacted by cancer put healthy eating into practice.

Taste of Wellness House Nutrition Fair
Wednesday, Oct. 28 | 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Malcolm X College, Chicago
Provided at no cost. Registration required.

Watch Jamie live today at 12:20 pm on WGN!
Watch online: wgntv.com/on-air/live-streaming/

Learn more and register: wellnesshouse.org/taste-of-wellness-house-nutrition-fair-chicago/

10/09/2026

Looking for a way to quiet your mind and ease some stress?

Join us for Sound Baths and Meditation, a monthly session where you can take time for yourself and learn mindfulness and meditation techniques to help improve focus, reduce stress and support your well-being.

Second Saturdays | October 10, November 14, December 12
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
In Person | Wellness House

All Wellness House programs are provided at no cost.

10/09/2026

The W**e Cellar for the 2026 Wellness House Ball: Light the Way is open!

Ball guests can now purchase w**e in advance to enjoy with their table on event night. Your selections will be waiting for you at your table.

To purchase through the Givi app:
1. Download the Givi app
2. Search “Light the Way”
3. Log in using the email address associated with your Ball registration
4. Add a payment method
5. Choose your w**e and purchase

You must be registered for the Ball to purchase w**e.
Need help purchasing w**e or using the Givi app? Contact [email protected].

Tickets and tables are still available!
Wellness House Ball: Light the Way
Saturday, October 24
The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago
secure.qgiv.com/event/ball/