Beyond the Clubhouse

Everything we offer at the Clubhouse in Chicago's River North neighborhood is meant to help teach, relax, inspire and bring us together. These activities are so popular and so beneficial, that we decided to expand to some of the local hospital locations where patients may already be receiving treatment.  Rush University Medical Center and the University of Chicago Medical Center are two of those locations where you can enjoy Art as Relaxation or Mind Body techniques while you wait for an appointment or as a more convenient means of participating.

RUSH Hospital includes programs for both outpatient and inpatient care.  Three days a week, our facilitators at RUSH provide the opportunity to get involved in drawing, creating collage art, origami, tai chi, gentle yoga, as well as stress relief practices and guided meditation.  In addition, we have a number of networking groups where you can meet others and share stories of personal experiences through a life touched by cancer.  There are general cancer groups, as well as several cancer and culturally specific groups.  For a full list of activities and groups, please check out our monthly calendar.

The University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) is full of art and relaxation two days out of every week.  Recently, we began two new networking groups co-facilitated by the American Cancer Society.  On the third Thursday of every month is a General Cancer networking group and a group for Women of Color  is offered on the second Wednesday of the month.  This group, in particular, has been well-attended with a collection of very strong and faithful women.  Dian, a frequent participant, shared that, “This is my great stress relief. Coming here is a highlight for me. Being with friends and finding laughter really just helps.”  Please look for our monthly calendar for specific times and activities.

We, too, enjoy the peace and friendship we encounter through these programs.  Whether it’s in a hospital setting or at the Clubhouse, come as you are!

 I wanted a perfect ending. Now I've learned, the hard way, that some poems don't rhyme, and some stories don't have a clear beginning, middle and end.  -Gilda Radner