Meditation Affirmations: Sacral Chakra (Svadhishthana)

Jan 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 10:40 AM EST

Online Event

The process of focused meditation with attention and intention can provide answers to various questions we may have especially around limiting beliefs. This is an opportunity to anchor the chakra teachings and transform our consciousness around.

Meet Up at Gallagher Way - FREE TO ATTEND

Where: Gallagher Way – next to Wrigley field on Clark Street

When: September 28th, 2023 4:00-8:00pm

Who: Family friendly event! All ages welcome!

Join Twist Out Cancer and BWC Alum, Noah Plotkin & his band, Bowmanville, for a meet up at Gallagher Way on September 28th! Dance & socialize with the members of the TOC Chicago community as you enjoy the French Market!

Hailing from Chicago, Bowmanville strives to bring the hip sensibilities of Hot Club Jazz from 1930s Paris mingled with the influences born of Chicago’s global crossroads to a wider audience. Led by violinist Ethan Adelsman, with Graham Nelson on harmonica/vocals, Noah Plotkin on drums, Oliver Horton on bass, and Mason Jiller on guitar, the group draws inspiration from diverse musical backgrounds to push the boundaries of their craft, thrilling audiences nationally. Creating a simmering synergy of vibrant bouncing sound that crackles with electric energy, Bowmanville leaves listeners always hungry for more.

This is a wonderful opportunity to hear live music and enjoy the out door French Market! We look forward to seeing you there & we’d love for you to bring a friend. Share this event with your friends.

Email jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org to let us know you will be coming!

More information here: 

http://bowmanvilleswing.com/

https://www.gallagherway.com/events/french-market-2023/2023-09-28

Autumn Equinox Forest Bathing 

Sep 19, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Virtual Event

Join this Autumn Forest Bathing class and experience a deeper connection with nature, reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and increase feelings of calm and relaxation. Awaken your senses and delight in the connection of your surroundings.

Class Description:

Please join us for a virtual forest bathing walk. During this one-hour session, you will be guided through gentle mindful movement, a sensory awakening meditation, and invitations to connect with nature.

You are welcome to participate indoors or outdoors. Please bring tea in a thermos, along with a cup, if you would like to participate.

Short bio:

Regan Stacey is an artist and advocates for the Earth. A two-time breast cancer survivor, her journey with the forest, through a late stage 3 diagnosis, inspired her to reconnect humans to nature for the betterment of themselves, their communities, and the planet. As a mindfulness meditation teacher, forest therapy guide, and yoga teacher, she believes we can all awaken the forest within.

Cactus Cancer’s Birthday Bash!

Who: Anyone and everyone!  The more the merrier!

What: A birthday party complete with trivia, fun mini games, and dance party!

Where: On Zoom

When: Thursday, April 27th from 5:00-7:00pm PT / 7:00-9:00pm CT / 8:00-10:00pm ET

Saturday, March 18th, 2023

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Christina Fellowship Church - Lindenhurst

Equal Hope is hosting a FREE event at Christian Fellowship Church of Lindenhurst on Saturday, 3/18.  Learn more about maintaining good breast and cervical health, and treat yourself to a nice facial by L'BRI PURE n' NATURALafterward! 

Space is limited. Text or call (708) 829-5337 to RSVP today!  

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

Register for our Free Yoga Series, Mindfulness Mondays! 

MONDAY, JUNE 27 | 5PM MST
MONDAY, JULY 25 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, AUGUST 29 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 5PM MST​​​​​​

Join us for our upcoming yoga series, Mindfulness Mondays, in collaboration with LOV Yoga. On Monday, June 27 we're kicking off the series with our first live Zoom class at 5pm MST. Mindfulness Mondays will be hosted on the last Monday of each month through September so mark your calendars to join us for the entire series! Whether you're brand new to yoga or have a routine practice, these classes are accessible to all levels and open to the entire First Descents community. 

Mindfulness Mondays are completely free so join us to jumpstart your week with a dose of community, mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation. 

To register, click the button below! Attendees will receive the Zoom link at registration and a reminder email before the class begins.  

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

FP Conversations - Cancer Hacks: Mental Health Edition
Wednesday, 9/21 at 5:30PM PT - virtual
Please join our Brand Ambassadors for a personal and heartfelt discussion around mental health and coping mechanisms for Fighting Pretty through the craziness of cancer. RSVP

Parenting With Cancer: Personal Narrative, Prompt Style Writing Workshop (Free)

Tuesday, September 20, 1:30p PT / 4:30p ET (90 min)
Live (Zoom), 90-min Meet Up

The Parenting with Cancer Pop-Up Writing Workshop is dedicated to all those who have dealt with not only the trials of a breast cancer diagnosis but have done it while also wearing the “mom” hat. Neither job is easy — patient or care provider — and doing both at the same time can be overwhelming on a good day. So many decisions, so much to do when all you really want is to crawl under the covers.

Writing gives you the space to work through and make sense of what you are facing. Doing so in a group of others who understand can be life-changing. Join our September free workshop to write alongside other moms who get the daily struggles. It will give you a light to follow in a dark tunnel.

Click here to REGISTER for the Zoom link now. 

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

Register for our Free Yoga Series, Mindfulness Mondays! 

MONDAY, JUNE 27 | 5PM MST
MONDAY, JULY 25 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, AUGUST 29 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 5PM MST​​​​​​

Join us for our upcoming yoga series, Mindfulness Mondays, in collaboration with LOV Yoga. On Monday, June 27 we're kicking off the series with our first live Zoom class at 5pm MST. Mindfulness Mondays will be hosted on the last Monday of each month through September so mark your calendars to join us for the entire series! Whether you're brand new to yoga or have a routine practice, these classes are accessible to all levels and open to the entire First Descents community. 

Mindfulness Mondays are completely free so join us to jumpstart your week with a dose of community, mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation. 

To register, click the button below! Attendees will receive the Zoom link at registration and a reminder email before the class begins.  

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

This group meets every Thursday!
6:00-7:00 CST/ 7:00-8:00 EST

Join us on Thursday evenings to experience the power and beauty of meditating in a warm and welcoming community. Each week we have time to learn, to share and to do both a guided and silent meditation. Come whenever you want and stay for whatever part works for you. Everyone is welcome - no prior experience necessary. We look forward to seeing you soon.
-Ruth and Lisa

Topics & themes change weekly, any questions please contact jacqueline@twistoutcancer.org

Click here to access Zoom

Thu, Jan 27, 2022, 6:00 PM CST — Thu, Oct 27, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT

FP Conversations - Cancer Hacks: Beauty Edition
Wednesday, 8/17 at 5:30PM PT - virtual
Join our brand ambassadors as we chat about beauty hacks to try while battling cancer! RSVP

Register for our Free Yoga Series, Mindfulness Mondays! 

MONDAY, JUNE 27 | 5PM MST
MONDAY, JULY 25 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, AUGUST 29 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 5PM MST​​​​​​

Join us for our upcoming yoga series, Mindfulness Mondays, in collaboration with LOV Yoga. On Monday, June 27 we're kicking off the series with our first live Zoom class at 5pm MST. Mindfulness Mondays will be hosted on the last Monday of each month through September so mark your calendars to join us for the entire series! Whether you're brand new to yoga or have a routine practice, these classes are accessible to all levels and open to the entire First Descents community. 

Mindfulness Mondays are completely free so join us to jumpstart your week with a dose of community, mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation. 

To register, click the button below! Attendees will receive the Zoom link at registration and a reminder email before the class begins.  

Register for our Free Yoga Series, Mindfulness Mondays! 

MONDAY, JUNE 27 | 5PM MST
MONDAY, JULY 25 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, AUGUST 29 | 5PM MST​​​​​​
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 5PM MST​​​​​​

Join us for our upcoming yoga series, Mindfulness Mondays, in collaboration with LOV Yoga. On Monday, June 27 we're kicking off the series with our first live Zoom class at 5pm MST. Mindfulness Mondays will be hosted on the last Monday of each month through September so mark your calendars to join us for the entire series! Whether you're brand new to yoga or have a routine practice, these classes are accessible to all levels and open to the entire First Descents community. 

Mindfulness Mondays are completely free so join us to jumpstart your week with a dose of community, mindful movement, breathwork, and meditation. 

To register, click the button below! Attendees will receive the Zoom link at registration and a reminder email before the class begins.  

Join Dr. Susan Love Foundation for their next webinar on May 18 hosted by the team at QT Imaging, Inc. who will present their initial findings of woman’s ducts. We believe that if there is an accurate understanding of the ductal system, we could better treat breast cancer. This is the first stage of understanding where breast cancer starts and how we can locate the earliest changes.

May 18, 2022

2:00PM (CST) / 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Twist Out Cancer for a Twistshop partnership with buddhi. buddhi is a digital wellness companion for adults living with and recovering from cancer. buddhi curates content, discussion and events for its community, and soon will release features that allow friends and family to invest in their healing through a socially responsible e-commerce marketplace. You can learn more about buddhi here or check out their social media.

Introduction to buddhi with sisters, Kathleen & Meagan Brown.
Art Therapy facilitation by Mignon Dupeppe LCPC, ATR
Theme: Support Network/ Community

• Engage in an art therapy focused group, as we explore animal and insect social groups, Starling bird murmuration behaviors, and art processes towards identifying our own support network and support communities. No artistic background necessary, just an interest in using creativity and curiosity towards learning and self-understanding.
  
  
  Art Supply Considerations:
  White multi-purpose art/heavy paper or watercolor paper
  Watercolor palette/paints and paint brush
  Colorful markers
  Black marker/fine tip black marker
  Crayons(including a white crayonS
  Small cup of table salt or salt in a salt shaker
  Paper towels/cup of water

Register HERE

November 20: An Evening With Arshay Cooper

Meet award-winning author, rower, activist and community leader Arshay Cooper, whom you may recognize as the storyteller behind Suga Water and A Most Beautiful Thing, as he reflects on his experiences with the sport that transformed his life. 

December 17: Finding Recovery on Water

Hear from ROW athletes alongside leading oncologists, surgeons and psychologists as we explore the nuanced journeys of recovery and how physical activity and social connection can impact them all. 

And there is more coming in 2021!

February: Embracing the Power of Athleticism 

Listen in as our all-female panel of coaches, referees and Olympic athletes discusses the importance of empowering women through athleticism and the evolution of their role in organized sport. 

March: ROW Erg-A-Thon

Row, run or ride to help us complete the 1,448,410 meters around Ireland! Along the way, you'll help us raise funds to support our operations and discover how ROW is contributing to the evolution of virtual fitness and community groups.

Get tickets HERE