“Be a Super Hero” is the theme for the Oct. 1 Cancer Support Center’s Fall Walk of Hope. The annual fundraiser supports the center’s programs and resources, which are provided at no charge to anyone living with a cancer diagnosis, as well as to their loved ones. The goal this[Read More…]
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Cancer Support Center sets annual golf outing for Aug. 14
The Cancer Support Center is hosting its 26th Annual Golf Outing on Monday, Aug. 14, at Flossmoor Country Club. After golf, two outstanding supporters Anthony Panici and Rich Merlo will be honored with a special humanitarian award. Registration for the annual event in memory of Steve Fallick will begin at[Read More…]
Major renovations will give improvements to Homewood’s Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood is due for major renovations. (Photo by Marilyn Thomas/H-F Chronicle) After more than 20 years at 2028 Elm Road in Homewood, the Cancer Support Center is going to get a major sprucing up. The space in the red brick building will[Read More…]
Cancer Support Center presents Susan Fine the Dr. Desser Spirit of Life Award
Susan Fine, director of marketing at Ingalls Memorial Hospital, is the Cancer Support Center’s 2017 recipient of the Richard K. Desser M.D. Spirit of Life Award. Fine is being recognized for her ongoing work in developing programs and partnering the hospital with the Cancer Support Center. According to[Read More…]
This 13th annual poker tourney will bring luck
by Patty [email protected] Does anyone feel like 13 is their lucky number? The 13th annual Texas Hold’ Em tournament in Homewood on Feb. 4 will be a lucky night for poker players eligible to win $5,000 in cash and prizes. Of course the real winner is the[Read More…]
Cervical cancer survivor given a special pampering experience
Cancer survivor Sue Armato felt like a queen for a day, thanks to the special efforts of the staff at JCPenney’s in Calumet City that wanted to draw attention to January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.
Christmas tree sales hosted by Cancer Support Center
The Cancer Support Center will be selling trees and other holiday items at the Village of Homewood’s Annual Holiday Lights Event on Friday, Dec. 2. The Cancer Support Center’s Christmas tree stand will be located at the intersection of Martin and Chestnut. Pre-sale orders are being accepted by Mandi Williams,[Read More…]
Oct. 22 Boogie Nights bash revives ’70s, ’80s
BOOgie Nights, one of the Homewood-Flossmoor area’s premier costume parties, is returning for its ninth year. This year’s party will flash back to the era of platform shoes, disco outfits and lots of hair. Organizers say costume attire from the 1970s and 1980s is highly encouraged. Hosted by The Community[Read More…]
Volunteers Barb and Pat Nevins hoping for great turnout at Walk of Hope on Sunday
Barb and Pat Nevins of Homewood are looking forward to a fun day on Sunday, Oct. 2, when they join the volunteer ranks at the Cancer Support Center’s Walk of Hope. The 2016 Walk of Hope kicks off at Irwin Park, 18120 Highland Ave. in Homewood, at 10:30 a.m.
Chronicle gets in on the fun by sponsoring four events
After two years of reporting on the community, the Homewood-Flossmoor Chronicle is becoming an active participant in local events. On Sept. 10, the paper will sponsor Flossmoor Fest and also a new golf-and-craft-beer event, Fore and Pour, hosted by the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District. On Oct. 1, the Chronicle will sponsor[Read More…]