Cloztalk Events Calendar

Ready to Return: Understand Your Rights When Going Back to Work
2026-08-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | CO
This webinar will cover what to know when returning to work after cancer. Topics include rights and benefits available under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and state laws, including how to request reasonable accommodations and take job-protected leave. Considerations around disclosing a medical diagnosis, tips for returning to an existing job and applying to new jobs, and handling applications and interviews will be discussed.

Open Enrollment: Reviewing, Reevaluating, Renewing
2026-09-22 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | CO
This webinar will cover key information about the open enrollment process, including important deadlines and steps for reviewing, reevaluating, and renewing coverage – as well as picking new coverage. Topics include basic health insurance terms, strategies for comparing plan options, and practical tips for picking a plan that works best for you.

2026 Phoenix Clinic Happy Hour FriendRaiser
2026-09-25 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Simone’s, 960 W 18th. St., Chicago, IL, 60608, United States
On Friday, September 25, we’re heading back to Simone’s in Pilsen for Phoenix Clinic Chicago’s Happy Hour FriendRaiser 2026!
Just like every year, we’re excited to mix, mingle, and fellowship with tried, true, and new friends. This year, we’re gathering around “Why We Stay: Sustaining Care that Sustains Others,” a conversation about what keeps us showing up for our communities and how we sustain ourselves and each other along the way. Your first drink is on us with additional food and drinks available for purchase!
Yes, this is a fundraiser for Phoenix. Every ticket and gift helps us sustain accessible care and the people who provide it. Our tiered tickets let YOU decide what contribution works for you while supporting the clinic’s work.
So, grab your ticket at here, bring somebody with you, and come have a laugh and a drink with us! Better yet, share this with someone else who should be in the room. 😊
Can’t make it? You can still support us with a gift via Zelle at info@PhoenixClinic.org, Venmo at @PhoenixClinicChicago, or Cash App at $PhoenixClinicChicago.
We can’t wait to see you!

Jenn Myers Memorial 5K/1 Miler
2026-09-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | CO
Join us for the 3rd annual Jenn Myers Memorial 5K/1 Miler to support The Nennie Foundation. Check out our virtual options!

NWCASA Pumpkin Dash 5K/10K
2026-09-27 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Busse Woods – Grove 27, Elk Grove Village, IL, 60007, United States
Join NWCASA for our 5th Annual Pumpkin Fun Dash 5K/10K
& Family Friendly One Mile Fun Run.
Sunday, September 27th, 2026 at 9am – registration opens at 8:30am
Busse Woods – Grove 27
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Take a step with us to create a safer community!

Imerman Angels - Navigating Relationships After Cancer
2026-09-29 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Zoom
Not only does a cancer diagnosis upend your life — it can significantly impact your relationships. Join us for an honest and compassionate conversation about the realities of navigating relationships after cancer. Through personal stories and expert insights, we’ll explore the highs and lows of how cancer can affect relationships with parents, siblings, children, partners, friends, and more.
Designed for cancer fighters, survivors, previvors, caregivers, family members, and friends, this session will highlight common relationship challenges after a diagnosis and provide validation and practical guidance for understanding and strengthening connections after cancer.
In this session, we’ll discuss:
– Identifying common relationship challenges after a cancer diagnosis — and how to handle them
– Managing expectations, setting boundaries, and coping with unhealthy relationships
– Parenting through and beyond a cancer diagnosis
– Adjusting to changing relationship dynamics with your significant other, family members, and friends — for both the cancer survivor and their caregivers
– Navigating relationships in survivorship
Moderator Joycelyn M. Lee, PhD and panelists are not affiliated with Imerman Angels and were not compensated for their participation in this event.

Make the Most of Medicare Open Enrollment
2026-10-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | CO
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is your annual opportunity to review and make changes to your coverage for the year ahead. Whether you are considering switching plans, exploring drug coverage options, or simply want to confirm that your current plan(s) still meets your needs, this webinar will walk you through the process. You’ll also learn practical tips for using Medicare’s Plan Finder tool, strategies for comparing plans, and an overview of any changes to Medicare for 2027.
