Condell Health Network notes
Group for cancer survivors: Condell Medical Center and the Cancer Wellness Center will hold a group meeting for cancer survivors from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Centre Club in Gurnee, 1405 Hunt Club Road.
This month's topic is: "I've survived … who am I now?" It is the second topic of discussion in a series of group meetings. There will be an open discussion as cancer survivors explore how their lives have changed since they were diagnosed with cancer.
For more information, call the Cancer Wellness Center at (847) 509-9595 or visit www.cancerwellness.org.
Condell Medical Center also offers an ongoing breast cancer support group that is led by Peg Schuetz, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and Maggie David, a registered nurse and breast cancer survivor. The group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. every third Friday of the month at Condell's Intergenerational Day Center's solarium in the Allen Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. For information, call (847) 990-5818.
For a complete listing of all the help and support groups offered at Condell Medical Center, visit the Web site www.condell.org.
Blue smock shop to close: The Blue Smock Shop in Libertyville will be closing its doors on Saturday after 35 years.
The Blue Smock Shop is at 111 Church St. in downtown Libertyville. Shoppers can find discounted vintage clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, toys, household items, holiday decorations and more. All proceeds from the farewell sale will benefit Condell Medical Center.
During the final week of the farewell sale, the shop will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday, the shop will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Free vendor fair for seniors: Seniors and their loved ones are invited to come and educate themselves on the offerings of nearly 25 key providers of senior services at Condell Medical Center's Annual Senior Services Fair.
The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at Condell Medical Center's Allen Conference Center at 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville.
Senior service providers will provide guests with information about senior living communities, long-term care facilities and assisted and independent living communities. In addition to the vendors, there will be giveaways and raffle prizes available for guests in attendance.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Pat Stern at (847) 573-4051.
Colon cancer screening kits: During October, community members can pick up a free colon cancer screening kit from the Condell Immediate Care locations or Condell Centre Clubs.
ColoCare kits enable people to perform a colon cancer screening at home. The kits will be distributed while supplies last. Results can be read immediately. A card is included to send the results back to a physician.
Kits are available at the following Condell Centre Clubs.
• From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 200 W. Golf Road, Libertyville, (847) 990-5770; and
• From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1405 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee, (847) 625-4770.
For more information, visit www.condell.org.