Health and fitness

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The Art of Living Course: June 6-10, Marriott-Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Powerful breathing/meditation/yoga techniques for better health and peace of mind hosted The Art of Living Foundation, a nonprofit education and humanitarian organization committed to developing full human potential and fostering human values in the global society. $375. For information or to register, (630) 930-9145 or aolfchicago@gmail.com.

Take Charge of Your Health: 10 a.m.-noon June 6 through July 18, Community Health Room at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington. Weekly health education class for adults 60 and over hosted by the Barrington Area Council on Aging in partnership with Age Options and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Penny, (847) 381-5030.

Funwalk/run: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. start, June 7; Lake Arlington, 2201 N. Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights. This is the John Whiteside/Beatrice Green Lung Cancer walk/run. Benefits the Lungevity Foundation, the grant making nonprofit organization funding lung cancer research and providing support to the lung cancer community. E-mail CREAG2@aol.com.

Family race and fun run for kids: 8:30 a.m. race, 9:30 a.m. fun run June 8, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. $20 for adults; $10 children 14 and under. Race day, $25 adults, $110 children. Benefits the Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, Glenview. 3.1-mile course certified by USATF. (847) 556-1575 or ahanrahan@carecenter.org.

Survivor Celebration and Barbecue: 2-5 p.m. June 8, Wellness Place, 1619 W. Colonial Parkway, Palatine. Sponsored by the Women's Club of Inverness and open to all cancer survivors, their family, friends and caregivers. Includes barbecue, games, face painting, arts and crafts, DJ, dancing and entertainment. Preregistration required, call Free. (847) 221-2400.

Operation Safety: 1-4 p.m. June 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling, in the north parking lot. The Illinois State Police and the Wheeling Police Department will simulate various unsafe driving situations including a rollover car crash, driving without a seat belt and a drunken driving. This event is for all ages and will stress the importance of driver awareness. For details or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

La Leche of Arlington Heights/Mount Prospect meets: 7-8:30 p.m. June 10, Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Mother-to-mother support, education, information and encouragement to promote better understanding of breast feeding.

Sleep deprivation: 5:30-7 p.m. June 10; Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Techniques for falling asleep will be discussed. Free. RSVP to (847) 509-9595.

Free asthma screening: 7-9 p.m. June 11 at Deerfield Public Library, 920 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Participants complete a 20-question test (versions for children under 15 and for parents of children 8 and under available) take a lung-function test and meet with an allergist. For more information, call Meghan at (847) 770-3208.

Health & Wellness Fair: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 12, Westfield Hawthorn Mall, routes 60 and 21, Vernon Hills (Macy's Courtyard Area). Free health awareness, lifestyle information, health screenings, products, services and resources from local businesses hosted by the GLMV Chamber of Commerce. Meet WKRS Radio's Libby Collins. Raffles, giveaways and more. Exhibit space available. The event is sponsored by Accurate Care Home Health Services, Inc., Condell Medical Center, Village at Victory Lakes, WKRS Radio, ENH Medical Group. For information, call (847) 680-0750 or visit www.glmvchamber.org.

Genetics and Cancer: 6:30-8 p.m. June 12. Wellness Place, 1619 W. Colonial Parkway, Palatine. Tinamarie Bauman, advanced practice nurse in genetics and manager of High Rick Genetics with Alexian Brothers Hospital Network will cover the genetic basis of cancers and hereditary cancer syndrome. Free. Preregistration required, call (847) 221-2400.

Senior Resource Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13, St. Alexius Medical Center, fourth floor conference room, 1555 N. Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. Over 40 vendors specializing in services available to seniors. Sponsored by Northwest Suburban Senior Coalition. Health screenings courtesy of St. Alexius. Raffle drawings, and refreshments provided by Sam's Club. (847) 507-2189.

American Lung Association of Illinois-Greater Chicago's annual Lake Tour Bike Trek: June 13-15. Ride to support research. www.laketourbiketrek.org or call (800) LUNGUSA to register.

National Alliance of Mental Illness family group: 7-9 p.m. June 18, Hanover Township, Downey Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. For those afflicted with biological brain disorders, their families and loved ones. (630) 736-2823.

Fertility massage workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. June 18, Pulling Down the Moon and Fertility Center of Illinois, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300 B, Arlington Heights. Discussion and demonstration of simple fertility enhancing massage techniques for couples. Free. Registration required, call (312) 321-0004 or www.fcionline.com, click on patient education and support programs.

Asana yoga: 6-7:30 p.m. June 19; Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Rebecca Nixon shows how to recognize and connect to the central energy through asana yoga practice. Free. RSVP to (847) 509-9595.

Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. June 19, Eastlake dining room at the Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, the group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Call (847) 381-5030 to register.

Heart and stroke risk assessment: 11 a.m. June 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Community health nurse, Trish Simon will lead a heart and stroke risk assessment. Screening information available, light refreshments served. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.

Summer Solstice Evening: 6-9 p.m. June 21, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. The free event for grieving individuals will feature a light dinner, meditation, reflective walk, art and readings. For reservations, call (847) 556-1936.

Rigpa Spiritual Care Program: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21 and 22; Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. A day for health care professionals and those caring for people with terminal or chronic illnesses. Presenters: Annie Eichenholz B.S., R.N. and Pamela Russell L.M.S.W. Lecture, group discussion and exercises are used along with the contemplative practices of meditation and compassion from Sogyal Rinpoche's "The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying." $150 per person Visit www.cancerwellness.org for registration information. Lunch is included. CEUs available. (847) 509-9595.

Wellness Place Childhood Cancer Series: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 28, 1619 W. Colonial Parkway, Palatine. Pediatric transplant experts from the Blood and Marrow Transplant Information Network will present " Surviving Well After a Pediatric Bone Marrow, Stem Cell or Cord Blood Transplant." Registration required. (847) 221-2400. wellnessplace.org.

Parkinson's group exercise and fitness: 10-11:30 a.m. June 28, Eastlake dining room at the Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Open to Parkinson's disease patients and their family members. Julianne Kennelly, from Athletico in Barrington, will discuss the importance of balance, flexibility, and fitness for Parkinson's patients. For information or to register, call Penny at the Barrington Area Council on Aging at (847) 381-5030.