Cook Co.. health & fitness calendar
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Personal Training special at LIFECENTER Health and Fitness Club: Get in the best shape of you rlife by enlisting the help of a certified professional personal trainer at the Bartlett Park District's LIFECENTER Health and Fitness Club, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. For the entire month of July new clients can purchase a five or 10 series personal training package and receive a fitness assessment free. Existing clients can purchase a five or 10 series personal training package and save 10% off the total purchase. Call (630) 540-4848.
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.
TOPS Schaumburg 1093: Meets 7 p.m. June 18, Schaumburg Township building, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Weight loss support. (847) 882-3389.
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.
Laughter Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. June 18, at the gazebo in Towne Square Park, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Free-flow laughter with breathing exercises to release stress and boost happiness. Free. Call Doug at (847) 359-6969 for information. www.laughteryogachicago.org.
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. R.S.V.P. to (847) 509-9595.
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.
Fun exercise class: 9:30 a.m. June 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Certified occupational therapy assistant Molly Johns leads a fun exercise class for seniors. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.
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.