Health and fitness

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Grief Support: 7:30 p.m. June 19, Millburn Church, on the corner of Grass Lake Road and Route 45, Millburn. Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends chapter meeting, providing support to families following the death of a child of any age. For more information, call (847) 395-8597 or (847) 838-0912., or visit www.iltcf.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.

Alzheimer's Association: 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.

Weight Watchers: Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., Thursdays at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake.

Aquacise: 10:45-11:30 a.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Aquatics, Fitness Center & Nature Museum, 860 Hart Road, Round Lake. Low impact aerobic for men and women of all ages. $35 for a punch card of 10. For information, call (847) 546-8558.

STD clinics: Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Thursdays, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers confidential clinics for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Patients can call up to one week in advance to schedule an appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale. A $10 co-pay is required at the time of service (this excludes high school students and Medicaid clients). No one will be refused treatment due to inability to pay. For more information, call (847) 377-8450.

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. to 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. $150 per person Visit www.cancerwellness.org for registration information. Lunch is included. CEUs available. (847) 509-9595.

Maxtravaganza: 6:30 p.m. June 21, Lake Forest Sportscars, 900 N. Shore Drive, Lake Bluff. Auction and dinner to support the Max Schewitz Foundation, which works both to protect threatened reptile species and to help prevent the death of young adults due to sudden cardiac events. The foundation sponsors programs like free electrocardiogram tests at local schools. Tickets are $60 per person and can be bought at www.maxandthewildthings.com, or by calling (847) 234-2206.

Yoga for Arthritis: 10:30 a.m. June 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Participants can learn exercises and poses to help them feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit www.lvdl.org.

Girls' Self-Defense Workshop: 3:30-6:30 p.m., June 24, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. For girls ages 13-19. Self-defense techniques are demonstrated and girls practice simple self-defense moves. Registrants under the age of 18 must submit a parental permission slip before attending. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.

Break Bad Habits: 7-8:30 p.m., June 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to make small changes in daily life that easily become healthier habits. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

An Evening of Survivorship: 6-9 p.m. June 26; Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Evening of Survivorship lectures, interactive discussions and demonstrations. Free. R.S.V.P. to (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.

Jazzercise: Available six days a week (not on Sunday) at the Lakefront Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Blends jazz dance, traditional aerobics, kickboxing, Pilates, yoga and muscle toning movements. For more information, call Melanie at (847) 838-5751 or e-mail geljazz@aol.com.

Crisis Counseling: 24-Hours a day, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers walk-in and telephone crisis counseling and referrals for Lake County residents experiencing emotional stress. Counselors are available 24 hours a day. For assistance, call (847) 377-8088. A TDD, hearing-impaired phone line is available at (847) 360-2905.

Immunization Clinics for Children: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays; 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 1-6 p.m. Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake County Health Department Belvidere Medical Building Annex, 2303 Dodge Avenue, Waukegan. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. No appointment necessary. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department Immunization Program at (847) 377-8470.