Cook Co. health & fitness calendar
To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Health & fitness" in the subject line.
Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. July 17, 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 rick assessment: 9-11 a.m. July 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community health nurse Trish Simon will lead a hear and stroke risk assessment in the 1105 Senior Apartments. Screening information available, light refreshments served. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.
Crafts Workshop: 1-3 p.m. July 17 and 24; Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Two-session watercolor lesson. Paints and paper provided. Program offered at no charge for those living with cancer and their loved ones. R.S.V.P. (847) 509-9595.
Nutritional series: 7 p.m. July 24, St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Road, Four West, room C, Hoffman Estates. Cindy Rushton presents," Eating for a Healthy Heart." Registered dietitian Rushton will assist you with understanding the importance of eating healthy for your heart. Learn proper portion sizes, how to read food labels, discussing different types of fats, and increasing fiber. Free, registration required, call (866) ALEXIAN.
BRCA Genes: 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 24; Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. FORCE Conference Highlights and Local Research Opportunities Staff from the Evanston Northwestern Healthcare Center for Medical Genetics and Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (F.O.R.C.E.) will facilitate an interactive discussion about the National FORCE conference and ongoing research being conducted by ENH. Program offered at no charge for those living with cancer and their loved ones. R.S.V.P. (847) 509-9595.
Parkinson's disease Education Group: 10-11:30 a.m. July 26, Eastlake dining room at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Ann and Michael Babiaez will discuss patient rights and legal issues for individuals with a chronic illness. Open to Parkinson's disease patients and their family members. To register or for information, call Penny at (847) 381-5030.
Personal Training special at LIFECENTER Health and Fitness Club: Get in the best shape of your life 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.