Health and fitness

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Blood Pressure Testing: The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will offer blood pressure testing and education for adults at no charge to Lake County residents at the following times and places:

• U.S. Bank, 55 E. Grand Ave. Fox Lake, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 1

• County Building, 18 N. County St., Waukegan, 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 4

• Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis, Waukegan, 10:30 a.m. to noon Aug. 11

• Foss Park District, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 13

• Zion Piggly Wiggly, 3367 Sheridan Road, Zion, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 15

• Department of Public Aid, 3235 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, 9-10 a.m. Aug. 18

• Faith Tabernacle Church, 2801 30th St., Zion, 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 20.

• Waukegan Post Office, 326 N. Genesee, Waukegan, 9-11 a.m. Aug. 25.

For information, call (847) 377-8182.

Kids 1st Health Fair: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 6, Miguel Juarez Middle School, 201 N. Butrick, Waukegan. The Fair is designed to assist limited-income families in Lake County in meeting school health requirements for their children, and to provide preventive health services. Children in grades kindergarten through ninth, who are from qualifying families, will receive their physical and dental exams, immunizations and needed blood work to meet requirements. Upon evidence of completion of all required health services, children will receive a new backpack filled with age-appropriate school supplies. For more information, call (847) 377-8103.

Aqua Arthritis: 10:15-11 a.m. and 5:45-6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center 601 West Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. A Certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor will lead exercises designed to increase strength in muscles and joints. Attend per class or register for an eight-week session. The next session registration begins Aug. 10 and classes begin the week of Aug. 24. Registration is required. Call (847) 353-7526.

Huntington's disease Support Group: 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, 1116 Stratford Lane, Lake Zurich. Free, ongoing support group for people with Huntington's disease, caregivers or interested parties. For more information, call (847) 438-2403.

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group: 7-9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Positive, practical and educational conversation about living with MS. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators, MS experts and people living with MS. For more information, call Diane, at (847) 651-7841.

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.

HIV Testing: Monday through Friday, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Room 132, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers free anonymous and confidential HIV testing. No appointment necessary. For information, call the Health Department at (847) 377-8450.

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.

Water Walks: 7-8 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center is located at 1461 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Walk against the tide of Barefoot Bay's lazy river to stay cool, build strength and get cardio-exercise. $6 for adults. Park District Fitness Passports can also be used for admission. For information, call Mary, at (847) 566-0650.

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.

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. Children can receive all routine childhood immunizations. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. Parents are asked to bring their children's past immunization records. If a child has an immunization letter from a school nurse, it should also be brought to the clinic. No appointment necessary. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department Immunization Program at (847) 377-8470. Clinics are also offered at the following locations:

• Harvest Bible Church, 255 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 5.

• Condell Medical Center Conference Center, 700 S. Garfield Ave., Libertyville: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 12. (847) 362-2900, ext. 5120.

• VFW POST 4551, 75 North Ave., Antioch: 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20. (847) 377-8470.

• Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 23. (847) 535-6112.

• Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach: 4-6 p.m., Aug. 26. (847) 377-8470.

• Wauconda Township Center, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda: 9-11 a.m., Aug. 27. (847) 377-8470.