Lake 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.
Women's Health Expo: 3-6 p.m. Aug. 7, Key Lime Cove Resort, 1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee. Free expo featuring interactive booths from Lake County businesses that cater to women. After the expo will be a sold-out dinner and presentation by Connie Payton from 6-8 p.m.
Evening of Anusara Yoga: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Avani Yoga Studio at Highland Park Hospital Health & Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Avani Yoga Studio will host acclaimed Anusara instructor Ross Rayburn for one night only. Space is limited; to register, call (847) 229-0292.
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.
Stress Reduction: 7-8 p.m. Aug. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Class will discuss the flight-or-fight response and demonstrate practical breathing techniques and exercises to preserve flexibility and youthfulness. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
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:
• 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.
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:
• 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.
Fitness Yoga Classes: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 12 to Sept. 18, or 7-8 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 14 to Sept. 18, Rule House Community Room, 33325 Sears Blvd., Wildwood. Ages 15 to adult. For all levels and abilities, although participants should be able to raise and lower themselves to the floor with some confidence. Bring a blanket. $48 for Wildwood Park District residents, $58 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7275.
Dyslexia Program for Parents: 7 p.m. Aug. 14 Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn the causes and symptoms of dyslexia and how to get an accurate diagnosis. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit www.eapl.org.
Libertyville Jazzercise: 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Talent Forum, 450 Peterson Road, Libertyville; 8:20 a.m. Saturdays and 6:45 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Check out a class for free. Incorporates kickboxing, cardio, pilates, yoga, muscle toning, and strength training. Each class is about an hour long. Bring gym shoes and a water bottle. For information, visit www.jazzercise.com or call Kim, at (224) 730-2405.