Health and fitness
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Wellness Place 'In the Spotlight' program: 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 28, 1619 W. Colonial Parkway, Palatine. Licensed dietary nutritionist Sue Rodig will present "Nutrition During and Post Cancer Treatment." Rodig will discuss tips for using nutrition to combat treatment side effects. Preregistration required, call (847) 221-2400.
Ladies Night Out: 7 p.m. Aug. 28, P D Rehab, 15 E. Palatine Road, Suite 104, Prospect Heights. Meet and greet, refreshments, discussion. Dr. Bernadeta Kordas will discuss recognizing normal and abnormal childhood growth and development. Register at www.phrehab.com or call (847) 459-4779.
Breast Cancer information sessions: 2 and 6 p.m. Sept. 2; Lutheran General Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. Topics include information about self-breast exams and testing options along with behind-the-scenes tours of the center. The Breast Center staff is available to speak at community meetings as well. Call (847) 723-3303.
Healing Our Lost Dreams group: 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 2, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. Support group for those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
Caldwell Breast Center program and tour: 2 and 6 p.m. Sept. 2, Lutheran General Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. Groups, school or women's organizations are encouraged to contact the center to sign up for one of these information sessions and tours. (847) 723-3303.
NAMI Family to Family Education program: 6-9 p.m. starting Sept. 3 in Arlington Heights. Series of 12 weekly classes to help understand and support individuals with mental disorders while maintaining your own well being. Free. For information, call Maryrose at (847) 496-1415.
Free blood pressure screening: 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 3, Patient Resource Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 8820 W. Dempster St., Niles. The Senior Advocate of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital offers free blood pressure screenings on the first Wednesday of every month. No appointment necessary. For information, call (847) 723-7277.
Free osteoporosis event: Sept. 3: 10 a.m. at The Pavilion, 1000 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village; and 2 p.m. at the Schaumburg Barn Senior Center, 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Free event for postmenopausal women includes inspirational speakers, treatments options, more. Sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceutical Corporation. www.strongtothebone.com.
Karate classes: For ages 5 through adult. Meet Sept. 4 through Dec. 18 at the West Park field house. Times vary. Cost: Residents, $116; nonresidents, $140. Call (847) 391-5711 or visit www.desplainesparks.org
Fall fitness preview day: 9-11 a.m. Sept. 6, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth, Schaumburg. Event allows fitness beginners, experts and everyone in-between to see what's offered for fall. Fitness-related activities include mini personal training sessions and blood pressure and body fat percentage analysis. (847) 490-7020 or www.parkfun.com.
"Prescription for a Healthy Heart" program: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Sept. 6, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Open to the entire community, the event features guest speakers Dr. Annabelle S. Volgman, a nationally recognized cardiologist; Donnie DeGrande, director of cardiovascular and diabetes services at Northwest Community Hospital; and Maureen Seleski, manager of healthy aging/senior services at Northwest Community Hospital. Registration not required. For questions call (847) 255-3100.
Infant/Child CPR course: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 6, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. Five-hour course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children. $50. Registration required, class code 8C16. Call (800) 323-8622 or www.advocatehealth.com.
NAMI 'Family to Family' education program: 6-9 p.m. starting Sept. 8 in Barrington. Series of 12 weekly classes to help understand and support individuals with mental disorders while maintaining your own well being. Free. For information or to register, call Maryrose at (847) 496-1415.
Arthritis Foundation Plus Aquatic class: Sept. 8: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays beginning Sept. 8 for seven weeks, $40; or Sept. 9: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 9, for seven weeks, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington Register online at www.sbpd.net or call Colleen Feat at (847) 381-7515.
NAMI Elk Grove/Schaumburg: 6:45-8:45 p.m. beginning Sept. 9. Free 12-week Family to Family education program for families of individuals with mental illness. Registration required, call (847) 885-2279 or (630) 289-0383.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Six-week class held from 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 10 at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, the course is designed for the nonprofessional caregiver who is helping to care for a parent, spouse or friend, who lives at home, in a nursing home or across the country. $30 per person covers the cost of materials and instruction. For information or to register, call (847) 381-5030.
Nutrition education program: 10:30 a.m. Sept. 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett. Registered dietician Donna Zolecki of Linda Roberts & Associates, presents "Glycemic Index: Help or Hype." Free and open to the public, reservations required. (630) 213-0100.
Smoke Free Solutions: Dates vary. Hosted by DuPage County Health Department, 7-week smoking cessation program. Free. Classes held throughout DuPage County. Call Janet (630) 682-7400, Ext. 7044.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support group for persons over 18 with any form of mental illness meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.