Health and fitness

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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.

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.

The Elk Grove Chapter of AWAKE: Meets at 7 p.m. Aug. 28; Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. AWAKE is a support organization designed to help those people who are afflicted with Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Meetings are free and open to anyone with OSA and their spouses. Dr. Thomas E Garrity, who is part of the Northwest ENT Associates group at Alexian Brothers Medical Center, will speak on types of surgery that help people with OSA. Call (847) 622-3687 or (630) 894-5997.

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, 651 Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Times vary. Cost: Residents, $116; nonresidents, $140. Call (847) 391-5711 or visit www.desplainesparks.org

Retreat and Refresh Stroke Camp: Sept. 5, 6 and 7; YMCA Camp Algonquin, 1889 Cary Road, Algonquin. Sponsored by Alexian Brothers Hospital Network. Camp features a weekend of education, socialization, support and relaxation. Survivors and caregivers will have the opportunity to speak with others about challenges, triumphs and solutions. For details, including fees, call AlexianConnects at (866) 253-9426 or go to www.strokecamp.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.