Health and fitness
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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
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Alexian Brothers Behavior Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Dr., Hoffman Estates. An opportunity for people with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. Carol, (847) 352-6708.
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, (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.
Tae Kwon Do: Mondays or Wednesdays, Sept. 8 through Nov. 12; 6:30-7:30 p.m. For ages 6 through 12; and 7:30-8:30 p.m. for ages 13 and older; West Park Fieldhouse, 651 Wolf Road, Des Plaines. Residents, $60; nonresidents, $72. Call (847) 391-5711 or visit www.desplainesparks.org.
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.
Tai Chi classes for 18 and older: Beginning, 8:15-9:45 p.m.; continuing, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 10 through Nov. 12; Des Plaines Park District, Prairie Lakes Community Center. Residents, $60, nonresidents, $72. For details, visit www.desplainesparks.org or call (847) 391-5711.
NAMI family support group: 6:45 p.m. Sept. 11, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 or older with severe mental illness. Sponsored by NAMI Elk Grove-Schaumburg Township. (630) 529-3037.
"Stars of Light" theatrical production: 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Harper College, Palatine, room J-143. NAMI Affiliates from the Northern Suburbs present a theatrical production featuring actors with mental illness. Troupe performs vignettes about mental illness, personal stories, and music as they provide an educational and entertaining performance on what it's like to live with mental illness. Free, donations appreciated. ((630) 529-3037.