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Health and fitness

Posted September 03, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Reports

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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.

Cardiovision system: New cardio equipment and six 32" flat panel televisions offered at the Health Club at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. The club is open 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fridays; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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. 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.

"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.

Yoga workshop: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 6, Avani Yoga Studio at Highland Park Hospital Health & Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. "The Fundamentals of Inversions" workshop. For workshop details, visit www.avaniyoga.com. To register, call Adam Braun, at abraun@powerwellness.com.

Body Pump: Free classes at 8 and 10 a.m. Sept. 6; Community Recreation Center, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. This is a new barbell strength program designed to improve overall strength, increase bone density, burn calories, and sculpt the body. Classes will be offered 4:30-5:30 p.m. and 7:15-8:15 p.m., Mondays; and 12:15-1:p.m. Tuesdays., 4:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:15-10:15 a.m. and 7:15-8:15 p.m., Thursdays and 9:30-10:30 a.m., Saturdays beginning Sept. 8. To participate in the free classes, call (847) 465-2943 to reserve a barbell.

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.

Peri-Menopause discussion: 7-8 p.m. Sept. 8, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Dr. Allyn Schaub will present information and answer questions about peri-menopause. Registration is free; to register, call (847) 353-7501.

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.

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.

Tools for Caregivers: Wednesdays, 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 10 through Oct. 15 and Thursdays, 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 through Oct. 16; Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. These are empowering classes for caregivers of the older adults to help caregivers identify the stressors in their life, learn how to cope with their stress and take better care of themselves. Fee is $25 and includes the Caregiver Helpbook. Registration required. Contact, Daxa Sanghvi, MSW, Caregiver Specialist, (847) 524-8800 ext. 168.

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.