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Health and fitness

Posted October 01, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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Freedom from Panic and Anxiety: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2, Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, unit 114, Arlington Heights. Lean how anxiety disorders develop; the warning signs of panic attacks and what to do about them; and how to overcome the thoughts, feelings and physical symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks. To register, call Lori, (847) 952-7460, ext. 5701.

Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 4, Volkening Lake, Schaumburg. Meet new friends and get a workout for you and your pooch. Residents: $1 per person/$4 per dog. Nonresidents: $2 per person/$6 per dog. Visit parkfun.com or call (847) 490-7020.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk: Oct. 4, Independence Grove, 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville. Join the staff, residents and family members associated with Prairieview at The Garlands and the Barrington Area Council on Aging for this 5K walk to fight Alzheimer's disease. To register, call Amy, (847) 852-3500.

CPR and AED class: 5-9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Learn the latest American Red Cross techniques in CEP, including AED training. Registration required, call (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Living with Loss: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, Center for Loss and Hope at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager Ave., Barrington. Drop-in group helps those dealing with the death of a loved one. (847) 381-5599.

Osteoporosis and Menopause: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Join a board-certified obstetrician as she discusses the difference between normal bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis. (847) 358-5881, ext. 167.

Flu Shots: 9 a.m.-noon, or until supply runs out, Tuesday, Oct. 7, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Numbers will be passed out at 8:30 a.m., first come, first served. Free with current Medicare part B coverage; $20 cash or check for all others. (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.

Eating on the go: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7 or Wednesday, Oct. 15, Health Quest Fitness, 220 N. Smith St., Palatine. Focus will be on eating on the go, healthy fall/Thanksgiving recipes, utilizing local farmers markets and healthy substitutions. Cost per class, $10, prepaid only.

Lecture series: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Topic, Navigating the Healthcare Maze. Register at (847) 556-1995.

Diabetes support group: 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 8, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. The Schaumburg Township Disability Services Diabetes Support Group host attorney Neil Good, who will discuss "Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income." Reservations, call Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.