Health and fitness

Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, walks, exercise events, classes, health screenings, mental health screenings and support information, support groups starting up. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Oct. 30

CareCoach: 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Lake Villa Walgreens, 305 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa; and 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch. Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach mobile health unit offers Lake County residents childhood immunizations and health screenings, including blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and asthma. All services are provided free to Lake County residents; no appointment is necessary. For information, call (847) 535-6709 or visit www.lfh.org.

Nov. 1

Flu Shot Clinic: 9-11:30 a.m. (while supplied last) Saturday, Nov. 1, Buffalo Grove village hall, 50 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. The flu shot is free for those with Medicare B coverage or Railroad Retirement Insurance; $20 for all others. Children ages 3-9 are required to show a physician's order granting permission and stating previous flu injection history. Children under 3 will not be given a flu shot at this clinic, but may schedule an appointment by calling Northwest Community Hospital, at (847) 618-7442. Pregnant women need a prescription from their doctor to receive the shot. For more information, visit vbg.org or call (847) 459-2530 or (847) 618-4358.

Nov. 3

Yoga: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 15, and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 17, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Students will learn the basic flow of yoga postures through the coordination of spine and body movements, controlled breathing and deep relaxation. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. For ages 16 and over. $45 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $52 for nonmembers.

Blood Pressure Testing: The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will offer blood pressure testing and education for adults at no charge to Lake County residents at the following times and places:

• County Building, 18 N. County St. Waukegan: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3.

• Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis, Waukegan, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov.10.

• Foss Park District, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12.

• Department of Public Aid, 3235 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, 9-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17.

• Faith Tabernacle Church, 2801 30th St., Zion, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 19.

• Zion Piggly Wiggly, 3367 Sheridan Road, Zion, 9-11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 21.

• Waukegan Post Office, 326 N. Genesee, Waukegan, 9-11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 24.

For information, call (847) 377-8182.

Nov. 5

Woodland Autism Team: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Educational Building, 1105 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Support group for families and teachers of Woodland School District. The night's speaker will be an attorney to discuss estate and financial planning for special needs children. An open discussion will follow. This event is free.

Flu vaccines: 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5, Great Lakes Credit Union North Chicago Branch, 2525 Green Bay Road, North Chicago; Noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, GLCU Zion Branch, 2111 Sheridan Road, Zion; 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 14, GLCU Waukegan Branch, 3290 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Flu Shots are administered by Lake Forest Hospital. There is a $30 fee per vaccination, payable by cash or check, or LFH will bill patients' Medicare. No appointment is necessary. Vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, visit glcu.org or call (847) 578-7000.

Nov. 7

Responding to teen dating violence: 10 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 7 at Warren Township Youth and Family Services in Gurnee. Liz Fales, coordinator of professional and prevention education from A Safe Place, will provide professionals and interested community members with an understanding of abusive relationship among teens, dynamics of power and control and how to best promote healthy relationships. This is free. Call (847) 244-1101 ext. 401 to register and directions.

Nov. 11

Autism Spectrum Disorders: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Dr. Elena Koles will discuss Autism Spectrum Disorders and Post Vaccination. She will describe a combination of Western holistic methods of treatment with European homeopathy as well as Chinese acupuncture as a basis of treatment plans. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Nov. 22

Yoga and Yogurt for Teens: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. High School students can enjoy an hour of yoga followed by yogurt smoothies. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Ongoing

Immunization Clinics for Children: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays; 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 1-6 p.m. Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake County Health Department Belvidere Medical Building Annex, 2303 Dodge Avenue, Waukegan. Children can receive all routine childhood immunizations. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. Parents are asked to bring their children's past immunization records. If a child has an immunization letter from a school nurse, it should also be brought to the clinic. No appointment necessary. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department Immunization Program at (847) 377-8470.

Huntington's disease Support Group: 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, 1116 Stratford Lane, Lake Zurich. Free, ongoing support group for people with Huntington's disease, caregivers or interested parties. For information, call (847) 438-2403.

Crisis Counseling: 24-Hours a day, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers walk-in and telephone crisis counseling and referrals for Lake County residents experiencing emotional stress. Counselors are available 24 hours a day. For assistance, call (847) 377-8088. A TDD, hearing-impaired phone line is available at (847) 360-2905.

HIV Testing: Monday through Friday, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Room 132, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers free anonymous and confidential HIV testing. No appointment necessary. For information, call the Health Department at (847) 377-8450.

Weight Watchers: Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., Thursdays at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake.

Aquacise: 10:45-11:30 a.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Aquatics, Fitness Center & Nature Museum, 860 Hart Road, Round Lake. Low impact aerobic for men and women of all ages. $35 for a punch card of 10. For information, call (847) 546-8558.

STD clinics: Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Thursdays, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers confidential clinics for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Patients can call up to one week in advance to schedule an appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale. A $10 co-pay is required at the time of service (this excludes high school students and Medicaid clients). No one will be refused treatment due to inability to pay. For more information, call (847) 377-8450.

Water Walks: 7-8 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center is located at 1461 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Walk against the tide of Barefoot Bay's lazy river to stay cool, build strength and get cardio-exercise. $6 for adults. Park District Fitness Passports can also be used for admission. For information, call Mary, at (847) 566-0650.

Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group: 7-9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Positive, practical and educational conversation about living with MS. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators, MS experts and people living with MS. For more information, call Diane, at (847) 651-7841.