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Health and fitness

Posted December 17, 2008 10:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

Fitness membership sale: Offered by the Mount Prospect Park District. Purchase a one-year All-Facility Plus, All Facility, Fitness Center Plus or Fitness Center membership and save $50 off regular fees. Choice of two state-of-the-art fitness centers. Offer is good through Jan. 15. For details, visit mppd.org.

Exhibitors wanted: Exhibitors are wanted for a Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Local health, fitness and wellness organizations will be at the library to share key factors in leading a healthy life, featuring displays, chair massages, blood pressure checks, health screenings, food samples, a healthy foods cooking demo and an appearance from Chicago Bears official team mascot Staley da Bear. Those interested in setting up a free booth can contact Shannon Galton at sgalton@vapld.info or (847) 634-3650 ext. 137.

Palatine Jazzercise: 1294 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. For class schedule, visit smbjazz.com or call (773) 227-7167.

Dec. 18

NAMI Elk Grove/Schaumburg: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 18, Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. Support group for people who have a family member of friend with mental illness. For information, (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.

Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For those who have experienced the loss of a love one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

BACOA Alzheimer's Support Group: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Eastlake dining room at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. No speaker or presentation at this meeting. For information or to register to attend, call (847) 381-5030.

Hatha Yoga: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, The Center, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Walk-in basis. Get in shape for the holidays spiritually and physically. $10. (630) 837-7486.

Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Eastlake dining room at the Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, the group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Call (847) 381-5030 to register.

Dec. 19

NAMI Connections support group: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Alexian Brothers Behavior Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Drive, Hoffman Estates. For persons with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. (847) 352-6708

Dec. 20

Winter Solstice celebration: 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, The Center, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Reminder of the goodness of both darkness and light will be followed with glog nog and Yule bread. Free will offering. (630) 837-7486.

Dec. 22

NAMI Connections support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For persons with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. (847) 899-0195.

Dec. 23

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, Kenneth Young Center, 1101 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For persons with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. (847) 524-2690.

Dec. 26

Dec. 29

NAMI Connections support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For persons with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. (847) 899-0195.

Dec. 30

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Kenneth Young Center, 1101 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For persons with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. (847) 524-2690.

Jan. 1

Free blood pressure screening: 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 1, 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.

Jan. 3

Family health and wellness fair: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Pick up nutritional tips, have a body assessment, get your blood pressure checked, learn about SPD fitness programs and sample foods from area restaurants while discovering healthy alternative choices while dining out. Includes DJ, games, activity room for children and raffles. Call Jennie, (847) 490-7020 or Carrie (847) 985-2143.

Jan. 5

Boot camp challenge: Session begins Monday, Jan. 5, South Barrington Club, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Class includes running, agility, drills, weights, power/strength training and flexibility. Comprehensive program includes body composition analysis, diet and fitness assessments. (847) 381-2570 or sbpd.net.

Arthritis Foundation Plus: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Jan. 5-Feb. 19, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Use the water's resistance to improve the mobility of your joints, while relieving some of the pain commonly associated with arthritis. $40 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Junior Jazzercise: 4-4:45 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 5-March 9, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Offering children aged 5-12 fun aerobic conditioning with concentration on coordination, flexibility, strength/endurance, nutrition and the importance of physical fitness. $60-$75. Call Darlene at (847) 985-0498.

Jan. 6

Arthritis Foundation Plus: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 17, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Use the water's resistance to improve the mobility of your joints, while relieving some of the pain commonly associated with arthritis. $20 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Jan. 7

Crazy Cardio for Kids: 4-4:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 7-Feb. 18, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Classes teaches children ages 6-10 that movement can be fun. $32-$47. (630) 894-4200 or roselleparkdistrict.com.

Agility classes for beginners: 7 p.m. Jan. 7 Agility Junkies, Lake Barrington. agilityjunkies.com or (847) 381-2222.

Jan. 8

Water Walkers Club: 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 8-March 20, Splash Central, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. No-impact way to strengthen your body and a good cross-training alternative from walking on land. Water weights and water noodles provided. Adults. $35-$50.

NAMI Elk Grove-Schaumburg Family Support group: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Kenneth Young Center, 1101 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult over 18 with severe mental illness. (630) 302-2530.

Jan. 10

LesMills Bodypump class preview: Saturday, Jan 10; Monday, Jan. 26 or Saturday, Jan. 31, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Free preview of the new LesMills Bobypump classes. New class is a 60-minute workout that burns up to 600 calories per class, improves strength and bone density while toning muscles. Actual class runs for eight weeks from Feb. 2-March 28. $80-$100. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Jan. 11

Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, Catholic Charities Northwest office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

Jan. 14

Diabetes Support Group: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Guest Speaker diabetes educator and nutritionist Donna George will discuss general nutritional guidelines for people with diabetes. Refreshments served. RSVP to Bonnie at (847) 884-0030, ext.2022.

Jan. 15

Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. Jan. 15, Eastlake dining room at the Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, the group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Call (847) 381-5030 to register.

Jan. 21

Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

Jan. 25

Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Local health, fitness and wellness organizations will be at the library to share key factors in leading a healthy life, featuring displays, chair massages, blood pressure checks, health screenings, food samples, a healthy foods cooking demo and an appearance from Chicago Bears official team mascot Staley da Bear. For infomation, e-mail sgalton@vapld.info or call (847) 634-3650 ext. 137.

Feb. 21

Roselle Park District Fitness Center open house: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. use the fitness center for the afternoon. refreshments, health screenings, chair massages, blood pressure readings and body fat analyses available to current and prospective members. (630) 894-4200

Feb. 23

Arthritis Foundation Plus: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Feb. 23-April 16, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Use the water's resistance to improve the mobility of your joints, while relieving some of the pain commonly associated with arthritis. $40 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Feb. 24

Arthritis Foundation Plus: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 24-April 14, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Use the water's resistance to improve the mobility of your joints, while relieving some of the pain commonly associated with arthritis. $20 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Ongoing

Walkers club: The Arlington Heights Walkers Club, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, invites walkers to join them during business hours Monday-Saturday at 1801 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The club is co-sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital's Healthy Aging/Senior Services. For information, (847) 253-5532.

Smoke Free Solutions: Dates vary. Hosted by DuPage County Health Department, 7-week smoking cessation program. Free. Classes held throughout DuPage County. Call Janet (630) 682-7400, ext. 7044.

Aqua Arthritis Classes: Held weekly, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Designed to loosen joints and relieve some of the pain associated with arthritis. Non-Member registration available. Call at (847) 353-7500

Wheeling Chapter of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Meets 5:30-7 p.m., Mondays; AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Visit tops.org or call (847) 37-8666.

Drop-in Grief Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m.; Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Grief support group is free to the general public. Call (800) 331-5484

National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support group for persons over 18 with any form of mental illness meets from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays at Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: A support group for people who have a family member or friend with mental illness meets from 7-9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. For information, (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.

National Alliance on Mental Illness: A support group for people who have a family member or friend with mental illness meets from 7-9 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.

Grief to Hope Group: 9:30-11 a.m., fourth Tuesday of the month; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 West Central Road. The Center for Loss and Hope at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois offers regular drop-in groups to help those dealing with the death of a loved one. To register or for more information on the groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.

Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Crystal Lake workstation, 390 East Congress Parkway, Suite E in Crystal Lake. To register or for more information on hospice groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.

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