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.
Children's orthopedic diagnostic clinic: 3:30-5:30 p.m. by appointment, Thursday, Feb. 12, Northwest Orthopedic Surgery Associates, 1120 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Free clinic for children ages 0-21, who do not have private health insurance. Hosted by the Des Plaines Elks Lodge 1526 in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care Program. For appointments, (800) 282-0074 between 1 and 4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Northwest Community Hospital, Arlington Heights, in the Busse Center.
Nutrition for a Healthy Weight: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Learn the healthy way to lose or manage weight without fad diets. Program sponsored by AlexianConnects. To register, call (866) 253-9426.
Pack a Nutritional Wallop at Lunch: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Elite Athletic Development, 12 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights. Seminar hosted by registered dietitian Laura Burk. Free. (847) 394-8110 or eliteathletic.com.
Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Busse Center, B1, Level, Room LC 7-8, Northwest Community Hospital, 800 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meeting of the Northwest Community Hospital Ostomy Support Group of Arlington Heights.
Feb. 14
Cholesterol Clinic: 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Health Department at the Village of Arlington Heights, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Total, HDL and LDL Cholesterol Screening for $20; requires a 14 hour fast. Medicare cannot be billed for this service. Free blood pressure readings and weight with BMI and body fat analysis will also be available. For an appointment, call (847) 368-5760.
Feb. 18
Catholic Charities LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 18, and March 18, 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.
Ostomy Association of Chicago: Meets 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, The Sunrise Assisted Living Center, 1725 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. A panel answers your questions. Visit uoachicago.org.
Living with Mental Illness: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. "In Our Own Voice - Living with Mental Illness"; speakers from the National Alliance on Mental Illness will share their experiences in recovering from mental illness. Free admission. For information, call Margie Mayfield, at (847) 253-4839.
Feb. 19
Alzheimer's Association Support Group: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Garlands of Barrington, Eastlake dining room, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Education, speaker and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Call the BACOA, (847) 381-5030.
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
Health Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Participate in a variety of demonstration classes, fitness mini-clinics, health screenings, snacks a raffle and more. Admission is free. For details, call (847) 353-7501 or visit bgfitnesscenter.com.
Hospice volunteer training course: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23; and 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 25, Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care, 3115 N. Wilke Road, Suite H, Arlington Heights. For information or an application packet, call (866) 455-1818.
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.
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Feb. 24, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.
Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Education, tips and networking to help control symptoms. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. Free. (847) 895-9596.
Feb. 25
Balance Fair and screening: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Vital wellness Home Health staff present a balance fair screening including healthy refreshments, games with prizes and an educational talk. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Advances in low back pain treatment: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Lecture on the latest treatments for low back pain by Dr. Yuriy Bukhalo, a board-certified anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist. Register at dppl.org or (847) 376-2787.
Feb. 28
BACOA Parkinson's Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Garlands of Barrington, Performing Arts Center, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Demonstration of restorative tai chi. Penny, (847) 381-5030.
March 3
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
March 7
CPR and AED training: 1-5:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Learn vital lifesaving information and training that will prepare you to respond to an emergency situation through CPR or an Automated External Defibrillator. $55 per person. Call (800) 33. SAFETY or chicagoredcross.org.
March 8
Catholic Charities LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 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.
March 17
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
March 18
Catholic Charities LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 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.
Free Fertility Massage workshop: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Pulling Down The Moon & Fertility Center of Illinois, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Learn simple massage techniques that partners can practice to release the stress of fertility treatments. Reservations to (312) 321-0004 or fcionline.com.
March 24
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, March 24, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.
April 7
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
April 21
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
April 28
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, April 28, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.
May 5
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
May 19
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
May 26
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, May 26, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.
June 2
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
June 16
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
June 23
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, June 23, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.
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.
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 to 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 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
Palatine Jazzercise: 1294 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. For class schedule, visit smbjazz.com or call (773) 227-7167.
Streamwood Jazzercise: 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.
Hoffman Estates Jazzercise: 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.
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
Open Yoga Practice: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 15, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. For information, call (847) 229-0292.