Cook County health and fitness events
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, Deadline is two weeks before event date.
CPR Training Days: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays, all March, 535 N. Lake St., Mundelein, and 544 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. The American Red Cross gives participants a chance to get certified in CPR for $only 9. Spanish sessions are also available. For information and more locations, visit chicagoredcross.org or call (800) 337-2338.
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.
Open house and wellness roundup: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Gajda Health Plus Network, 552 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Speakers, massages, raffle. RSVP to (847) 991-2222 or gajdahealthplus.com.
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.
HPV vaccine: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Dr. Emily Chang will address the controversy and dispel the confusion surrounding Gardasil. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
March 4
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Elk Grove Village. Designed to nurture older adults cognitively, physically and spiritually through structured programs and to give caregivers a respite. Sara, (847) 437-2666, ext. 24.
March 5
Green lawn care: Hear a panel of experts outline a path to a healthy lawn and a healthy environment at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at St. Mark Lutheran Church Community Center, corner of Evergreen and Wille in downtown Mount Prospect. (847) 259-9795.
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.
Talk Control of Your Own Health: 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, RexPlex, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. Certified personal trainer Loree Labahn helps you learn to take control of your health and how you can accomplish that. Free. (847) 640-1000, ext. 224.
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 11
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Elk Grove Village. Designed to nurture older adults cognitively, physically and spiritually through structured programs and to give caregivers a respite. Sara, (847) 437-2666, ext. 24.
Vitamins and Minerals: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered dietitian Donna Zoleck presents a nutrition seminar on "Vitamins and Minerals,"do you get the vitamins and minerals you need to be healthy? Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.
March 12
Menopause and Osteoporosis: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. A discussion on the difference between normal bone density, osteopenia and osteoporosis. Registration required. Call AlexianConnects, (866) 253-9426.
Ultimate diet makeover: 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Learn how to revamp your diet from breakfast to dinner, including tips for eating out. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
March 13
Weight for fertility seminar: Noon-1 p.m. Friday, March 13, Pulling Down The Moon Fertility Center, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Free. Register at (312) 321-0004.
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.
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Elk Grove Village. Designed to nurture older adults cognitively, physically and spiritually through structured programs and to give caregivers a respite. Sara, (847) 437-2666, ext. 24.
NAMI Northwest Suburban family support group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 114, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
Caregiver Support Group: 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Daxa, (847) 524-8800, ext. 168.
March 19
Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community health nurse Trish Simon talks about the free screenings offered to the public, including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Q A, refreshments. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100.
March 20
Powerful Tools for Caregivier: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, March 20, 27 and April 3, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Educational course for family members who care for seniors. Registration required. (847) 524-8800, ext. 168.
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.
March 25
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Elk Grove Village. Designed to nurture older adults cognitively, physically and spiritually through structured programs and to give caregivers a respite. Sara, (847) 437-2666, ext. 24.
March 27
Powerful Tools for Caregivier: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Fridays, March 27 and April 3, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Educational course for family members who care for seniors. Registration required. (847) 524-8800, ext. 168.
April 3
Powerful Tools for Caregivier: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, April 3, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Educational course for family members who care for seniors. Registration required. (847) 524-8800, ext. 168.
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 15
NAMI Northwest Suburban family support group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 114, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
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 22
NAMI Northwest Suburban: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday
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