Lake 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.
Feb. 26
Good Hearts, Good Fortunes: 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, The Grille on Laurel, 181 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest. Celebrate Women's Heart Health Month with food, drinks and fun. For women only, hosted by the Women's Auxiliary Board of Lake Forest Hospital. Tickets are $45 in advance, $50 at the door. Proceeds support Lake Forest Hospital's cardiac catheterization lab. Register at lfh.org/philanthropy or call (847) 535-6111.
Feb. 27
Salon opening: Noon to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Zaza Salon And Day Spa, 1101 S Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. With food, prizes, and sample giveaways. Free skin scopings, chair massages, hand exfoliations and more will be offered. for information, call (847) 793-1111.
Feb. 28
Stop Abuse in Daycare meeting: 2-4 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. SAD will host its first informational meeting. For information, call Patrick Madigan, (847) 436-1123.
Immunization Clinics for Children: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest; and 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, or Lake Forest Hospital, at (847) 535-6112.
March
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.
March 2
Colorectal awareness events: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, March 2, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, and Wednesday, March 4, Grayslake Acute Care Center, 1475 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake. Gastroenterology nurses will provide information packets and distribute free ColoCare kits, which test for indications of colorectal cancer. "Polyp Man" will be on site, and all visitors will be eligible for a raffle. Call Lake Forest Hospital, at (847) 234-5600
March 3
Blood drive: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Anderson Court of Building A, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, be in good health and not have donated blood within 56 days. For an appointment, call (847) 543-2064 or visit givelife.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.
March 4
Grief Support Group: 6:30-7:45 p.m., for eight weeks, starting Wednesday, March 4, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. The Families with Children program addresses the special needs of young people who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Free. RSVP to (800) 331-5484.
March 19
WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, Lake Forest Hospital Health Education Center, 660 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Women who have been touched by heart disease can share their experiences at a support group. For information, call Debbie Dunn, at (847) 987-8074 or visit womenheart.org.
March 21
Boomer Expo: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Boomer Expo will feature more than 25 services and demonstrations related to health and wellness, finances, family, travel, personal development and more. For information, call (847) 566-4790 or e-mail myoho@mundeleinparks.org.
March 25
Basic First Aid: 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St., Grayslake. One day class for anyone 16 and up. Cost is $32 for Grayslake residents, and $42 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
March 26
Survivors of Suicide: 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 26, Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago welcomes those who have lost a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide program. (847) 376-2118.
April 16
WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, April 16, May 21, June 18, Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, Lake Forest Hospital Health Education Center, 660 North Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Women who have been touched by heart disease can share their experiences at a support group. For information, call Debbie Dunn, at (847) 987-8074 or visit womenheart.org.
April 18
Red Cross Babysitting: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The American Red Cross Babysitting class provides participants ages 11-15 with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of adults. Cost is $98 for Grayslake residents, $122 for nonresidents. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Ongoing
CareCoach: Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach mobile health unit offers Lake County residents 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. Upcoming visits include:
• 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Lake Villa Walgreens, 305 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.
• 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch.
• 3-6 p.m. Monday, March 2, Nuestro Center, 624 Sheridan Road, Highwood.
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Park Place, 414 Lewis Ave., Waukegan.
• 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 4, Vernon Township Food Pantry, 3050 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove.
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 5, Round Lake Senior Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake.
• 2:15-5 p.m., Thursday, March 5, Mano a Mano, 6 E. Main St., Round Lake Park
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 T. O. P. S.: 6-7 p.m. Mondays, AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. The Wheeling chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly. Members begin to gather at 5:30 p.m. For information, visit www.tops.org, or call Pat, at (847) 537-8666.
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.
Fox Lake Jazzercise: Available Mondays through Saturdays at the Lakefront Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Blends jazz dance, traditional aerobics, kickboxing, Pilates, yoga and muscle toning movements. For more information, call Melanie at (847) 838-5751 or e-mail geljazz@aol.com.
Libertyville Jazzercise: 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Talent Forum, 450 Peterson Road, Libertyville; 8:20 a.m. Saturdays and 6:45 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Check out a class for free. Incorporates kickboxing, cardio, Pilates, yoga, muscle toning, and strength training. Each class is about an hour long. Bring gym shoes and a water bottle. For information, visit www.jazzercise.com or call Kim, at (224) 730-2405.
Round Lake Beach Jazzercise: 9:15 a.m. Saturdays, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 N Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach; 8:15 a.m. Sundays, 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. For information, call (847) 201-8453.
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.
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.
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.
Open Yoga Practice: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Thursdays with Adam, a supervised self practice, where each student moves through the practice at his or her own pace and level, will be held Thursdays. Open practice is appropriate for anyone who has developed a good sense of self awareness, usually a practitioner with at least nine months of experience. Class is free and open to anyone. For information, call (847) 229-0292.