Lake Co. health & fitness calendar

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.

April 2

50 Simple Ways to Eat Less: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Laura Bruzas will share tips on saving money on food expenditures. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

April 3

Feeding Therapy: Registration starts 7:45 a.m., workshop runs 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday April 3 and 4, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. "Feeding Therapy: A Sensory-Motor Approach" for parents and professionals dealing with autism. Cost is $379. To register, call (866) 368-1449 or e-mail info@talktools.net.

April 4

Zacharias Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center, 4275 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Celebrate the courage and spirit of sexual assault survivors and their families at the center's annual Thank You Open House themed "The Art of Peace." For details visit zachariascenter.org or call Jane Hunter, at (847) 244-1187, ext. 26.

April 8

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group: 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. For anyone who has MS or has someone with MS in their life. Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators, MS experts, and those with experience of MS. For information, call Kendra Saeman, at (847) 855-9656, or Diane Schultz, at (847) 970-7841.

April 9

BACOA Alzheimer's group: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, April 9, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Representatives from two adult day centers will discuss their services. (847) 381-5030.

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

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.

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:

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Round Lake Senior Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake.

• 2:15-5 p.m. Thursday, April 2, Mano a Mano, 6 E. Main St., Round Lake Park.

• 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 6, Warren Newport Public Library, 224 N O'Plaine Road, Gurnee.

• 3-6 p.m. Monday, April 6, YWCA, 2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Mundelein Senior Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein.

• 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Vernon Hills Village Hall, 290 Evergreen Drive, Vernon Hills.

• 9:15-12:30 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Faith Food Pantry, 2803 West 30th St., Zion.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Great Lakes Credit Union, 2111 Sheridan Road, Zion.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Wauconda Middle School, 215 Slocum Road, Wauconda.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 13, Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbeck St., Antioch.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, Lake Front Park, 71 Nippersink Road, Fox Lake.

• 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, April 14, Mt. Moriah Christian Center, 523 10th St., North Chicago.

• 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, Great Lake Credit Union, 2525 Green Bay Road, North Chicago.

• 9:15-12:30 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Faith Food Pantry, 2803 West 30th St., Zion.

• 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, St. Anastasia Food Pantry, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan.

• 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest.

• 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, April 20, 7-Eleven, 2144 Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst.

• 3-5 p.m. Monday, April 20, Great Lake Credit Union, 2135 N. Route 83, Round Lake Beach.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Grayslake Senior Center, 50 Library Lane, Grayslake.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan.

• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, April 23, Park Place Health Fair, 414 Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Bone Density will be the only screening offered at this event.

• 4-6 p.m., Thursday, April 23, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch.

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.