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.

May 9

Viva! Mujer Latina!: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, May 9, June 13 and July 11, YWCA Lake County, 2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, inside the Belvidere Mall. A breast cancer support group for Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients and survivors. The group meets every second Saturday of the month. For information, call (847) 662-4247, ex.t. 138 and ask for Darlene.

Barrington Lions Club hearing test van: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Barrington Jewel Store, on west Main St. To make a free hearing test appointment, call Glenn, (847) 381-2070

May 11

Practical Tools To Eliminate Stress From Your Life: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn a breathing technique and some simple yoga exercises to relax or enjoy a short guided meditation. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Get Active America Week: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday, May 11-15; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16; and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Center, 3098 FallingWaters Blvd., Lindenhurst. The center offerings a free, weeklong membership with complimentary classes for children and adult group exercise classes to Lake County residents. The week also includes a two-for-one enrollment fee. For information, visit health-fitnesscenters.com/Lindenhurst/home.html.

Gastric Banding Vs. Gastric Bypass: 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, Vista Surgery Center, 1050 Red Oak Lane, Lindenhurst. Vista Health System will host a free, physician-led program discussing weight loss surgery using either adjustable gastric banding or gastric bypass. To register, call (800) 843-2464 or (847) 360-4246. Visit vistahealth.com.

May 12

Home Safety: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Addolorata Villa media room, 553 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Checking your home for hazards, keeping your home safe from fires, protection from infection and how to be prepared for emergencies will be discussed. To register, call Sheryl, (847) 253-5500, ext. 384.

Fall and Balance Awareness: 12:30-1:30 p.m. May 12, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Physical therapists from Northwest Community Hospital will discuss how to prevent and recover from falls and stay in tune with balance. Bring a lunch. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

May 13

Interventional Pain Management: 7 p.m. May 13, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Dr. Yuriy Bukhalo will discuss new technology and advanced treatments in pain management. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

May 15

CPR and AED Class: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 15, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Learn the latest American Red Cross techniques in CPR, including AED. For ages 14 and up. $49- $59. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net

May 18

CareCoach: 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. The Lake Forest Hospital CareCoach will provide free health screenings for Lake County residents. For information, visit lfh.org, or call (847) 535-6709.

May 19

Arthritis Foundation and Exercises: Noon to 1 p.m. May 19, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. How to maintain wellness and relief for those who suffer from joint pain and stiffness. Bring a lunch. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

May 20

Men's Health Seminar: 5:30 p.m. May 20, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Registration and a complimentary meal from 5:30-6 p.m., discuss men's sexual health from 6-6:30 p.m. and men's prostate health from 6:30-7 p.m. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

May 21

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

May 28

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and Dec. 17, Community Healthcare room in the Outpatient Pavilion of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Designed for diabetic individuals and their support system. Free. Register at (800) 323-8622 use code 3DO3.

June 13

Viva! Mujer Latina!: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 13 and July 11, YWCA Lake County, 2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, inside the Belvidere Mall. A breast cancer support group for Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients and survivors. The group meets every second Saturday of the month. For information, call (847) 662-4247, ex.t. 138 and ask for Darlene.

June 16

Zumba Class: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 16 to July 28 (no class July 7), Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms. The cost is $42 for Lindenhurst residents, $48 for nonresidents. Call (847) 356-6011.

June 18

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

July 11

Viva! Mujer Latina!: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, YWCA Lake County, 2133 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, inside the Belvidere Mall. A breast cancer support group for Spanish-speaking breast cancer patients and survivors. The group meets every second Saturday of the month. For information, call (847) 662-4247, ex.t. 138 and ask for Darlene.

Aug. 20

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Sept. 17

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Oct. 15

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Nov. 19

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.