Lake Co. 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
May 14
Asbestos information sessions: 3-5 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Illinois Beach Resort and Conference Center, One Lake Front Drive, Zion. Community members interested in the investigation of asbestos at Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park will have an opportunity to learn more at two community availability sessions. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry is accepting public comments on the health consultation until June 12. Interested people may find the health consultation at www.atsdr.cdc.gov/sites/illinois_beach_state_park/ or review a copy at the Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion. Comments on the health consultation must be made in writing; send comments to Records Center, ATSDR, ATTN: Illinois Beach State Park, 1600 Clifton Road, N.E. MS F-09, Atlanta, GA 30333. For information, contact Mark Johnson at (312) 886-0840 or Januett Smith-George, at (800) 232-4636.
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
Get Active America Week: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Friday, May 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.
May 17
Film screening: 6 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25519 W. Highway 134, Ingleside. The Lyme-Aide Patient Network invites the public to a free screening of the Lyme disease documentary film "Under Our Skin." Lyme-Aide Network members will be available to answer questions after the film. There is no cost to attend and free baby-sitting will be available for those attending the film. For information, contact Kimberly Heeres-Frank, at (847) 833-5962 or lymeaide@comcast.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.
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:
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich.
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Wauconda Middle School, 215 Slocum Road, Wauconda.
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 18, Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbeck St., Antioch.
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, May 18, Lake Front Park, 71 Nippersink Road, Fox Lake.
• 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, May 19, Mt. Moriah Christian, Center, 523 10th St., North Chicago.
• 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Great Lake Credit Union, 2525 Green Bay Road, North Chicago.
• 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Faith Food Pantry, 2803 W. 30th St., Zion.
• 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Market Square, Health Awareness Days, Lake Forest.
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville.
• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Grayslake Senior Center, 50 Library Lane, Grayslake.
• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan.
• 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Lake Villa Walgreens, 305 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.
• 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch.
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.
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.
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. 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.