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.

June 11

Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Northwest Community Hospital, 800 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The Northwest Community Hospital Ostomy Support Group of Arlington Heights will meet in the Busse Center. The guest speaker will be Kesuri Sethuraman, a licensed physical therapist in the outpatient treatment center with a specialty in pelvic floor muscle health. Call (847) 398-0527.

An evening of survivorship: 6-9 p. m. Thursday, June 11, Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Presenters: Dr. Carol A. Rosenberg, director, North Shore University Health System Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship program; Suzan Eckstein, manager, department of Medical Social Work, Highland Park Hospital; Linda Sizemore, licensed clinical psychologist; Priscilla Andrews and Deborah Kronenberger. To register, (847)-509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

Alzheimer's Association support group: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, June 11, St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 401 E. Main St., Barrington. Education, speakers and support for people with early stage memory loss and their family members. (847) 381-5030 to register.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers class: 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, BACOA office, in the Prairieview building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Designed for the nonprofessional caregiver to help reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, balance their life and enhance their ability to make tough decisions and locate resources. To register, (847) 381-5030.

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.

Introduction to Tai Chi: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Free introductory class consisting of Chi Gong, a demonstration of the Tai Chi form, and an introductory class. Wear comfortable clothing including socks. Call (847) 229-0292.

Women's protection workshop: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 13, Barrington Martial Arts, 123 Barrington Commons, Barrington. Personal protection workshop for women ages 15 and over includes college-bound self-defense and personal protection from strikes, grabs, holds and more. $25-$31. To register, (847) 381-0687.

June 14

Sisterhood is Powerful: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Fertility Center of Illinois, 3703 W. Lake Ave., suite 106, Glenview. Support group for women faced with the challenges of the fertility journey. (877) 324-4483 or fcionline.com.

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 17

Meditation: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17 and 24, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Jahari; learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

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.

Evening of Lupus Education: 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Zion-Benton Public Library, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion. The YWCA Lake County will present an evening of lupus awareness and education with Sheila Steward, RN, Lupus Navigator for the Lupus Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter. There is no cost to attend. Registration is suggested; contact Shaunta McGee, at (847) 662-4247, ext. 127, or mcgees@ywcalakecountyil.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.

June 25

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

July 30

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

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.

Aug. 27

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

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.

Sept. 24

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

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.

Oct. 29

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

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.

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.