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
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.
Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Northwest Community Hospital, Busse Center, B1 level, room LC708, Arlington Heights. Guest speaker, Kesuri Sethuraman, licensed physical therapist, with a specialty in pelvic floor muscle health.
ECC massage therapy credit classes: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 11-July 16; or 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17-July 22, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. For information, (847) 214-7773 or elgin.edu/massage.
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 12
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hospital lobby, 1650 Moon Lake Drive, Hoffman Estates. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Carol, (847) 352-6708.
Health Freedom Expo: Friday, June 12-Sunday, June 14, Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg. Three-day event featuring prominent keynote speakers, over 90 informative lectures and interactive workshops and over 200 exhibitors showcasing health care products and introducing discoveries in natural health. (888) 658-3976.
June 13
Alzheimer's Association Family Forum: Saturday, June 13, Wojcik Conference Center, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Continental breakfast, expert speakers, round table discussions, resource fair, free parking. $25. (847) 933-2413 or alz.org/Illinois.
June 14
A Healer's Odyssey: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. Dr. Saul Shaye presents the workshop,"A Healer's Odyssey," the story of his own spiritual transformation from atheist to spiritual healer. (847) 297-0997 to register. Suggested offering $20.
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.
LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Catholic Charities Northwest office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
June 15
Zumba Gold fitness class: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Mondays, June 15-July 6; or 9:15-10 a.m. Saturdays, June 13-July 11, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines. For the active mature adult and exercise beginner ages 14 and over. $20-$25. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June, 15, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation to let go of fear. Register at (847) 437-9494.
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Star, (847) 899-0195.
Fertility acupuncture seminar: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, Pulling Down The Moon & Fertility Center of Illinois, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Discussion and demonstration of fertility enhancing acupuncture methods and how they can increase your chances of conception. Free. To register, (312) 321-0004.
June 16
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Michelle, (847) 524-2690.
Teen training: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 16-July 14, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Ages 12-19 can improve strength, knowledge of fitness and overall fitness level. $25-$31. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday June 16; 7 a.m. Saturday, June 20, Stay Fit Clinic, 127 S. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. Run or walk with Stay Fit Physical Therapy and Core Wellness. All levels. (847) 255-2348
June 17
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Elk Grove Village. Designed to nurture older adults cognitively, physically and spiritually through structured programs and to give caregivers a respite. Sara, (847) 437-2666, ext. 24.
Bereavement Group: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Jewish Child and Family Services, 1156 W. Shure Drive, suite 180, Arlington Heights. For widows and widowers. $7 per session. Rosalie, (224) 625-2819 or jcfs.org.
LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
Tai Chi: Beginning Tai Chi, 6-7:30 p.m.; continuing Tai Chi, 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17-Aug. 19, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 18 and over. $60-$75. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Fertility enhancing massage: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Pulling Down the Moon, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Free discussion and demonstration of simple fertility enhancing massage techniques. (312) 321-0004.
June 18
YogaFit: Ages 10-15, 5-6 p.m.; ages 16 and over, 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 20, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Based on the ancient fitness science of hatha yoga. $48-$60. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Strength Conditioning for Women: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays June 18-Aug. 20, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Personal trainer teaches the basics of cardio weight training. For ages 16 and over. $50-$62. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Early Stage Memory Loss group: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, June 18-Aug. 20. Ten-week session covers overview of early-stage memory loss, medical and legal information, financial planning, social and family relationships, driving and other considerations. Free, registration required. Call Bonnie, (847) 381-5030.
June 19
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hospital lobby, 1650 Moon Lake Drive, Hoffman Estates. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Carol, (847) 352-6708.
June 20
Beginning Yoga: 6-7 p.m. Mondays, June 20-July 13, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 14 and over. $40-$50. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
All level Yoga: 7:15-8:15 p.m. Mondays, and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, June 20-July 13, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 14 and over. $40-$50. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
All level Yoga: Tuesdays, 6-7:15 p.m. June 20-July 13, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 14 and over. $50-$63. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
June 22
Self -Advocacy in pain management: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, Cancer Wellness Center,215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Learn about the pain cycle, pain management and how to communicate pain symptoms to your health care provider. To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June 22, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Acceptance meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Star, (847) 899-0195.
June 23
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, June 23, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.
NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Michelle, (847) 524-2690.
June 24
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, Elk Grove Village. Designed to nurture older adults cognitively, physically and spiritually through structured programs and to give caregivers a respite. Sara, (847) 437-2666, ext. 24.
Bereavement Group: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Jewish Child and Family Services, 1156 W. Shure Drive, suite 180, Arlington Heights. For widows and widowers. $7 per session. Rosalie, (224) 625-2819 or jcfs.org.
Balance Body Chemistry: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, suite 114, Arlington Heights. "Balance Body Chemistry with Prescribed Meds and Vitamin Supplements," presented by Sharon Bergland and Mazie Grisch. (847) 899-0195 or e-mail naminwsub@aol.com.
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.
LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
June 26
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hospital lobby, 1650 Moon Lake Drive, Hoffman Estates. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Carol, (847) 352-6708.
June 27
ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates. Les Turner ALS Foundation hosts support group for ALS patients and caregivers. R.S.V.P to Claire Owen, (847) 679-3311 or cowen@lesturnerals.org.
June 29
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June 29; July 5, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. You are enough unto yourself meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 29, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Star, (847) 899-0195.
June 30
NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Michelle, (847) 524-2690.
July 5
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 5, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Richness of sharing meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
July 12
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, 12, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation for improving relationships. Register at (847) 437-9494.
LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Catholic Charities Northwest office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
July 15
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
July 17
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation to break habits. Register at (847) 437-9494.
July 23
LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
July 24
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 24, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation for handling body aches and pains. Register at (847) 437-9494.
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. 3
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation is playfulness. Register at (847) 437-9494.
Aug. 10
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, August 10, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation for improving self respect. Register at (847) 437-9494.
Aug. 17
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation to handle jealousy and possessiveness. Register at (847) 437-9494.
Aug. 19
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
Aug. 24
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation and witnessing. Register at (847) 437-9494.
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.
Aug. 31
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Eating and drinking meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
Sept. 16
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
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. 21
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
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. 18
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
Nov. 19
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.
Dec. 16
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
Dec. 17
Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, 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.
Ongoing
Arlington Lake Ladies Golf League: The nine-hole league has openings for both regular and substitute players. League plays at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings. Call Lynne, (847) 259-0279.
Walkers club: The Arlington Heights Walkers Club, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, invites walkers to join them during business hours Monday-Saturday at 1801 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The club is co-sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital's Healthy Aging/Senior Services. For information, (847) 253-5532.
Wheeling Chapter of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Meets 5:30-7 p.m., Mondays; AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Visit tops.org or call (847) 37-8666.
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
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support group for persons over 18 with any form of mental illness meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: A support group for people who have a family member or friend with mental illness meets from 7-9 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Grief to Hope Group: 9:30-11 a.m., fourth Tuesday of the month; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 West Central Road. The Center for Loss and Hope at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois offers regular drop-in groups to help those dealing with the death of a loved one. To register or for more information on the groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Crystal Lake workstation, 390 East Congress Parkway, Suite E in Crystal Lake. To register or for more information on hospice groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Alexian Brothers Behavior Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Dr., Hoffman Estates. An opportunity for people with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. Carol (847) 352-6708
Mount Prospect Jazzercise: 2354 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. Over 30 classes per week. smbjazz.com or (773) 227-7167.
Palatine Jazzercise: 1294 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. For class schedule, visit smbjazz.com or call (773) 227-7167.
Streamwood Jazzercise: 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.
Hoffman Estates Jazzercise: 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.
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
Open Yoga Practice: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 15, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. For information, call (847) 229-0292.
Jewish Yoga: Yoga is going strong at Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. A class is offered from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. The class is open to nonmembers. Call for pricing details, (847) 459-1677. In addition, a drop-in class is offered from noon to 1:15 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. This class is free with a suggested donation for attendance.