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Cook County health and fitness news

Posted June 17, 2009 11:00 pm

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.

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.

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 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 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.

Dementia education program: 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, Arden Courts of Elk Grove, 1940 Nerge Road, Elk Grove Village. A Dementia education program titled "My Loved One Has Just Been Diagnosed-Now What?" To attend, call (847) 534-8815.

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.