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.

July 3

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 3, 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.

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 6

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, July 6, 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.

Free Yoga/Pilates classes: 7 p.m. Monday, July 6; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 9; 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 8; and 8 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Elite Athletic Development, 12 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights. Reduce stress and strengthen you mind, body and spirit with a blend of yoga and Pilates set to popular music. Call (847) 394-8110 or eliteathletic.com.

July 7

Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday July 7; 7 a.m. Saturday, July 11, 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

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, 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.

Cancer Wellness Center: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Lean about how genetic mutations can affect a variety of specific cancer diagnoses. Open to anyone with BRCA1, BRCA2 and CRC Syndromes. To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

July 8

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, 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, July 8, 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.

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Seeing meditation-everything is new every moment. To register, (847) 253-5532.

July 10

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, 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.

July 11

Wellness event: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Stay Fit Physical Therapy & Core Wellness Inc., 127 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. Free running form assessments, shoe reading, free chair massages. Free. Register at rsvp@stayfitpt.com. (847) 255-2348.

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 13

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, July 13, 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.

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday July 14; 7 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 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

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 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.

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday July 13, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, July 13, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

July 14

Blood drive: 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Bartlett Community Fire Department, 1234 N. Oak., Bartlett. For appointment, call Laura, (630) 837-6508.

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.

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 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, July 15, 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.

MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation and living gracefully. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Panel discussion: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Stay Fit Physical THerapy & Core Wellmess Inc., 127 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. "Living with Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Issues." Register at (847) 255-2348 or rsvp@stayfit.com

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 21

Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.

July 22

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation to appreciate feelings. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

Cancer Wellness Center: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. "Coping With My Child's Cancer." To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

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.

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Chicago Carpenters Training facility, 1256 Estes Ave., Elk Grove Village. For appointment, call Janet, (630) 723-2565.

July 25

ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 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.

July 26

Blood drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Cabela's, 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. For appointment, call Janet, (630) 723-2565.

July 27

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday July 27, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, July 27, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

July 28

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, July 28, 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.

Blood drive: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, St. Cecilia Churcyh, 700 S. Meier Road, Mount Prospect. For appointment, call (847) 437-6208.

July 29

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation is playfulness. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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. 7

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation for improving self-respect. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Aug. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

Aug. 14

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation to handle jealousy and possessiveness. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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. 21

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation and witnessing. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Aug. 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

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.

Cancer Wellness Center: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sug. 27, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. "Advances in Research and Treatment of Leukemis and Lymphoma." To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

Aug. 28

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Eating and drinking meditation. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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. 14

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

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.

Sept. 28

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

Oct. 12

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 12, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.