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Health and fitness

Posted July 08, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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, etc. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

July 9

BACOA Alzheimer's Group: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, July 9. Group provided education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. For information, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.

Low Vision Support Group: Meets 1-2 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Lake Barrington Woods, 2230 Classic Court, Lake Barrington. Midyear update and planning session. Group offers resources and local educational trips to persons with low vision. (847) 391-5030.

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.

Pediatric Dental Associates anniversary party: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 651 Old Checker Road, Buffalo Grove. The community is invited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the proactive. Games, prizes, food, DJ, petting zoo. Admission is one nonperishable food item for the local food pantry. R.S.V.P before Sunday, July 12 to (847) 537-7695.

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.

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

Arthritis Foundation exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays through July 24, Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center. Exercise program specifically designed for people with arthritis. Program emphasizes relaxation and joint-protection techniques that participants can practice at home. $4 per session. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892 or Patricia, (224) 622-1518.

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.

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

Understanding Medi-Babble: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Friendship Village of Schaumburg, 350 W. Schaumburg Road. Jerryle Muke-Grasso shares tips to better understand medical language and how to communicate more effectively with health care providers. Free. To register, (800) 475-9092.

July 15

Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Len Lechniak will do a special presentation on visual aids. 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 Wellness Inc., 127 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. "Living with Lymphedema and Chronic Swelling Issues." Register at (847) 255-2348 or rsvp@stayfit.com

Ostomy Association: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge. uoachicago.org.

July 16

When Hoarding Takes Over: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Life Care Innovations Inc. will discuss the difference between being a collector and someone who has a problem with hoarding. Learn what to do when hoarding takes over a life. (800) 475-9092.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, 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 20

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, 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.

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.

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday July 21; 7 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 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 21, 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 22

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 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 22, 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 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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, 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 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.

Parkinson's Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane. Mary Pubentz, a registered pharmacist from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, will talk about Parkinson's medications as well as medications used with depression. To register, call Penny, (847) 381-5030.

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

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, 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.

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

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 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 29, 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 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.

July 31

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, 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.

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.

MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.

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, Aug. 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.

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. 26

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 26, 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. 26, 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. 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.