Lake Co. 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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

July 16

Health Care Reform Debate: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights. Join Wheeling and Palatine Township Democrats for a debate between supporters of different solutions to health care issues. Visit palatinedemocrats.com.

July 20

Look Good, Feel Better: 4-6 p.m. Mondays, July 20 and Sept. 21, Condell Day center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Women who are undergoing cancer treatments will experience positive ways to enhance appearance and self-esteem. This meeting is free. For information, call (847) 990-5818

July 22

Meditation: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 22 and 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Jahari, and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Breast-feeding 101: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 22, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. A certified lactation consultant provides information about getting started, successful technique, planning for work-related separation, pumping and breast care. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5570.

July 23

Survivors of Suicide: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate. Call (847) 376-2118.

July 28

Caregivers Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. This group is open to families who are caring for an adult. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

July 29

Boot Camp for new Dads: 7-10 p.m. Wednesdays, July 29, Sept. 23, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. New fathers learn how to take care of a new baby from pediatricians and other experienced fathers. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

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.

Condell's New Life Center Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 30, Aug. 27 and Sept. 4 and Tuesday, Aug. 4, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Tour the new life center and see an overview of services. Expectant mothers can register for delivery during this class. Tour is free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Aug. 1

Caring for your newborn: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 1 and Sept. 19, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Expecting parents learn how to care for their new baby. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Aug. 4

Womenheart Support Group: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 4 and Sept. 1, Condell Day Center Living Room, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Women who have experienced heart disease can benefit from sharing their thoughts, concerns and feelings with other women. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

Sleep Apnea Vendor Fair: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Advocate Condell Medical Center's Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Stop at the fair to see the latest sleep apnea equipment. Bring current equipment for a free pressure and oximetry check. For information call (847) 990-5850

Aug. 6

Alzheimer's Support Group: 2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Westmoreland Library, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Meets the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome. No registration required. For information, call Sandy Summers, at (847) 535-6764.

Aug. 11

Child and Adult Immunizations: 4-6 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 11 and Sept. 8, Advocate Condell Medical Center's Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. The Lake County Health Department offers immunizations and booster shots. Bring immunization records. Prices vary for ages 19 and older; $10 per child immunization. No appointment is needed; call (847) 362-2905, ext. 1444.

Aug. 13

The Humor Exchange: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10, Condell's Centre Club, 1405 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Experience the medical benefits of mirth and laughter. Free. Call HealthAdvisor, at (800) 323-8622.

CPR Classes for Health Care Providers: 6-10 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 13 and Oct. 8, Advocate Condell Medical Center's Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Health Care Providers can learn life saving CPR for patients of all ages. $65; registration is required. Call (847) 990-5600 or visit condell.org.

Aug. 19

Breast-feeding 101: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 19 and Sept. 16, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. A certified lactation consultant provides information about getting started, successful technique, planning for work-related separation, pumping and breast care. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5570.

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. 21

Breast Cancer Support: 1-2:30 p.m. Fridays, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. This group is open to survivors of breast cancer. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

Aug. 25

Caregivers Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 25, Sept. 22, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. This group is open to families who are caring for an adult. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

Aug. 26

Diabetes Support Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 26 and Sept. 23, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. This program gives out education and support to manage diabetes. For information, call (847) 990-5579.

Prepared Childbirth/C-section: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 26 and Sept. 30, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Parents that are expecting to deliver by C-section will learn about the surgery, hospital stay and care and discharge. Free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

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.

Condell's New Life Center Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Aug. 27 and Sept. 4, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Tour the new life center and see an overview of services. Expectant mothers can register for delivery during this class. Tour is free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Sept. 1

Womenheart Support Group: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Condell Day Center Living Room, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Women who have experienced heart disease can benefit from sharing their thoughts, concerns and feelings with other women. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

Sept. 3

Alzheimer's Support Group: 2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Westmoreland Library, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Meets the first Thursday of every month. All are welcome. No registration required. For information, call Sandy Summers, at (847) 535-6764.

Sept. 4

Condell's New Life Center Tour: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Tour the new life center and see an overview of services. Expectant mothers can register for delivery during this class. Tour is free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Sept. 8

Child and Adult Immunizations: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Advocate Condell Medical Center's Conference Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. The Lake County Health Department offers immunizations and booster shots. Bring immunization records. Prices vary for ages 19 and older; $10 per child immunization. No appointment is needed; call (847) 362-2905, ext. 1444.

Sept. 10

The Humor Exchange: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Condell's Centre Club, 1405 Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Experience the medical benefits of mirth and laughter. Free. Call HealthAdvisor, at (800) 323-8622.

Sept. 16

Breast-feeding 101: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. A certified lactation consultant provides information about getting started, successful technique, planning for work-related separation, pumping and breast care. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5570.

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. 18

Breast Cancer Support: 1-2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. This group is open to survivors of breast cancer. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

Sept. 19

Caring for your newborn: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Expecting parents learn how to care for their new baby. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Sept. 20

Teen Parenting, A New Beginning: 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Teenagers will learn about anatomical and physiological changes that will happen during a pregnancy, labor and newborn care. $10. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Sept. 21

Look Good, Feel Better: 4-6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Condell Day center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Women who are undergoing cancer treatments will experience positive ways to enhance appearance and self-esteem. This meeting is free. For information, call (847) 990-5818

Sept. 22

Caregivers Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. This group is open to families who are caring for an adult. For information, call (847) 990-5818.

Sept. 23

Boot Camp for new Dads: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. New fathers learn how to take care of a new baby from pediatricians and other experienced fathers. $20. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Diabetes Support Group: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. This program gives out education and support to manage diabetes. For information, call (847) 990-5579.

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. 30

Prepared Childbirth/C-section: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Parents that are expecting to deliver by C-section will learn about the surgery, hospital stay and care and discharge. Free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

Ongoing

Breast-feeding Success: 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Open to mothers and expectant families. Nursing babies are welcome. Free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

"Looking Up" Bereavement Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Open to anyone who is grieving over the loss of a loved one. For information, call (847) 816-8848.

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.

Blood Pressure Testing: The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will offer blood pressure testing and education for adults at no charge to Lake County residents at the following times and places:

For information, call (847) 377-8182.

• 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 17, Zion Piggly Wiggly, 3367 Sheridan Road, Zion.

• 9-10 a.m. Monday, July 20, Department of Public Aid, 3235 Belvidere Road, Waukegan.

• 9-11 a.m. Monday, July 27, Waukegan Post Office, 326 North Genesee St., Waukegan.

Immunization Clinics for Children: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 1-6 p.m. Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake County Health Department Belvidere Medical Building Annex, 2303 Dodge Avenue, Waukegan. Children can receive all routine childhood immunizations. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. Parents are asked to bring their children's past immunization records. If a child has an immunization letter from a school nurse, it should also be brought to the clinic. No appointment necessary. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department Immunization Program at (847) 377-8470. Clinics are also available at the following times and dates:

• 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Wauconda Township Center, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. (847) 377-8470.

• 9-11 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. (847) 535-6112.

• 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. (847) 377-8470.

CareCoach: Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach mobile health unit offers Lake County residents health screenings, including blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and asthma. All services are provided free to Lake County residents; no appointment is necessary. For information, call (847) 535-6709 or visit www.lfh.org. Upcoming visits include:

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, July 16, YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry Road, Lake Zurich.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16, Wauconda Middle School, 215 Slocum Road, Wauconda.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, July 20, Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbeck St., Antioch.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, July 20, Lake Front Park, 71 Nippersink Road, Fox Lake.

• 9:30 a.m. to noon, Tuesday, July 21, Mt. Moriah Christian Center, 523 10th St., North Chicago.

• 1:30-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, Great Lake Credit Union, 2525 Green Bay Road, North Chicago.

• 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-2 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, Faith Food Pantry, 2803 West 30th St., Zion.

• 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, St. Anastasia Food Pantry, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan.

• 2-4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest.

• 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 27, 7-Eleven, 2144 Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst.

• 3-5 p.m., Monday, July 27, Great Lake Credit Union, 2135 N. Route 83, Round Lake Beach.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28, Grayslake Senior Center, 50 Library Lane, Grayslake.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 29, Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan.

• 4-6 p.m., Thursday, July 30, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch.

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.

Wheeling T. O. P. S.: 6-7 p.m. Mondays, AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. The Wheeling chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly. Members begin to gather at 5:30 p.m. For information, visit www.tops.org, or call Pat, at (847) 537-8666.

Huntington's disease Support Group: 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, 1116 Stratford Lane, Lake Zurich. Free, ongoing support group for people with Huntington's disease, caregivers or interested parties. For information, call (847) 438-2403.

Libertyville Jazzercise: 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Talent Forum, 450 Peterson Road, Libertyville; 8:20 a.m. Saturdays and 6:45 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Check out a class for free. Incorporates kickboxing, cardio, Pilates, yoga, muscle toning, and strength training. Bring gym shoes and a water bottle. For information, visit www.jazzercise.com or call Kim, at (224) 730-2405.

Round Lake Beach Jazzercise: 9:15 a.m. Saturdays, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 N Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach; 8:15 a.m. Sundays, 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. For information, call (847) 201-8453.

Crisis Counseling: 24-Hours a day, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers walk-in and telephone crisis counseling and referrals for Lake County residents experiencing emotional stress. Counselors are available 24 hours a day. For assistance, call (847) 377-8088. A TDD, hearing-impaired phone line is available at (847) 360-2905.

HIV Testing: Monday through Friday, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Room 132, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers free anonymous and confidential HIV testing. No appointment necessary. For information, call the Health Department at (847) 377-8450.

Weight Watchers: Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., Thursdays at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake.

Aquacise: 10:45-11:30 a.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Aquatics, Fitness Center & Nature Museum, 860 Hart Road, Round Lake. Low impact aerobic for men and women of all ages. $35 for a punch card of 10. For information, call (847) 546-8558.

STD clinics: Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Thursdays, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers confidential clinics for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Patients can call up to one week in advance to schedule an appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale. A $10 co-pay is required at the time of service (this excludes high school students and Medicaid clients). No one will be refused treatment due to inability to pay. For more information, call (847) 377-8450.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group: 7-9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Positive, practical and educational conversation about living with MS. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators, MS experts and people living with MS. For more information, call Diane, at (847) 651-7841.

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.

Open Yoga Practice: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Thursdays with Adam, a supervised self practice, where each student moves through the practice at his or her own pace and level, will be held Thursdays. Open practice is appropriate for anyone who has developed a good sense of self awareness, usually a practitioner with at least nine months of experience. Class is free and open to anyone. For information, call (847) 229-0292.