NW Suburban health and fitness briefs
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.
Free track workouts: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Ost Field, behind Palatine Village Hall, Northwest Highway and Wood Street. Division II All-American and 19-time All Conference heptathlete Cody Varner puts runners of all ages, shapes, sizes and experience levels through their paces at Elite Athletic Development's free weekly track workouts. For information, (847) 394-8110 or jim@eadperformancecenter.com.
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.
Zumba workshop: 7:30-8:15 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Elements, 106 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. $5, call (847) 222-7870 to register.
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.
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.
July 25
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday July 25; 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
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.
Zumba workshop: 9:15-10 a. m. Monday, July 27, Elements, 106 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. $5, call (847) 222-7870 to register.
Yoga: Monday, July 27-Monday, Aug. 24, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Beginning yoga 6-7 p.m. Mondays; all levels 7:15-8:15 Mondays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, $40-$50. All levels 6-7:15 p. Tuesdays, $50-$63. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Fitness Boot Camp: Monday, July 27-Sunday, Aug. 23, Elite Athletic Development, 12 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights. For adults of all ages, shapes and sizes. Meet three times per week, $129; $159 for four times a week. Call (847) 394-8110 or eliteathletic.com.
July 28
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday July 28; 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 28, 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.
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 Church, 700 S. Meier Road, Mount Prospect. For appointment, call (847) 437-6208.
Weight Loss Class for adults: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Conducted by a certified hypnotherapist. Learn to reprogram the negative input that helped to put the weight on with input that will assist in losing those pounds. Ages 18 and over. $38-$48. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Teen Training: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28-Aug. 25; or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 30-Aug. 19, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 12-19. Improves strength, knowledge of fitness and overall fitness level. $25-$31. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
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.
Summer Luau: 3-6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Chiro One Wellness Centers of Schaumburg East, 850 E. Higgins Road, suite 121, Schaumburg. Food, games, prizes, free spinal screening, meet clinic director Dr. KayLynne Koubsky. ChiroOne.net.
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. 1
Tai Chi Health Recovery class: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1; 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Taoist Tai Chi Center, 332 E. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Tailored for people who are dealing with a chronic illness such as Parkinson's, severe arthritis, cancer or diabetes or who are recovering from a stroke or other injury. (847) 734-6044 or illinois.usa.taoist.org.
Aug. 3
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3 and Aug. 17, Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Crystal Lake workstation, 390 East Congress Parkway, Suite E in Crystal Lake. To register or for information, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 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: 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. 4
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
Aug. 6
Drumming Circle: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered music therapist Rita Lopienski leads a drumming circle. Discover the culture and therapeutic and spiritual benefits of drums form around the world. Drums provided. To register, (630) 213-0100.
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. 11
Quit smoking class: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Conducted by a certified hypnotherapist. $44-$55. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
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
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Crystal Lake workstation, 390 East Congress Parkway, Suite E in Crystal Lake. To register or for information, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
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. 20
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, lower level conference room of Lutheran General Hospital's Nesset Pavilion, 1775 Ballard Road in Park Ridge. Co-sponsored by Advocate Medical Group and the Alzheimer's Association. Meetings are free and no registration is required. Call (847) 318-2501
Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Victory Centre or Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community health nurse Trish Simon talks about the free screenings offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Screenings available. Call (630) 213-0100.
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. 22
ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 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.
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. 25
Grief to Hope Group: 9:30-11 a. m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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 information on the groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
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 Leukemia 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.