Lake Co. 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

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. 7

Free Zumba class: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Dancenter North, 540 North Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Free 45-minute Zumba class. All levels are welcome: wear comfortable clothes and sneakers. For information, call (847) 367-7970.

Aug. 8

Tai Chi For Health: 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Shoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A low impact exercise to improve one's balance and state of mind. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 9

5K Run/Walk: Registration at 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, Grant Township Hall, 25635 Molidor Road, Ingleside. Features a 5K run. (847) 740-2233.

Aug. 11

CPR Certification class: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11 Curves, 797 Midlothian, Mundelein. For lay rescuers, day care workers, nannies, fitness coaches and anyone else who needs to know CPR for the workplace. $30. Certification, book and handouts included. Registration required; call (847) 566-0935.

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.

Brain Balance lecture: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 and 27, Brain Balance Center, 1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Free lecture for parents of children with autism, AD/HD, LD, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome or related disorders detailing Brain Balance's nonmedical "hemispheric based" program. For reservations, call (847) 821-1328.

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.

Brain Balance lecture: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Brain Balance Center, 1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. Free lecture for parents of children with autism, AD/HD, LD, dyslexia, Asperger's syndrome or related disorders detailing Brain Balance's nonmedical "hemispheric based" program. For reservations, call (847) 821-1328.

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.

ALS support group: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, Marytown Retreat and Conference Center, 1600 W Park Ave, Libertyville. The Les Turner ALS foundation offers people with ALS the opportunity to meet others. Patients, families, friends, and caregivers are all welcome to come to the meetings. For directions, call (847) 367-7800; to RSVP, contact Claire Owen, at (847) 679-3311 or cowen@ lesturnerals.org.

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.

Oct. 8

CPR Classes for Health Care Providers: 6-10 p.m. Thursday, 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.

Oct. 15

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

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.

Nov. 19

WomenHeart: 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.