Northwest suburban health and fitness events
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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Aug. 13
Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday Aug. 13, Northwest Community Hospital, 800 W Central Road, Arlington Heights, in the Busse Center, Room LC 7-8. Northwest Community Hospital Ostomy Support Group of Arlington Heights. There will be a vendor fair at this meeting. For information, call (847) 398-0527.
Fertile Weight seminar: Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Pulling Down The Moon, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Discussion about optimum weight for fertility and guidelines for a fertility-enhancing diet. Free. (312-321-0004 or fcionline.com.
Aug. 14
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 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.
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. 16
Egg Donor support group: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Fertility Center of Illinois, 3703 W. Lake Ave., suite 106, Glenview. Support group for those considering using donor eggs an discussion of what's involved in the process of egg donation. Free. (847) 324-4483.
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.
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 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. 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. 18
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 18; 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 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, Aug. 18, 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.
Free track workouts: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 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.
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 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. 19
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 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, Aug. 19, 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.
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.
LOSS program: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Hosted by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago. (847) 376-2118.
Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Special guest speaker is Ally Bain. uoachicago.org.
Allergies and the environment: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Allergy specialist Dr. Harry Hong discusses sensitives to toxins and stresses and treatment options. Free, register at ahml.info or (847) 392-0100.
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.
Alzheimer's disease caregiver support group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. For individuals caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Free. For information, call Megan Conway at (847) 991-1112.
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.
Grand opening: 3:30-6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 129 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. Stay Fit Food Market grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony. Food samples, refreshments, live music. (847) 222-9530.
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.
Fertility workshop: 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Pulling Down the Moon, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Demonstration of fertility enhancing Yoga techniques and discussion of how they can increase your chance of conception. Free. (312) 321-0004.
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
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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.
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