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.
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
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 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. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Eating and drinking meditation. To register, (847) 253-5532.
Aug. 31
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 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. 31, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Eating and drinking meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
Sept. 1
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 1; 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 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, Sept. 1, 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, Sept. 1, Most 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, Sept. 1, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
Bollywood fitness: 7:40-8:40 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 27, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Cardio exercise class incorporates traditional Indian dance movers to create a calorie burning workout. $92. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Boot camp training: 5:45-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Oct. 20, or Thursdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 22, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $48-$60. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sept. 2
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 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, Sept. 2, 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 seminar: 2 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 2, 9, 16 and 23, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Kathy Austin leads a multisession seminar on New Visions, a free program to help people adjust and adapt to vision loss. RSVP to Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022 or Kathy Austin, (312) 236-8569.
Fitness Kickboxing: 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct-26 or Wednesdays, Sept. 2-Oct. 21; or 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 24, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $60-$88. For ages 14 and over. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sept. 3
Karate classes: 4-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3-Dec. 17, West Park Field house, Wolf Road a t Greenview, Des Plaines. Katate classes for ages 5-adult. $124-$155. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
YogaFit: 5-6 p.m. ages 10-15; 6-7 p.m. ages 16 plus Thursdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 22, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Yoga designed to improve health, body awareness and mental acuity for ages 10-adult. $48-$60. For information, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Strength and conditioning for women: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 22, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Personal trainers teach the basics of cardio weight training in a pressure-free setting to women agesw 16 and over. $40-$50. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Why Weight?: 10:15-11 a.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3-Oct. 22, Fitness Center at Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Teaches ages 16 and over the proper use of hand held weights, elastic resistance training and the proper use of Cybex equipment. $40-$50. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sept. 4
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 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.
Eye screening: 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 4, Barrington Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Barrington Lions Club hosts a free diabetic retinopathy/macular degeneration eye screening for anyone who has diabetes, a family history of diabetes or is age 55 and better. For information, call Glenn, (847) 381-2070.
Sept. 7
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 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.
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 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.
Sept. 8
NAMI Family to Family class: Begins 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, for 12 weeks, Kenneth Yount Center, 1101 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Offered by the National Alliance for Mental Illness local chapter. Registration required, call (Marianne, (847) 885-2279 or Jenny, (630) 289-0383.
Sept. 10
Arthritis Foundation Plus: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 26, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Class offers adults water exercise to improve mobility of joints, while relieving some of the pain associated with arthritis. $40 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Bollywood Blast and Belly Dancing open house: 6-6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, RecPlex, Mount Prospect. Sample the Bollywood Blast and Belly Dancing classes free at the Mount Prospect Park District. Tone muscles, burn calories and improve flexibility. Classes begin the week of Sept. 13. For information, (847) 640-1000, ext. 250.
Sept. 13
LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 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.
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. 15
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
Water Walking: 7:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. Des Plaines Park District offers water walking for ages 14 and older. No swimming skills needed. Perfect for seniors, the physically limited or out of shape and pregnant women. For information, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sept. 16
MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.
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.
LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 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.
Sept. 17
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 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
Sept. 19
Aqua Exercise: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3 or 8:30-9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Sept 19-Nov. 7, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. A water workout class for ages 14 and over, no swimming skills required. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sept. 22
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 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, Sept. 22, 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.
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. 26
ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 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.
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.
Nov. 9
Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 9, 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, Nov. 9, 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.
Nov. 18
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
Nov. 19
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.
Nov. 23
Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 23, 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, Nov. 23, 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.