Northwest suburban health & 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, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Arthritis Foundation Plus: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, through 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.
Oct. 1
To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. support group; 8 p.m. general meeting Thursday, Oct. 1, Holy Family Parish, 2525 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Nondenominational support group for widows and widowers. Call Mike, (847) 882-6901 or Elaine, (847) 705-9886.
Death and Dying as a Human Experience: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Village of Mount Prospect Community Room, 50 S. Emerson St. Rose Mary Meyer presents information and strategies to help people protect themselves and their loved ones should they be affected by a life-limiting illness or loss. Register at (847) 870-5680.
Stay Fit grand opening: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Stay Fit Physical Therapy & Core Wellness Inc., Northbrook. Local dignitaries, lunch, music, prizes. rsvp@stayfitpt.com.
Flu Shot Clinic: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. By appointment only, call (847) 253-5532.
Oct. 2
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 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.
Oct. 3
NAMI Recovery Support Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, room 1062, Park Ridge. Support group for persons with any mental illness age 18 and over. Call (847) 716-2252.
Oct. 4
Blood drive: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, St. Colette Church, Meadow and Pheasant, Rolling Meadows. For appointment call Jean, (847) 392-0842.
Oct. 5
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 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 Recovery Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek lane, Arlington Heights. Support group for persons with any mental illness age 18 and over. Call Star, (847) 899-0195.
Tools for Caregivers: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays beginning Oct. 5 for six weeks, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Educational series provides you with the tools needed to take care of yourself while caring for another person. To register or for information, call Michaela, (847) 253-5500, ext. 333.
Flu shots: 12:30 p.m. seniors; 1:30-3 p.m. ages 18 and over Monday, Oct. 5, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892.
Oct. 6
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 6; 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 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, Oct. 6, 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, Oct. 6, 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, Oct. 6, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
Oct. 7
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 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, Oct. 7, 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.
Mental Health Awareness: Wednesday, Oct. 7, Grace Lutheran Church, 1624 E. Euclid Ave. at Wolf Road, Mount Prospect. Speakers from Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health present a compassionate approach to mental illness and talk about resources in the community. The evening will conclude with a brief candlelighting devotion, refreshments, and dialogue with the speakers. To register, (847) 824-7408 or checkgrace.org.
Flu Shots: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, while supplies last, Mount Prospect Village Hall Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. No appointment necessary. (847) 870-6622.
Caregiver Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Marge and Carlin Beil from Care Management Partners address the group.
Oct. 8
NAMI Family Support and Information meeting: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Kenneth Young Center, 1101 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 and older with mental illness. Gina, (630) 302-2530
Oct. 11
*new* Survivors of Suicide: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) program meetings in October: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Catholic Charities Northwest Office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines; 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; and 4th Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. To learn more about Des Plaines-based Catholic Charities Northwest Suburban Services, call (847) 376-2118.
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. 13
NAMI Family Support Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 or older with mental illness. Call Mary, (847) 381-6919.
Oct. 14
Mourning Light: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, Saint Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Grief support group for those who have been widowed. For information, call Margaret Moser, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
Oct. 15
Alzheimer's disease caregiver support group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Caregiver support group for individuals caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. For information, call Megan Conway at (847) 991-1112 or ptscc.org.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 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
Oct. 20
PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Hurley Center at Saint Edna Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. For mothers who have lost a son or daughter. Call Margaret Moser, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
Oct. 21
MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.
NAMI Family Support Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Hanover Township Office, 8N180 Route 59, Bartlett. . For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 or older with mental illness. namiht@usa.net.
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. 24
ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 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.
Oct. 27
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 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, Oct. 27, 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.
Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Saint Edna Hurley Center, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road. Support group, all ages, for those struggling with divorce. Free. For information, call Denise Novak, (847) 392-3155 or Margaret Moser, director of human concerns, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
Morning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Saint Edna Hurley Center, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Grief support group for those who have been widowed. Call Margaret Moser, director of human concerns, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
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.
Ongoing
Walkers club: The Arlington Heights Walkers Club, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, invites walkers to join them during business hours Monday-Saturday at 1801 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The club is co-sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital's Healthy Aging/Senior Services. For information, (847) 253-5532.
Wheeling Chapter of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Meets 5:30-7 p.m., Mondays; AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Visit tops.org or call (847) 37-8666.
Mount Prospect Jazzercise: 2354 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. Over 30 classes per week. smbjazz.com or (773) 227-7167.
Palatine Jazzercise: 1294 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. For class schedule, visit smbjazz.com or call (773) 227-7167.
Streamwood Jazzercise: 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.
Hoffman Estates Jazzercise: 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.
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
Open Yoga Practice: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. For information, call (847) 229-0292.
Jewish Yoga: Yoga is going strong at Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. A class is offered from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesdays. The class is open to nonmembers. Call for pricing details, (847) 459-1677. In addition, a drop-in class is offered from noon to 1:15 p.m. the first Sunday of the month. This class is free with a suggested donation for attendance.