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.

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. 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

Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Northwest Community Hospital Busse Center, B1 Level, Room LC7-8, Arlington Heights. Guest speaker is Linda Laurenz, a registered dietitian.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging the meeting features an occupational therapist discussing home safety issues that are pertinent to persons with memory loss. For information and location, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.

Oct. 9

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 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. 10

NAMI Recovery Support Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 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. 11

Survivors of Suicide: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Catholic Charities Northwest Office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. 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. (847) 376-2118.

Oct. 12

NAMI Recovery Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 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.

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

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 13; 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 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. 13, 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. 13, 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.

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.

Massage and chiropractic health talk: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Innate Concepts Chiropractic, 668 E. Northwest Highway, Mount Prospect. Discuss the benefits of massage and chiropractic as co-treatments to optimize overall health. RSVP to (847) 577-2660.

Oct. 14

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 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. 14, 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.

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. 16

Adolescent Suicide: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Shelter, Inc. seminar, "Adolescent Suicide: Awareness, Prevention and Intervention."$50. (847) 590-6190, ext. 5. 43 or shelter-inc.org.

Oct. 17

Ultimate Testing labs: 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. State of the art fitness testing lab performs body composition, cardiovascular and metabolic testing. Fees apply. Appointments required, call Lisa, (847) 891-9622, ext. 109.

Wheeling Community Health Fair: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct, 17, Wheeling Park District, 333 W. Dundee Road. Health and community services available including flu shots, cholesterol test, ear exam, chair massages, senior housing, library services, chamber of commerce, more. Fees apply for tests and shots.

Oct. 19

Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 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.

Oct. 20

Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.

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

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 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. 21, 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.

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. Mary Watkins, rehabilitation counselor from the Bureau of Blind Services speaks. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Tools for Tough Times: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Dr. Bruno Cortis and motivational speaker Joe O'Rourke teach how to reduce stress, increase energy and live a balance life. To register, (847) 259-6050.

Oct. 21

Survivors of Suicide: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. 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. (847) 376-2118.

Ostomy Association of Chicago: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Deb Wojcik from Cancer Wellness Center is guest speaker. uoachicago.org.

Mental health awareness: 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Beth Judea, Rout 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Hugh Brady, president of the Barrington Area Chapter of NAMI is guest lecturer. Hosted by the Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea. (847) 634-0777 for information.

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.

Life Changes Disability Expo: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Keynote speakers, classes focusing on autism and developmental disabilities, entertainment, information about services and products offered to the disabled and their caretakers. For reservations, (630) 837-0301.

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.

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. 12

NAMI Family Support and Information meeting: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 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

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.

Dec. 14

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Dec. 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, Dec. 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.

Dec. 16

Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Dec. 17

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