NW suburban health and fitness briefs

Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Day exercise: 8:30-9:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. 75-minute class includes cardio, toning, stretching and relaxation to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Foundation. $5 Register in advance (847) 640-1000.

Thanksgiving Spin class: 8-8:45 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, RecPlex, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. 45-minute spin class. $10. (847) 640-1000.

Thanksgiving Fitness Feast: 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday. Nov. 26, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Workout filled with step, kickbox, pump, and yolates. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

Nov 27

Memorial service: In honor of National Hospice Month, Chaplain Lori Geschrey, of Odyssey Hospice will lead a Quarterly Memorial Service, honoring individuals who have passed away in the last three months at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Special music, a candle-lighting service and a time for sharing is included. This is free and open to the public, but reservations are encouraged. Contact (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 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.

Nov. 28

NAMI Recovery Support Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, 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.

ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates. Les Turner ALS Foundation hosts support group for ALS patients and caregivers. RSVP to Claire Owen, (847) 679-3311 or cowen@lesturnerals.org.

Nov. 30

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

Dec. 1

Stories that matter: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. A panel of individuals from the community share profound and tender experiences with hospice, palliative care and grief support services. RSVP to (847) 556-1575.

Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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.

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec . 1; 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 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, Dec. 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, Dec. 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.

Dec. 2

Surviving the loss of a spouse: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, JCFS, 1156 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Weekly group for those adjusting to the death of a spouse within the last year and a half. $7 per session. Rosalie, (224) 625-2819 or jcfs.org.

Art Therapy class for caregivers: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Relaxation techniques coordinated with painting and other art mediums. For informaiton, (847) 437-266.

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

Parenting a child with special needs: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Weekly parent support group for parents of children with special needs. Pamela, (224) 625-2804 or jcfs.org.

Dec. 3

Getting through the holidays unemployed: 9:30 a. m. Thursday, Dec. 3, JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Workshop discusses handling invitations, family/social gatherings and responding to job-related questions. RSVP to (224) 625-2819 or Roberta, (847) 412-4304.

Dec. 5

Fitness open house: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 5, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. RecPlex unveils 23 pieces of new Life Fitness equipment, demonstrations of equipments, Q & A, raffles. (847) 640-1000.

Dec. 7

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

Dec. 8

NAMI Family Support Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, 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.

Grief support group: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 8, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Drop-in group. (847) 467-7423 or careinfo@carecenter.org.

Dec. 9

Mourning Light: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 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.

Dec. 10

NAMI Family Support and Information meeting: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 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

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. 15

PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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.

Dec. 16

MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 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, Dec. 16, 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, Dec. 16, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Dec. 17

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 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, Dec. 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

Dec. 22

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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, Dec. 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.

Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, 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, Dec. 22, 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.

Dec. 28

Alzheimer's disease caregiver support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road. Community support group provides emotional support and practical information for family members and caregivers. For information and meeting confirmation, call (800) 272-3900. Support group leader is Dolores, (847) 253-8268.

\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.

Dec. 21

CPR & AED class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Learn the latest American Red Cross techniques in CPR, including AED training. $49-$59. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

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.