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.
Early-stage Memory Loss Group: The Barrington Area Council of Aging is partnership with The Alzheimer's Association and Barrington Youth and Family Services, is conducting a support group for people experiencing early memory loss and for their family members or partners. A new 10-week session will begin in January. Program covers pertinent topics, including an overview of early-stage memory loss, medical information, legal and financial planning, social and family relationships, driving and other considerations. There is no charge for this program. Registration required. Call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.
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
Taste & Talk Series: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Stay Fit Physical Therapy & Core Wellness and Stay Fit Food Market Inc., 133 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. Registered dietitian conducts monthly workshop to demonstrate a variety of healthy recipes and answer nutrition related questions. Call (847) STAY-FIT. stayfitpt.com.
Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Northwest Community Hospital Busse Center, Arlington Heights. Group is hosting its holiday party.
BACOA Low Vision Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Lake Barrington Woods, 22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington. Annual holiday party. (847) 381-5030.
Alzheimer's Association Support Group: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. Karen DeSombre, a clinical research coordinator with the Miami Institute for Human Genomics, discusses the genetic link to Alzheimer's. Free program, registration required. Call Bonnie (847) 852-3890 for registration and location information.
Dec. 11
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 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.
Dec. 12
NAMI Recovery Support Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 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.
Dec. 13
Infant/Child CPR course: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. American Red Cross offers an infant/child CPR course. Five hour course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children. Upcoming sessions held Sunday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 23. $50. Call (800) 323-8622 or advocatehealth.com to register. Use code 8C16.
Dec. 14
NAMI Recovery Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 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 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
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15; 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 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. 15, 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.
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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.
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.
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 18, Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center. Program emphasizes relaxation and joint-protection techniques that participants can practice at home. $4 per session if sign up in four-week blocks; $5 per session for drop-ins. To register, call Linda at BACOA, (847) 852-3892 or Patricia Olsson-Prescott at Lake Barrington Shores, (224) 622-1518.
Yoga for stress-reduction: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Chair yoga session features simple poses and exercises to help you relieve tension. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35; phpl.info; or stop by the library.
Blues, Blahs and Bouncing Back: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. University of Illinois Extension speaker Giesela Grumbach will cover the difference between the blues and depression, techniques for bouncing back and insights for helping others. To register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dec. 16
Surviving the loss of a spouse: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 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. 16, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Relaxation techniques coordinated with painting and other art mediums. For information, (847) 437-266.
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 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. 16, 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. 16, JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Weekly parent support group for parents of children with special needs. Pamela, (224) 625-2804 or jcfs.org.
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.
Meditation With Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Johari and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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
Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Victory Centre Senior Apartments, 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Free screenings offered include blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Screenings available to the public, all ages, no cost. Register at (630) 213-0100.
Coping with Grief: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chaplain Lori Geschrey of Odyssey HealthCare presents, "Coping with Grief Through the Holidays." Free, register at (630) 213-0100.
Gluten Free Gathering: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Whole Foods Market Palatine, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Chef Sunshine Best creates desserts. Samples and recipe tips provided. Sign up by calling, (847) 776-8080.
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. 18
Laughter yoga session: 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Certified laughter yoga trainer leads a laughter yoga session. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.
Dec. 21
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 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.
First Aid for Little People: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Grades 1-3 can learn basic first aid skills and make a personal first aid kit to take home. No registration required; tickets given out 30 minutes before the program. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dec. 22
Grief support group: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 22, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Drop-in group. (847) 467-7423 or careinfo@carecenter.org.
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. 26
ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, 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.
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.
Dec. 31
Zumba Dance Party: 9-10:15 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, RecPlex Studio 200, 420 W. Dempster, Mount Prospect. High energy dance moves and slower fitness intervals to maximize caloric output, increase fat burning and toning for the entire body. $6-$7. mppd.org.
Jan. 7
Dining with Diabetes: 9:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Four session program, presented by a nutrition and wellness educator from the University of Illinois Extension, for anyone interested in preventing or managing diabetes. Includes information on managing carbohydrate and fat portions, weight control, planning meals, reading labels and using artificial sweeteners, low-fat products, and herbs and spices. Receive recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, tastes foods made with less fat, sugar and salt. To register, call Judy Resele, (847) 459-2670 before Monday, Dec. 28.
Alzheimer's/dementia caregivers support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, St. Isaac Jogues Church, 8149 Golf Road, Niles. Co-sponsored by Arden Courts Northbrook and St. Isaac's Parish nurse program. Free, open to the public. (847) 795-9000 or (847) 967-1094.
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.
Jan. 10
Infant/Child CPR course: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. American Red Cross offers an infant/child CPR course. Five hour course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children. $50. Call (800) 323-8622 or advocatehealth.com to register. Use code 8C16.
Jan. 12
NAMI Family Support Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 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.
Jan. 13
Mourning Light: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 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.
Jan. 23
Infant/Child CPR course: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. American Red Cross offers an infant/child CPR course. Five hour course teaches participants how to recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies in infants and children. Upcoming sessions held Sunday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 23. $50. Call (800) 323-8622 or advocatehealth.com to register. Use code 8C16.
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.