Lake Co. 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Dec. 28

Blood Pressure Testing: 9-11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Waukegan Post Office, 326 North Genesee St., Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will offer blood pressure testing and education for adults at no charge to Lake County residents at the following times and places:

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.

Jan. 4

Toughman Bootcamp Workout: 6 and 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4, Libertyville Sports & Fitness Complex, 1950 Highway 45, Libertyville. A free, one-hour, military-style group workout designed for all fitness levels. Space is limited; to register, call (847) 345-5666. Visit toughmanbootcamp.com.

Jan. 5

Yoga for Good Health: 7-8:15 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 16, Park View Health & Fitness Center at Mundelein Parks, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For adults and teens, 14 and older. Seven weeks of gently-paced yoga to help participants feel relaxed, calm and rejuvenated. $84 for Mundelein residents, $126 for nonresidents. For details or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Yoga Bash for Teens/Tweens: 6-7 p.m., Tuesdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 23, Park View Health & Fitness Center at Mundelein Parks, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For kids and teens, ages 8 to 16. Eight weeks of yoga that helps build strength, flexibility and confidence. $96 for Mundelein residents, $116 for nonresidents. For details or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Big Day Boot Camp: 7:15-8:15 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 11, Park View Health & Fitness Center at Mundelein Parks, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For adults and teens, 16 and older. Sweat off the pounds and get toned with this active program. $108 for Mundelein residents, $162 for nonresidents. For details or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Mother/Daughter Jazzercise: Register by Tuesday, Jan. 5, for program from 6:45-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19 to Mar. 2, Woodview School, 340 N. Alleghany Road, Grayslake. For girls ages 6-12 with their mothers. Exercise while dancing to specially choreographed, age-appropriate routines. Cost is $48 for Grayslake resident mother/daughter pairs ($24 for each additional child) and $60 for nonresident pairs ($30 for each additional child). For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Jan. 11

Your Path to a Healthy New You: 7-8:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join DermaCare Plus physician Dr. Nelly Kvirikadze and clinical pharmacist Dr. Aimee Solo to learn about available treatments for weight loss and how to overcome common obstacles to weight loss success. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 13

Meditation With Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 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.

Jan. 14

Backs "Plus": 7-8 p.m., Thursdays, Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, Park View Health & Fitness Center at Mundelein Parks, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For adults and teens, 16 and older. Learn self-help techniques and relieve excess muscle tension associated with low backache, neck and shoulder tension, chronic pain, and other conditions. $44 for Mundelein residents, $66 for nonresidents. For details or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Jan. 16

Infant Massage: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Register with Youth Services. Intended for parents of infants ages 12 months and younger. Call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Ongoing

Flu shots: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays at Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest; 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at Grayslake Outpatient & Acute Care Center, 1475 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake; and 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at Gurnee Brookside Medical Building, 36100 N. Brookside Drive, Gurnee; while supplies last. The conventional vaccine is $30, nasal spray and mercury-free vaccines are $40. Cash is preferred. Lake Forest Hospital is not able to bill insurance, but the hospital will bill Medicare. To determine availability of the shots, or for information, call (847) 535-6172.

Drop-in Grief Support Group: Noon to 1:30 p.m. the first and third Friday of each month, Noon-1:30 p.m., 2050 Claire Court, Glenview and 10-11:30 a.m. the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 904B S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter grief support groups are offered at no charge to the general public. For details, call (847) 467-7423.

ALS support group: 6:30 p.m. first Tuesday of every month, Marytown Retreat and Conference Center, 1600 W Park Ave, Libertyville. The Les Turner ALS foundation offers people with ALS the opportunity to meet others. Patients, families, friends, and caregivers are all welcome to come to the meetings. For directions, call (847) 367-7800; to RSVP, contact Claire Owen, at (847) 679-3311 or cowen@ lesturnerals.org.

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.

Wheeling T. O. P. S.: 6-7 p.m. Mondays, AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. The Wheeling chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly. Members begin to gather at 5:30 p.m. For information, visit www.tops.org, or call Pat, at (847) 537-8666.

Huntington's disease Support Group: 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, 1116 Stratford Lane, Lake Zurich. Free, ongoing support group for people with Huntington's disease, caregivers or interested parties. For information, call (847) 438-2403.

Crisis Counseling: 24-Hours a day, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers walk-in and telephone crisis counseling and referrals for Lake County residents experiencing emotional stress. Counselors are available 24 hours a day. For assistance, call (847) 377-8088. A TDD, hearing-impaired phone line is available at (847) 360-2905.

HIV Testing: Monday through Friday, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Room 132, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers free anonymous and confidential HIV testing. No appointment necessary. For information, call the Health Department at (847) 377-8450.

Weight Watchers: Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., Thursdays at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake.

Aquacise: 10:45-11:30 a.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Aquatics, Fitness Center & Nature Museum, 860 Hart Road, Round Lake. Low impact aerobic for men and women of all ages. $35 for a punch card of 10. For information, call (847) 546-8558.

STD clinics: Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Thursdays, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers confidential clinics for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Patients can call up to one week in advance to schedule an appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale. A $10 co-pay is required at the time of service (this excludes high school students and Medicaid clients). No one will be refused treatment due to inability to pay. For more information, call (847) 377-8450.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group: 7-9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Positive, practical and educational conversation about living with MS. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators, MS experts and people living with MS. For more information, call Diane, at (847) 651-7841.

Drop-in Grief Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m., Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Grief support group is free to the general public. Call (800) 331-5484.

Open Yoga Practice: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Thursdays with Adam, a supervised self practice, where each student moves through the practice at his or her own pace and level, will be held Thursdays. Open practice is appropriate for anyone who has developed a good sense of self awareness, usually a practitioner with at least nine months of experience. Class is free and open to anyone. For information, call (847) 229-0292.

Breast-feeding Success: 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Tuesday, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Open to mothers and expectant families. Nursing babies are welcome. Free. For information, call (847) 990-5770.

"Looking Up" Bereavement Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Open to anyone who is grieving over the loss of a loved one. For information, call (847) 816-8848.