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.

Jan. 7Dining 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.Why weight?: 10:15-11 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7-March 11 or 11:15 a.m.-noon Fridays, Jan. 8-March 12, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Weight training class for ages 16 and over. $60-$75. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org. Strength conditioning for women: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 7-March 11, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Personal trainers teach the basics of cardio weight training in a pressure-free setting. $60-$75. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.Jan. 8NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 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.Jan. 9NAMI Recovery Support Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 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.Zumba Gold: 9:15-10 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 9-Feb. 6, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $25-$30. For information, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org. Make your own baby food: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, Whole Foods Market, 1331 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Free demonstration, "Think Outside the Jar," teaches how to make homemade baby food. Includes tastings and recipes. Register at (847) 776-8080.Sibling loss: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 9 and 23, Feb. 6 and 20 and March 6 and 20, Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Highway, suite 145, Park Ridge. Six-week group for adults grieving the loss of a sibling. $90. Registration required. (847) 692-8884. Taoist Tai Chi open house: The Taoist tai Chi Society of the USA, a nonprofit organization, will have demonstrations and discussions of the health benefits of tai chi, 10 a.m.-noon, Saturday, Jan. 9 at the Arlington Heights Center, 332 E. Golf Road. illinois.usa.taoist.org or (847) 734-6044.Jan. 10Infant/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. 11NAMI Recovery Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, 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.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.Fitness Kickboxing: 7-8 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 11-March 15; 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 13-March 17; or 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 16-March 20, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Noncontact class combines punching, kickin gna boxing moves into a cardio workout for ages 14 and over. $85-$105. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.Free yoga/Pilates classes: Monday, Jan. 11-Saturday, Jan. 16, Elite Athletic Developmet, 12 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights. Attend a week of free classes and strengthen your mind, body and spirit with Group Centergy, a blend of yoga and Pilates movements set to popular music. Call (847) 394-8110 or eliteathletic.com.Jan. 12Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Weigh-in from 6-6:30 p.m.; meeting 6:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Church of the Holy Spirit, 1451 Bode Road, Schaumburg. Men, women and couples are invited to join the club that supports weight loss with nonjudgmental support at a reasonable fee. Dorothy, (847) 524-4677.Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 and Friday, Jan. 15, 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.NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 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.Grief support group: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday Jan. 12, Midwest Palliative Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Drop-in group. (847) 467-7423 or careinfo@carecenter.org.Widowed support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 and 26; Feb. 9 and 23, and March 9 and 23, Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Highway, suite 145, Park Ridge. Ongoing support group addresses the losses faced by persons, as a general guideline, who have been widowed less than two years. $5 per session. (847) 692-8884.Younger widowed support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 and 26; Feb. 9 and 23, and March 9 and 23, Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care, 444 N. Northwest Highway, suite 145, Park Ridge. Ongoing support group for widowed persons 55 and younger. $5 per session. (847) 692-8884.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.Teen Training fitness class: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 16, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Teen Training fitness class for ages 13-19. Improve muscular and cardio strength and endurance and increase knowledge of fitness and nutrition. $75-$93.Aqua Exercise: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 23 or 8:30-9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Jan. 16-March 13, Rosemont Pool, 6101 Ruby St. Ages 14 and over. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org. Water walking: 7:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 23, Rosemont Pool, 6101 Ruby St., Des Plaines. No swimming skills required. Walk in waist to chest deep water. Ages 14 and over. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.Jan. 13Surviving the loss of a spouse: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, 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, Jan. 13, JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Weekly parent support group for parents of children with special needs. Pamela, (224) 625-2804 or jcfs.org.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.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. 14NAMI Family Support and Information meeting: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 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) 302-2530YogsFit: Ages 10-15 from 5-6 p.m.; ages 16 and over from 6-7 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 14-March 18, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. $48-$60. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org. Karate classes: 4-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 14-March 18, Wes Park Field house, Wolf Road at Greenview, Des Plaines. Pre-karate classes for ages 5-adult. $91-$114. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org. Taste Talk series: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Stay Fit Food Market, 133 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. Registered dietitian Melissa Shefler will demonstrate how to make a hearty, healthy soup. Free. Call (847) STAY-FIT or stayfitpt.com.Jan. 16Adult swim lessons: 11:15 a.m.-noon Saturdays, Jan. 16-March 13, Rosemont Pool, 6101 Ruby St. Conquer fears and learn the basic strokes. Ages 15 and over. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.Jan. 18Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 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.Fitness boot camp: Monday, Jan. 18-Sunday, Feb. 14, Elite Athletic Development, 12 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights. Geared to adults of all ages, shapes and sizes, the camp firms thighs, tone arms and abs and improves overall balance, flexibility and strength. $129-$159. Call (847) 394-8110 or eliteathletic.com.Jan. 19Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.Disability Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. New disability support group meeting. New members welcome. RSVP to Bonnie Sargent at (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022. If special accommodations are needed, please call the township a week before the event. Refreshments will be served.PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 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.Deaf Social/Support Group: 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Schaumburg Township board room, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Theme is Game Day. Refreshments served. RSVP to (224) 520-9763 VP; (847) 884-1560 TTY; (847) 884-0039 Fax; or sphadke@schaumburgtownship.org.Jan. 20MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 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, Jan. 20, 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.Jan. 21Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 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, Jan. 21, 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) 318-2501Jan. 23ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 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. 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.Jan. 25Alzheimer's disease caregiver support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, 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. 26Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Jan. 26, 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, Jan. 26, 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, Jan. 26, 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, Jan. 26, 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.Jan. 27CareCoach: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 27, Vernon Township Food Pantry, 3050 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove. Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach mobile health unit offers Lake County residents health screenings, including blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and asthma. All services are provided free to Lake County residents; no appointment is necessary. For information, call (847) 535-6709 or visit www.lfh.org.Feb. 1Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, Our Saviour's United Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Get support from other grandparents, share ideas, get information about resources. Offered through a partnership of School District 54 and Kenneth Young Center Senior Services. For information, call Daxa, (847) 524-8800, ext. 168.OngoingWalkers 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.