EVENTS: North Suburban YMCA
The North Suburban YMCA, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook, will offer the following events in June. For details, visit NSYMCA.org or call (847) 272-7250.
Strategies to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits & Guaranteed Income: Virtually, 11 a.m. June 3. Join Wei Zhang, a Certified Financial Educator from the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, a nonprofit organization, for an in-depth discussion on social security benefits; there will be time for questions. Free and open to the public. Visit nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule to register. For more information, email Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.
Lifeguard Blended Learning Class: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 5 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6 at the North Suburban YMCA. Learn the skills and knowledge required to become an American Red Cross lifeguard, including how to recognize, prevent and respond quickly to aquatic emergencies. Learn CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, and First Aid. This course incorporates in-person, in-water, and online components. Cost: $200 for NSYMCA members and $250 for others. To register, call (847) 272-7250 or go to nsymca.org.
North Suburban School of Dance Recital: Virtually from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 6. For more information on how to watch the recital online call (847) 272-7250 or visit nsymca.org.
Understanding and Coping with Dementia Behaviors: Virtually at 2 p.m. June 7. A board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse will identify specific dementia behaviors and provide approaches for the caregiver to handle their loved one's behavior. Free and open to the public. Visit nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule to register. For details, email Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.
Monthly Meditation Practice: Virtually at 11:15 a.m. June 8. The sixth in a 6-part series of monthly guided meditation with psychologist Dr. Paul Nevin, psychologist. Free and open to the public. Visit nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule to register. For details, email Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.
Are You Prepared? Really Prepared?: Virtually at 9:15 a.m. June 10. Faith Avner will lead a lively discussion about the emotional and financial benefits of cemetery and funeral planning for ourselves and our families, including the simple steps of making our wishes known and protecting the associated costs. Free and open to the public. Visit nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule to register. For details, email Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.
Medicare 101: Virtually at 11 a.m. June 15. If you are thinking about retirement soon or if you are new to Medicare and would like a refresher on the topic, join Le Anh Blanchard to learn about the basics. Free and open to the public. Visit nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule to register. For details, email Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.
Healing Low Back Pain & Sciatica Naturally: Virtually at noon June 24. Denise Schwartz, a licensed physical therapist, specializes in treating pain using a holistic approach, will discuss the three main causes of low back pain and sciatica and how to heal naturally. Free and open to the public. To register for this virtual presentation, go to ibji.com/virtual-events/ For more information, email Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.
Trivia Night Under the Stars: 7 to 9 p.m. June 25 at North Suburban YMCA. Teams of 6-10 participants will compete in a trivia contest at their private table under tents. Team tickets range from $240 to $400 and include beer, wine, soda and snacks. Childcare services are available. For details and to register, visit cbo.io/tickets/purchase_tickets.php?slug=givenow&form_name=trivianight. For information, call (847) 272-7250.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: Virtually at 7 p.m. June 29. Dr. Jeffrey Goldstein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, will explain why total joint replacements performed in an outpatient facility are becoming more common. This simple change of location gives patients the opportunity to return home while ensuring the same level of recovery and rehabilitation. Free and open to the public. Visit ibji.com/virtual-events/ to register. For more information, email Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.