Northwest suburban health & fitness
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, Deadline is two weeks before event date.
May 14
NAMI Family Support Group: 6:45 p.m. Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. (630) 302-2530.
May 15
CPR and AED Class: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, May 15, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Learn the latest American Red Cross techniques in CPR, including AED. For ages 14 and up. $49- $59. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, 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.
May 16
Kids Day America: Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Lions Park Recreation Center, 411 S. Maple St., Mount Prospect. Free community event geared toward children's health, safety and environmental awareness includes carnival, special demonstrations, prizes, food, more. Benefits Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Mount Prospect Emergency Fund. (847) 577-2660.
Hike to Celebrate Life: Join St. Peter Lutheran Church 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, Saturday, May 16, to hike for Lutherans for Life and Caris Pregnancy Centers and Prevention Services. From 8:30- 9 a.m. will be registration and collection of pledge sheets and donations by the pavilion. The walk will be from St. Peter, around the Lutheran Home and back.
May 18
Gentle Yoga: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, The Center for Spirituality, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Beginner's level and includes modifications for those who have any physical limitations. $50 for five classes; $100 for 11 classes. (630) 830-0301.
The Emotion Behind Money: 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, May 18, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. A ChicagoHealers.com practitioner discusses how to evaluate money and your emotions. Free. ChicagoHealers.com.
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, May 18, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Star, (847) 899-0195.
May 19
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 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.
NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, 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.
Now What Was I Saying? 1-2:30 p.m. or 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. The Greater Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association presents a fun, informative and interactive workshop focusing on how our memory functions, normal age-related changes, and tricks and techniques to stimulate and challenge the brain. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Arthritis Foundation and Exercises: Noon to 1 p.m. May 19, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. How to maintain wellness and relief for those who suffer from joint pain and stiffness. Bring a lunch. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.
May 20
Vegetable gardening basics: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Horticulture educator Matt Kosteinick from the University of Illinois Extension Services show how to plan and plant a healthy garden. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info.
NAMI Northwest Suburban family support group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 114, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
Employee Fitness Walk: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Woodfield Lake Office Campus. One-mile scenic walk around the campus pond, free raffle prizes, health information, free screenings, lunch, musical entertainment in celebration of National Employee Health and Fitness Day. $10-$14. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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.
Men's Health Seminar: 5:30 p.m. May 20, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Registration and a complimentary meal from 5:30-6 p.m., discuss men's sexual health from 6-6:30 p.m. and men's prostate health from 6:30-7 p.m. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.
Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago: Meets 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Sunrise Assisted Living Center, 1725 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Fellowship followed by the meeting at 7:30 p.m. uoachicago.org.
May 21
Laughter Club: 3 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Certified laughter yoga trainer Rita Lopienski leads a laughter yoga session. Free. Register at (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.
Community wellness event: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Stay Fit Physical Therapy & Core Wellness Inc., 127 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. BBQ cookout, live entertainments, raffles. Open to the public hosted by the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce. Register at rsvp@stayfitpt.com.
Fertility acupuncture seminar: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, Pulling Down the Moon Fertility Center, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Discussion and demonstration of fertility enhancing acupuncture methods. Free. Register at fcionline.com.
May 22
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, May 22, 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.
May 23
ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, May 23, St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates. Les Turner ALS Foundation hosts support group for ALS patients and caregivers. R.S.V.P to Claire Owen, (847) 679-3311 or cowen@lesturnerals.org.
May 25
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, May 25, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. For persons ages 18 and over with any mental illness. Connect with others, learn how to cope and recover. Star, (847) 899-0195.
May 26
Dreams: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. ChicagoHealers.com Practitioner offers information about dreams and using them to an advantage. ChicagoHealers.com.
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, May 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.
NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 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.
May 27
NAMI Northwest Suburban: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Suite 114, Arlington Heights. James Reilly speaks on "Understanding the Overlap Between Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder." (847) 899-0195.
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 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, May 27, 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.
Fertility massage workshop: 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Pulling Down the Moon & Fertility Center of Illinois: 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Discussion and demonstration of simple fertility enhancing massage techniques. Register at (312) 321-0004 or fcionline.com.
May 28
Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and 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.
May 29
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, 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.
June 1
Making Sense of Memory Loss: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mondays from June 1-June 29, Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Five-part educational program designed to help family members of someone in the early stages of memory loss. The topics covered include: an overview of memory loss, communication strategies, making decisions, planning for the future and effective ways of coping and caring. Lunch provided. To register, contact Kathy Peck at (847) 253-5500 ext. 375.
Fitness for fertility seminar: 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, Pulling Down The Moon Fertility Center of Illinois, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Discussion and demonstration of the best exercises to perform when trying to conceive. Free. Register at (312) 321-0004 or fcionline.com.
June 2
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
June 8
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Amazing Simplicity of Meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
June 13
Alzheimer's Association Family Forum: Saturday, June 13, Wojcik Conference Center, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Continental breakfast, expert speakers, round table discussions, resource fair, free parking. $25. (847) 933-2413 or alz.org/Illinois.
June 15
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June, 15, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation to let go of fear. Register at (847) 437-9494.
June 16
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
June 17
Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.
June 22
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June 22, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Acceptance meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
June 23
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, June 23, 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.
June 25
Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 25, July 30, Aug. 27, Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, and 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.
June 29
Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Mondays, June 29; July 5, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. You are enough unto yourself meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.
Ongoing
Arlington Lake Ladies Golf League: The nine-hole league has openings for both regular and substitute players. League plays at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday mornings. Call Lynne, (847) 259-0279.
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.
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
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support group for persons over 18 with any form of mental illness meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: A support group for people who have a family member or friend with mental illness meets from 7-9 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Grief to Hope Group: 9:30-11 a.m., fourth Tuesday of the month; 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 more information on the groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Crystal Lake workstation, 390 East Congress Parkway, Suite E in Crystal Lake. To register or for more information on hospice groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Fridays, Alexian Brothers Behavior Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Dr., Hoffman Estates. An opportunity for people with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. Carol (847) 352-6708
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 starting Jan. 15, 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.