Health and 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

May 7

Hatha Yoga: 7 p.m. Thursdays May 7-June 11, The Center for Spirituality, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Multilevel class improves flexibility, strength, balance and posture. $60. (630) 830-0301.

Free children's orthopedic clinic: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Northwest Orthopedic Surgery Associates, 1120 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Des Plaines Elks Lodge 1526 in cooperation with the Illinois Elks Children's Care program holds a free children's orthopedic diagnostic clinic for those who do not have private health insurance. For an appointment, call (800) 272-0074 between 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.

May 8

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, May 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.

May 9

Walk for the Mental Health of It: May 9, Busse Woods, Elk Grove Village. kennethyoung.org for information.

Barrington Lions Club hearing test van: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, May 9, Barrington Jewel Store, on west Main St. To make a free hearing test appointment, call Glenn, (847) 381-2070

May 11

Gentle Yoga: 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, 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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, May 11, 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.

Practical Tools To Eliminate Stress From Your Life: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn a breathing technique and some simple yoga exercises to relax or enjoy a short guided meditation. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

May 12

Gray Areas, Deep Discussions: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, The Center for Spirituality, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. "Keeping up with the Times." $5. (630) 830-0301.

Home Safety: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Addolorata Villa media room, 553 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Checking your home for hazards, keeping your home safe from fires, protection from infection and how to be prepared for emergencies will be discussed. To register, call Sheryl, (847) 253-5500, ext. 384.

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 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.

Fall and Balance Awareness: 12:30-1:30 p.m. May 12, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Physical therapists from Northwest Community Hospital will discuss how to prevent and recover from falls and stay in tune with balance. Bring a lunch. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

May 13

Yoga for Fertility workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Pulling Down the Moon, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 300 B, Arlington Heights. Demonstration of fertility enhancing yoga techniques and discussion of how they can increase your chances of conception. (312) 321-0004.

Women's Lives, Women's Wisdom: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, The Center for Spirituality, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Series meets monthly from May-August for discussion of various topics. $25 series or $8 per session. (630) 830-0301.

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, May 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, May 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.

Interventional Pain Management: 7 p.m. May 13, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Dr. Yuriy Bukhalo will discuss new technology and advanced treatments in pain management. Free. To register, call (847) 353-7501. Visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

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.

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

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.

Employee Fitness Walk: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Woodfield Lake Office Campus, 1100 E. Woodfield Road. In celebration of National Employee Heath & Fitness Day, the Schaumburg Park District hosts a one-mile scenic walk. Includes raffle, health information and free screenings by Alexian Brothers Hospital and Dick Pond Athletics and lunch by Sweet Tomatoes. Musical entertainment will be provided by 94.7 FM. $14-$10.50. Registration form at www.parkfun.com.

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.

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 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.

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 pm. 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.

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 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 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 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.

July 15

Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

July 30

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Aug. 19

Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Aug 27

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Sept. 16

Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Sept. 24

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Oct. 21

Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Oct. 29

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.

Nov. 18

Visual impaired support group: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Schaumburg Township Disability Services, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Register with Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Nov. 19

Diabetes Boot Camp: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, 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.