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 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.

Operation Safety: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Encourage safe driving practices to teenage drivers. There will be activities for the entire family including a kiddie train, simulators demonstrating the dangers of irresponsible driving, food and giveaways. There will be no parking in the library parking lot; use Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church parking lot across the street. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.

Meditation: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips for meditation. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Fearless Caregiver Conference: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Holiday Inn North Shore, Skokie Banquet and Conference Center, 5300 Touhy Ave., Skokie. Designed to help attendees receive hands-on advice for his or hoer caregiving challenges regardless of the disease or illness their loved one is dealing with. Hosted by Today's Caregiver magazine and Walgreens brand Finest Natural. (800) 829-2734, ext. 126 or caregiver.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.

May 31

Mount Prospect's Fun and Fitness Art Walk: Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Prospect Avenue and Wille Street, downtown Mount Prospect. Two-mile fun walk/run around the downtown area culminating with an art and business expo at the finish line. Family friendly event, hosted by the Mount Prospect Downtown Merchants Association, intended to promote a healthy kick off to the summer season. Free. downtownmountprospect.com.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, 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.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, 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.

June 3

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 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, June 3, 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.

June 5

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, June 5, 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 6

2009 Kids Dash: 9:15 a.m. Saturday, June 6, Pearson and Ellinwood streets, Des Plaines. Fifty-yard dash for ages 3-9. Medals awarded. $7 includes a T-shirt. Benefits the Des Plaines Park District Scholarship Fund. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, 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.

June 9

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, 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.

June 10

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, 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, June 10, 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.

June 12

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, June 12, 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 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 14

A Healer's Odyssey: Dr. Saul Shaye will be at Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines, at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, for a workshop, "A Healer's Odyssey," the story of his own spiritual transformation from atheist to spiritual healer. In the wellness lecture, "If You Want to Know About Health, Don't Ask Your Doctor," he will inform individuals how to take charge of their well-being: spirit-mind-body, explaining the part dreams play in each. Call (847) 297-0997 to register. Suggested offering is $20.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, 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.

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.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 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.

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.

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 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, June 17, 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.

June 19

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, June 19, 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 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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 22, 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.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 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.

June 24

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 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, June 24, 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.

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 26

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, 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 27

ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, 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.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, June 29, 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.

June 30

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 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.

July 5

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 5, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Richness of sharing meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.

July 12

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, 12, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation for improving relationships. Register at (847) 437-9494.

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 17

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 17, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation to break habits. Register at (847) 437-9494.

July 24

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 24, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation for handling body aches and pains. Register at (847) 437-9494.

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. 3

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation is playfulness. Register at (847) 437-9494.

Aug. 10

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, August 10, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation for improving self respect. Register at (847) 437-9494.

Aug. 17

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation to handle jealousy and possessiveness. Register at (847) 437-9494.

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. 24

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Meditation and witnessing. Register at (847) 437-9494.

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.

Aug. 31

Meditation session: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, Elk Grove Park District's Rainbow Falls Community Center, Elk Grove Village. Eating and drinking meditation. Register at (847) 437-9494.

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.