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Health and fitness

Posted June 03, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

June 4

Zumba: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. High energy aerobic/fitness interval training with easy-to-follow dance steps. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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.

Yoga of Attraction: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. For women who want a more fulfilling relationship. For details, call (847) 299-0292.

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

Feldenkrais method and chanting: 6-7 p. m. Tuesday, June 9, Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook.

The Feldenkrais Method teaches students to become aware of unhealthy and unnecessary movement patterns and learn more comfortable and efficient patterns for better health. To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

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.

Whole Body Wellness: 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Dr. Patrick Massey, medical director of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Alexian Brothers Hospital, will discuss lifestyle habits and nutrition, exercise, dietary supplements and herbs. Register at (847) 392-0100 or www.ahml.info.

June 10

Life Over Cancer: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Dr. Keith Block presents a program of personally-tailored integrative cancer care, including ways of improving treatment tolerance and quality of life. To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

Zumba fitness class: 7:15-8:18 p.m. or 8:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays, June 10-July 8; or 9-10 a.m. Sundays, June 14-July 12, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines. High energy music with aerobic dance moves and interval training for ages 14 and over. $40-$50. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

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 11

An evening of survivorship: 6-9 p. m. Thursday, June 11, Cancer Wellness Center, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Presenters: Dr. Carol A. Rosenberg, director, North Shore University Health System Living in the Future (LIFE) Cancer Survivorship program; Suzan Eckstein, manager, department of Medical Social Work, Highland Park Hospital; Linda Sizemore, licensed clinical psychologist; Priscilla Andrews and Deborah Kronenberger. To register, (847)-509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Northwest Community Hospital, Busse Center, B1 level, room LC708, Arlington Heights. Guest speaker, Kesuri Sethuraman, licensed physical therapist, with a specialty in pelvic floor muscle health.

ECC massage therapy credit classes: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays, June 11-July 16; or 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, June 17-July 22, Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin. For information, (847) 214-7773 or elgin.edu/massage.

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: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Unity Northwest Church, 259 E. Central Road, Des Plaines. Dr. Saul Shaye presents the workshop,"A Healer's Odyssey," the story of his own spiritual transformation from atheist to spiritual healer. (847) 297-0997 to register. Suggested offering $20.

Sisterhood is Powerful: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Fertility Center of Illinois, 3703 W. Lake Ave., suite 106, Glenview. Support group for women faced with the challenges of the fertility journey. (877) 324-4483 or fcionline.com.

LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Catholic Charities Northwest office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

June 15

Zumba Gold fitness class: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Mondays, June 15-July 6; or 9:15-10 a.m. Saturdays, June 13-July 11, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker Street, Des Plaines. For the active mature adult and exercise beginner ages 14 and over. $20-$25. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

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.

Fertility acupuncture seminar: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 15, Pulling Down The Moon & Fertility Center of Illinois, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300B, Arlington Heights. Discussion and demonstration of fertility enhancing acupuncture methods and how they can increase your chances of conception. Free. To register, (312) 321-0004.

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.

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.

LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

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

Self -Advocacy in pain management: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, Cancer Wellness Center,215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. Learn about the pain cycle, pain management and how to communicate pain symptoms to your health care provider. To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

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.

Balance Body Chemistry: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Alexian Brothers Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, suite 114, Arlington Heights. "Balance Body Chemistry with Prescribed Meds and Vitamin Supplements," presented by Sharon Bergland and Mazie Grisch. (847) 899-0195 or e-mail naminwsub@aol.com.

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.

LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

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.

LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, July 12, Catholic Charities Northwest office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

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.

LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

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 23

LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

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.