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Northwest suburban health and fitness

Posted July 15, 2009 11:00 pm

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, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Free track workouts: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Ost Field, behind Palatine Village Hall, Northwest Higheay and Wood Street. Division II All-American and 19-time All Conference heptathlete Cody Varner puts runners of all ages, shapes, sizes and experience levels through their paces at Elite Athletic Development's free weekly track workouts. For information, (847) 394-8110 or jim@eadperformancecenter.com.

July 16

When Hoarding Takes Over: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Life Care Innovations Inc. will discuss the difference between being a collector and someone who has a problem with hoarding. Learn what to do when hoarding takes over a life. (800) 475-9092.

Health Care Reform Debate: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave, Arlington Heights. Join Wheeling and Palatine Township Democrats for a debate between supporters of different solutions to health care issues. Visit palatinedemocrats.com.

July 17

Arthritis Foundation exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays through July 24, Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center. Exercise program specifically designed for people with arthritis. Program emphasizes relaxation and joint-protection techniques that participants can practice at home. $4 per session. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892 or Patricia, (224) 622-1518.

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.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 17, 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.

July 18

Zumba workshop: 10-10:45 a.m. Saturday, July 18, Elements, 106 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. $5, call (847) 222-7870 to register.

July 20

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, 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.

Zumba workshop: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Monday, July 20, Elements, 106 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. $5, call (847) 222-7870 to register.

July 21

Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday July 21; 7 a.m. Saturday, July 25, Stay Fit Clinic, 127 S. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. Run or walk with Stay Fit Physical Therapy and Core Wellness. All levels. (847) 255-2348

NAMI Connections support group: 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 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.

What's Triggering Your Headache: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Dr. Lawrence Robbins, professor of neurology at Rush Medical College, discusses key strategies for taking control of your headaches, including triggers, preventive treatment and pain management. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

July 22

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 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, July 22, 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.

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation to appreciate feelings. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Meditation: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 22 and 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Jahari, and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Zumba: 7:15-8:15 p.m. or 8:15-9:15 p.m. Wednesdays, July 22-Aug. 19; or 9-10 a.m. Sundays, July 19-Aug. 16, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 14 and over. $40-$50. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

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.

Cancer Wellness Center: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. "Coping With My Child's Cancer." To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

Zumba workshop: 7:30-8:15 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Elements, 106 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. $5, call (847) 222-7870 to register.

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.

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Chicago Carpenters Training facility, 1256 Estes Ave., Elk Grove Village. For appointment, call Janet, (630) 723-2565.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, 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.

July 25

ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 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.

Parkinson's Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane. Mary Pubentz, a registered pharmacist from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, will talk about Parkinson's medications as well as medications used with depression. To register, call Penny, (847) 381-5030.

July 26

Blood drive: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Cabela's, 5225 Prairie Stone Parkway, Hoffman Estates. For appointment, call Janet, (630) 723-2565.

July 27

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, July 27, 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.

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday July 27, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, July 27, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

Zumba workshop: 9:15-10 a. m. Monday, July 27, Elements, 106 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. $5, call (847) 222-7870 to register.

Yoga: Monday, July 27-Monday, Aug. 24, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Beginning yoga 6-7 p.m. Mondays; all levels 7:15-8:15 Mondays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays, $40-$50. All levels 6-7:15 p. Tuesdays, $50-$63. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Fitness Boot Camp: Monday, July 27-Sunday, Aug. 23, Elite Athletic Development, 12 W. College Drive, Arlington Heights. For adults of all ages, shapes and sizes. Meet three times per week, $129; $159 for four times a week. Call (847) 394-8110 or eliteathletic.com.

July 28

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, July 28, 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.

Blood drive: 3:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, St. Cecilia Church, 700 S. Meier Road, Mount Prospect. For appointment, call (847) 437-6208.

Weight Loss Class for adults: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Conducted by a certified hypnotherapist. Learn to reprogram the negative input that helped to put the weight on with input that will assist in losing those pounds. Ages 18 and over. $38-$48. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Teen Training: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 28-Aug. 25; or 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 30-Aug. 19, Prairie Lakes Fitness Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For ages 12-19. Improves strength, knowledge of fitness and overall fitness level. $25-$31. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

July 29

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 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, July 29, 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.

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation is playfulness. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

July 31

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, July 31, 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.

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. 6

Drumming Circle: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered music therapist Rita Lopienski leads a drumming circle. Discover the culture and therapeutic and spiritual benefits of drums form around the world. Drums provided. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Aug. 7

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation for improving self-respect. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Aug. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

Aug. 11

Quit smoking class: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Conducted by a certified hypnotherapist. $44-$55. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Aug. 14

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation to handle jealousy and possessiveness. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.

Aug. 20

Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Victory Centre or Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community health nurse Trish Simon talks about the free screenings offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Screenings available. Call (630) 213-0100.

Aug. 21

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Meditation and witnessing. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Aug. 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

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.

Cancer Wellness Center: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 215 Revere Drive, Northbrook. "Advances in Research and Treatment of Leukemia and Lymphoma." To register, (847) 509-9595 or cancerwellness.org.

Aug. 28

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Eating and drinking meditation. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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. 14

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

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.

Sept. 28

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Sept. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. What is meditation, how to mediate and why meditate. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Strengthen the immune system; improve breathing, blood flow and digestion; adjust blood pressure, more. Free, no registration necessary. (847) 253-5532.

Ongoing

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the lower level conference room of Lutheran General Hospital's Nesset Pavilion, 1775 Ballard Road in Park Ridge. Co-sponsored by Advocate Medical Group and the Alzheimer's Association. Meetings are free and no registration is required. Call (847) 318-2501

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.