NW suburban health and fitness briefs

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

Arthritis Foundation Plus: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Sept. 10-Oct. 26, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Class offers adults water exercise to improve mobility of joints, while relieving some of the pain associated with arthritis. $40 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Bollywood Blast and Belly Dancing open house: 6-6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, RecPlex, Mount Prospect. Sample the Bollywood Blast and Belly Dancing classes free at the Mount Prospect Park District. Tone muscles, burn calories and improve flexibility. Classes begin the week of Sept. 13. For information, (847) 640-1000, ext. 250.

Community education program on Alzheimer's: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Elk Grove Village Police Department, 901 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Chris Garnaat, program manager with the Alzheimer's Association's Greater Illinois Chapter discusses the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and the dangers associated with wandering. Free. For information or reservations, call Arden Courts Alzheimer's Assisted Living at (847) 534-8815 or e-mail elkgrove@arden-courts.com.

Sept. 11

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 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.

Tae Kwon Do: West Park Field house, Wolf Road at Greenview, Des Plaines. $60-$72 for ages 14 and over. For age brackets and times call, (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org.

Tai Chi: Wednesdays, Sept. 9-Nov. 11, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Chinese martial arts and healthy system, that reduces stress, increases cardio efficiency and develops self-defense moves. For ages o18 and over. For times and levels, call (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 13

LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 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.

Sept. 14

Relax with Max: For those who enjoy stretching, meditation and moderate exercise. Starts Monday, Sept. 14, from 7-8 p.m. at St. Philip Lutheran, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview. Freewill donation. For more information, call (847) 724-6117.

NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 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 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.

E-Z Aerobics: Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 26; or Wednesdays Sept. 9-Oct. 28, Leisure Center, 2222 Birch St., Des Plaines. Beginner fitness class for ages 14 and over. $38-$46. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org

Prescription for Medical Information: 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Demonstrates resources to research diseases, disorders, drugs and doctors. Register at (847) 392-0100 or ahml.info

Level II Yoga: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14-Oct. 26 or 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays Sept. 17-Oct. 29, South Barrington Banquet Room, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. For ages 15 and up. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Boot Camp Challenge: 6-7 a.m. or 6-7 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Sept. 14-Oct. 23, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Comprehensive program includes variety of cardio and strength exercises for ages 15 and up. $180-$200. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Women's Self-defense: 7:15-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 14-Oct. 19, South Barrington Aerobic Studio, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. For ages 13 and up. $88-$105. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Sept. 15

Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 15; 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 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, Sept. 15, 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.

Free track workouts: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Most Field, behind Palatine Village Hall, Northwest Highway 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.

Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.

Water Walking: 7:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. Des Plaines Park District offers water walking for ages 14 and older. No swimming skills needed. Perfect for seniors, the physically limited or out of shape and pregnant women. For information, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Level I Yoga: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Oct. 27 or 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays Sept. 18-Oct. 30, South Barrington Banquet Room, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. For ages 15 and up. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Hurley Center at Saint Edna Church, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. For mothers who have lost a son or daughter. Call Margaret Moser, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.

Sept. 16

Zumba: Wednesdays Sept. 16-Oct. 28; Sundays Sept. 13-Nov. 1, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Fusion of Latin dance moves and aerobic fitness training for ages 14 and over. $56-$76. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 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, Sept. 16, 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.

MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.

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.

LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 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.

Sept. 17

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 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

Sept. 19

Aqua Exercise: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 3 or 8:30-9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Sept 19-Nov. 7, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. A water workout class for ages 14 and over, no swimming skills required. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 21

Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Crystal Lake workstation, 390 East Congress Parkway, Suite E in Crystal Lake. To register or for information, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.

Sept. 22

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Sept. 22, 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.

Grief to Hope Group: 9:30-11 a. m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 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 information on the groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.

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. 26

ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 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.

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.

Oct. 12

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 12, 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, Oct. 12, 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.

Oct. 13

Mourning Light: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, Saint Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Grief support group for those who have been widowed. For information, call Margaret Moser, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.

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. 26

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 26, 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, Oct. 26, 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.

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. 9

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 9, 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, Nov. 9, 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.

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.

Nov. 23

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Nov. 23, 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, Nov. 23, 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.

Dec. 14

Meditation Session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday Dec. 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, Dec. 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.

Dec. 16

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

Dec. 17

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

Ongoing

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.

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, 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.