Lake County briefs

Laughter for retirees:

Two workshops exploring the benefits of laughter and offering tips on how seniors can bring more humor into their lives will be held at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Libertyville Sports Complex, Route 45 and Peterson Road. "Looking for the Funny Side" workshops are hosted by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund and the University of Illinois Extension. Nearly 10 percent of Lake County's population is 65 or older and is expected to grow to 18 percent of the state's population by 2030. Research has found that laughter relieves stress, boosts the immune system and offers psychological benefits and can play an important role in better health.