Northwest suburban health & 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, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Arthritis Foundation Plus: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, through 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.
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
Lifestyle Changes/Assistive Devices: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17 or 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave. View a unique collection of assistive devices for vision, hearing, arthritis, and mobility. Daxi Sanghvi from Kenneth Young Center will show some of the new devices used to maintain independence by utilizing creative solutions, modifications and adaptations. To register, egvpl.org.
To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. support group; 8 p.m. general meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, Holy Family Parish, 2525 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Nondenominational support group for widows and widowers. Call Mike, (847) 882-6901 or Elaine, (847) 705-9886.
Barrington NAMI education program: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St. "In Our Own Voice," a multi media look at the lived experience of persons with mental illness, will be presented. Open to the public. Admission free. For information, namibarringtonarea.org.
Alzheimer's disease caregiver support group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Caregiver support group for individuals caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. For information, call Megan Conway at (847) 991-1112 or ptscc.org.
Eye screening: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Pavilion Fitness Center, 100 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Elk Grove Village Lions Club in conjunction with the Lions of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Retina Associates S.C., will provide free eye screening for individuals who have diabetes, a family history of diabetes or are 55 and older, to check for retinopathy/macular degeneration.
Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia screening offered free. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Early Stage memory loss group sessions: 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Sept. 17-Nov. 19. BACOA in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Barrington Youth and Family Services begin a new session of its support group for people experiencing early memory loss and for their family members or partners. Free, registration required. Call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.
Sept. 18
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 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.
Respite Care Giver Project: Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, 1116 E. Devon Ave., Bartlett, in connection with Voice of Care will be sponsoring Respite Care training by Julia Pandya of Marklund. The 10-week course will be given on Fridays starting Sept. 18 at Marklund Philip Center, 164 S. Prairie Ave., Bloomingdale. After completion of the course, certified caregivers will be available to assist special needs children in their homes. Call (630) 837-1166 for more information and to register for these classes.
Diabetic education program: 10:340 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. A representative from CVS will provide a diabetic education program. To register, (630) 213-0100.
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.
Quit smoking class: 11 a.m.-12"30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Cumberland Terrace Fieldhouse, 448 S. Warrington Road, Des Plaines. Quit smoking class for ages 18 and over conducted by a certified hypnotherapist. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sept. 20
NW Suburban Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, Schaumburg Township building, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Free community educational event to learn about the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia, its diagnosis and how one can live with an manage the condition. RSVP to Diane Spizzirri before Sunday, Sept. 20 to (847) 895-9896 or dabulls100@gmail.com.
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.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: 9:30 a.m.-noon Mondays, beginning Sept. 21, for six weeks, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Educational series designed to provide the tools needed to take care of yourself while caring for another person. For information or to register, contact Michaela at (847) 253-5500, ext. 333.
Fitness for Fertility: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Pulling Down The Moon Center, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300 B, Arlington Heights. Discussion an demonstration of the best exercises to perform when trying to conceive or during an ART cycle. Free. RSVP to (312) 321-0004 or fcionline.com.
Investigating Adoption seminar: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, Fertility Center of Illinois, 3703 W. Lake Ave., Glenview. Discussion of all relevant concerns surrounding the process of adoption. Free. RSVP to (877) 324-4483 or fcionline.com.
NAMI Smarts for Advocacy workshop: 8:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 26, Northwest Community Hospital location, Arlington Heights. Half day workshop will give you the skills and confidence you need to contact or interact with legislators in the most effective way. $10 For information and to register, (630) 302-2530 before Sept. 21.
Sept. 22
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 22; 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 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. 22, 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. 22, 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.
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.
Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, Saint Edna Hurley Center, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road. Support group, all ages, for those struggling with divorce. Free. For information, call Denise Novak, (847) 392-3155 or Margaret Moser, director of human concerns, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
Morning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, Saint Edna Hurley Center, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Grief support group for those who have been widowed. Call Margaret Moser, director of human concerns, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 22, for six weeks, Barrington High School, 616. W. Main St., Barrington. Designed for the non professional caregiver, who is helping to care for a parent, spouse or friend, who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. $35 per person. Call (847) 381-5030.
Sept. 23
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 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. 23, 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.
Couples Fertility Massage Workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, Pulling Down the Moon Center, 2010 S. Arlington Heights Road, suite 300 B, Arlington Heights. Discussion and demonstration of simple fertility enhancing massage techniques. RSVP to (312) 321-0004 or fcionline.com.
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. 1
To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. support group; 8 p.m. general meeting Thursday, Oct. 1, Holy Family Parish, 2525 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. Nondenominational support group for widows and widowers. Call Mike, (847) 882-6901 or Elaine, (847) 705-9886.
Oct. 6
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
Oct. 11
*new* Survivors of Suicide: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide to participate in its Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) program meetings in October: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at Catholic Charities Northwest Office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines; 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Holy Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness; and 4th Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. To learn more about Des Plaines-based Catholic Charities Northwest Suburban Services, call (847) 376-2118.
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. 15
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 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
Oct. 20
PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 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.
Oct. 21
MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 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, 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.