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.
Dec. 3
Getting through the holidays unemployed: 9:30 a. m. Thursday, Dec. 3, JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Workshop discusses handling invitations, family/social gatherings and responding to job-related questions. RSVP to (224) 625-2819 or Roberta, (847) 412-4304.
Dec. 4
NAMI Connections support group: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 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.
Dec. 5
NAMI Recovery Support Group: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, room 1062, Park Ridge. Support group for persons with any mental illness age 18 and over. Call (847) 716-2252.
Fitness open house: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 5, 420 W. Dempster St., Mount Prospect. RecPlex unveils 23 pieces of new Life Fitness equipment, demonstrations of equipments, Q & A, raffles. (847) 640-1000.
MS Total Health Fair: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway, 22, Barrington. Hosted by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation the fair offers health screenings, refreshments and educational programs for those living with MS. For information or to register, (800) 224-6495, ext. 126.
Dec. 6
Mending a Grieving Heart: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Winterfest: Mending a Grieving Heart includes a day of activities for children, teens and adults, who have experienced the death of a loved one. Includes lunch, art projects, time for reflection. RSVP to (847) 556-1999.
Dec. 7
NAMI Recovery Support Group: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek lane, Arlington Heights. Support group for persons with any mental illness age 18 and over. Call Star, (847) 899-0195.
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 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.
Prayers for health: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, First Church of Christ, Scientist, 421 E. Main St., Barrington. "Safe from Contagion." Marceil DeLacy offers suggestions for practical prayers in a time of concern about H1N1 flu. (847) 381-0939.
Flu Clinic for Schaumburg residents: 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg. Appointments are required for this adult clinic and can be made by calling (847) 923-3764 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7 and Tuesday, Dec. 8. $20; Medicare will be billed for those enrolled in Medicare Part B. (847) 923-3762.
Dec. 8
Run/walk with Stay Fit: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8; 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 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, Dec. 8, 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.
NAMI Family Support Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 or older with mental illness. Call Mary, (847) 381-6919.
Grief support group: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday Dec. 8, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Drop-in group. (847) 467-7423 or careinfo@carecenter.org.
Center of Concern Holiday party: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Refreshments, raffle prizes, entertainment. Bring a nonperishable food item for the Maine Township Food Pantry. Call (847) 823-0453. Visit centerofconcern.org.
Dec. 9
Surviving the loss of a spouse: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, JCFS, 1156 W. Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Weekly group for those adjusting to the death of a spouse within the last year and a half. $7 per session. Rosalie, (224) 625-2819 or jcfs.org.
Art Therapy class for caregivers: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Relaxation techniques coordinated with painting and other art mediums. For information, (847) 437-266.
Community respite care program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 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, Dec. 9, 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.
Parenting a child with special needs: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, JCFS, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Weekly parent support group for parents of children with special needs. Pamela, (224) 625-2804 or jcfs.org.
Mourning Light: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, 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.
Dec. 10
NAMI Family Support and Information meeting: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Kenneth Young Center, 1101 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 and older with mental illness. Gina, (630) 302-2530
Taste & Talk Series: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Stay Fit Physical Therapy & Core Wellness and Stay Fit Food Market Inc., 133 W. Prospect Ave., Mount Prospect. Registered dietitian conducts monthly workshop to demonstrate a variety of healthy recipes and answer nutrition related questions. Call (847) STAY-FIT. stayfitpt.com.
Ostomy Support Group: 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Northwest Community Hospital Busse Center, Arlington Heights. Group is hosting its holiday party.
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. 15
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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.
PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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.
Yoga for stress-reduction: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Chair yoga session features simple poses and exercises to help you relieve tension. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35; phpl.info; or stop by the library.
Dec. 16
MS support group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington. People living with MS, and caregivers are welcome. Call (630) 860-0281.
NAMI Family Support Meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Hanover Township Office, 8N180 Route 59, Bartlett. . For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 or older with mental illness. namiht@usa.net.
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
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 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.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group: 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 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
Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Victory Centre Senior Apartments, 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Free screenings offered include blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Screenings available to the public, all ages, no cost. Register at (630) 213-0100.
Coping with Grief: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chaplain Lori Geschrey of Odyssey HealthCare presents, "Coping with Grief Through the Holidays." Free, register at (630) 213-0100.
Dec. 18
Laughter yoga session: 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Certified laughter yoga trainer leads a laughter yoga session. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.
Dec. 22
Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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, Dec. 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, Dec. 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, Dec. 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.
Dec. 26
ALS support group: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 26, St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates. Les Turner ALS Foundation hosts support group for ALS patients and caregivers. RSVP to Claire Owen, (847) 679-3311 or cowen@lesturnerals.org.
Dec. 28
Alzheimer's disease caregiver support group: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Arlington Heights Village Hall, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road. Community support group provides emotional support and practical information for family members and caregivers. For information and meeting confirmation, call (800) 272-3900. Support group leader is Dolores, (847) 253-8268.
\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.
Dec. 21
CPR & AED class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Learn the latest American Red Cross techniques in CPR, including AED training. $49-$59. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
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.