Health and fitness
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Personal Training special at LIFECENTER Health and Fitness Club: Get in the best shape of you life by enlisting the help of a certified professional personal trainer at the Bartlett Park District's LIFECENTER Health and Fitness Club, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. For the entire month of July new clients can purchase a five or 10 series personal training package and receive a fitness assessment free. Existing clients can purchase a five or 10 series personal training package and save 10% off the total purchase. Call (630) 540-4848.
Heart and stroke risk assessment: 11 a.m. June 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Community health nurse, Trish Simon will lead a heart and stroke risk assessment. Screening information available, light refreshments served. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.
Fun exercise class: 9:30 a.m. June 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Certified occupational therapy assistant Molly Johns leads a fun exercise class for seniors. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.
Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. June 19, Eastlake dining room at the Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, the group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Call (847) 381-5030 to register.
Myths and Facts about Breast Cancer: 1:30-2:30 p.m. June 24 in Assembly Hall at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Mary Sue Fidale, breast health specialist nurse at Good Shepherd Hospital, will dispel the myths and provide the facts on breast cancer. Breast health, mammograms and diet will be discussed. Free. For information, call Jeannette Magdaleno, life long learning coordinator at (847) 884-5539.
Friendship Village community forum: 7 p.m. June 25, Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Older adults - or those who are helping them navigate the challenges of aging - are invited to the forum. Light refreshments will be served, and free valet parking is available. For information or required reservations, call (847) 884-5050.
TOPS Schaumburg 1093: Meets 7 p.m. June 25, Schaumburg Township building, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Weight loss support. (847) 882-3389.
Les TurnerALS Foundation support group: Meets June 28, St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. Meetings are open to patients, adult family members, caregivers and friends. Reservations required, call Claire Owen, director of patient services Les Turner ALS Foundation, at (847) 679-3311 or e-mail cowen@leaturnerals.org.
Parkinson's group exercise and fitness: 10-11:30 a.m. June 28, Eastlake dining room at the Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Open to Parkinson's disease patients and their family members. Julianne Kennelly, from Athletico in Barrington, will discuss the importance of balance, flexibility, and fitness for Parkinson's patients. For information or to register, call Penny at the Barrington Area Council on Aging at (847) 381-5030.