Health and fitness
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Alzheimer's Association: Meets 1-3 p.m. Aug. 21, 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.
Parents Grief Support: 7:30 p.m. Aug. 21, Millburn Church, 19073 W Grass Lake Road, Lake Villa. Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter meets to assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. For information, call (847) 395-8597 or (847) 838-0912 or visit www.iltcf.org.
Aqua Arthritis: 10:15-11 a.m. and 5:45-6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center 601 West Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Exercises designed to increase strength in muscles and joints. Attend per-class or register for an eight-week session. Classes begin the week of Aug. 24. Registration is required. Call (847) 353-7526.
Blood Pressure Testing: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 25, Waukegan Post Office, 326 N. Genesee, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will offer blood pressure testing and education for adults at no charge to Lake County residents. For information, call (847) 377-8182.
Immunization Clinics for Children: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays; 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; 1-6 p.m. Thursdays; and 9-11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month, Lake County Health Department Belvidere Medical Building Annex, 2303 Dodge Avenue, Waukegan. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. No appointment necessary. For more information, call the Lake County Health Department Immunization Program at (847) 377-8470. Clinics are also offered at the following locations:
• Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest: 9-11 a.m. Aug. 23. (847) 535-6112.
• Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach: 4-6 p.m., Aug. 26. (847) 377-8470.
• Wauconda Township Center, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda: 9-11 a.m., Aug. 27. (847) 377-8470.
Alzheimer's Disease Family Support: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Aug. 26, Lake County Health Department, 3010 Grand Ave., Waukegan. "Tips for Caregivers Dealing with Challenging Behaviors" will be presented. Free. For information, calling the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8097.
Internet Safety for Kids: 7-8 p.m. on Aug. 26, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Richard Linke, Internet security expert, will explain how to protect children from cyberpredators, cyberbullying and child identity theft. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.
Kids Back to School Safety Seminar: 2-3:30, Aug. 30, Katai Martial Arts, 6080 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee. Free seminar for school-aged children will stress back-to-school issues like dealing with bullies, bus stop safety, stranger awareness, avoidance and prevention of attacks, plus self-defense and escape. Parents are encouraged to attend. (224)-280-8336
Crisis Counseling: 24-Hours a day, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers walk-in and telephone crisis counseling and referrals for Lake County residents experiencing emotional stress. Counselors are available 24 hours a day. For assistance, call (847) 377-8088. A TDD, hearing-impaired phone line is available at (847) 360-2905.
HIV Testing: Monday through Friday, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Room 132, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers free anonymous and confidential HIV testing. No appointment necessary. For information, call the Health Department at (847) 377-8450.
Weight Watchers: Weigh-ins begin at 5:30 p.m., meeting at 6 p.m., Thursdays at the Lakefront Park Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake.
Aquacise: 10:45-11:30 a.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Aquatics, Fitness Center & Nature Museum, 860 Hart Road, Round Lake. Low impact aerobic for men and women of all ages. $35 for a punch card of 10. For information, call (847) 546-8558.
STD clinics: Registration begins at 8 a.m. Tuesdays and 3 p.m. Thursdays, Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center offers confidential clinics for the screening and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. Patients can call up to one week in advance to schedule an appointment. Fees are on a sliding scale. A $10 co-pay is required at the time of service (this excludes high school students and Medicaid clients). No one will be refused treatment due to inability to pay. For more information, call (847) 377-8450.
Water Walks: 7-8 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays, Barefoot Bay Family Aquatic Center is located at 1461 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Walk against the tide of Barefoot Bay's lazy river to stay cool, build strength and get cardio-exercise. $6 for adults. Park District Fitness Passports can also be used for admission. For information, call Mary, at (847) 566-0650.