Health and fitness

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Oct. 16

CareCoach: Lake Forest Hospital's CareCoach mobile health unit offers Lake County residents childhood immunizations and health screenings, including blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and asthma. All services are provided free to Lake County residents; no appointment is necessary. For information, call (847) 535-6709 or visit www.lfh.org. Upcoming visits include:

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry, Lake Zurich.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Wauconda Middle School, 215 Slocum Road, Wauconda.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbeck St., Antioch.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Lake Front Park, 71 Nippersink Road, Fox Lake.

• 10 a.m. 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest.

• 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Family Resource Center, Diamond Lake School, 500 Acorn Lane, Mundelein.

• 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Oct. 23, St. Anastasia Food Pantry, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan.

• 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, White Hen, 2144 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst.

• 3-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Great Lake Credit Union, 2135 N. Route 83, Round Lake Beach.

New Visions program: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Attendees will learn more about macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or other vision loss issues. The next topic is "Magnifiers and More." To register, call Kathy Austin at The Guild for the Blind at (312) 236-8569. For details, (847) 438-3433, ext. 140.

Grief support after loss of a child: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 at Millburn Church on corner of Grass Lake Road and Route 45 in Millburn. The mission of the Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter is 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 iltcf.org.

Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. Oct. 16, 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.

Baby Signs: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Mundelein Park District's Chalet, 888 Dunbar Road, Mundelein. A workshop based on research documenting the positive effects of teaching infants to communicate with signs before they can talk. The cost is $60 for Mundelein residents, $90 for nonresidents. For information or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Oct. 17

Blood Pressure Testing: 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 at the following times and places:

• Zion Piggly Wiggly, 3367 Sheridan Road, Zion, 9-11 a.m., Friday, Oct. 17.

• Department of Public Aid, 3235 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, 9-10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20.

• Waukegan Post Office, 326 N. Genesee, Waukegan, 9-11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27.

For information, call (847) 377-8182.

Go With the Flow: 4:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17, Cook Memorial Library, 413 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Students in grades 5-6 are invited to 'go with the flow' with Hatha, a basic form of yoga. Advance registration is suggested; to register, call (847) 362-2330 or visit webres.cooklib.org.

Oct. 21

Life Skills for a Fit Life: 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 21 through Dec. 11, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Program seeks to give students in grades 6-8 practical ways to think smart in their lives, for safety, drug awareness, nutrition and healthy eating, and creating a positive self-image. Recreation and exercise including swimming, basketball and volleyball. $38 for Mundelein residents, $58 for nonresidents. For information or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Oct. 22

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. Children can receive all routine childhood immunizations. The cost of an immunization is $10, but no one is denied services due to inability to pay. Parents are asked to bring their children's past immunization records. If a child has an immunization letter from a school nurse, it should also be brought to the clinic. 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:

• Wauconda Township Center, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda: 9-11 a.m., Oct. 22. (847) 377-8470.

• Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest: 9-11 a.m. Oct. 25. (847) 535-6112.

• Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach: 4-6 p.m., Oct. 28. (847) 377-8470.

Oct. 23

Meal Planning: Register by Tuesday, Oct. 23, for class from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 6, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Hands-on evening of meal planning. The group will brainstorm and plan each participant's meals for the next two weeks, meeting each family's individual needs. Cost is $15 for Grayslake Park District residents, $20 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Oct. 24

Flu Shots: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Gurnee Mills, I-94 and Grand Avenue, Gurnee. Call (847) 263-7500.

Oct. 26

Diwali Festival: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Yoga demonstration, drop-in craft and henna tattoos, and a tasting of traditional Indian food. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Nov. 11

Autism Spectrum Disorders: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Dr. Elena Koles will discuss Autism Spectrum Disorders and Post Vaccination. She will describe a combination of Western holistic methods of treatment with European homeopathy as well as Chinese acupuncture as a basis of treatment plans. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Nov. 22

Yoga and Yogurt for Teens: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. High School students can enjoy an hour of yoga followed by yogurt smoothies. Registration required. Visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.

Ongoing

Flu shots: Lake Forest Hospital will provide flu immunizations while supplies last. The conventional vaccine costs $30; nasal spray and mercury-free vaccines each cost $40. Cash is preferred. Lake Forest Hospital is not able to bill insurance, but the hospital will bill Medicare. To determine availability of the shots, or to get more information, call Occupational Health at (847) 535-6172. Immunizations will be offered at the following times and places:

• 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays; and 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road., Lake Forest.

• 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Grayslake Outpatient & Acute Care Center 1475 E. Belvidere Road., Grayslake.

• 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Gurnee Brookside Medical Building, 36100 N. Brookside Drive, Gurnee.

Fox Lake Jazzercise: Available Mondays through Saturdays at the Lakefront Building, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. Blends jazz dance, traditional aerobics, kickboxing, Pilates, yoga and muscle toning movements. For more information, call Melanie at (847) 838-5751 or e-mail geljazz@aol.com.

Libertyville Jazzercise: 8:30 a.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Talent Forum, 450 Peterson Road, Libertyville; 8:20 a.m. Saturdays and 6:45 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Check out a class for free. Incorporates kickboxing, cardio, pilates, yoga, muscle toning, and strength training. Each class is about an hour long. Bring gym shoes and a water bottle. For information, visit www.jazzercise.com or call Kim, at (224) 730-2405.

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.

Men's 25+ Open Gym: 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday year round at the Lindenhurst Park District gym, 2200 East Grass Lake Road. Men's 25 and Over Open Gym. Fee is paid at the door. Bring proper ID to confirm residency and age. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.

Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group: 7-9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Positive, practical and educational conversation about living with MS. Speakers include neurologists, physical therapists, legislators, MS experts and people living with MS. For more information, call Diane, at (847) 651-7841.

Huntington's disease Support Group: 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, 1116 Stratford Lane, Lake Zurich. Free, ongoing support group for people with Huntington's disease, caregivers or interested parties. For information, call (847) 438-2403.

Child-Parent grief and loss group: 7-7:45 p.m. Mondays through Nov. 17, Barrington Youth and Family Services, 110 S. Hager Ave., Barrington. Counseling and support services for children and parents dealing with a death, divorce, separation or other painful transition. Free for District 220 students and their parents. To register, call (847) 381-0345.