Lake Co. Health & Fitness calendar

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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Oct. 23

New Visions program: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 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 "Emotional and Practical Aspects of Vision Loss." To register, call Kathy Austin at The Guild for the Blind at (312) 236-8569. For details, (847) 438-3433, ext. 140.

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 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.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville.

• 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Grayslake Senior Center, 50 Library Lane, Grayslake.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan.

• 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, Foss Park, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago.

• 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Lake Villa Walgreens, 305 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

• 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch.

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.

Staying Safe in Today's World: 1:30-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Buffalo Grove. Police Officers address safety issues concerning seniors and their families. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

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.

Vital Points Open House: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Vital Points Therapy, 326 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. See a Qi Gong demonstration, learn about herbs and acupressure, enjoy refreshments, and more. RSVP to (847) 281-9999.

Oct. 25

Diabetes Day of Hope: 7:15 a.m. registration Saturday, Oct. 25, Navy Pier, 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. Sponsored by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the event features life-survival skills needed to improve quality of life and prevent the complications of diabetes. Classes, vendor displays, more. diabetesdayofhope.com.

Immunization Clinics for Children: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest; 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach.; and 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. Call Lake Forest Hospital at (847) 535-6112 or Round Lake Beach Village Hall at (847) 377-8470.

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.

Oct. 27

Blood Pressure Testing: 9-11 a.m., Monday, Oct. 27, 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.

Oct. 28

Talking to Your Teenager: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Warren Township Center Youth Services, 17801 W. Washington Str., Gurnee. Parents can learn effective ways to communicate with their teenagers from a family counselor. Registration is limited, child care must be requested at the time of registration. Call (847) 599-3756.

Welles Cancer Lecture: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Panel discussion on all types of cancers and every angle of cancer treatment. Appetizers at 6:30 p.m., dinner and panel discussion at 7 p.m. To register for this free event, call (847) 535-6112. Visit lfh.org.

Nov. 3

Yoga: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 3 to Dec. 15, and 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 17, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Students will learn the basic flow of yoga postures through the coordination of spine and body movements, controlled breathing and deep relaxation. Bring a mat or towel and wear comfortable clothing. For ages 16 and over. $45 for Lindenhurst Park District residents, $52 for nonmembers.

Nov. 5

Woodland Autism Team: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Educational Building, 1105 North Hunt Club Road, Gurnee. Support group for families and teachers of Woodland School District. The night's speaker will be an attorney to discuss estate and financial planning for special needs children. An open discussion will follow. This event is free.

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.

Child-Parent grief and loss group: 7-7:45 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 13-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.

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.