Health and fitness
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October 16
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.
NAMI Elk Grove/Schaumburg: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 16, Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. Support group for people who have a family member of friend with mental illness. For information, call (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Cardiovascular screening: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, McHenry County College, 8900 Highway 14, Crystal Lake. Includes total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL cholesterol, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, blood pressure, and cardiovascular education. $35. 12-hour fast required. For appointments, call (815) 334-4536.
Free vein screening: 1-4 p.m., Thursday, Oct.16; Alexian Brothers Advanced Laser Vein Center in the Niehoff Pavilion in the Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village. This screening will evaluate vein disorders such as unsightly spider veins, varicose veins and venous insufficiency. The screening will take about 30 minutes, please wear loose pants, skirt or shorts. Limited appointments available, call (847) 640-5666 to schedule your appointment..
Oct. 17
Community education seminar: 1-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Schaumburg Township District Library, adult classroom, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in children and adolescents will be the topic at this seminar sponsored by Shelter Inc. $45. shelter-inc.org or (847) 590-6190, ext. 43.
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, Alexian Brothers Behavior Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Dr., Hoffman Estates. An opportunity for people with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. Carol (847) 352-6708.
Oct. 18
First Aid for Little People: 10-10:45 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 18; Prairie Lakes Community Center, Des Plaines. American Red Cross class designed to teach children grades K-3 how to care for cuts, burns, poison, choking and shock. Residents $15, nonresidents, $20. For details, or to register, call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplaineparks.org
Home alone Red Cross class: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18; Prairie Lakes Community Center, Des Plaines. Teaches children grades K-3 how to handle being home alone including how to answer the phone and door, proper use of house keys and how to deal with strangers. Residents, $15; nonresidents, $20. For details, or to register, call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplaineparks.org
Merit Hospice volunteer training: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 675 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Course prepares community volunteers to provide services such as respite, running errands, reading and comfort at the family's request. Other work behind the scenes in administrative and office tasks is also covered. Reservations to Karen Zych at (630) 652-7971.
Zumba Gold: 9:15-10 a.m. Saturdays, Oct. 18-Nov. 8; Des Plaines Park District offers Zumba Gold for the active mature adult and exercise beginner. Lower intensity and slower pace than the original Zumba class. Residents: $20, nonresidents, $25. For details, or to register call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplainesparks.org
Autism Society of Illinois Conference: Oct. 18; West Aurora High School in Aurora , Illinois Annual Conference, titled "Hope•Possibilies•Options," includes talks by Hal Edward Runkel, author of the book Scream Free Parenting and Jon Pangborn and co-founder of Defeat Autism Now. For more information, visit autismillinois.org.
Oct. 19
Flu shots: 9-11 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 19; St. Martins Episcopal Church, 1095 Thacker St., Des Plaines. The shots are free to qualified Medicare Part B participants, and $20 for cash customers. Shots will be given by qualified immunizing pharmacists, and Pneumonia shots will also be available. Call (847) 297-8085 for more information, or to register.
Flu shot clinic: 9 a.m.-noon, Sunday, Oct. 19; Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Flu shots are free for those who bring and show their Medicare cards. The cost $30 for all others. Call Faith Parish Nurse Margie Mayfield at (847) 253-4919 or the church office at (847) 253-4839.
Oct. 20
Navigating grief: 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. For newly bereaved individuals, the class will provide education about grief and the grieving process. Reservations to (847) 730-1290.
Mourning to Meaning: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, Center for Loss and Hope at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 390 E. Congress Parkway, suite E, Crystal Lake. Drop-in group to help those dealing with the death of a loved one. (847) 381-5599.
Yoga classes: Beginning Oct. 20 for eight weeks: 6-7 p.m. Mondays, power yoga; 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays, gentle yoga; 9:15-10:15 a.m. Saturdays, family yoga. For class fees and age requirements, call Shelia Pillath (847) 891-9622.
Oct. 21
La Leche of Arlington Heights/Mount Prospect meets: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Mother-to-mother support, education, information and encouragement to promote better understanding of breast-feeding.
Wellness & Support Services: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21; Lutheran General Hospital Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. Includes information on how to stay healthy during cancer treatment with good nutrition and how to find and utilize support services. Part of the educational series for those who have been diagnosed with cancer. The final session on Oct. 28 focuses on insurance and finances. To register, call (800) 323-8622; mention code: 8C32.
Tuesday, Oct. 28 - Insurance & Finances will help attendees navigate the insurance industry with tips on how to use financial assets wisely.
Participants must register for each program they would like to attend. Call (800) 323-8622; mention code: 8C32.
Oct. 22
Lecture series: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Topic, Humor and Health. Part of the Embrace Your Health wellness series. Register at (847) 556-1995 ocarecenter.org/embrace.
Oct. 23
Raising your self-esteem: 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Relationship Solutions Center, 1320 Tower Road, Schaumburg. Free seminar. Learn helpful strategies for raising self-esteem. (847) 598-3553. relationshipsolutionscenter.net.
Oct. 24
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, Alexian Brothers Behavior Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Dr., Hoffman Estates. An opportunity for people with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. Carol (847) 352-6708.
Oct. 25
BACOA Parkinson's group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Eastlake dining room at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. For Parkinson's disease patients and their family members, who wish to learn more about the disease. For information or to register, call Penny at (847) 381-5030.
Life Changes Disabilities Expo: doors open 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, Hanover Township Senior Services Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Hanover Township Mental Health board co-sponsors this all day expo for persons with disabilities and their family members. Support and information, keynote speakers, workshops, more. Free. For information, call Danise (630) 837-0301 or dhabun@hanover-township.org.
Oct. 26
Diwali Festival: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26; Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Yoga demonstration in the large meeting room, following a drop-in craft and henna tattoos in the front room, and end with a tasting of traditional Indian food. For details, or to register, visit indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.
Barrington Breakfast Rotary Trick or Treat Trot: 8 a.m., start time, Sunday, Oct. 26, Harris Bank, 201 S. Grove, Barrington. 5K run; 2K Spooky stroll; 100 yard dash for kids. Participants are encouraged to join the Halloween fun and come in costume. Benefits school and community programs. For information visit barringtonbreakfastrotary.org. To register, signmeup.com/60880 or register the day of event beginning at 7 a.m.
Oct. 27
Pilates for ages 16 and older: Noon-12:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 10-11 a.m. or 6:40-7:40 p.m. Tuesdays and 10-11 a.m., 6:30-7:30, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Classes run Oct. 27-Dec. 18 at the Prairie Lakes Community Center. There is a $10 discount for anyone who signs up for two Pilates classes in the same session; $20 discount for three Pilates classes in the same session. For details, or to register, call (847) 391-5711 or visit desplaineparks.org
Oct. 28
Grief to Hope: 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Center for Loss and Hope at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois and Catholic Charities host this drop-in group to help those dealing with the death of a loved one. (847) 381-5599.
Insurance and Finances for cancer patients: 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28; Lutheran General Hospital Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. Includes information on navigating the insurance industry with tips on how to use financial assets wisely. To register, call (800) 323-8622; mention code: 8C32.
Body Training Systems Group Step preview: 6:05-7:05 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, Midtown Athletic Club, 1760 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. Come learn about the new Body Training Systems fall group fitness classes being offered. Registration required, call (847) 991-4646 or midtown.com/palatine-forestgrove.
Oct. 30
Adult loss: 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3; Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Grief support group meets for eight weeks and is free to the general public. Call (800) 331-5484 to register. Registration deadline is Oct. 30.
Spouse Loss: 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3, 6:30-8 p.m. or 10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5; Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Grief support group meets for eight weeks and is free to the general public. Call (800) 331-5484 to register. Registration deadline is Oct. 30.
Oct. 31
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, Alexian Brothers Behavior Hospital, 1650 Moon Lake Dr., Hoffman Estates. An opportunity for people with any mental illness to connect with others and learn how best to cope and find recovery. Carol (847) 352-6708.
Nov. 1
Body Training Systems Group Step preview: 6:05-7:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, Midtown Athletic Club, 1760 N. Hicks Road, Palatine. Come learn about the new Body Training Systems fall group fitness classes being offered. Registration required, call (847) 991-4646 or midtown.com/palatine-forestgrove.
Nov. 3
Grief support Adult Loss: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays beginning Nov. 3 for eight weeks, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Register at (800) 331-5484 at least four business days in advance.
Grief support Spouse Loss: 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays beginning Nov. 3 for eight weeks, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Register at (800) 331-5484 at least four business days in advance.
Nov. 4
Jewish Adult Loss: 10-11:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 7; Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Grief support group meets for eight weeks and is free to the general public. Call (800) 331-5484 to register. Registration deadline is Nov. 4
Nov. 5
Free blood pressure screening: 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 5, Patient Resource Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 8820 W. Dempster St., Niles. The Senior Advocate of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital offers free blood pressure screenings on the first Wednesday of every month. No appointment necessary. For information, call (847) 723-7277.
Grief support Spouse Loss: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays beginning Nov. 5 for eight weeks, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Register at (800) 331-5484 at least four business days in advance.
Nov. 7
Grief support Jewish Adult Loss: 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays beginning Nov. 7 for eight weeks, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Register at (800) 331-5484 at least four business days in advance.
Nov. 8
Smart and Healthy Nutrition series: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Alfred Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. First class in a monthly series. Topic is "Healthy Snacks for Your Kids." Hands-on participatory class for parents and their children. $17; $34 nonmembers; $32 families; $64 family nonmembers. Shelia (847) 891-9622.
Nov. 11
New Approach to Autism-Spectrum Disorders: 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 11; Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Dr. Elena Koles, MD, Ph.D. will be discussing 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. For details, or to register, visit indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.
Nov. 15
NAMI Connection facilitator training: Nov. 14-16, Courtyard Marriott, Naperville. Recovering consumers with an interest in helping other local consumers with support on a weekly basis are invited to attend. Call Carol at (847) 352-6708.
Nov. 19
National Alliance of Mental Illness family group: Meets 7-9 p.m. Nov. 19, Hanover Township, Downey Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. For those afflicted with biological brain disorders, their families and loved ones. (630) 736-2823.
Nov. 20
Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. Nov. 20, 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.
NAMI Elk Grove/Schaumburg: 7-9 p.m. Nov. 20, Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. Support group for people who have a family member of friend with mental illness. For information, call (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Nov. 22
Yoga and Yogurt for Teens: 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22; Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. An hour of yoga for high school students followed by some yogurt smoothies. For details, or to register, visit indiantrailslibrary.org or call (847) 459-4100.
Nov. 29
Indoor Sprint Triathlon: Nov. 29, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Park District host this indoor Sprint Triathlon which includes 10-minute swim, 15-minute bike ride and 15-minute run. Space is limited. $27, residents; $37 nonresidents. Part of the Midwest Indoor Sprint Triathlon Series with the Bartlett and Hoffman Estates park districts. For information or to register, www.parkfun.com or (847) 490-7015.
Dec. 3
Free blood pressure screening: 10 a.m.-noon Dec. 3, Patient Resource Center at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 8820 W. Dempster St., Niles. The Senior Advocate of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital offers free blood pressure screenings on the first Wednesday of every month. No appointment necessary. For information, call (847) 723-7277.
Dec. 18
NAMI Elk Grove/Schaumburg: 7-9 p.m. Dec. 18, Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. Support group for people who have a family member of friend with mental illness. For information, call (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Dec. 17
National Alliance of Mental Illness family group: Meets 7-9 p.m. Dec. 17, Hanover Township, Downey Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. For those afflicted with biological brain disorders, their families and loved ones. (630) 736-2823.