Cook County health and fitness events
To have an event listed in this calendar, e-mail the details at least two weeks in advance of the event or registration deadline to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com. Please put "Health & fitness" in the subject line.
Oct. 9
BACOA Low Vision group: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Lake Barrington Woods, 22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington. Tom Phillips of Phillips Magnification presents"Magnifiers: What you always wanted to know." Open to all ages, transportation available via PACE, call PACE at (800) 273-5939 for ride reservations. For group information, call (847) 381-5030.
NAMI Elk Grove/Schaumburg: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Support group with people who have a family member or friend with mental illness. (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Oct. 10
LifeCenter open house: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, LifeCenter Health and Fitness Club, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Come find out about the programs, class and personalized training available. bartlettparks.org or (630) 540-4848.
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 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. 11
Parkinson's disease patient/family symposium: 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, Chicago. Open to patients, caregivers, and the public. Daylong conference with lectures, discussion groups, patient art exhibit, speakers. (312) 926-8400 or parkinsons.northwestern.edu/calendar.
Des Plaines Family Health Fair: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 11; Des Plaines Park District's Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St. Free services, screenings, information and a nutritional cooking demonstration. Many free services and screenings, offered by local health/fitness related agencies and businesses. Health Screenings include: Bone density screenings, sleep screenings (free to the first 20 visitors), cholesterol screenings/blood glucose, body fat/body mass index testing, blood pressure checks, hearing and vision screening. Other activities include a climbing wall and batting/pitching opportunities. Offered in conjunction with the City of Des Plaines Pounds Down program. For additional information on Des Plaines Pounds Down visitdesplaines.org or call (847) 391-5301.
Oct. 12
"Stars of Light": 2 p.m. Oct. 12, Harper College, room J-143, Palatine. NAMI affiliates from the Northern suburbs present a theatrical production featuring actors with mental illness. Vignettes about mental illness, personal stories and music provide an educational and entertaining view of what it's like to live with mental illness. Free, donations to NAMI appreciated. (630) 529-3037.
Grief meditation walk: 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, Midwest Palliative and Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Grieving individuals are invited to participate in this reflective walk through the prairie lands surrounding the center. Reservations required to (847) 730-1290.
"Breast Health: 1-3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12; Park Ridge Park District South Park Recreation Center, 833 W. Talcott Road. Presented by breast health experts from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Caldwell Breast Center. Topics include: normal breast development, benign breast problems, breast self-exams and mammography and what women can do to stay healthy. To register, call (800) 323-8622 and mention code 8W32.
Oct. 13
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.
Learn about yoga classes: 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 or 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Free demonstration of yoga classes offered at the YMCA. Sheila, (847) 891-9622.
Oct. 14
Lions program to combat retinal diseases: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, Palatine Township offices, 721 S. Quentin Road. The Lions of Illinois Foundation along with the Illinois Retina Associates, S.C., in conjunction with the Palatine Lions Club, is holding a free screening for retinal diseases including macular degeneration. Ages over 18; ages 10-17 with written parental consent only. Paul, (847) 609-5805.
Healthy Eating for Healthy Living class: 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Oct. 14; or 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesdays beginning Oct. 15, Campanelli YMCA, 300 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Classes run for eight weeks. $72; $120 nonmembers. Shelia at (847) 891-9622.
Understanding Depression: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. Learn the symptoms of depression, its effects, and treatment tips. The free program is co-sponsored with Alexian Center for Mental Health; register at ahml.info or call (847) 392-0100.
Cancer educational series: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Center for Advanced Care is offering a three part educational series in October for anyone recently diagnosed with cancer. All classes will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the conference room located on the first floor of the Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge.
Tuesday, Oct. 14 - General Information includes understanding cancer, treatments and side effects.
Tuesday, Oct. 21 - Wellness & Support Services includes information on how to stay healthy during cancer treatment with good nutrition and how to find and utilize support services.
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. 15
National Alliance of Mental Illness family group: Meets 7-9 p.m. Oct. 15, Hanover Township, Downey Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett. For those afflicted with biological brain disorders, their families and loved ones. (630) 736-2823.
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.
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 desplainesparks.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 desplainesparks.org
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: Saturday, Oct. 18; West Aurora High School in Aurora, Illinois Annual Conference, titled "Hope, Possibilities, 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., Tuesday, 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, including navigating the insurance industry with tips on how to use financial assets wisely. To register, 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.
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 desplainesparks.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. 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.
November 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.
November 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.
Dec. 18
Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. Dec. 18, 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.
Jan. 1
Free blood pressure screening: 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 1, 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.
Jan. 15
Alzheimer's Association Support group: Meets 1-3 p.m. Jan. 15, 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.
Walkers club: The Arlington Heights Walkers Club, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, invites walkers to join them during business hours Monday-Saturday at 1801 E. Central Road, Arlington Heights. The club is co-sponsored by Northwest Community Hospital's Healthy Aging/Senior Services. For information, (847) 253-5532.
Smoke Free Solutions: Dates vary. Hosted by DuPage County Health Department, 7-week smoking cessation program. Free. Classes held throughout DuPage County. Call Janet (630) 682-7400, Ext. 7044.
Drop-in Grief Support Group: Noon-1:30 p.m.; Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Grief support group is free to the general public. Call (800) 331-5484
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Support group for persons over 18 with any form of mental illness meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays at Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek Lane, Arlington Heights. (847) 899-0195.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: A support group for people who have a family member or friend with mental illness meets from 7-9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the Hanover Park Branch of the Schaumburg Township District Library, 1266 Irving Park Road, Hanover Park. For information, (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: A support group for people who have a family member or friend with mental illness meets from 7-9 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For information, (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Grief to Hope Group: 9:30-11 a.m., fourth Tuesday of the month; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 West Central Road. The Center for Loss and Hope at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois offers regular drop-in groups to help those dealing with the death of a loved one. To register or for more information on the groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
Mourning to Meaning: Meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. the first and third Monday of each month, at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois Crystal Lake workstation, 390 East Congress Parkway, Suite E in Crystal Lake. To register or for more information on hospice groups or Hospice of Northeastern Illinois' Center for Loss and Hope, call (847) 381-5599, or e-mail nbillman@HospiceAnswers.org.
Cardiovision system: New cardio equipment and six 32" flat panel televisions offered at the Health Club at Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. The Cardiovision system allows members to plug in their headsets and tune their cardio machine's receiver to one of six stations in the club. The four treadmills currently have TV screens built into the machines and allow members to choose any station. The club is open 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 6 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fridays; 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
NAMI Elk Grove -Schaumburg Connections group: 7-9 p.m. Fridays, 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.