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.

Nov. 13

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, Nov. 13, YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry, Lake Zurich.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Wauconda Middle School, 215 Slocum Road, Wauconda.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbeck St., Antioch.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Lake Front Park, 71 Nippersink Road, Fox Lake.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest.

• 2:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Family Resource Center, Diamond Lake School, 500 Acorn Lane, Mundelein.

• 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 20, St. Anastasia Food Pantry, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan.

• 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch.

• 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, White Hen, 2144 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst.

• 3-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, Great Lake Credit Union, 2135 N. Route 83, Round Lake Beach.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, Grayslake Senior Center, 50 Library Lane, Grayslake.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan.

• 2-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, Foss Park, 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago.

Nov. 14

Flu vaccines: 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 14 at Great Lakes Credit Union Waukegan Branch, 3290 N. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Flu shots are administered by Lake Forest Hospital. There is a $30 fee per vaccination, payable by cash or check, or or LFH will bill patients' Medicare. No appointment is necessary. Vaccines will be administered on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, visit glcu.org or call (847) 578-7000.

Nov. 17

Age Later - Learn How: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. To register for this free event at Vitality Spa, call (847) 353-7590. For information, visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

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:

• Department of Public Aid, 3235 Belvidere Road, Waukegan, 9-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17.

• Faith Tabernacle Church, 2801 30th St., Zion, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Nov. 19.

• Zion Piggly Wiggly, 3367 Sheridan Road, Zion, 9-11 a.m., Friday, Nov. 21.

• Waukegan Post Office, 326 N. Genesee, Waukegan, 9-11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 24.

For information, call (847) 377-8182.

Nov. 18

Memory screenings: 9:30 to noon and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. For anyone concerned about memory loss or experiencing warning signs of dementia, or who believe they are at risk due to a family history of Alzheimer's disease or a related illness, and also to establish a baseline score for comparison in the future. By appointment only; call Jan Christiansen, at (847) 459-2670.

Decrease Stress: 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Vista Medical Center East, 1324 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. A luncheon and presentation titled "Decrease Stress and Have the Best Holiday Season Ever" offered to seniors, age 50 and over. Ways to manage stress during the holidays and make family get-togethers go smoothly will be discussed. $5 for Senior Circle members, $7 for nonmembers. For information or to register call (847) 360-4228. Visit vistahealth.com.

Nov. 19

Zumba Gold: 10:45-11:25 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19, Wheeling Park District, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Improve coordination and balance in this workout designed for the active, mature adult or the true beginner participant. Chair workout available. Try it free Nov. 19. Call (847) 465-2943.

Nutrition Discussion: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Free discussion presented by Christy Burkard. To register, call (847) 353-7501. For information, visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

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:

• VFW POST 4551, 75 North Ave., Antioch: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19. (847) 377-8470.

• Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. (847) 535-6112.

• Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach: 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25. (847) 377-8470.

• Wauconda Township Center, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda: 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 26. (847) 377-8470.

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.

Jan. 14

Breast cancer awareness workshop: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 14 at Isaac Fox Elementary School, 395 W. Cuba Road, Lake Zurich. Welcome Alexian Brothers MammaCare Center for an evening of education about breast cancer and how to identify a possible problem through breast self examinations. There is no fee to attend, but RSVP so that the MammaCare Center can bring enough materials. Contact Anne Close at thecloses@mac.com.

Ongoing

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. A Certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor will lead exercises designed to increase strength in muscles and joints. Attend per class or register for an eight-week session. The next session registration begins Aug. 10 and classes begin the week of Aug. 24. Registration is required. Call (847) 353-7526.

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.