Northwest suburban health & fitness
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.
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.
Nov. 13
Strong, healthy bones: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered dietitian Donna Zolecki presents a nutrition seminar on "Strong Healthy Bones." Free, open to the public. Register at (630) 213-0100.
Stroke support group: 1-3:30 p.m., Nov. 13; Northwest Community Hospital, 901 Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. Open to stroke survivors, family members and caregivers. R.S.V.P. to (847) 618.4968.
Traditional Chinese medicine: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Join Dr. Yu (Julie) Zhu of First Health Associates in Arlington Heights for a lecture on the potential benefits of traditional Chinese medicine practices. Register online at palatinelibrary.org or call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167.
Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For those who have experienced the loss of a love one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
BACOA low vision education and support group: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Lake Carrington Woods, 22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington. Bring a treat to share. Open to all ages, transportation available via Pace. Call Pace at (800) 273-5939.
NAMI Elk Grove/Schaumburg: 6:45-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For people who have a family member or friend with mental illness. (630) 529-3037 or (630) 302-2530.
Nov. 14
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.
"Apple Harvest": 12:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 14; Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Discussion group for seniors. (847) 353-7501. bgfitnesscenter.com
Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Catholic Charities Northwest office, 1717 Rand Road, Des Plaines. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
Nov. 15
Spa day at The Center: Saturday, Nov. 15, The Center, 801 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. $60. For appointments, call Ruth (630) 837-7486.
Personal trainer certification: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Nov. 15 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, Hanover Park Park District, 1919 Walnut Ave., Hanover Park. Two-day workshop includes demonstrations and practical application of one-on-one training; exercise science review; communication skills; exercise programming; health assessments, more. Registration fee includes written exam and two-year certificate. Accredited by NCCA. Call Nannette, (630) 837-6300, ext. 112. Register at (800) 237-6242 or netafit.org.
BACOA Parkinson's disease Education Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Eastlake dining room at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. In celebration of Caregiver Recognition Day, the group will recognize all the caregivers who impact their lives. (847) 381-5030.
Nov. 17
Drumming Circle: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered music therapist Rita Lopienski presents "Drumming Circles-The Rhythm of Life." Learn the history and culture of exotic drums from around the world and experience how playing these drums releases stress, promotes creativity and self-expression. Instruments provided. All ages welcome. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.
CPR and AED class: 5-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Ages 14 and up. $49-$59. To register use code 9912 and call (847) 381-7515.
Nov. 18
Difference between normal aging and dementia: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Discussion on how cognitive function changes naturally as people age, then compares these changes with those caused by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.
Age later, Learn How: 5-7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18; Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Register for this free event at Vitality Spa. (847) 353-7501. Bgfitnesscenter.com. (847) 353-7501
Healing Our Lost Dreams support group: 7-8:30 p.m.; Nov. 18; The Counseling Center of Advocate Medical Group, 1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. For persons who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. (847) 795-3100.
BACOA low vision education and support group: Depart from Barrington 10 a.m.; return at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, for a trip to Kendall College's School of Culinary Arts. Includes lecture and gourmet lunch. $23. For reservations, call (847) 852-3898.
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.
"Natural Therapies for Headache": 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18; Lutheran General Nesset Pavilion, 1775 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Healthcare professionals from the Center for Complementary Medicine will have a panel discussion on natural therapies that will help improve your headaches and your health. To register, call (800) 323-8622 or visit advocatehealth.com and enter class code 8G36.
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.
Nutrition discussion: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19 Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Bgfitnesscenter.com (847) 353-7501
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. (847) 465-2943.
Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 19, Holy Family Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a love one to suicide. (847) 376-2118,
Taking control of your emotions: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Reggie Reantaso at Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Sponsored by the Activity Therapists Association. Rita, (630) 213-0100 or Reggie, at rreantaso@MatherLifeWays.com.
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.
Heart and stroke risk assessment: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community health nurse Trish Simon leads the assessment, screening information available, light refreshments. Free, open to the public. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Free lecture series: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Multiform Fitness, Huntington Plaza II Shopping Center, 1588 W. Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates. Learn how to treat low back pain naturally using the latest breakthrough technology with biofeedback and computerized disc decompression. To register, (847) 358-8700.
BACOA Alzheimer's Group: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Eastlake dining room at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Mary Ann Greene, bereavement counselor from Hospice of Northeastern Illinois presents, " Coping With the Holiday." Free. Register at (847) 381-5030.
Nov. 21
"Living with Arthritis": 8:30-10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 21; Old Country Buffet, 8780 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge. Occupational therapists discuss how you can cope with arthritis on a daily basis. Reservations are required. Call (800) 323-8622, or visit advocatehealth.com and enter class code 8S21B.
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.
NAMI training: Nov. 22 and 23; Springfield, Ill. Open to individuals with mental illness willing to share their story of recovery. Call (217) 522-1403.
Nov. 25
Advanced allergy therapeutics: 6:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 25; Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton. Learn about the factors that are contributing to the sharp increase in allergies and sensitivities over the last 25 years. Topics include the major causes of sinusitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and seasonal allergies as well as a more thorough understanding of the actual allergens. Also covered in this presentation are some unexpected culprits to our most common allergies. This seminar is for people who suffer from, or who know someone who suffers from, food allergies or sensitivities, airborne allergens, chemical sensitivities, even sunlight, heat, or other stimuli sensitivities. In this seminar, people will discover that rather than simply addressing the symptoms, we can retrain the body so that it no longer reacts inappropriately to a harmless substance or stimuli. (847) 392-7901 or info@wahlsofwellness.com
Infant massage: 10-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9 and 16 at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. Six-hour infant massage class designed for parents and child care givers. Fee for the class is $75 for a series of four weeks or $20 per session and requires advanced registration. Bring a blanket and towel. To register, call (800) 323-8622 or visit advocatehealth.com to register.
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, parkfun.com or (847) 490-7015.
Dec. 2
Feed Your Frame: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, St. Alexius Medical Center, 1555 Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates, in the St. Michaels Conference Center on four west. Learn what nutrients can help keep your bones strong from registered dietitian Laura Basset. Free. To register, (866) ALEXIAN.
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. 6
5K Chilly Chili Race: 10 a.m. Dec. 6, Schaumburg Golf Club. 5K run and warmup after with a chili lunch. $29 before Nov. 30; $32 day of race. (847) 490-7015 or parkfun.com.
Dec. 17
Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 17, Holy Family Family Church Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a love one to suicide. (847) 376-2118,
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.
Catholic Charities LOSS program meets: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, Carmel High School, 1 Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. For those who have experienced the loss of a love one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.
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.
Jan. 25
Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo: Noon to 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Local health, fitness and wellness organizations will be at the library to share key factors in leading a healthy life, featuring displays, chair massages, blood pressure checks, health screenings, food samples, a healthy foods cooking demo and an appearance from Chicago Bears official team mascot Staley da Bear. For infomation, e-mail sgalton@vapld.info or call (847) 634-3650 ext. 137.
ONGOING
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.
Aqua Arthritis Classes: Held weekly, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Designed to loosen joints and relieve some of the pain associated with arthritis. Nonmember registration available. Call at (847) 353-7500
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.
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) 352-670
Palatine Jazzercise: 1294 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. For class schedule, visit smbjazz.com or call (773) 227-7167.
Breast cancer information session: 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4; Lutheran General Center for Advanced Care, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. In addition, the Breast Center staff is available to speak at community meetings. Call (847) 723-3303.