Women celebrate free annual Health and Fitness Day

Posted September 23, 2013 1:15 pm

Submitted by Des Plaines Park District

Walgreens Dave the Pharmacist will be offing flu shots for a nominal fee at the annual Womens Health and Fitness Day at Prairie Lakes Community Center. Courtesy of Lisa Haring

The Des Plaines Park District and the city of Des Plaines will host the annual National Women’s Health & Fitness Day from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Prairie Lakes Community Center. The schedule of free events includes:

Ÿ A workout day for women in the Prairie Lakes Fitness Center;

Ÿ A 30-minute Zumba Toning and Gold class at 5:30 p.m.

Ÿ A 30-minute Beginner’s Boot Camp class at 6 p.m.

Ÿ A 30-minute Yoga class at 6:30 p.m.

Ÿ Cooking demonstrations by Chef Susan Maddox

Ÿ Free body fat analysis by Des Plaines Park District personal trainers

Ÿ Free blood pressure checks by Madeline May, the city nurse

Ÿ Breast care navigator Maureen B. Staunton, from Holy Family Medical Center will answer questions about the Women’s Imaging Center, breast cancer and mammography

Ÿ Jeanine Stricker, LCSW, city of Des Plaines, will have information on the city’s Health & Human Services, including how to create a File of Life to aid emergency responders

Ÿ Caryl Desserich, wellness consultant and certified L.E.A.N. coach will sample Juice Plus drinks

Ÿ Linda Pankau, nutritionist from Holy Family Presence Health, will have information on healthy eating practices

Ÿ Tina Anawis, Advanced Physical Medicine and Therapy, will provide bone density testing

Ÿ Mary Lee Quaid, Lee Acupuncture & Healing Center, will have information on holistic healing

Ÿ Weil Foot and Ankle Institute will have information on foot pain

Ÿ Katie Pertersen, Park Ridge Psychological Services, will have information on mental health and holistic mental health for kids

Ÿ Patricia Haugeberg, PSD Advisors, will have information on how to reduce stress through organization

Ÿ Walgreens’ Dave the Pharmacist will be offing flu shots for a nominal fee

Every table has important free information, fliers and handouts about health and wellness for you and your family.

Prairie Lakes Community Center is at 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. For information, call (847) 391-5711 or visit DPParks.org.

Ÿ Send Your news to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com.

Tina Anawis, Advanced Physical Medicine and Therapy, will provide bone-density testing at the Annual Womens Health and Fitness Day at Prairie Lakes Community Center on Sept. 25. Courtesy of Lisa Haring

Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates healthy after-school snacks for the fall at the 2012 annual Womens Health and Fitness Day at Prairie Lakes Community Center. Courtesy of Lisa Haring

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