Health and 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Jan. 22

Baby care and development class: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 22 and 29, Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster, Park Ridge. For couples who are expecting their first child, grandparents, child care givers and adoptive parents. Topics include physical care, safety, sleep, common concerns, immunizations and development, birth through 12 months. $40 per couple. To register, (800) 323-8622, use code 8B11.

Yoga for weight loss: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Adults learn how to achieve weight loss or maintenance goals and how stress management and body awareness affect your ability to loose weight and keep it off. To register, (847) 358-5881 ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 24

Parkinson's disease education group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Performing Arts Center at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Paula Weiner, community outreach manager for the Parkinson's Disease Foundation speaks. Penny, (847) 381-5030.

Free Yoga workshop: 9-10:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Pilates Plus of Schaumburg, 654 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. (847) 923-1201 or (847) 322-8767.

Yoga center open house: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center, 109 W. Slade St., Palatine. Learn about Yoga and meditation, try a class, enjoy a massage. (847) 221-5250 or hymcillinois.com.

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. (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

"Building Rapport with Difficult Individuals": 11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 25; Chai Center for Enrichment and Renewal, Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Covers techniques in building instant rapport with individuals suffering from anxiety and/or emotional distress. (847) 537-1771, ext. 234 or thechaicenter@templechai.org.

"What Pilates Can Do For You": 10:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 25; Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Pkwy., Buffalo Grove. Presented by Vered Arbel. (847) 353-7501 or visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

Jan. 26

"Ten Most Common Mistakes Good Parents Make": 7:30-9 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26; Chai Center for Enrichment and Renewal, Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Discussion of most common mistakes made by good parents and common sense solutions for fixing them. (847) 537-1771, ext. 234 or thechaicenter@templechai.org.

"Sports Injuries": 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 26; Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Pkwy., Buffalo Grove. Presented by Dr. Jason Hui. (847) 353-7501 or visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

Jan. 27

Laughter and Its Benefits: 7-8:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27; Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Learn how a little laughter can bring benefits with Certified Laughter Leader, Om Johari. (847) 259-3500 ext. 35, or visit phpl.info

"Laughter is the Best Medicine": Noon, Tuesday, Jan. 27; Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Pkwy., Buffalo Grove. Caryl Derenfeld of Learned Conversations will discuss how laughter makes you feel, and share some scientific studies on the subject. (847) 353-7501 or visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

Planning Asperger Syndrome Success and Generating Experiences: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 27; Plaza Office Park, 121 S. Wilke Road, Arlington Heights. Group is designed to help teens and young adults with Asperger Syndrome and Non-Verbal Learning Disability successfully transition to the adult world. Guest speaker: Jody Quirk from Division of Rehab Services. (847) 524-1089; (847) 923-7173; pehedonna@yahoo.com; or DDudasik@aol.com.

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Jan. 27, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. Elizabeth, (847) 556-1982.

Jan. 28

Cholesterol and glucose checks: 6-10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28; Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove. Offered through Northwest Community Hospital. Fasting is required. Cholesterol screen $25 and includes the Lipid Panel: HDL, LDL and Triglycerides. The $21 glucose screening is $21. Results provided on the spot. For details and to schedule your appointment, (847) 353-7501 or visit bgfitnesscenter.com.

NAMI Northwest Suburban: Meets 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Alexian Center for Mental Health, 3350 Salt Creek lane, suite 114, Arlington Heights. Annual meeting. Dr. Max Chasanov, NAMI Illinois Psychiatrist of the Year will present, "From Discovery to Recovery." (847) 899-0195 or naminwsub@aol.com.

Jan. 29

Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Education, tips and networking to help control symptoms. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. Free. (847) 895-9596.

Anti-Aging from the Inside Out: 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Therapist Malina Chin will discuss how to take charge of one's health and restore independence and balance. (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Feb. 2

LesMills BodyPump class: Feb. 2-March 28, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Sixty-minute workout that burns 600 calories per class, improves strength and bone density and tones muscle. $80-$100. (847) 490-7020 or parkfun.com.

Feb. 4

BACOA Caregiver Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Open forum discussion about caregiver issues. Register with Penny, (847) 381-5040.

Feb. 8

Catholic Charities LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 8, and March 8, 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.

Feb. 10

Schaumburg Township Disability Services: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Diabetes Support Group hosts diabetes educator and nutritionist Donna George. Reservations to Bonnie, (847) 884-0030, ext. 2022.

Feb. 18

Catholic Charities LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 18, and March 18, Holy Family Church counseling center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

Feb. 19

Alzheimer's Association Support Group: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Garlands of Barrington, Eastlake dining room, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Education, speaker and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Call the BACOA, (847) 381-5030.

Feb. 21

Roselle Park District Fitness Center open house: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Clauss Recreation Center, 555 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Roselle. Use the fitness center for the afternoon. refreshments, health screenings, chair massages, blood pressure readings and body fat analyses available to current and prospective members. (630) 894-4200

Feb. 23

Arthritis Foundation Plus: 2:15-3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Feb. 23-April 16, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Use the water's resistance to improve the mobility of your joints, while relieving some of the pain commonly associated with arthritis. $40 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Feb. 24

Arthritis Foundation Plus: 5:30-6:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 24-April 14, South Barrington indoor pool, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Use the water's resistance to improve the mobility of your joints, while relieving some of the pain commonly associated with arthritis. $20 per session. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, Feb. 24, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.

Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Education, tips and networking to help control symptoms. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. Free. (847) 895-9596.

Feb. 28

BACOA Parkinson's Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Garlands of Barrington, Performing Arts Center, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Demonstration of restorative tai chi. Penny, (847) 381-5030.

March 8

Catholic Charities LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 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.

March 18

Catholic Charities LOSS meets: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, March 18, Holy Family Church counseling center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. (847) 376-2118.

March 24

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, March 24, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.

Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Education, tips and networking to help control symptoms. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. Free. (847) 895-9596.

April 28

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, April 28, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.

Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Education, tips and networking to help control symptoms. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. Free. (847) 895-9596.

May 26

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, May 26, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.

Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Education, tips and networking to help control symptoms. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. Free. (847) 895-9596.

June 23

Hospice volunteer orientation: Tuesday, June 23, Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview. Orientation includes a brief overview of hospice and palliative care, programs and services, volunteer opportunities and a tour of the Glenview campus. R.S.V.P. to Elizabeth at (847) 556-1982.

Fibromyalgia Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Schaumburg Township, 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Education, tips and networking to help control symptoms. Sponsored by Arthritis Foundation. Free. (847) 895-9596.

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.

Wheeling Chapter of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): Meets 5:30-7 p.m., Mondays; AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Visit tops.org or call (847) 37-8666.

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 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) 352-6708

Palatine Jazzercise: 1294 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. For class schedule, visit smbjazz.com or call (773) 227-7167.

Streamwood Jazzercise: 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.

Hoffman Estates Jazzercise: 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. For information or to register, contact Jeaneen at jeaneenjazz@sbcglobal.net or call (847) 584-1969.

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. Non-Member registration available. Call at (847) 353-7500

Open Yoga Practice: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Thursdays starting Jan. 15, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. For information, call (847) 229-0292.