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. 15

Grief support after the loss of a child: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15 at Millburn Church on corner of Grass Lake Road and Route 45. Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter will meet. Its mission is to assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. Call (847) 395-8597 or (847) 838-0912 or visit iltcf.org.

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. Thursdays with Adam, a supervised self practice, where each student moves through the practice at his or her own pace and level, will be held Thursdays. Open practice is appropriate for anyone who has developed a good sense of self awareness, usually a practitioner with at least nine months of experience. Class is free and open to anyone. For information, call (847) 229-0292.

Jan. 16

Gentle chair yoga: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 at Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road. Relax and refresh with gentle chair yoga, followed by a cup of tea. This program is for all ages. Admission is free. Call (847) 546-7060.

Zumba Fundraiser: 7-8:30 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16; Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Parkway. $15 donation required to Cancer Wellness. Call (847) 353-7501.

Jan. 17

Dance and fitness classes: Classes run Jan. 17 through May 15 at Dancenter North, 540 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. A variety of classes for adults ages 18 and up are offered. Call (847) 367-7970, or view the schedule at dancenter-north.com.

Introduction to Tai Chi: 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center, 1501 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove. Free introductory class consisting of Chi Gong, a demonstration of the form and an introductory class. Wear loose, comfortable clothes and wear socks. Registration is required. To register, call (847) 229-0292.

Jan. 19

Red Cross Babysitting: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19; Friday, Feb. 13; or Saturday, April 18, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The American Red Cross Babysitting class provides participants ages 11-15 with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of adults. Cost is $98 for Grayslake residents, $122 for nonresidents. Registration is required. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Multi-Med Seminar: 4-5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Professionals from Illinois Multi-Med will conduct a free seminar to identify physical and nutritional imbalances in the body and find ways to restore them. For registration, call (847) 444-1900.

Jan. 20

Encouraging for Success: 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Warren Township Youth Services, 17801 Washington St., Gurnee. Presented by Michael Griffin, this free program provides an overview of parenting approaches that encourage children to succeed when faced with obstacles, followed by a discussion and support from professionals and other parents. The ADHD Roundtable meets monthly during the school year and is a free service for parents of children with ADHD. To register, call (847) 244-1101 ext. 401.

Jan. 21

NAMI Family to Family program: 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays for 12 weeks, starting Jan. 21, Northwest Community Hospital, 800 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. National Alliance on Mental Illness will offer a program for family and friends of individuals with serious mental illness. Classes are free but registration is required. For information, call Maryrose Peters, at (847)496-1415, or e-mail naminwsub@aol.com.

Through Jan. 25

Exhibitors wanted: Exhibitors are wanted for a Health, Wellness and Fitness Expo from 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. Those interested in setting up a free booth can contact Shannon Galton at sgalton@vapld.info or (847) 634-3650 ext. 137.

Jan. 28

Low-Back Pain: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Mundelein Chiropractor Dr. Christopher Horak will focus on diagnosis, care, rehabilitation and psychological perspectives. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Jan. 31

Gong Meditation: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, Vital Points Therapy, 326 S Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Meditation to quiet the mind. The cost is $25 per participant. To register, call (847) 281-9999.

Feb. 25

Beginning Hoop Dance: 9:15-10:10 a.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 25 to April 1, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A fusion of dance and exercise using specially sized and slightly weighted hoops which targets core muscles, while using the entire body. No prior dance experience required. Hoops will be provided. For adults 16 and up. Cost is $78 for Grayslake Park District residents, $98 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.

Ongoing

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, Jan. 15, YMCA, 1025 Old McHenry, Lake Zurich.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Wauconda Middle School, 215 Slocum Road, Wauconda.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbeck St., Antioch.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Lake Front Park, 71 Nippersink Road, Fox Lake.

• 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Faith Food Pantry, 2803 W. 30th St., Zion.

• 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, St. Anastasia Food Pantry, 624 Douglas Ave., Waukegan.

• 2-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center, 100 East Old Mill Road, Lake Forest.

• 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 7-11, 2144 Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst.

• 3-5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Great Lake Credit Union, 2135 North Route 83, Round Lake Beach.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Libertyville Senior Center, 135 W Church St., Libertyville.

• 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Grayslake Senior Center, 50 Library Lane, Grayslake.

• 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan.

• 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Lake Villa Walgreens, 305 E Grand Ave., Lake Villa.

• 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch.

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:

• 9-11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Zion Piggly Wiggly, 3367 Sheridan Road, Zion.

• 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Department of Public Aid, 3235 Belvidere Road, Waukegan.

• 9-11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Waukegan Post Office, 326 N. Genesee, Waukegan.

For information, call (847) 377-8182.

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 available at the following times and dates:

• 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 21, VFW Post 4551, 75 North Ave, Antioch. (847) 377-8470.

• 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Lake Forest Hospital, 660 Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. (847) 535-6112.

• 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, Round Lake Beach Village Hall, 1937 N. Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach. (847) 377-8470.

• 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Wauconda Township Center, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. (847) 377-8470.

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.

Wheeling T. O. P. S.: 6-7 p.m. Mondays, AMVETS Phillip Carpenter Post 66, 700 McHenry Road, Wheeling. The Wheeling chapter of Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets weekly. Members begin to gather at 5:30 p.m. For information, visit www.tops.org, or call Pat, at (847) 537-8666.

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.

Round Lake Beach Jazzercise: 9:15 a.m. Saturdays, 6:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Round Lake Area Park District Sports Center, 2004 N Municipal Way, Round Lake Beach; 8:15 a.m. Sundays, 6:45 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. For information, call (847) 201-8453.

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.

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.

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.

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.