North Suburban YMCA Adult Programs for August
These programs are offered by the North Suburban YMCA. 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. For details or to register, visit nsymca.org or call (847) 272-7250.
Get Your Mojo Back (Virtual or In-person Program)
Afternoon and evening appointments available Aug. 10-15. Part of the NSYMCA Adult Education Series
Do you feel like the best years of your life are behind you? Are you dissatisfied with the relationships in your life? Do you feel good about yourself as you age? Maureen Kafkis (MK) wants to inspire women over 40 to reclaim their personal power! Free and open to the public. Register for your one-on-one session at www.mkcoachllc.com or by emailing MK at mkcoachllc@gmail.com or calling (847) 507-6164.
Preparing & Planning to Eat Well (Virtual Program)
1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11. Part of the NSYMCA Adult Education Series. Precision Nutrition Certified Nutrition Coach and YMCA Personal Trainer, Anna Harris, will share solutions and brainstorm ideas to simplify your meals and prepare to eat better. Virtual Program via Zoom online or call (312) 626-6799: 914 0736 4791 and Pass code 280494. Register for this program to receive a reminder email the day of the event by emailing Karen Brownlee at the North Suburban YMCA: kbrownlee@nsymca.org
Outsmart the Scammers (Virtual Program)
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Part of the NSYMCA Adult Education Series
The North Suburban YMCA and Andrew Erickson, Financial Adviser at Edward Jones, are pleased to bring you a discussion on why it is important to educate yourself about fraud. Incidents of fraud are on the rise and scammers' tactics are becoming more complex. While no one is immune, there are steps you can take to Outsmart the Scammers. Free and open to the public. Zoom link: Zoom online or call (312) 626-6799 and enter ID: 936 9481 4838 and Pass code: 404249. Register for this program to receive a reminder email the day of the event by emailing Karen Brownlee at the North Suburban YMCA: kbrownlee@nsymca.org.
Healing Shoulder Pain Naturally (Virtual)
1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17. Part of the NSYMCA Adult Education Series
This workshop is for you if you have trouble sleeping on your arm because of pain, you have difficulty reaching overhead, opening doors or putting on your seat belt, you are unable to participate in your usual exercise of choice such as tennis, yoga, pickleball or weightlifting. Denise Schwartz, a licensed physical therapist, specializes in treating pain using a holistic approach to discover the root cause of pain and provide natural healing options Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/92705995521?pwd=NUVkQk40RmR0MVFlTGZ4RTM1YXlaZz09#success. Free and open to the public. Register for this program to receive a reminder email on the day of the event by emailing Karen Brownlee at the North Suburban YMCA: kbrownlee@nsymca.org
Neurology & Concussion Management (Virtual)
7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25. Part of the NSYMCA Adult Education Series
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute's Dr. Anthony Savino will discuss the importance of getting to the bottom of concussion and other neurological challenges in order to properly treat individual patients. Dr. Savino believes that, "Treatment needs to be personalized for each patient, it is less about a protocol and more so a process." Free and open to the public. Register for the webinar at https://www.ibji.com/virtual-events/. To receive a reminder email on the day of the event please email Karen Brownlee at the North Suburban YMCA: kbrownlee@nsymca.org.
Blood Drive
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at North Suburban YMCA. Donate to help relieve critical blood shortages. For an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org.