Health screenings, events and support groups throughout the county.
EVENTS
DIABETES CLASS: New diabetes class begins at 1 p.m. May 5 at the United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. The diabetes group is a free service provided by the RN diabetes educator and the diabetes dietitian from Advocate Condell Medical Center. This class is for people in all stages of diabetes. If your doctor told you that you are pre-diabetic and you should “watch it,” you may help yourself to lower your blood sugar by getting this education. Private one-on-one meetings with the Diabetes Experts are available at no charge, appointments required. Details, (847) 395-1259.
MOBILE HEALTH: The Community Care Connection, a mobile health unit from Rosalind Franklin University, will offer free health screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, body mass and more at 10 a.m. May 7 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Details, (847) 244-9242.
RUN: Support the Coalition for Healthy Communities at the Mama’s Run at 8 a.m. May 9 in Zion. The race begins and ends in front of the Zion Leisure Center, 2400 Dowie Memorial Drive. Race shirt and goodie bag guaranteed to the first 200 runners. Raffle prizes, food and awards are presented after the race. Cost is $30, and $25 for children, in advance, and $35 and $30, respectively, the day of the race. Details, (847) 746-5500 or visit http://www.zionparkdistrict.com.
FUNDRAISER: Benefit titled “Jam 4 Mental Health” will be held at 6 p.m. May 9 at The Alley, 210 Green Bay Road, Highwood. There will be prizes, skit, comedy, silent auction, recovery stories and more. Also, live music will be provided by The Stumblers, Low-reen & the Maxwell St Market Blues Band, Marie Martens & the Two-Timers, Joe Powers Band, Jerry Lucky Lee Band, Blue Canyon Drifters, and more. Proceeds will benefit NAMI of Lake County. Suggested donation is $5-10. Details, (847) 433-0304 or visit lowreensliveblues.com.
SCREENINGS
HEALTHQUEST: Complimentary blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol screenings at 10 a.m. Mondays in May at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, (847) 244-9242.
HIV COUNSELING: The Health Department’s Sexually Transmitted Infections Program offers free HIV counseling and testing Monday through Friday at the Belvidere Medical Building, 2400 Belvidere Road, Waukegan. Information about viral hepatitis and screening for sexually transmitted infections is also available. Details, (847) 377-8450.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Child immunization clinic hours are by appointment at the Health Department’s Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and from 9 to 11 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Details, (847) 377-8470. Flu and pneumonia vaccines to the general public by appointment only. Details, call (847) 377-8470.
SUPPORT
ALS: A group meets at 6:30 p.m. May 5 at Marytown Retreat and Conference Center, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 367-7800.
ALZHEIMER’S: Support group meets at 6:30 p.m. May 7 at Westmoreland Nursing Center, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. Details, (847) 535-6764.
BILINGUAL GRIEF SUPPORT AFTER THE LOSS OF A CHILD: Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter meets 7 p.m. May 7 at Holy Family Church at 450 Keller St., Waukegan. The mission of TCF is to assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. Details, (847) 249-4776 or http://www.iltcf.org.
CANCER: A Christian Cancer Survivors group meets 7 p.m. May 4 at Advocate Condell Medical Center’s Chapel, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5295.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in same situation meets 6 p.m. May 7 at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, (847) 395-1259.
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DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF ANTIOCH: Group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays. For locations and more information, call Judy at (87) 245-3924 or email [email protected].
FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE, LUPUS, CHRONIC PAIN: Group meets 10 a.m. May 2 at 884 Main St., Antioch. The meetings are free and participants are welcome to bring spouses, friends and family members. Details, (847) 362-7807.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 990-5275.
LYME SUPPORT: Come Walk in My Shoes group meets at 6:30 p.m. May 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Route 134 in Ingleside. Details, (847) 833-5962.
NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS OF LAKE COUNTY: The mission is to provide support, education, advocacy, and resources to those who suffer from neurobiological brain disorders and their families. The Healthy Living Group meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake County Health Department, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. General Education meeting at 7 p.m. May 6 at Hinkston Park Field House, 800 N. Baldwin, Waukegan. Family and Friends group meets 7 p.m. April 14 at Warren Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. Visit http://www.NamiLake-IL.org or call (847) 689-0509.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: A drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, “Cup-A-Joe,” at 5 p.m. Wednesdays, at Julie’s Coffee, 216 N. Milwaukee Ave.; at 1 p.m. Thursday at Veteran’s Assistance Commission, 20 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.; and at 5 p.m. Thursdays at It’s All Good Coffee and Espresso, 2780 Sheridan Road, Zion. Funded by Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation. Details, (847) 377-8386.
CHAT NIGHT: Open Chat Night is open to all those who are deaf or hard of hearing, audiologists, teachers, ASL interpreters and students from 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays at http://www.OpenChatNight.com. Details, http://www.DeafandHoH or facebookdeafandhoh.com.
CAREGIVER: A support group for caregivers of people 60 and older is held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, (847) 244-1101.
MOST EXCELLENT WAY: Restoration program for those addicted to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, pornography, sex, gambling, food disorders, anger, behavior problems and other life-controlling problems meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Calvary Chapel Church, 38451 N. Fairfield Road, Lake Villa. Also for family and friends. Details, (847) 814-3911.
PSYCHIC: The Chakra Psychic, 29 E. Grand Ave., Fox Lake, is a place where people can go for full spiritual enlightenment and possibly get answers and solutions. Details, (847) 372-3618 or visit http://www.TheChakraPsychic.com.
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