EVENTS
BLOOD DRIVE: LifeSource will be on site from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 3 at Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane. Appointments can be made by calling the Adult Reference Desk at 847-223-5313 or going to lifesource.org and using group code 173G. Walk-ins are also welcome.
DEMENTIA: A program titled “The Dementia Friendly Home” will be held at 1 p.m. July 8 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. This one-hour interactive program will help families create a home environment that is a safer and more supportive for a person with dementia and helps to reduce every day stress. Complimentary transportation is available for Waukegan Township residents age 55 and older by calling 847 599-2936, at least three days in advance. For details and to RSVP, call 847-244-9242 or email [email protected].
SCREENINGS
HIV COUNSELING: The Lake County 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. July 7 at Marytown Retreat and Conference Center, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-367-7800.
CANCER: A Christian Cancer Survivors group meets 7 p.m. July 6 at Advocate Condell Medical Center’s Chapel, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5295.
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF ANTIOCH: Group meets at 6 p.m. Sundays. For locations and more information, call Judy at (847) 245-3924 or email [email protected].
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. July 8 at First Presbyterian Church in Libertyville, 219 W. Maple Ave. The group is a non-denominational small group which meets in a confidential setting to provide support, share experiences, discuss coping strategies and assistance to progress through the process and emotions involved in having a family member facing incarceration or already in prison. Details, 847-615-8220.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups meet at 7 p.m. July 8 at Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Details, 847-651-7841.
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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: Self-help groups meet at 7 p.m. July 9 at Antioch Senior Center, 817 Holbek Drive. Details, 847-951-5686.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. July 9 at First United Methodist Church, corner of West Street and Martin Luther King Drive, Waukegan. For patients, survivors, caregivers and those who have lost a loved one. Details, 847-791-7843.
STROKE SURVIVORS: A support group for survivors, spouses and caregivers meets at 7 p.m. July 8 at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, 800-323-8622.
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.
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. Family members also welcome. The Healthy Living Group meets 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Lake County Health Department, 3002 Grand Ave., Waukegan. Details, 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 meets 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.
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.
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