EVENTS
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 index and more at the following times and locations: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 1 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 Lewis Ave., Waukegan; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 2 at Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 3 at Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee; and from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Sept. 3 at Open Arms Mission, 1548 S. Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-578-8670.
HABITAT WALK: Habitat Walk for Seniors will be at 9 a.m. Sept. 2 at Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176 and Fairfield Road, Wauconda. Explore some of the many habitats found in Lake County, learning as you walk. Walks are paced to the group’s ability. Meet at Winter Sports Area lot. Free. Details, 847-367-6640.
EDUCATION: Dr. Andrew Kim, from Alexian Brothers Center on Psychiatric Research, will discuss innovations in psychiatric research at National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Lake County’s general education meeting, to be held at 7 p.m. Sept. 2 at Hinkston Park Field House, 800 N. Baldwin, Waukegan. Details, 847-249-1515.
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WALK: Waukegan Township will host its 5K for Labor Day run/walk, previously Walk for Seniors, on Sept. 5 at the Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road, Libertyville. Registration will begin at 7 a.m., with step off celebration at 8:30 a.m, and the race beginning at 9 a.m. The event helps support programs for adults 55 and older. There will be a shuttle bus from Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Cost is $30. To register, call 947-244-9242 or visit www.waukegantownship.com.
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 Lake County Health Department’s Immunizations Clinic, 2303 Dodge Ave., Waukegan, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays; 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; and 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. Sept. 1 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. Sept. 3 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. Sept. 3 at Holy Family Church, 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.
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].
FIBROMYALGIA, CHRONIC FATIGUE, LUPUS, CHRONIC PAIN: Group meets 10 a.m. Sept. 5 at 884 Main St., Antioch. The meetings are free and participants are welcome to bring spouses, friends and family members. Details, 847-362-7807.
GRIEF: A support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets 6 p.m. Sept. 4 at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
LYME SUPPORT: Come Walk in My Shoes group meets at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Route 134 in Ingleside. Details, 847-833-5962.
NORTH SHORE EATING DISORDER: Support Group meets 7:15 p.m. Tuesdays at Church of the Holy Spirit, 400 E. Westminster, Lake Forest. All eating disorder types welcomes. Details, 847-668-5095.
GRIEF: Support group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at the United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
LOOKING UP: Support group for anyone experiencing a loss meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays at Advocate Condell Day Center, 700 Garfield Ave., Libertyville. Details, 847-990-5275.
MILITARY AND VETERANS: Cup-A-Joe, a drop-in support group for veterans and service members to gather for conversation, 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.
NAMI-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, www.namilake-il.org or call 847-689-0509.
CHAT NIGHT: 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 www.openchatnight.com.
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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.
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