Health events, support, screenings and more.
EVENTS
WELLNESS: Exercise your finances, as well as your mind, body and soul at “Women, Wine, & Wellness” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at First American Bank, 1865 S. Cedar Lake Road, Round Lake. Meet your neighborhood health and wellness professionals and listen, learn and share in the moment. There will be health coaching Jazzercise, Zumba demonstrations, and more. Wine and snack will be served. RSVP to Nancy Lindstrom at 847-403-8506.
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 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, at Christian Faith Fellowship Church, 1727 27th St., Zion, and from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Family First Center of Lake County, 202 S. Genesee St., Waukegan. Details, 847-578-8670.
FOOT CARE: Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine will provide complimentary foot care by appointment at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Park Place Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
DEMENTIA: CareSmart Illinois will offer “Dementia 101: What is dementia?” at 7 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, 219 W. Maple Ave. This interactive program will help participants understand the difference between dementia and normal memory decline, causes of dementia, and the four major dementias. To register, call 847-362-2174.
WORKSHOP: “Vision and Eye Health” will be discussed at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Park Place Senior Center in Waukegan. Complimentary transportation is available for Waukegan Township residents age 55 and over by calling 847-599-2936, three days in advance. To register, call 847-244-9242.
SCREENINGS
BLOOD PRESSURE: B 2 B A Blessing Home Care will provide complimentary blood pressure checkups from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at Park Place Senior Center in Waukegan. Glucose and cholesterol screenings will also be available. Details, 847-244-9242.
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; 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
ALZHEIMER’S: A group meets at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Park Place Senior Center in Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
CAREGIVER: Group for caregivers to have support of others in same situation meets 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, at United Methodist Church, 848 Main St., Antioch. Details, 847-395-1259.
DEAF AND HEARING LOSS: Support for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing meets 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Park Place Senior Center in Waukegan. The group will be facilitated by Julie Kneip, a board-certified doctor of audiology at Hearing Associates, Inc. Details, 847-244-9242.
DIABETES: A group for patients and their families or caregivers offers education to support and help manage diabetes at 6:30 p.m. Monday at Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville. Details, 800-323-8622.
GRANDPARENTS AND OTHER RELATIVES: Support group for caregivers meets 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Details, 847-244-9242.
IMPRISONED FAMILIES LIMITED: A group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at First Presbyterian Church in Libertyville. 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.
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LIFE AFTER STROKE: Group meets 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Park Place Senior Center, Waukegan. Facilitated by registered nurse Che Estrella, stroke coordinator from Vista Health Systems. Complimentary transportation provided to Waukegan Township residents age 55 and up by calling three days in advance at 847-599-2932. Details, 847-244-9242.
LOSS (Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide): The group meets at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, to provide services for those who are grieving a death by suicide of a family member or close friend. Meeting is at Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein. Details, 312-655-7283.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: A self-help support group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Cornerstone Community Church, 40413 N. Delany Road, Wadsworth. The group focuses on personal sharing of MS experiences, and the latest information about MS. Details, 847-599-8331.
PARKINSON’S DISEASE: Support group for those with Parkinson’s disease and their friends and family members meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at Advocate Condell West Tower Education Room. Details, 800-990-5275.
REASON FOR HOPE: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 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.
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].
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.
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. NAMI Connections Peer Support Group meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursdays at Zion Drop In Center, 1022 27th St. Details, www.namilake-il.org or call 847-689-0509.
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. Thursdays 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.
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 welcome. Details, 847-668-5095.
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 openchatnight.com
CAREGIVER: A support group for caregivers of people 60 and older is 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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