Health Calendar

CLASSES/Events

Presentation: To spotlight the realities of sexual assault and abuse in our communities and solicit the help of caring men in stopping violence against women, Zacharias Sexual Abuse Center has announced a new Men's Initiative called "UP to US." The center invites all men to attend a presentation to launch this vital new program at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Gurnee Community Church, 4555 Old Grand Ave. Participants will examine how men learn to be perpetrators and by-standers, and ideas of what each person can do to change that. Details, (847) 244-1187

Anxiety: The Meditation for Anxiety class will be held at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Nov. 19 at Gurnee Counseling Center, 4212 Old Grand Ave., Suite 102. It is taught by Tobias Kaemmerer, a lifelong practitioner of meditation who began his study at age 8 under the guidance of Tibetan Buddhist monks. Participants will learn techniques for quieting their thoughts and relaxing their minds. The cost is $65 per four-week session. Details, (847) 336-5621, ext. 150.

Fair: Residents of the 26th Senate District can attend an informative, interactive senior health and lifestyle fair from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at Libertyville Sports Complex, 1950 N. Highway 45. Admission is free and is being sponsored by state Sen. Dan Duffy, R-Lake Barrington, and state Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr., R-Mundelein. Attendees obtain information about prevalent senior topics such as Illinois Cash Dash, Medicare part D, nutrition, veteran's affairs, retirement planning and reverse mortgages. A Rules of the Road refresher course will be held at 10 a.m. There will also be health screenings for blood pressure, vision, hearing and Futrex body composition testing. Free flu shots will be offered with Medicare B; $24.99 without. Details, www.senatorduffy.com .

SCREENINGS

BLOOD PRESSURE: Lake County Health Department will offer free blood pressure screenings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at Lake County Courthouse, 18 N. County St., Waukegan. Details, (847) 377-8099. Free blood pressure checks are available at any Condell Immediate Care Center. No appointment is needed. Details, (800) 323-8622.

CARECOACH: Lake Forest Hospital CareCoach mobile health unit will provide free health screenings, including blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and asthma from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Food Pantry, 914 8th St., Waukegan; 3 to 6 p.m. Monday at Nuestro Center, 624 Sheridan Road, Highwood; and Nov. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Park Place Senior Center, 414 Lewis Ave., Waukegan and from 4 to 6 p.m. at Open Arms Mission, 1545 S. Main St., Antioch.. Details, (847) 535-6709. IMMUNIZATIONS: Childhood immunizations will be given on a walk-in basis from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 1 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, and from 9 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at Belvidere Medical Building, 2302 Dodge Ave., Waukegan; from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 28 at Wauconda Township Center, 5050 W. Bonner Road; and from 4 to 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at Harvest Bible Church, 255 Quentin Road, Lake Zurich. Details, (847) 377-8470.

SUPPORT

ALS: A group meets at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3 at Marytown Retreat Center, 1600 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Details, (847) 679-3311.

Gluten Intolerence Group of Lake County: 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave. Details, (847) 602-8015.

Weight Watchers: A group meets at 6 p.m. Mondays, and at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Mundelein Park District's Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road. Details, www.weightwatchers.com .

Domestic violence: A Safe Place offers weekly support groups in confidential locations throughout Lake County. No fees or time limits on how often a survivor may attend. Groups meet at 7 p.m. Tuesdays in Deerfield; 7 p.m. Wednesdays in Round Lake; 1 p.m. Thursdays in Zion; 7 p.m. Thursdays in Vernon Hills; a Latina group meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays in Waukegan. Details, (847) 249-4450; (800) 600-7233; TTY (847) 249-6557.

Caregiver: A support group for caregivers is held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. Details, (847) 244-1101.

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