Doings Health Calendar for Feb. 9

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Updated: March 10, 2012 8:11AM

Fitness

Sign up now for Park District of La Grange fitness classes for adults, seniors and kids. Classes include Zumba, Spin, Drums Alive!, Kickboxing, Yoga and Bootcamp. There are also several new fitness classes this season including: Total Body Dance, Yoga Core, Zumba Gold for those 50 years and older, plus new children’s fitness classes such as Hula Hoopin and Zumbatonic. A complete schedule is available at www.pdlg.org. Classes are offered in the mornings, during the lunch hour, evenings and Saturdays. Childcare is available for many of the morning classes for $4 per child. To register or for information, call (708) 352-1762 or visit www.pdlg.org.

Improve and cure yourself through yoga techniques and lead a painless, stress-free life with yoga postures you could perform to achieve balance of body, mind and spirit. Classes meet on Thursday from 6-7 p.m. and 7:15-8 p.m. at the Oasis Center for Health, 201 East Ogden Ave., Hinsdale, Suite 115. Call (630) 325-2880.

ACT II, an Adventist Midwest Health program for adults 50 and older, offers exercise, social and health-care topics to the community. There are no dues. The activities are open to members and nonmembers; some activities have fees, but many are free. For membership or other information, call (708) 245-8170. Call (630) 856-7525 to register for all activities that request registration in advance.

Fitness Programs: Each ACT II participant works at his/her own level. If the participant has never exercised or is returning, this is the place to start. Many new ACT II friendships have developed from these regimens and the camaraderie of the aerobic and Tai Chi exercise or the walking programs.

Fitness Fun: Strength-Cardio (Aerobics)-Stretch Combo. For ACT II members, meets at 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, in the Dixon Education Center classroom of Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. A Saturday class meets at 8:30 a.m. $5; $4 ACT II members/body balance. Instructor Mary Avila.

Health & Fitness Walking Class meets at 8:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at the Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St., Western Springs, for an hour of walking and toning exercises, building cardiovascular fitness together with muscular strength and endurance to motivating music that gradually builds in tempo. Pat Young is the instructor. $4 per session.

Tai Chi meets at 10 a.m. Fridays at Bethlehem Woods, 1571 W. Ogden Ave., LaGrange Park. Instructor is Mary Avila. Free for ACT II members.

Adventist Paulson Rehab Network, 619 Plainfield Road, Willowbrook, offers different fitness and exercise regimens, including pre- and post-natal exercise, pool class, advanced circuit training program, keep it moving small group exercise class, aquatic exercise classes and therapeutic massage. For specific class times and fees, call (630) 856-8200.

Seated exercise classes for older adults will be held 1-2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Seated classes are for people who want to stay active and mobile but want something gentle on the body and easy to do. Increase range of motion, circulation, flexibility, balance and strength with easy to follow moves. Call Kate Vogts at (630) 323-7500, Ext. 225.

After Work Yoga class is held 4:45-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays at Burr Ridge Community Center, 15W400 Harvester Drive. Cost is $5 per class, sold as five- or 10-lesson punch cards. Call (630) 920-1969.

Fitness Program for people of all ages and at all levels of fitness will be offered at 7 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Highlands Presbyterian Church, 1901 W. 58th Place, La Grange and 9:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday at Christ Church of Oak Brook, York Road and 31st St. Call Connie Livingston (708) 246-3253.

Yoga class will be held 7:30-8:45 p.m. Mondays at First Congregational Church of La Grange, 100 6th Ave. The class is for all yoga experience levels, beginner to continuing students. The teacher is a certified yoga teacher through Moksha Yoga. Call Freya Smith at (708) 870-2089.

Yoga classes are offered 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at The Community House, 415 W. Eighth St., Hinsdale. Both yoga instructors are certified through Moksha yoga and have combined 20 years of yoga experience. Call Kate Vogts at (630) 323-7500, Ext. 225 or visit www.thecommunityhouse.org.

Cardio Dance Class for beginners will take place 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays and for intermediate level 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Fridays at Hinsdale Center for the Arts, 5903 S. County Line Road. Call (630) 887-0203.

Fund-raiser

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Westchester will be held from 6 p.m. June 9 through 6 a.m. June 10 at Mayfair Park in Westchester. Volunteers are needed to organize and recruit teams, secure community support, coordinate logistics, obtain refreshments and prizes, assist with publicity and plan entertainment activities. Call (708) 484-8542 or visit www.relayforlife.org/westchesteril. Teams may register online anytime.

The Teen Board of the Robert Crown Center for Health Education hosts an afternoon of indoor fun at their “Let’s Get FITsicle” winter fund-raiser, 2-4 p.m. Feb. 11 at Pump It Up in Elmhurst, 684 W. Lake St., Elmhurst. Parents can dropoff their first- through eighth-graders for an afternoon of jumping in indoor inflatables, while learning about ways to eat right and getting enough exercise. The event costs $20 per child, with proceeds going to support the center’s mission. Register for the event in advance at www.robertcrown.org/events.php.

Community Nurse Association, 23 Calendar Ave., La Grange, is seeking donations. Visit www.communitynurse.org or call (708) 352-0081.

Healthy Living

Prenatal University is a new and innovative approach to childbirth education that offers women support throughout their pregnancy, birth experience and early parenthood in one location at 950 N. York Road, Suite 102, Hinsdale. Courses begin Feb. 13. Registration is required. A full course schedule, including instructor biographies and course fees can be found at www.PrenatalUniversity.com. Call (630) 203-8188.

Chiro One Wellness Centers, 316 Burr Ridge Parkway, Burr Ridge, (630) 655-9970; and 2210 Camden Court Oak Brook, (630) 468-1820 are sharing the love of chiropractic during February by offering complimentary wellness evaluations. Through Feb. 29, Chiro One will offer evaluations with a chiropractic doctor’s consultation, focused exam, digital orthotic foot scan, two spinal X-rays in area of complaint (if medically necessary), and complimentary insurance verification (a total value of $395). Some restrictions apply. Reservations are recommended.

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital and Wellness House are offering the following free Wellness House programs for community residents. The programs will be held at the hospital’s Cancer Care Center Conference Room, 3815 Highland Ave., Downers Grove. Participants need not be patients of the hospital to attend the groups and classes. To register for any of the programs, call (630) 323-5150 or visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

Lunch and Learns (Cancer Care Center Lobby) takes place from noon-1 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each Month. Drop ins welcome.

Financial Concerns for Cancer Patients will take place from noon-1 p.m. Feb. 21. Receive answers to common financial questions concerning insurance, employment and benefits from an attorney with the Cancer Legal Resource Center.

Weight Management after Cancer will be held from noon-1 p.m. March 20. Managing a healthy weight after cancer doesn’t have to be a challenge. Attend this presentation to learn simple tips to improve diet, increase activity and reach weight management goals.

Wellness House and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital will offer the following free programs for community residents at the hospital, 200 N. Berteau, Elmhurst. Participants need not be patients of the hospital to attend the groups and classes. To register for any of the programs, call (630) 323-5150 or visit www.wellnesshouse.org.

Time to Thrive: Moving Forward After Cancer will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 23 - March 29. Registration Required. Both educational and experiential, this six week series is for cancer survivors who have completed treatment. Each two-hour session begins with physical group exercise that is facilitated by a trained exercise specialist and tailored to each individuals’ needs. Weekly nutrition classes, survivorship care plans, group support, and discussion that focuses on the emotional aspects of survivorship, will be part of the experience. A light dinner is provided at each session and participants are given pedometers to help track physical activity. Attendance each week is encouraged for the full benefit of the program.

Lunch and Learns (Lower Level Conference Room) will be held from noon-1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Drop ins welcome.

Weight Management after Cancer will be held from noon-1 p.m. Feb. 14. Managing a healthy weight after cancer doesn’t have to be challenge. Attend this presentation to learn simple tips to improve diet, increase activity and reach weight management goals.

The DuPage County Health Department wants to remind residents that using an RxBOX to drop off unused medications is a safe and easy way to contribute to a better environment. The Health Department has partnered with 12 municipal and county law enforcement agencies in placing RxBOX collection boxes in police stations throughout the county. The materials are collected periodically from the RxBOX locations and safely incinerated by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency using state-of-the-art technology. Residents who are clearing out their medicine cabinets can dispose of their old medications at any of the following RxBOX locations: Burr Ridge Police Department, 7660 S. County Line Road No. 1, Burr Ridge and DuPage County Sheriff, 501 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

Free “Eating Healthy with Diabetes” tours covering topics such as reading food labels and identifying better food options are offered at participating Jewel-Osco stores. To register for tours and learn about various diabetes education services available, talk with a Jewel-Osco pharmacist, call 1-800-783-0458 or visit www.jeweloscopharmacies.com.

Healthy Steps

Fleet Feet Sports Elmhurst is partnering with Hinsdale Parks and Recreation and RML Specialty Hospital on a new collaborative venture, Healthy Parks, Healthy Patients 5K taking place on Earth Day, April 22. Fleet Feet will provide coaching and training to prepare runners and walkers for this special race with a 10-week training program. Training begins Feb. 16 with group training hosted on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the store, 124 Schiller St., Elmhurst and Sundays at 8 a.m. at Katherine Legge Memorial Park, in Hinsdale. Customized training packages, complete with weekly e-mail updates, tips, and training schedules, will benefit runners and walkers of all levels. Cost is $60 for the training program and includes the $30 race registration fee. Those interested in Fleet Feet’s running groups can sign up at www.healthy5k.com.

The Aging Well Community Action Teams of La Grange and LaGrange Park hold a monthly Walk for Health 10:30 a.m.-noon the third Wednesday of the month indoors at Park District of La Grange’s Recreational Center, 536 East Ave. The Walk for Health encourages people to exercise, especially by walking, to maintain a healthy lifestyle. No registration is required, and participation is free. Refreshments served. Call (708) 354-1323, Ext. 242.

The Runner’s Soul presents its Soul Asylum Run at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday at 124 N. York Road, Elmhurst. A 9 a.m. Saturday class has also been added. Pick your pace and distance of a 3-, 5- or 7-mile run. A staff member leads the runs. All walkers and runners welcome. Free. Call (630) 832-7685.

Parent Resources

Mothers of Preschoolers meets 9:15 a.m. the second and fourth Wednesday at Christ Church of Oak Brook, 31st Street and York Road. This group offers mothers of children under age 6 the opportunity to grow and learn together. Group offers fellowship and presentations from parenting experts on a variety of topics. Call Katie Mulcrone at (630) 654-1882.

Illinois residents now have access to a free prescription assistance program. The Illinois Rx Card, which is free to all Illinois residents, provides discounts on medications with an average savings of around 30 percent. There are no restrictions to membership, no income requirements, no age limit and no applications to fill out. Illinoisans can obtain a free Rx card, search drug pricing, and locate participating pharmacies by visiting www.IllinoisRxCard.com. Residents can also obtain cards at health centers, hospitals, clinics, and other card distribution sites that are being set up across the state. Visit www.IllinoisRxCard.com.

The DuPage Community Clinic and the DuPage County Health Department have opened the Southeast DuPage Health Initiative, whose mission is to connect low-income residents to a full range of health services. The Initiative is located at 422 N. Cass Ave., Westmont. The initiative will provide critical health services to about 1,000 people this year and hopes to increase that number to 4,000 in three years.

Jurik Chiropractic, 120 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 202, Hinsdale, offers free infant and child wellness checks. (630) 655-9480.

Screenings

Free Blood Pressure Screenings will be offered to ACT II members from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 21 in the lobby of the Patient Care Center of Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange.

Free Hearing Screenings (by appointment only) will be offered to ACT II members from 8 a.m.-noon Feb. 21, at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital Outpatient Department, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road, La Grange. Call (630) 856-7525, for appointment.

The DuPage County Health Department is encouraging individuals who are at a high risk for contracting HIV/AIDS to get tested and seek subsequent care and treatment if necessary. Through grants made available from the Illinois Public Health Association and the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Health Department offers free testing to those persons most at risk for HIV/AIDS, including intravenous drug users, high-risk heterosexuals and homosexual men. Individuals who do not meet the criteria to receive free testing can still be tested for a $50 fee at the Health Department’s STD Clinic, which also offers testing for other sexually transmitted diseases. For information about HIV testing in DuPage County, call the Health Department at (630) 682-7400.

Sexually transmitted diseases screenings, provided 2-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, will include short, educational programs, followed by an opportunity for parents and students to socialize. For more information, contact Michael Duggan at (630) 942-2845, e-mail duggan@cod.edu, or Shelly Mencacays at DuPage County Health Department, 111 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton. Clinic provides screenings for $50 and operates on a walk-in basis. HIV testing available. Call (630) 682-7400, Ext. 7575.

Heartscore Cardiac Risk Assessment is available at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital. Call (630) 856-7525, for an appointment.

Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital offers low-cost vascular screenings to patients who may be at risk for developing strokes or aneurysms; $50 for any single test, $95 for two, $125 for all three during single visit. Appointments available Tuesday through Thursday mornings. Call (630) 856-7070.

Free adult hearing screenings are offered 8 a.m. to noon on the third Tuesday of the month at Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital, 5101 S. Willow Springs Road. To schedule an adult hearing screening, call (630) 856-7525.

Support

Aging Care Connections, La Grange, will offer two dementia care classes beginning in March. The first is a five-session class for caregivers of individuals with late stage Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementias. Topics may include: understanding late stage dementia, communication with individuals with late stage dementia, understanding the levels of medical care, anticipatory grief and loss, end of life options, stress relief and self-care, legal and financial issues, and community resources. This program is free to caregivers, but enrollment is required. Contact Ruth Folkening at (708) 354-1323, Ext. 228 or rfolkening@agingcareconnections.org.

The second program in the Aging Care Connections, La Grange, series of dementia care classes beginning in March, is the Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group. This eight-week program is designed for individuals diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, and their family members or friends. Group sessions will offer participants the opportunity to explore what memory loss means to them, learn ways to cope with changes, maximize strength, enhance communication, and plan for the future. Participants will meet in two groups with those experiencing memory loss in one group and family members or friends in the other group. Enrollment is required. This program is free to those attending the sessions. Contact Ruth Folkening at (708) 354-1323, Ext. 228 or rfolkening@agingcareconnections.org.

Aging Care Connections, La Grange, is temporarily relocating several support groups and classes for older adults and their caregivers while the agency addresses a number of needed renovations and refurbishing of it facility at 111 W. Harris Ave., La Grange. The following groups will meet at Grace Lutheran Church, 200 N. Catherine Ave., La Grange All of the programs and activities below will not change other than being relocated.

Alzheimer’s and Related Dementia Caregivers Support Group, for those who care for someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Call Sue Murphy at (708) 354-1323, Ext. 221.

Memories — Gone But Not Forgotten, older adults who are experiencing the early stages of memory loss and enjoy the company of others to reminisce about “old times.” The group meets from 1:30-2:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. Call (708) 354-1323, Ext. 215.

Friday Morning Regulars, a support group related to aging issues for men meets at 9 a.m. Fridays. Call (708) 354-1323, Ext. 215.

Arthritis Exercise Program features gentle exercise classes for seniors who suffer from arthritis and would like to maintain flexibility. The classes are offered from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Taught by a certified Arthritis Foundation exercise instructor. Call (708) 354-1323.

Sensible Fitness for Older Adults (including those with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease) and their caregivers meets from 9:30-10:20 a.m. Fridays. Call Ruth Folkening at (708) 354-1323, Ext. 228.

The following support groups that will continue to meet as previously scheduled are: Caregivers Support Group, “The Lunch Bunch” a group of caregivers who chat over lunch. The group remains at Bakers Square Restaurant, 942 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, meets at 11:30 a.m. the first Thursday of each month. Each participant pays for his or her lunch. Call Ruth Folkening, (708) 354-1323, Ext. 228.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group remains at the Summit Public Library, 6233 S. Archer Road, Summit. The group meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the last Thursday of each month. Contact: Sue Murphy, (708) 354-1323, Ext. 221.

Bereaved Parents of the USA, a grief support group for parents, meets 7:30 p.m. on the first Friday of the month at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 139 E. First St., Hinsdale. Call Donna Corrigan at (630) 279-6148.

Promises, a closed AA group, meets 8 p.m. every Thursday at St. Cletus School, 55th Street and Plainfield Road, in La Grange, (flag pole entrance/room 102). Those with alcohol or drug problems are welcome to attend. Call Bobbie at St. Cletus Church (708) 352-6209.

Buddy’s Place offers a monthly family support group that meets on the second Monday of every month and a Peer Support Group on the third Wednesday for children and their parent/caregiver. All groups meet 6:15-7:30 p.m. No cost to participate in Buddy’s Place. Registration required. Call Kelly Huggins (708) 995-3750 or e-mail buddysplace@pillarscommunity.org, for information and registration.

60+ Women’s Support Group, a new service is available for women struggling with widowhood, depression, isolation, health problems, or strained relationships, and looking for support and solutions. This bi-monthly group meets 9:30 -11 a.m. the first and third Fridays of each month. Cost is $15 or to register, contact per session. Westchester location. Call Donna Marie Desai (708) 344-7712 or visit DesaiCounseling.com.

Association of Late-Deafened Adults, Chicago meets 10 a.m.-noon on the third Saturday of the month at Immaculate Conception Church, 134 Arthur St., Elmhurst. Community Access Realtime Translation is used at every meeting so that everyone understands what is said. Members share their experiences the first hour and the second hour is a sign language lesson. E-mail Camille Debevetz at debevetz@aol.com if interested in attending a meeting.

Boundaries group meets weekly on Sundays 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills, 5750 Holmes Ave., Room C-307. This workbook and video-based program uses the Boundaries materials developed by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Participant guides cost $7, optional workbooks $10. Open to anyone 18 and over. To register, contact Roberta Vondrak (708) 305-7374 or rgvondrak@sbcglobal.net; or Mary Ann Jordan (630) 852-3376, or jordanmaryann@comcast.net.

Women Connected from the Start, a support group for women regarding physical changes and emotional transitions associated with new and continuing cancer treatment, meets 10-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Wellness House, 131 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale. No registration required. Call (630) 323-5150.

Overcomers Outreach is a 12-step ministry that addresses all types of addictive behavior, such as anger, co-dependency, drugs, alcohol, smoking, sexual addiction, gambling, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention-deficit disorder and abuse. Meetings are 10 a.m. Mondays and Fridays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at La Grange Bible Church, 850 S. Seventh Ave. Call (708) 784-1244 or e-mail overcomebb@aol.com.

Closed AA Promises meets 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Cletus School, Room 102 (flag pole entrance), 600 W. 55th St., La Grange. Call church office (708) 352-6209.

Managing Recurrent and Metastatic Cancer Group meets 10-11:30 a.m. Fridays at Wellness House, 131 S. County Line Road. Call (630) 323-5150.

Take off Pounds Sensibly, weight loss support group meets at 10:45 a.m. for a weigh-in, then meets 11-11:30 a.m. Saturdays at LaGrange Park Public Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. $26 for the year. Call (708) 997-2814.

Signed AA meetings for the deaf and hard of hearing will be held at the West Suburban Alano Club, 17 W. Quincy St., Westmont. Signed open meetings open to anyone affected directly or indirectly by alcoholism are held 7 p.m. Saturdays and signed closed meetings for alcoholics and addicted persons 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Call (630) 968-4694.

Breast feeding and new mom support group meets 11 a.m.-noon Mondays at Antares Institute of Integrative Health, 545 Plainfield Road, Suite E, Willowbrook. Call (630) 321-2296.

Al-Anon meets 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Presbyterian Church of Western Springs, 5250 Wolf Road. Call (708) 246-5220.

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Group meets 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays at Wellness House, 131 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Focuses on challenges of dealing with treatment, relationships and facing the future. Call (630) 323-5150.

Charlie’s Gift, supporting children and families facing autism, has weekly group offerings at 1048 W. Ogden Ave., Downers Grove. Speech and social skills group meets 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, sibling support and social group meets 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, social skills group meets 5-6 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, occupational therapy handwriting without tears meets 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, occupational therapy soccer group meets 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and occupational therapy karate group meets 4-5 and 5-6 p.m. Wednesdays. To register, call (630) 810-1200.

Families Anonymous, is a 12-step self-help support program for parents, grandparents, relatives and friends who are concerned about, or affected by, the substance abuse or behavioral problems of a loved one meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at The New Day Center, 740 Pasquinelli Drive, Suite 104, Westmont. Call (630) 856-7701.

Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, a support group for caregivers, meets at 6:30-8 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month at 222 E. Willow Ave., Wheaton. Call (630) 833-1353.

Prostate Cancer Support Group meets 7 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month at Chicago Prostate Center, 815 Pasquinelli Drive, Westmont. Monthly meetings open to survivors, new patients, family members, caregivers and others who are interested in prostate cancer and treatment options. Call Joan McSweeney (630) 366-7862 or e-mail: jmcsweeney@prostateimplant.com.

Women of Repose, a support group for women who are in transition, stressed or stuck, meets 7-8:30 p.m. on first and third Friday of the month in Westchester. $15 per session. Call Donna Marie Desai (708) 344-7712.

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome support group meets 2-4 p.m. the first Sunday of the month in the Lincoln Room at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital, 120 N. Oak St. Meetings open to friends and family. Call Edwina Schaeffer (630) 665-0717.

Hinsdale PFLAG Chapter meets 2-4 p.m. the first Sunday of the month at the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale, 17 W. Maple. Call PFLAG helpline (630) 415-0622 and choose the Hinsdale mailbox. Or e-mail Jackie Frett at jackiekf@aol.com.

The Caregiver Cafe, a support group for spouses, family members and friends of those battling cancer meet 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at University of Illinois Extension Office, 2205 Enterprise Drive, Suite 501, Westchester. Medical, emotional, practical topics discussed and outside speakers featured. Call Raeann Spencer (708) 484-8541.

Couples starting the journey for men with cancer and their partners group meets 7-8:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Wellness House, 131 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Couples requested to attend together. Registration required at (630) 323-5150.

Stroke Support Group sponsored by La Grange and Hinsdale Adventist Hospitals and SEASPAR meets the second Wednesday of the month March-December at various times and locations, including two hospitals, local restaurants, parks and other entertainment venues. Call Greg Pavesich at SEASPAR (630) 960-7600 or Nancy Parkinson at La Grange Hospital (708) 245-7965.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Support Group meets 3-4 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at La Grange Pointe, 51 E. Cossitt Ave. To reserve a seat, call Linda Kunicki (708) 354-7600.

Networking group for lung, ovarian, lymphoma and multiple myeloma meets 7-9 p.m. every second Thursday of the month at The Wellness House, 131 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Free to anyone dealing with cancer. Call (630) 323-5150.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets 7 p.m. the third Wednesday each month at LaGrange Park Library, 555 N. La Grange Road. Call Vivian (708) 441-0477 or Francine (708) 442-8636.

For men only who are supporting a spouse, girlfriend or loved one with cancer meets 7-8:30 p.m. every third Tuesday of the month at Wellness House, 131 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Advance registration required at (630) 323-5150.

Pancreatic Monthly Networking Group meets 7-9 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at Wellness House, 131 S. County Line Road, Hinsdale. Registration not required. Call (630) 323-5150.

Ray Graham Association’s Bednorz Children’s Respite Home provides local families temporary relief from the responsibilities of caring for individuals with chronic physical or mental disabilities. The Bednorz Home is a five-bedroom, wheelchair accessible, residential home located in Lombard. The maximum capacity of this home is five children at a time. Call (630) 620-2222 or visit www.raygraham.org.

Adventist St. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge, holds ongoing support groups and special events for adults, teenagers and children who are dealing with grief. Call (630) 856-6990.

Pills Anonymous is a 12-step support group for people who may be dependent upon prescription medication. For information on meetings, call the pager at (630) 656-7050. All calls confidential.