Health and fitness
Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, exercise events, screenings and support groups. Submit events at www.dailyherlad.com/share; deadline is two weeks prior to event.
Mount Prospect Community Blood Drive: 2-7 p.m. Thursday, June 3, Fire House 14, 2000 E. Kensington Road, Mount Prospect. Make your appointment now at vitalant.org or (877) 258-4825 and look for group code MP98. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows. There is no cost to donate blood.
TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly): 9-10 a.m. Thursdays, Our Redeemers United Methodist Church, 1600 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. TOPS is a nonprofit weight loss support group. Monthly dues. For information, call (847) 843-7010 or visit www.tops.org
Buffalo Grove Community Blood Drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 5, Alcott Center, 530 Bernard, Buffalo Grove. Make your appointment now at vitalant.org or (877) 258-4825 and look for group code BG98. Walk-ins welcome if space allows.
Understanding and Coping with Dementia Behaviors: Virtually at 2 p.m. Monday, June 7, North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. The speaker, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse, will identify specific dementia behaviors and provide approaches for the caregiver to handle their loved one's behavior. To register, visit www.nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule.
Monthly Meditation Practice: Virtually at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, North Suburban YMCA, Northbrook. The sixth in a six-part series of monthly guided meditation with Dr. Paul Nevin, psychologist. Free. To register, visit www.nsymca.org/yes-speaker-schedule. For information, contact Pam Racansky at NSYMCAinfo@nsymca.org.
Outdoor Yoga and Fitness Classes: 9-10 a.m. Friday, June 11, Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road, Deer Park. Join for free, small group, socially-distant yoga and fitness class. Presented by Equilibrium Personal Training Studio. Registration is required. Visit shopdeerparktowncenter.com.
Color Fun Run: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, June 12, Streamwood Park District, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Join for a new fun run guaranteed to get you some color. Run your way through neighborhood streets as volunteers douse you with powder. $30; includes T-shirt. For information, visit streamwoodparks.org/color-fun-run.