Wednesday

Commit to be Fit: 6-7 p.m. Feb. 22, NCIM, 3100 Theodore St., Joliet, lower level. Free. This lecture features four presenters, each with different medical backgrounds and perspectives, who will discuss ways to optimize your nutrition. Personalized fitness formulas will be discussed, as well as energy-boosting herbs. Refreshments will be provided. Reservations are appreciated. For more information, call 815-330-3102 or email socialmedia@thencim.com

Wednesday
and Friday

Power circuit: 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesday and Friday at Challenge Fitness, 2021 S. Lawrence Ave., Lockport. The class is for people 14 and older and includes circuits designed to combine cardio and strength training for a full-body workout. Fee is $75. For more information. Visit http://www.lockportpark.org or call 815-838-3621, ext. 0.

Friday

CPR for the healthcare provider: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Morris Hospital, 150 W. High St. Intended for licensed and certified healthcare professionals, this course teaches the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. The cost is $65. Register at http://www.morrishospital.org or call 815-942-2932, ext. 7361 or 7362.

Sunday deadline

Arthritis exercise program: 10:45-11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Feb. 28-April 5 at The Oaks Recreation and Fitness Center, 10847 LaPorte Road, Mokena. The class is designed for individuals of all ages with varying degrees of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases so they can exercise to improve strength and mobility. The program consists of endurance and range-of-motion exercises to strengthen muscle and joints. Registration deadline is Feb. 26. Fee is $61, and nonresidents will pay an additional fee. Call 708-390-2401 or go to http://www.mokenapark.com to register online.

Feb. 27

Community blood drive: 3-7:30 p.m. Feb. 27, Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council #5573 and the Ladies Auxiliary are sponsoring a blood drive in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Cana Hall, 15629 S. Route 59, Plainfield. To make an appointment, call 815-729-3733 or 815-436-2651 or email flavellt@att.net. Donors will receive a Heartland Blood Center long-sleeve, heather gray T-shirt.

Mammogram party: 5:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Mammogram parties are a fun way to gather with friends, get a manicure and get a life-saving mammogram. For more information or to register, call Health Connections at 815-725-9438.

Freedom from smoking program: 6-7:30 p.m. Mondays for seven weeks starting Feb. 27 at Crete Public Library, 1177 N. Main St., Crete. Sponsored by the Will County Health Department. Space is limited. A $25 registration fee covers program materials. To register, visit the Tobacco Control and Prevention page at http://www.willcountyhealth.org or call 815-727-8769.

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