January 3, 2012 10:38AM
Updated: January 4, 2012 11:48AM
Heart healthy dining: a registered dietician will give practical advice on how to incorporate a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet into your daily life. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at 1325 N. Highland Ave. General hospital, Diabetes education room. Free. call 630-859-2222, ext. 2946.
The Kids Are Cooking: Registered dietician Robert Carrara will teach young ones how to get involved in the kitchen and make healthy snacks. Bring the entire family and learn ways you can eat healthy together. Offered in English and Spanish. Seating is limited. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at Aurora Public Library, 1 E. Benton St., Aurora. Registration required at 630-264-4101.
Behavioral Health — Social Skills Group for Children ages 7 to 10: This six-week course for children with ADHD/learning disorders meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 11 through Feb. 15 at 1325 N. Highland Ave., Behavioral Health Building. $5 per session. call Connie Parr at 630-801-2556 to enroll your child.
Freedom from smoking: Taught by American Lung Association trained instructors, the class is a supportive and structured approach to quitting smoking with the ultimate goal of helping individuals overcome their addiction and enjoy better health. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 through Feb. 27. Quit date Feb. 1. at Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St. Registration required at 630-527-6363. Cost of class is $60, material included in the fee.
Therapy dogs needed: Edward Hospital is seeking more dogs for its Animal-Assisted Therapy program. Visit edward.org/animalassistedtherapy and complete the online application. Applicants will be contacted for pre-screening. those who meet qualification requirements will be scheduled for temperament testingFeb. 11 at Edward Hospital, 801 S. Washington St. Applications should be submitted at least two weeks before the temperament testing date. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Valley West Community Wellness Programs: 11 Pleasant Ave., 815-786-8484.
Blood pressure clinic: Free weekly blood pressure checks from 9 to 11 a.m. every Wednesday. No registration required.
Pathways — General Loss Group: an adult grief group intended for those who have recently experienced the death of someone special. the free group meets 6:30 to 8 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 23, Feb. 6, Feb. 20, March 5, March 19 and April 2 at St. Paul’s Parish Center in Sandwich. Registration required. call DeKalb County Hospice at 815-786-3990.