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Available Workshops

We offer evidence-based self-management and falls prevention programs designed to support healthy aging.

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An interactive class calendar is coming soon. For now, please view the list of currently available classes below.

Cook County

Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention

About the Program
An engaging program that enhances balance, relieves pain, and boosts overall health. It features warm-up and cool-down exercises, movement practice, breathing techniques, and principles to improve both physical and mental balance.

Workshop Details

  • Dates: February 24, 2026 — April 16, 2026

  • Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

  • Time: 2:00 PM — 3:00 PM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Drexel Horizon Senior Residences, 3443 S 55th Ave., Cicero, IL 60804

  • Provided by: AgeOptions

  • Class Leader: Emily Bernard

  • Maximum Class Size: 16


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Laura Cervantes at Drexel Horizon

Bingocize

About the Program

Combines bingo with exercise and health education to promote functional fitness and social engagement in older adults. Participants enjoy a mix of bingo calls, exercises, and health questions, with options for Exercise Only, Falls Prevention, and Nutrition modules.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: March 4, 2026 — May 8, 2026

  • Days: Wednesdays and Fridays

  • Time: 10:00 AM — 11:00 AM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Schiller Park Recreation Department, 9638 Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176 (Class meets at the Schiller Park Recreation Center, Game Room)

  • Provided by: Village of Schiller Park

  • Class Leader: Mary Maltese

  • Maximum Class Size: 16


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Mary Maltese

Take Charge of Your Health

About the Program

Empowers individuals with ongoing health issues, such as arthritis, mental health disorders, chronic pain, cancer, and diabetes, by enhancing their self-management skills and providing strategies to build confidence and motivation for better health.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: May 19, 2026 — June 23, 2026

  • Days: Tuesdays 

  • Time: 9:30 AM — 12:00 PM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Proviso Township, 4565 Harrison St., Hillside, IL 60162

  • Provided by: AgeOptions

  • Class Leader: TBD

  • Maximum Class Size: 16


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact The Health Promotion Team

Fit and Strong!

About the Program
A group program designed for individuals with arthritis that combines flexibility and strength training, aerobic walking, and health education. This engaging approach promotes behavior change and helps participants effectively manage osteoarthritis through enjoyable activities and wellness strategies.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: March 10, 2026 — May 28, 2026

  • Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

  • Time: 1:30 PM — 3:00 PM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Proviso Township, 4565 Harrison St., Hillside, IL 60162

  • Provided by: AgeOptions

  • Class Leader: Sharri Scott

  • Maximum Class Size: 20


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact The Health Promotion Team

DuPage County

Tomando Control de su Diabetes

About the Program

This is the Spanish version of the Diabetes Self-Management Program, designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: March 4, 2026 — April 8, 2026

  • Days: Wednesdays 

  • Time: 5:00 PM — 7:30 PM

  • Language: Spanish

  • Location: DuPage Health Coalition, 845 E Geneva Rd., Carol Stream,

  • Provided by: DuPage Health Coalition

  • Class Leader: Charito Bularzik & Alex Solis

  • Maximum Class Size: 16


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Charito Bularzik at DuPage Health Coalition

McHenry County

Tomando Control de su Diabetes

About the Program

This is the Spanish version of the Diabetes Self-Management Program, designed for Spanish speakers with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: April 6, 2026 — May 11, 2026

  • Days: Mondays

  • Time: 5:30 PM — 8:00 PM

  • Language: Spanish

  • Location: Advocate Outpatient Center, 27655 IL Route 120, Lakemoor, IL 60051

  • Provided by: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

  • Class Leader: Suzanne Martinez & Margie Bravo

  • Maximum Class Size: 20


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Suzanne Martinez at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Take Charge of Your Diabetes

About the Program

Designed for participants with type 2 diabetes to enhance self-management skills. Participants create weekly action plans, share experiences, and collaboratively address self-management challenges.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: April 9, 2026 — May 14, 2026

  • Days: Thursdays

  • Time: 5:30 PM — 8:00 PM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Advocate Outpatient Center, 27655 IL Route 120, Lakemoor, IL 60051

  • Provided by: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

  • Class Leader: Suzanne Martinez & Carol Waggoner

  • Maximum Class Size: 20


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Suzanne Martinez at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

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