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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 workshop calendar is coming soon. For now, please view the list of currently available workshops below.

Find Classes

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.

Browse by County

Workshops are available online and throughout the state.

Cook County

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

Lake 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: May 8, 2026 — June 12, 2026

  • Days: Fridays 

  • Time: 5:30 PM — 8:00 PM

  • Language: Spanish

  • Location: Transfiguration Church, 216 Mill Street, Wauconda, IL 60084

  • Provided by: Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

  • Class Leader: Suzanne Martinez & Virgina Garcia

  • Maximum Class Size: 20


Ready to Sign Up?

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

Moultrie County

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 1, 2026 — May 6, 2026

  • Days: Wednesdays 

  • Time: 1:30 PM — 4:00 PM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Moultrie County Health Department, 202 S. Main, Sullivan, IL 

  • Provided by: University of Illinois Extension

  • Class Leader: Cheri Burcham & Penny Arthur

  • Maximum Class Size: 18


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Cheri Burcham at University of Illinois Extension

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.

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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: Margie Bravo, Carol Waggoner & Suzanne Martinez

  • 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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