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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

Tomando Control de su Salud

About the Program

This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, tailored for Spanish speakers facing ongoing health issues to build self-management skills, confidence, and motivation for better health.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: May 4, 2026 — June 15, 2026 (No Class on Monday 5/25/26 in observance of Memorial Day)

  • Days: Mondays

  • Time: 10:00 AM — 12:30 PM

  • Language: Spanish

  • Location: Berwyn Senior Center, 3320 S Grove Ave., Berwyn, IL

  • Provided by: AgeOptions

  • Workshop Leader: Jaime Pena & Samantha Welton

  • Maximum Class Size: 16


Ready to Sign Up?

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

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Hay estacionamiento disponible para personas mayores y visitantes en las inmediaciones, particularmente en el Distrito Depot, donde con frecuencia se requieren permisos o existen restricciones de tiempo administradas por el Departamento de Policía de Berwyn. Siempre revise la señalización específica de cada cuadra para conocer las restricciones.

Parking for seniors and visitors is available in the vicinity, particularly within the Depot District, which often requires permits or has time restrictions managed by the Berwyn Police Department. Always check specific block signage for restriction.

A Matter of Balance

About the Program

Empowers older adults to manage fall risks and boost activity levels. Participants learn strategies to reduce the fear of falling while enhancing balance, flexibility, and strength, ultimately viewing falls as controllable challenges.


Workshop Details

  • Dates: May 6, 2026 — June 24, 2026

  • Days: Wednesdays 

  • Time: 10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Covenant United Church of Christ, 1130 E 154th St, South Holland, IL 60473

  • Provided by: AgeOptions

  • Workshop Leader: Dominisha Quinn & Aurora Luna

  • Maximum Class Size: 12


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Reverend Ethel Southern

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 13, 2026 — June 17, 2026

  • Days: Wednesdays

  • Time: 10:00AM — 12:30 PM

  • Language: English

  • Location: Berwyn Senior Center, 3320 Grove Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402

  • Provided by: AgeOptions

  • Workshop Leader: Sharri Scott & Emily Bernard

  • Maximum Class Size: 16


Ready to Sign Up?

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

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

  • Workshop 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

  • Workshop Leader: Virgina Velasquez, Margie Bravo, Suzanne Martinez

  • Maximum Class Size: 20


Ready to Sign Up?

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

Online

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.

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Workshop Details

  • Dates: April 29, 2026 — June 10, 2026 (No class 6/3/26)

  • Days: Wednesdays

  • Time: 9:00 AM — 11:30 AM

  • Language: English 

  • Location: Online

  • Provided by: University of Illinois Extension

  • Workshop Leader: Alexa McCoy & Cheri Burcham

  • Maximum Class Size: 12


Ready to Sign Up?

To register or learn more, please contact Alexa McCoy at University of Illinois Extension

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