Deadline is two weeks before event date.

To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of each month, Holy Family Parish, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness. Nondenominational support group for widows, widowers, or anyone who has lost a significant other. Contact Elaine, (847) 705-9886.

Chair Yoga For Charity: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, through March 25, Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Chair Yoga classes to help feed the hungry. Exercises will be done in a chair or standing to improve strength, flexibility, posture, balance, breathing and peace of mind. Bring nonperishable food items or make a monetary donation ($4 suggested), which will be given to the Palatine Food Pantry.

K of C Blood Drive: 7:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, St. Theresa Parish lower Dolan Center, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine. The Knights of Columbus Holy Ghost Council 4977 hosts a blood drive. Register at (877) 543-3768 with code A216.

Natural Pain Relief and Prevention: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Learn how to restore balance to your body without medications by using exercise and acupressure in this hands-on presentation. Registration required; visit www.mybpl.org.

Take Good Care of Your Teeth: 7-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. A children’s dental hygienist explains how parents can help their young children take care of their teeth. Program includes audience participation, puppets, video, free toothbrushes and handouts. Preschoolers and parents. Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 132, or www.palatine library.org.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. the first Monday of the month, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. Group offers individuals the opportunity to: receive support from other grandparents; share ideas and experiences; obtain information on various resources; and discuss how to cope with the unique challenges that one may face. For information, call (847) 524-8800, ext. 136.

Memory to the Max: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Sharona Javit teaches creative tips and tools to build your memory and learning skills. Ages 14 through adult. Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or www.palatinelibrary.org.

Chair Yoga: Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Explore gentle postures, breath work, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, certified yoga instructor from Discover Yoga with Karen. Valid District cardholders only. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167, or visit www.palatinelibrary.org.

Visionaries, BACOA Low Vision Support Group: 1-2:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, Lake Barrington Woods, 22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington, in the Art Room. The support group addresses low vision issues and practical ways to overcome them. For information, contact Diane at (847) 381-5030.

BACOA Alzheimer’s Association Support Group: Meets 1:30-3 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, the group provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients. No charge, but registration requested for first-time participants. For location and to register, call (847) 852-3890.