Events that focus on physical and mental health, well-being and fitness, including runs, exercise events, screenings and support groups. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Wellness Open House: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, Park View Health and Fitness Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Meet the center’s wellness coaches, personal trainers, and massage therapist. Demonstrations of Pilates and yoga group exercise classes and Thai massage will be offered, as well as flexibility and stress relief training throughout the open house. Come dressed ready to move. Learn about nutrition coaching and education and the benefits of essential oils. Free. Call (847) 566-0650 or visit www.mundeleinparks.org.

Recreational Kayak Safety Class: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. This course will focus on how to be safe in a recreational kayak. Instruction will include learning the limitations of the boat, basic rescues, and how to land and launch. There will be additional safety discussions and talk about how to dress for a paddling experience. Be prepared to get wet and bring a change of clothes. Use of your own boat is recommended. Tuition: $69. Registration required; visit www.ComEd128.org or call (847) 247-4575.

Canoeing: 4:15 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 29 to March 5, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Learn to canoe in the pool at Vernon Hills High School. For beginning to intermediate canoeing enthusiasts, the class will cover everything from entering and exiting properly to learning to roll a canoe. Be prepared to get wet. Canoe, paddles and life vest provided. Participants should be proficient swimmers who feel comfortable in the water and kneeling. Tuition: $89. Registration required; visit www.ComEd128.org or call (847) 247-4575.

Hypnosis for Weight Management: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 1-15, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Lose weight and change your attitude toward food and life in general through self-hypnosis. Each student will receive a weight loss CD. Bring a pillow or blanket. Tuition is $95. Registration required. For more information, visit www.ComEd128.org or call (847) 247-4575.