Deadline is two weeks before event date.

NAMI Family Support Group Meeting: 6:45-8:45 p.m. the second Thursday of each month, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. For any family member, friend or loved one of an adult 18 or older living with mental illness. Support groups facilitated by family members with the lived experience. Call Barb, (847) 431-8745.

The Power of Mindful Eating: 12:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Author and therapist Judith Matz has helped thousands of people break the diet-binge cycle and learn how to have a healthy and satisfying relationship with food. Participants walk away with the skills needed to end overeating and support physical and emotional well-being. Registration required at www.itpld.org.

Community Fitness Center Open House: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, Palatine Park District’s Community Fitness Center, 250 E. Wood St., Palatine. The open house will include membership specials for both new and renewing members, snacks, raffles, giveaways and goody bags. Personal trainers will be on hand to answer questions and provide fitness demonstrations and equipment orientations. Free health screenings will be offered by Northwest Community Hospital from 10 a.m. to noon, which will include blood pressure and body fat analysis. For information, contact Abby Krueger at (847) 496-6265 or akrueger@palatineparks.org.

Chair Yoga For Charity: 10-11 a.m. Saturdays through March 25, Christ Lutheran Church, 41 S. Rohlwing Road, Palatine. Christ Lutheran Church invites you to 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.

Pulsation Yoga 101 Still Room Basics: Noon Sundays, Jan. 15-Feb. 5, Pulsation Yoga, 26 S. Evergreen Ave., Arlington Heights. A jump-start to learning the principles of alignment, the foundation of the pose and proper action to maintain a strong yoga practice. For those who wish to delve deeper into their practice or beginners who want to learn from the ground up. Preregistration is required. Visit www.pulsationyoga.com or call (847) 989-7792. $75.

Mother/Daughter Program: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, Ela Community Center, 380 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich. Ela Township Community Family Services welcomes Emily Smith and Susan Fackler to conduct an evening of information about the challenges and changes faced by adolescent girls. Mothers and daughters are invited to participate in interactive discussions about various topics including physical changes in puberty, self-esteem and communication tips. For information, call (847) 540-8380. RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 17, to reserve a space.

MS Support Group: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. “Resilience — Addressing the Challenges of MS” discussion. The group will be exploring what resilience is and how to develop greater resilience. The MS Society has provided a video on this subject, which will be viewed.

Caregiver Support Group: 2:30-4 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, Kenneth Young Center, 1001 Rohlwing Road, Elk Grove Village. This group focuses on helping caregivers exchange ideas, receive support and feel empowered. The group also provides individuals with information on how to manage stress. For information, call (847) 524-8800, ext. 136.