50 Plus

Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP: 1 p.m. today; Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Detective John Connolly of the Wheeling Police Department will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served. (847) 459-2670.

Stroke risks: 1:30 p.m., May 20; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Representative from the Stroke Center of Alexian Brothers Hospital Network discusses the latest trends in emergency stroke care. To register, visit www.mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

Peaceful Small Towns: 1 p.m. May 20; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road.

Documentary in slides of several small Illinois towns presented by photographer Bob Schwarz. Also a tour of "Old World Wisconsin." Free. (847) 253-5532.

Sit N Fit & Flexibility class: 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. May 21, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove. Refreshments will be served following each class. Sign up by calling (847) 353-7500.

Chicago Live Life Laughing Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. May 21, Palatine Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Ave., Palatine. Free-flow laughter with yoga breathing exercises. Stress-releasing and happiness-boosting. For information, call Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Doug Dvorak at (847) 359-6969. www.laughteryogachicago.org.

Medicare program: 1:30 p.m. May 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Member of Catholic Charities will present a program on Medicare Part D and Medicare Fraud. (630) 213-0100.

Hot dog and film night: 6:30 p.m. May 21, Michael's Red Hots, 1879 Second St., Highland Park. Hosted by New Beginnings, a non-denominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single person. $7 for seniors. R.S.V.P. to Dan, (847) 965-8072.

Day outing at park: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. For ages 18 and up, especially senior citizens. Includes discussions on wildlife, life before 20th century, Native American culture or classic movies. Each date in series features something different; call to check programming; Thursdays through May. $5; must register. (847) 608-3100.

Kids perform: 11:30 a.m. May 23; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Band students of St. Peter Lutheran School in Arlington Heights will perform. Free; no tickets or advance reservations. Call (847) 253-5532.

Upcoming

Art exhibit: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 27, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Older Americans Month art exhibit includes watercolors, and other mediums created by a resident painting class. Blue Ribbon Best of Show awarded at 4:30 p.m. (630) 213-0100.

Senior Luncheon: 12:30-1:30 p.m. May 28, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center, 601 W. Deerfield Pkwy, Buffalo Grove. Sign up by calling (847) 353-7500.

Quilt Showcase: 12:30-3:30 p.m. May 28, Friendship Village Bridgegate Atrium, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Resident artists showcase quilts, along with arts and crafts participants, who created quilts for Project Linus, a non-profit organization that distributes handcrafted quilts and blankets to children who are seriously ill or traumatized. Jeannette Magdaleno at (847) 884-5539.

Patriotic concert: 7 p.m. May 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. In honor of Memorial Day and National Military Appreciation Month, the Bartlett International Chorus presents a patriotic concert, led by director Rita Lopienski and accompanist Phyllis Muhling.

Day outing at park: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, Bartlett Nature Center, 2054 W. Stearns Road, Bartlett. For ages 18 and up, especially senior citizens. Includes discussions on wildlife, life before 20th century, Native American culture or classic movies. Each date in series features something different; call to check programming; Thursdays through May. $5; must register. (847) 608-3100.

"Strike Out Strokes": 2:30 p.m. May 29, Friendship Hall at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Kerin Meyer, manager of Friendship Village's Fitness Center, offers a one-hour presentation on "Strike Out Strokes," and shares the proper precautions and measures that older adults can take to protect their brains. Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.

"Timeless Beauty" tips: 2-3 p.m. May 30, Sara's Grove meeting room at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Fountains Salon and Spa will demonstrate tips on skin care, makeup, hair style and color for mature women. Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.

Open house event: 3-6 p.m. May 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. In Celebration of Older Americans Month and the one year anniversary of Victory Centre of Bartlett senior apartments. Open house, entertainment at 3 p.m. by Bob Kurtz of Elgin, refreshments. (630) 213-0100.

Sights, Stories of China: 9:30-11 a.m. May 30; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Travel adventures of a single, retired woman exploring the four provinces of China. Refreshments will be served; no registration needed.

Tools for Caregiver: 2-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, beginning June 4; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Powerful Tools for Caregivers consists of six sessions held once a week. Designed to help family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, balance your life, etc. Call (847) 253-5500 ext. 333.

Senior Resource Fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13, St. Alexius Medical Center, fourth floor conference room, 1555 N. Barrington Road, Hoffman Estates. Over 40 vendors specializing in services available to seniors. Sponsored by Northwest Suburban Senior Coalition. Health screenings courtesy of St. Alexius. Raffle drawings, and refreshments provided by Sam's Club. (847) 507-2189.

50+ Active Adults: 12:30 p.m. June 20, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center and Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. "Are you Ready for a New Sport?" A REI professional disc golfer will display the difference between discs, types of throws and the form needed to enjoy a round of disc-golf.