50 Plus
Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Oct. 21
Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. In the Oct. 21 program, Roy Olson will present "From Bristol to Bible Study." For details, call (847) 940-4010.
Oct. 23
New Visions program: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Attendees will learn more about macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy or other vision loss issues. The next topic is "Emotional and Practical Aspects of Vision Loss." To register, call Kathy Austin at The Guild for the Blind at (312) 236-8569. For details, (847) 438-3433, ext. 140.
Staying Safe in Today's World: 1:30-3 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Buffalo Grove Police Officers address safety issues concerning seniors and their families. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Oct. 27
Senior Book Discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. The group will meet Oct. 27 to discuss "Blue Heaven" by C.J. Box. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit www.eapl.org.
Birthday Dance/Halloween Celebration: Register by Monday, Oct. 27, for party from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Round Lake Area Park District Senior Center, 814 Hart Road, Round Lake. Admission $3. Costumes are welcome but optional. Featuring the Ron Barron Band. For information, call (847) 546-8558.
Nov. 11
Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake.
Ongoing
Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.
Senior Coffee Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the first and third Monday of the month, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Enjoy coffee, doughnuts and company. Registration is not necessary. For ages 50 and over in the Senior Room. $1 per visit. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.
Senior Aerobics: 8:45-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Low-impact exercise set to a fitness video. Registration is not required. For ages 50 and over in the Senior Room. $1 per visit. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.
Cards and Games: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Play a card game or board games. Free for those 50 and over, in the Senior Room. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.
Mah Jongg: 9:45 a.m. Mondays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. If you have a game, bring it in. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.
BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 W. Main St., Barrington. All Barrington-area seniors are invited to attend the lunch program and participate in the Senior Social following lunch. Suggested lunch donation is $3.50. Advance registration required, call the Barrington Area Council on Aging at (847) 381-5030.