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. 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.

Wheeling Area Chapter AARP: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Guest speaker Courtney Hedderman, associate sate director of AARP. All seniors are invited to attend. (847) 459-2670.

AARP Safe Driving course: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 29, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. To register, (847) 724-4793.

Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; noon lunch; Monday, Oct. 27, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Halloween party, dressing in a costume is optional. Prizes for costumes. $3.50 lunch donation. Reservations required. (847) 852-3892 or bacoa.org.

Oct. 29

AARP Safe Driving course: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. to register, call (847) 724-4793

Oct. 30

Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Greencastle, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and Greencastle of Barrington host this senior social and lunch. Lunch donation, $3.50. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Nov. 1

AARP Safe Driver program: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 and 8, Buffalo Grove Park District Alcott Center, 530 Bernard Ave., Buffalo Grove. (847) 850-2117.

Nov. 5

Dirty Dancing at the Cadillac Palace Theatre: Departs at noon, Wednesday, Nov. 5 from the Community Recreation Center, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. Dance sequences and hit songs from the best selling movie soundtrack including "I've Had the Time of My Life," "Hungry Eyes" and "Do You Love Me." Fees: Residents, $90; nonresidents, $108; includes ticket and transportation. Call (847) 465-3333.

Nov. 7

Fashion, Food, Fitness, Fun: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, Performing Arts Center at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Luncheon and program on looking and feeling good at any age. Speaker topics include fitness, nutrition and fashion. $35, cash bar. For information, call the Barrington Area Council on Aging at (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.

Nov. 10

AARP Safe Driver program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 and Tuesday, Nov. 11, Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. (847) 291-2988.

Nov. 11

Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake.

Nov. 19

AARP Safe Driver program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 and 26, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. (847) 459-2670.

Dec. 4

Rockettes at the Rosemont Theatre: Departs at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, from the Community Recreation Center, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. New numbers such as Sleigh Ride and I'm Here join the classics Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, The Nutcracker, and the Living Nativity. Return at 5:30 p.m. Fees: Residents, $75; nonresidents, $90. Includes ticket and transportation. Call (847) 465-3333.

Ongoing

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.

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

Aqua Arthritis: 10:15-11 a.m. and 5:45-6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center 601 West Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. A Certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor will lead exercises designed to increase strength in muscles and joints. Attend per class or register for an eight-week session. Classes begin the week of Aug. 24. Registration is required. Call (847) 353-7526.