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50 Plus

Posted December 21, 2008 10:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

Arlington Classic Tours: Year-End Membership Special Membership benefits until December 2009 for $25 per person or $35/household. Members receive priority registration, $10 discount on each one day tour and a 10 percent discount on all Senior Center Gift Store purchases. Open to anyone 18 years or older. The Arlington Classic Tour Club offers trips to theaters, casinos, museums, festivals and concerts, etc. Extended travel is also offered. For more information, contact (847) 797-5341.

Shades of Ireland: Departure date Oct. 13, 2009. Spend ten days in the green hills of Ireland with visits to castles, cliffs and the countryside. Includes stops in Dublin, Waterford and Killarney. $3,199 double and includes airfare from Chicago, hotel, transfers, taxes and surcharges and 13 meals. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and Collette Vacations. (847) 852-3892.

Dec. 23

Schaumburg Senior Center free lunch: Tuesday, Dec. 23, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. (847) 524-7496.

Barb's Boutique: 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Clothes, hats, purses, bags, scarves, jewelry, cosmetics, more. Benefits the residents of Victory Centre. (630) 213-0100.

Dec. 24

Safety workshop: 11:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Dec. 12, Schaumburg Senior Center at the Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive. Village of Schaumburg presents a workshop on safety. (847) 524-7496.

Dec. 26

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 26, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Dec. 31

Schaumburg Senior Center's New Year celebration: Wednesday, Dec. 31, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Donation, $3. (847) 524-7496.

Jan. 2

Sociable Singles 50+ pizza night: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 1 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg RSVP by Jan 2 to (847) 289-4420

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Jan. 3

Schaumburg Senior Center New Year party: Saturday, Jan. 3, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. $4. (847) 524-7496.

Jan. 5

AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 and Tuesday, Jan. 6, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register, call (847) 252-5532.

AARP Safe Driving class: 5:30-9:30 a.m. Monday Jan. 5 and Wednesday, Jan. 7, Wheeling Township Community Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. To register, call (847) 259-7730

Schaumburg Senior Center Alden's New Year party: Monday, Jan. 5, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Free. (847) 524-7496.

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 5, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Suggested donation is $3.50. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Jan. 6

Schaumburg Senior Center exercise and Bingo: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. (847) 524-7496.

Jan. 7

Sociable Singles 50+ dance concert: 7:40 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Korean dance group features traditional Korean dances. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Jan. 7.

AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 8, Vernon Township, 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove. To register, call (847) 634-4600.

Schaumburg Senior Center health clinic: 9:15-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. (847) 524-7496.

BACOA caregiver group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Author Eleanor Cade will discuss her new book, "Taking Care of Parents Who Didn't Take Care of You." For reservations, call Penny at (847) 381-5030. Group provides ongoing education and support for caregivers.

Jan. 8

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, 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.

SeniorNet registration: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 9, Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Register for SeniorNet membership, which entitles one to take classes at any SeniorNet Center. Classes are held in the District 15 administration building, 580 First Bank Drive, Palatine. For available classes and fee schedule, call the Palatine 50 Plus Computer Learning Center at (847) 991-1112.

BACOA Low Vision group: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Lake Barrington Woods, 22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington. Education and support group's 2009 planning meeting. Open to all ages, transportation available via PACE, Call PACE at (800) 273-5939 for travel reservations. For group information, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

Jan. 9

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Free legal consultations for seniors: Beginning Jan. 9, Prairieview building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, will meet with seniors in half-hour appointments to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (847) 381-5030.

Jan. 10

Sociable singles 50+ dinner: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Bahama Breeze restaurant, 406 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420.

Jan. 12

Sociable Singles 50+ meets: 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, Russell's BBQ, Rolling Meadows. Have dinner and help plan the February calendar. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420.

AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 and Tuesday, Jan. 13, Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. To register, call (847) 291-2988.

AARP Safe Driving class: 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 and Tuesday, Jan. 13, Palatine Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. To register, call (847) 991-1112.

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 12, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Suggested donation is $3.50. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Jan. 14

AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and 21, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. To register, call (847) 459-2670.

Jan. 15

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 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.

Jan 16

Sociable Singles 50+ TGIF: 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Charlie's Char House, Rohlwing and Devon roads, Elk Grove Village. For information, call (847) 289-4420.

Sociable Singles 50+ brunch: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane, Cary. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 by Friday, Jan. 16.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

AARP Safe Driving class: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 16 and 23, Elk Grove Village Senior Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. To register, call (847) 364-7224.

Jan. 17

AARP Safe Driving class: 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 17 and 24, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. To register, call (847) 272-6224.

Jan. 19

AARP Safe Driving class: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19 and Tuesday, Jan. 20, Schaumburg Park District Senior Cetner, 505 Springingsguth Road, Schaumburg. To register, call (847) 490-7020.

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 19, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Suggested donation is $3.50. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Jan. 20

Senior tea: 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Palatine Public Library 700 N. Court, Palatine. Senior special event featuring books, sharing and refreshments. To register, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or 108 or visit palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 22

Sociable Singles 50+ dinner: 7:30 p.m. Julio's Latin Cafe, 95 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Feature South American, Caribbean and Mexican cuisines. R.S.V.P. before Thursday, Jan. 22 to (847) 289-4420.

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 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.

Jan. 23

Sociable Singles 50+ day trip: Meet at 11:30 a.m. for a Chicago art and architecture - free tour of Lane Tech High School's murals from the WPA program, featuring vintage art work from General Motors and the World's Fair. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 by Friday, Jan. 16.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Jan. 25

AARP Safe Driving class: 1-5 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, Sikh Religious Society of Chicago, 1280 Winnetka St., Palatine. To register, call (847) 985-6677.

Jan. 26

AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 and Wednesday, Jan. 28, Maine Township Senior Center, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. To register, call (847) 297-2510.

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Jan. 26, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Suggested donation is $3.50. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Jan. 27

AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 and Thursday, Jan. 29, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western, Park Ridge. To register, call (847) 692-3597.

Jan. 29

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, 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.

Jan. 30

Sociable Singles 50+ TGIF: 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Birch River Grill, Algonquin Road, west of Arlington Heights Road. For information, call (847) 289-4420.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Feb. 5

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 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.

Feb. 12

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 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.

Feb. 17

Senior tea: 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Palatine Public Library 700 N. Court, Palatine. Senior special event featuring books, sharing and refreshments. To register, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or 108 or visit palatinelibrary.org.

Feb. 19

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 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.

Feb. 26

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 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.

Oct. 13

Ongoing

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meetings held at 6 p.m., second Monday of each month at Russell's BBQ, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sports and travel. Call the hotline (847) 289-4420 for more information.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Fridays; CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

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.

Bag-go: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesdays; Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. (847) 818-3205.

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.