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.

Jan. 5

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

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. 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.

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

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. 12

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. 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

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

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. 26

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. 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.

Feb. 5

MHS Super Seniors event: 6 p.m., various days, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Mundelein High School District 120 offers complimentary dinners and admittance to select high school cultural events for senior citizens who reside in the district. For reservations, call (847) 949-2200, ext. 1266. Register at least one week in advance.

• Thursday, Feb. 5: Dinner, art show and winter play.

• Friday, May 1: Dinner, art show and spring musical.

• Thursday, May 14: Dinner and pops concert.

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

AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11 and Friday, Dec. 12, Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. To register, (800) 323-8622.

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.

Ongoing

Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. "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: 12:30-5 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: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays, 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

Senior Book Discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit www.eapl.org.

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