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50 Plus

Posted January 11, 2009 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.

Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month;. Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Experience the health benefits of laughter. Free; no advance reservations needed. (847) 253-5532.

Learn to relax: 3-4:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month and 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday (with the exception of Jan. 7; time changed to 5-6 p.m.). Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. The Monday sessions discuss what is meditation; Wednesday sessions discuss for the first 30 minutes, followed by an hour of meditation. Topics for the Wednesday sessions: Jan. 7 - Exercise Meditation; Jan. 14 - Gratitude Meditation; Jan. 21 - Meditation for Handling Anger and Jan. 28 - Dance as Meditation. (847) 253-5532.

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.

Jan. 12

Sociable Singles 50+ meets: 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, Russell's Barbecue, 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. 13

English Renaissance Luncheon: Noon-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Specialty luncheon and entertainment at the European Crystal in Arlington Heights. Register in advance in the Park District Office at the Senior Center because no tickets are sold at the door. Fee is $28 and is nonrefundable. Visit ahpd.org or call (847) 577-3000

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.

Big Band tribute: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Edizon Dayao on the keyboards and saxophone in a tribute to the Big Bands. Reservations to (630) 213-0100.

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.

Wellness program: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Victory Centre Senior Apartments, 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Community health nurse Trish Simon will talk about the free screenings offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. These screenings will be available to the public, all ages, at no cost. Reservations to (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.

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 Center, 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.

Drumming circle: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Presented by music therapist Rita Lopienski. Drums provided, all ages welcome. Reservations to (630) 213-0100.

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.

Prevention screening/balance fair: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. A team of health care professionals from Vital Wellness will talk about the causes of falls and practical ways to improve safety. Includes provide blood pressure checks and Oximetry and a balance screening. For reservations, call (630) 213-0100.

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.

Vibration Instruments of China: 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Presented by music therapist Rita Lopienski. Learn about the seven metal singing bowls of Tibet, chimes, gongs, cymbals and bells that are used for rituals dating back to the Chinese Empire and used in therapy and Yoga. For reservations, call (630) 213-0100.

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. 28

Celebrate national hobby month: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Ernie Reynolds share his loge-long hobby of ham radio. reservations to (630) 213-0100.

Latino Club performs: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Latino Club of South Elgin High School dance performance. Reservations to (630)- 213-0100.

Planning For Uncertainty-Power-Of-Attorney For Health Care: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 28; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Speaker is Susan Riker Dolan, a registered nurse and attorney. Registration required. Visit dppl.org

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.

Piano performance: 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainer Bob Kurtz of Elgin performs on the piano. Reservations to (630) 213-0100

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 Barbecue, 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.