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. 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.

Single Mingle: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Appetizers, drinks and dancing. Admission is $12. Single men and women from Highland Park, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff and the Patty Turner Senior Center are invited for an opportunity to meet new people. Participants must be a member of one of the senior centers and should register through the senior centers to which they belong. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org; or visit deerfielddseniors.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.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: RSVP by Thursday, Jan. 22, for dinner 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, Julio's Latin Cafe, 95 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. The restaurant features South American, Caribbean and Mexican cuisines. To register or for information, call (847) 289-4420. For restaurant details, visit julioslatincafe.com/index.htm.

Jan. 23

Brain Training: Register by Friday, Jan. 23, for 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Keep the mind sharp, improve memory and increase mental fitness with brain training. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org; or visit deerfielddseniors.org.

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. 13

Senior Connections: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. "1776" by David McCullough will be discussed.

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.