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.

Feb. 2

Tax Help for Seniors: 1-4 p.m. Mondays, beginning Feb. 2, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A trained AARP volunteer will help senior citizens complete their income tax forms. Please bring a copy of last year's tax. To make an appointment, visit the Adult Services Desk or call (847) 634-3650.

Great Decisions: 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Feb. 2 and 16, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. By reading and discussing views on important international issues, participants discover the link between global and local concerns. For ages 50 and up. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfielddseniors.org.

Intermediate Computers: 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Continuation of the Intro to the Computers class. For ages 50 and up. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfielddseniors.org.

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Celebrate heart month and wear red for program of reminiscences of romance, love and marriage. $3.50. Reservation required to (847) 381-5030.

Feb. 3

Lunch with Oscar: Register by Tuesday, Feb. 3, for event at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Lunch and a barred discussion about the best and worst films of 2008. For ages 50 and up. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfielddseniors.org.

Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. Tuesday mornings, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Topics include "Update on Veteran's Benefits" on Feb. 3; "U.S. Foreign Policy" on Feb. 10; "Engineers without Borders on Feb. 17"; and "Update Deerfield Public Library" on Feb. 24. Ladies are welcome. For ages 50 and up. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfielddseniors.org.

Intermediate Digital Cameras: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Class focuses on photo editing, including the use of Adobe Photoshop Elements. For ages 50 and up. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfielddseniors.org.

BACOA Valentine's Day Party: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Valentine's Day party with lunch and entertainment by Dan Sullivan. $7.75 per person. Reservation required before Tuesday, Feb. 3, to (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, 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.

AARP income tax assistance: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, BACOA office, 600 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington; and from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. Saturdays, 201 Hough St., Barrington, Thursday, Feb. 5 through Saturday, April 11. Trained AARP volunteers will assist seniors with their taxes. By appointment only, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

AARP Safe Driver Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday Feb. 6, Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 S. Highway 22, Barrington. To register, (800) 323-8622.

Feb. 7

Free Tax Preparation: 9 a.m. to noon. (by appointment) Saturdays, Feb. 7 through April 11, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Free tax preparation help is available for seniors 60 years or older, families with incomes of $35,000 or less and individuals with incomes of $25,000 or less. Patrons must sign up in advance for appointments. Register by calling (847) 438-3433, online at eapl.org or up at the library's information desk.

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. 16

AARP Safe Driver Class: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 16 and 17, Benton Township, 2400 Gabriel Ave., Zion. To register, call (847) 746-2100

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.

AARP Safe Driver Class: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Feb. 19 and 20, Warren Township Senior center, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. To register, call (847) 244-1101.

Feb. 25

Nifty Fifty Plus Senior Club: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 25 and March 25, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. Socialize while playing Bingo, cards and games. A fee of $1 per person is collected at the door of each meeting. For information, call the Grayslake Park District, at (847) 223-7529.

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. 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.