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Posted February 08, 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.

Feb. 9

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Help plan the March calendar. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

Senior Valentine's dance: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sponsored by South Elgin High School's National Honor Society. Refreshments, music entertainment. All area seniors invited. For reservations, call (630) 213-0100.

AARP Safe Driver Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9 and Tuesday, Feb. 10, Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. To register, (847) 291-2988.

Six Drinks that Shaped History: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays Feb. 9-Feb. 23, Buffalo Grove Park District. How six beverages, beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea and cola have had an influence on the course of history. Nonalcoholic refreshments served. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute Harper College for ages 55 and over. $20. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

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.

Feb. 10

Victory Chapter Red Hat Society High Tea: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chamber Duo Luminare performs. Reservations to (630) 213-0100.

AARP Safe Driver Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 12, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western, Park Ridge. To register, (847) 692-3597.

Senior services: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 18, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Janie Morrison from Illinois Senator Dan Kotowski's office will answer questions about senior services, consumer complaints, property taxes, passport problems, veteran's benefits, more.

Feb. 11

AARP Safe Drive Class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 12, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 391-5717.

What Do You Think?: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 11-25, Harper College main campus, Palatine. Conservational series about bioethical issues, learn about and form opinions on today's issues. Lead by Suzanne Rausch. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages over 55. $25-$50. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

A Tribute to Abraham Lincoln: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Feb. 11, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights. Joyce Haworth will provide an interesting discussion about the 16th president. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and over. $10. To register, (847) 925-6300.

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.

Valentine event for chocolate lovers: 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, bus departs from the Barrington Park District to Park Place in Crystal Lake. Chocolate lovers' event includes an array of desserts and beverages, music, dancing. $5, register before Thursday, Feb. 12 at (847) 381-0687.

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 12, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205. For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

Drumming Circle: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Alexian Village, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Learn about the history and culture of exotic drums and how playing them enhances self-expression and creativity. Free, register at (847) 437-8070.

Feb. 13

Sociable Singles 50+ Group trip: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, carpool from Itasca to the Garfield Park Conservatory for the special event, "Sweet Saturday." R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 before Friday, Feb. 13.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Forestview Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. The Falconaires Orchestra will play big band music with guest vocalist, The Tenors 3 and Bob Duda. $10. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 before Friday, Feb. 13.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group bowling: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Brunswick Zone, 2075 Algonquin Road, Algonquin. dinner following at Village Pizza in Carpentersville. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 before Friday, Feb. 13.

Free legal consultations for seniors; 8:30-11:30 a.m. Feb. 13, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

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.

Happy Hour Valentine's Party: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Alexian Village, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Concert vocalist and national recording artist Maureen Christine of Crystal Lake performs. Free, register at (847) 437-8070.

Feb. 14

AARP Safe Driver Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Feb. 14 and 21, Northwest Community Wellness Center, 900 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register, call (847) 618-3463.

Feb. 15

Presidents Day presentation: 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Featuring quips from the books "Plunges into the Presidency" and "One Night Stands." Free, register at (630) 213-0100.

Feb. 16

Inside the White House - America's Most Famous House: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. A behind-the-scenes tour of the White House with National Geographics. Travel film. To register, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.

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.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group dinner: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Clementi's, 601 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Tuesday, Feb. 17.

BACOA travel program: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Free travel presentation and a demonstration on "How to Pack a Suitcase." Lean about Mayflower's 2009 tour destinations. R.S.V.P. to Carla, (847) 381-0687 before Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Red Hats of Alexian Village: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 975 Martha, Elk Grove. Chris Colletti takes a musical journey through the past including the Big Ban Era, Broadway's best and Rat Pack hits. Free. Register at (847) 437-8070.

'Tea with the President': 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, The Garlands of Barrington, Surround Sound Theater, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Patricia O'Brien, a certified tea consultant will present, "Tea with the President," a walk through history with George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, the Kennedys and the Clintons. (847) 304-1996 or TheGarlands.com.

Senior Tea: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Event features books, sharing and refreshments. Topic: "Heart Tales." To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 108 or palatinelibrary.org.

Feb. 18

Oscar Mire: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Helling park District, Wheeling. Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire handicaps the Oscars, with film clips and Q & A. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. $10. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

Feb. 19

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 19, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

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 Drive Class: Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 19 and 26, Village of Schaumburg Senior Center, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. To register, call (847) 244-1101.

Wellness program: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community Health Nurse Trish Simon talks about the free screenings offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.

Lincoln Portrait: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Musical tribute to Abraham Lincoln featuring "a Lincoln Portrait" by American composer Aaron Copland. Jim Kendros explores the background of the music and describes how the music tells the story of the history of the American people. $20. To register, (847) 925-6300. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College.

Feb. 20

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, meet at Byron Colby Barn, Prairie Crossing, Grayslake. Venere Lute Quartet performs. $15. R.S.V.P to (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.

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowery host ballroom dancing to live music. $25 per couple. (847) 825-2901.

Feb. 21

Chorus performs: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Peace, Mercy and Charity Chorus of Forest Park performs in honor of Black History Month. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.

A Historical Look at Illinois: 9 -11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21-28, Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Harper professor Jim Edstrom take a look at Illinois history. $25; $50 non members. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Feb. 23

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. John Delapa, director of marketing at Cornerstone Bank & Trust Co., in Palatine, presents a program on the new FDIC insurance coverages and account titling options. $3.50. Reservation required to (847) 381-5030.

FDIC coverage program: 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Barrington Park District. Overview of the new FDIC Depository Insurance coverage and the various way to title bank accounts to ensure the safety of deposits. Includes time for questions. To register, call Linda at the BACOA, 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.

(847) 852-3892.

Feb. 24

Mardi Gras party: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Alexian Village, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Featuring piano man Bob Kurtz. Free, register at (847) 437-8070.

Mardi Gras party: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainment by Bill Bailey's Banjos. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.

Feb. 25

AARP Safe Driver Class: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 26, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. To register, (847) 724-4793.

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.

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 26, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

Violin Name That Tune program: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Alexian Village, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Guess which melodies are being played, old fashion sing-a-long. Free, Register at (847) 437-8070.

Feb. 27

Irish heritage tour: 9 a.m. Thursday, March 12, bus departs from the Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Chicago Irish Heritage tour includes the Irish American Heritage Center, historic neighborhood church, guided tour of Bridgeport and a corned beef and cabbage lunch. $75, reservations to (847) 381-0687 before Friday, Feb. 27.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Feb. 28

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowy host ballroom dancing with taped music. $15 per couple at the door. (847) 825-2901.

Feng Shui Workshop: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Frontier Park, Arlington Heights. Learn about the Chinese art of placement. Ages 18 and up. Fee is $45 for each class. For information, visit ahpd.org or call the Arlington Heights Park District, at (847) 577-3000.

March 2

March 3

State services: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Officials from state Rep. Rosemary Mulligna's office present information about state-run programs for older adults and answer questions about ongoing state programs.

March 5

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 5, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

March 9

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, March 9, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

March 12

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 12, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

March 13

Free legal consultations for seniors; 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 13, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

March 16

March 19

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 19, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

March 20

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowery host ballroom dancing to live music. $25 per couple. (847) 825-2901.

March 23

March 26

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 26, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

March 28

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowy host ballroom dancing with taped music. $15 per couple at the door. (847) 825-2901.

March 31

Rolling Meadows Senior Center golf league: Registration 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 31, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Maximum of 72 players will play at Salt Creek Golf Course, 710 Thorndale, Wood Dale. Play begins Tuesday, May 5 through Tuesday, Sept. 18. Jan. (847) 818-3205.

April 2

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 2, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

April 5

April 9

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 9, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

April 10

Free legal consultations for seniors; 8:30-11:30 a.m. April 10, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

April 12

April 13

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

May 8

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

May 11

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

June 8

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, June 8, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

June 12

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

July 10

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 10, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

July 13

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, July 13, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

Aug. 14

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.