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.

March 30

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Lunch donation, $3.50. A program on BACOA's services and programs presented by executive director Joyce Palmquist and public relations coordinator Sarah Hoban. March birthdays will be celebrated. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

March 31

AARP income tax assistance program: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. By appointment only, call (847) 381-5030.

Modern grandparenting series: 7 p.m. Tuesday March 21 and April 7, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Two-part series explores issues that concern grandparents of the 21st century. To register or for information, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

April 1

BACOA "Mary Poppins" trip: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, bus departs from the Barrington Park District. See the musical "Mary Poppins" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. $117 includes transportation and show ticket. To register, (847) 381-0687.

Intergenerational Computer Training class: 3:15-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Buffalo Grove High School. District 213 students teach seniors the basics of computers. Free, register at (847) 718-7700.

April 5

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.

April 6

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: 10:30 a.m. door open, Monday, April 6, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Easter celebration, wear spring colors and enjoy coloring eggs with the Barrington Park District's preschoolers. $3.50 lunch donation. Register at (847) 381-5030.

April 7

AARP income tax assistance program: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. By appointment only, call (847) 381-5030.

May 1

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.

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

• Thursday, May 14: Dinner and pops concert.

Ongoing

Tax Help for Seniors: 1-4 p.m. Mondays, 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.

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, Thursdays through Saturday, April 11. Trained AARP volunteers will assist seniors with their taxes. By appointment only, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

Free Tax Preparation: 9 a.m. to noon. (by appointment) Saturdays 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.

AARP Tax help: Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays until April 15, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. AARP-trained volunteers offer assistance with filing basic tax forms to taxpayers with middle and low incomes, with special attention to those 60 and older. To schedule a 45-minute appointment, call (847) 918-3225, or visit fremontlibrary.org. Filers are required to bring a copy of last year's tax return and all receipts for the 2008 tax year and know the amount of their 2008 economic stimulus check. Tax forms are available in the lobby during regular business hours.

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.