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Posted April 26, 2009 11:00 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.

Elk Grove Senior Men's Golf League: April 28-Sept. 8, Fox Run Golf Links, 333 Plum Grove Road, Elk Grove Village. Substitute players are invited to participate. League plays nine holes. Residents and nonresidents welcome, substitutes are guaranteed to play each week. Call Jim, (847) 439-4768.

Mount Prospect Senior Mixed Golf League: Players age 55 and over are being sought for the Mount Prospect Senior Mixed Golf League to play on Wednesdays from May 6 to Sept. 23, at the Mount Prospect Golf Course. Tee times start at 6:32 a.m. $50 includes both luncheons, reserved tee times and prizes. For information, call Dan, (847) 394-3232.

April 27

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: 10:30 a.m. door open, Monday, April 27, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Lu Gustafson, a longtime BACOA lunch program volunteer presents a program on her recent trip to China. $3.50 lunch donation. Register at (847) 381-5030.

Alternative to assisted living: 3-6 p.m. Monday, April 27, Alexian Village of Elk Grove, 975 Martha. Open house educates seniors and their family members about cost effective alternatives to assisted living, includes tour of the community, refreshments. To register or for directions. (847) 437-8070.

Dance show: 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Open house and dance performance. Register at (630) 213-0100.

April 28

AARP Safe Driving Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 30, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western, Park Ridge. To register, (847) 692-3597.

Flower arranging: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Bartlett florist Christine Plier will demonstrate several flower arrangements. To register, (630) 213-0100.

April 29

Music of the Big Bands: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chris Colletti presents Big Band ballads and Broadways best. To register, (630) 213-0100.

April 30

Sing along: 3 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Join a guitar sing along with Rita Lopienski, music therapist. To register, (630) 213-0100.

May 1

Sociable Singles 50+ Bowling at Brunswick: 6 p.m. Mondays beginning Mary 18, for four weeks, Brunswick Zone, 1100 W. Lake St., Roselle. Bowling, lessons and shoe rental. $10 per week. RSVP before May 1 to (847) 289-4420.

Sociable Singles 50+ Pizza and Practice league: 7 p.m. Thursdays, beginning May 21 for 12 weeks, Brunswick Zone, 1100 W. Lake St., Roselle. $14 per week. RSVP before May 1 at (847) 289-4420.

Cinco de Mayo night: 5:30 p.m. Friday, May 1, Frisbie Senior Center, Des Plaines. Mexican fare and entertainment. Must purchase tickets in advance. (847) 768-5944.

May 2

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 10:30 a.m. Sunday, May 3. Trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 before Saturday, May 2.

History of Broadway: At 7:30 p.m. Saturday May 2, Laff (Life after Fifty-Five) Group of Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates will present a program with Charles Troy, a musical theater historian with a multi-media presentation of Broadway musicals and their creators. Installation of new officers will be another highlight of this meeting. Nonmember fee at door $3. Member fee $1. CallLeora at (847) 359-0439 to let her know if you will be there.

May 4

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Meet other grandparents, share concerns and talk about interesting topics that will help you care for your grandchildren. Free child care, refreshments. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

National Gropraphic Grand Canyon: 1 p.m. Monday, May 4, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. National Geographic explores the canyon's entire 277-mile length. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.

May 6

"Mary Poppins": Wednesday May 6, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Bus departs from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $112-$120, includes transportation and performance. Register at (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:40 p.m. Friday, May 8, for a concert at the Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, May 6.

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.

May 12

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 for dinner at the Donkey Inn, on Plum Grove Road, in Palatine. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Tuesday, May 12.

Home Safety: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Addolorata Villa media room, 553 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Checking your home for hazards, keeping your home safe from fires, protection from infection and how to be prepared for emergencies will be discussed. To register, call Sheryl, (847) 253-5500, ext. 384.

May 14

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15 for a fish buffet at Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane, Cary. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, May 14.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16 for dinner at Vince's Italian Restaurant, 2365 Hicks Road. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, May 14.

May 16

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Sunday, May 17, meet at Arlington train station for a trip to the Fair Diddley Craft Show in Woodstock. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Saturday, May 16.

May 22

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. Friday, May 22 for a TGIF event at Birch River Grill, on Algonquin Road, in Arlington Heights. For information, (847) 289-4420.

May 21

Milwaukee River Cruise: Bus departs 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, from the Barrington Park District. Narrated cruise spotlights Milwaukee's architectural highlights and historic sites, includes time for shopping after the cruise. $55 includes transportation, lunch and cruise. For reservations, (847) 381-0687.

Milwaukee river cruise: Bus departs 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, from the Barrington Park District for a Milwaukee river cruise hosted by the BACOA and the Barrington Park District. $55 includes transportation, lunch and cruise. Call (847) 381-0687.

May 22

Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon: Thursday, May 28-Sunday, June 7. Offered by the Palatine Township Senior Center through Diamond Tours. $899 per person. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 22. For information, (847) 991-1112.

May 28

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday May 30 for dinner at Pappadeaux's restaurant, 798 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, May 28.

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.

Sept. 11

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 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.

Oct. 9

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 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.

Oct. 13

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.

Nov. 13

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 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.

Dec. 11

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 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.

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.

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.