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.

May 4

AARP Safe Driving class: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 6, Wheeling Township Community Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 259-7730.

Spring Fling: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 4, Barrington Park district, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Barrington Junior Women's Club hosts event open to all seniors in the 60010 ZIP code. Entertainments by The Banjo Buddies Dixie Trio, lunch and Bingo. Reservations to Linda, (847) 381-5030.

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. bingo; lunch served at noon. Barrington Junior Woman's Club host "an All-American Spring Fling Celebration."Entertainment by the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio. For reservations, call Linda, (852-3892.

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.

BACOA Caregivers Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Kathy Fine, a counselor with Hospice of Northeastern Illinois speaks about managing stress as caregivers. To register, call Penny, (847) 381-5030.

AARP Sage Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays May 6 and 13, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. To register, (847) 459-2670.

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 7

Hall of Fame Induction: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. The Libertyville Senior's Council will hold its annual Senior Volunteers Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to induct 14 new members. The keynote speaker will be Carol Calabrese. (847) 918-8880.

Senior Activities Committee: 1 P.M. Thursday, May 7, Grant Township Administration Building, 26725 Molidor Road, Ingleside. The next meeting of the Grant Township Senior Activities Committee will be held, for ages 55 and up. Call (847) 740-2233.

MHS Super Seniors event: Register by Thursday, May 7 for event 6 p.m., Thursday, May 14, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Mundelein High School District 120 offers complimentary dinner and a pops concert for senior citizens who reside in the district. For reservations, call (847) 949-2200, ext. 1266.

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.

Elegance Revisited: Departs 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, from Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, for trip to the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Libertyville. $85 includes transportation, lunch and tour. A program of the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute. Registration deadline is Friday, May 8.

May 9

AARP Safe Driving class: 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturdays, May 9 and 16, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. To register, call (847) 272-6224.

May 11

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. bingo; lunch served at noon. Program celebrates Older Americans Monty with music by Mike Knauf and Tom Steffens. $5. For reservations, call Linda, (852-3892.

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.

Zumba Dance: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Mundelein Park District Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Class designed to increase heart rate and burn calories. Move slide, shuffle and spin with movements from cha cha, salsa, meringue, samba, and more. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 566-4790.