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.

June 1

Making Sense of Memory Loss: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Mondays June 1-June 29, Addolorata Villa, Vandy Hall, 555 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Designed to help family members of someone in the early stages of memory loss. Topics covered include, overview of memory loss, communication strategies, making decisions, planning for the future, effective way of coping and caring. Lunch provided. For information or to register, contact Kathy, (847) 253-5500, ext. 375.

Good Grief: 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Learn healthy, effective ways to cope with grief. Om Johari explains the positive side of grief, how to manage and get through tough times with gratitude and meditation.

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Learn about how to block sites from the family computer, learn about Twitter and Facebook, and get handouts of fun things to do that are free or low cost with grandchildren this summer. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

Dancing with the Band: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Hattendorf Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. The Elk Grove Park District's Sheila Ray Adult Center hosts dancing to the Big Band tunes of the Switch Time Jazz Group. $3-$5. (847) 228-3549.

Senior lunch and activities: Monday, June 1, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, June 1 and Tuesday, June 2, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 253-5532.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, June 1, and Wednesday, June 3, Wheeling Township Community Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 259-7730.

Darlene's Accessories and Etc.: noon-4 p.m. Monday, June 1, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Shop for perfume, jewelry, socks and other items to benefit resident programs. (630) 213-0100.

BACOA lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday, June 1, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. Lunch donation, $5. Register at (847) 381-5030.

Summer Solstice Dance: 5 p.m. Friday, June 19, The Garlands of Barrington. Dancing, live music and dinner. Singles and couples welcome. $48 includes buffet dinner. Register by Monday, June 1, with Linda, (847) 381-0687.

Shuttle service available from Citizens Park, call Kent at (847) 381-0687.

June 2

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, June 2, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 2 and Thursday, June 4, Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. To register, call (800) 323-8622.

Junior High Wind Ensemble performs: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, Arlington Heights Senior Center, Central and New Wilke roads, Arlington Heights. Free and open to the public. (847) 253-5532.

Piano recital: 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Phyllis Muhling presents a piano recital and sing along. To register, (630) 213-0100.

June 3

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation for Improving Relationships includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Arlington Classic Tour Club: Motor coach departs 9:45 a.m. Wednesday June 3, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road for a trip to see "Legally Blonde" the musical." $151-$161. Includes lunch at the Oak Tree Restaurant. Open to ages over 18. (847) 797-5341.

BACOA field trip: 9:30 a.m. bus departs Wednesday, June 3 from the Barrington Park District to see "Kickin' Back with the Rat Pack" at Apple Holler Restaurant and Playhouse in Sturtevant, Wis. $55 includes transportation, a cider sampling and lunch, shopping. Limited reservations, call Kurt, (847) 304-5273.

Dancing with the Band: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, Hattendorf Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Dance to the Big Band tunes of the Switch Time Jazz Group hosted by the Sheila Ray Adult Center. $5. $3-$5. (847) 228-3549

Free bingo: 10 a.m. Thursday, June 4, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Special event to celebrate the club's 25th anniversary. Register at (847) 818-3205.

Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, June 3, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, health clinic, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Amplified phone demonstration: 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, Arlington Heights Senior Center, Central and New Wilke roads, Arlington Heights. Hear a presentation by Schaumburg Township Disability Service and test the free amplified telephones. (847) 884-0030, ext. 2025. Free, open to the public. (847) 253-532.

June 4

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, June 4, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

June 5

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 2 p.m. golf outing, Streamwood Oaks Golf Course. A fish fry follows at the Rolling Knolls Club House. For reservations, information, (847) 289-4420.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 7 p.m. concert, Trackside, 2000 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. The "Fairlanes"perform. (847) 289-4420.

Bartlett Leisure Club: 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, Bartlett Community Center, Oak Room, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Social interaction, activities and entertainment. For ages 55 and over. Free. (630) 540-4834.

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, June 5, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Bartlett Leisure Club: 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Bi-monthly meeting filled with social interaction, activities, and entertainment. For ages 55 and over. No registration necessary, attendance is free. (630) 540-4834.

June 6

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday, June 6, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Free baby-sitting. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, June 2, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Weekend party $3, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

June 7

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 10 a.m. to visit Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe and have lunch at the gardens. For information, (847) 289-4420.

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.

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Mondays, June 8 and 22, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Laughing is a catharsis for changing perspectives, greater communication, creativity, healing and relaxation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Meditation session: 3-4:30 p.m. Mondays, June 8 and 22. Om Johari discusses what is meditation, how to meditate and why meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Senior lunch and activities: Monday, June 8, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

BACOA lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday June 8, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. Lunch donation, $5. Register at (847) 381-5030.

BACOA lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday June 15, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. Flag Day celebration with member of the American Legion Post #158 and music by Doug Saylor; and Joyce Palmquist of Second Wind. Lunch donation, $5. Register at (847) 852-3892 before Monday, June 8.

June 9

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, June 9, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, piano recital, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

June 10

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation to Break Habits includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Relaxing Melodies of Summer: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays June 10 and 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Jim Kendros highlights orchestral works of beauty and serene textures in this two-week course on relaxing summertime music. $15. Register at (847) 253-532.

Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, June 10, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, medical quiz, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

June 11

Drumming Circles: 1-1:45 p.m. Thursdays, June 11 and July 9, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Learn how to play rhythmic and musical sounding patters. (847) 253-5532.

Diabetes and blood pressure: 1 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Oakton Arms, 1660 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. Dr. Patel of sure Care Home Health discusses diabetes and blood pressure maintenance for good health. (847) 299-5588.

Arlington Classic Tour Club: Departs 10 a.m. Thursday, June 11, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, for a trip to White Pines Dinner Theater in Mount Morris, Ill. Includes luncheon buffet, Kitchen Witches Tour cooking show, transportation. $66-$76. For ages 50 and over. To register, call (847) 797-5341 or visit the Arlington Heights Park District Office in the Senior Center.

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, June 11, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

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.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 5 p.m. Friday, June 12 for a TGIF event at Bahama Breeze, 406 W. Golf Road, Hoffman Estates. For information, (847) 289-4420.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 7:40 p.m. Friday, June 12 for a concert at the Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Matt Young Group performs the music of Motown, R & B and pop. For information, (847) 289-4420.

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, June 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Flag day picnic, $3. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

June 15

U.S. Flag: 1 p.m. Monday, June 15, Oakton Arms, 1660 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. Carol Derenfeld presents, "U.S. Flag Through the Years." (847) 299-5588.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 15 for a concert in Town Square, Schaumburg. The Chicago Outskirts, a 17-piece jazz band, performs. For information, (847) 289-4420.

June 17

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Ease of Meditation includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Sudoku solving strategies: 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, Harper College Northeast Center, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Fee. To register, (847) 925-6300.

June 18

Arlington Classic Tour Club: Bus departs 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, to see Mike Toomey's TV & Me performance live. Includes performance, lunch at Bob Chinn's Crab House in Wheeling, transportation. $75-$85. For ages 50 and over. To register, call (847) 797-5341 or stop by the Arlington Heights Park District office in the Senior Center.

June 19

Super Senior Day: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Featuring Secretary of State Jessie White's Mobile Driver Services. Services offered include: duplicate licenses, corrected licenses, driver license renewals, identification cards and renewal stickers. A Rules of the Road class will begin at 10 a.m. For information, call Jennifer Koch, at (847) 279-2224.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 7 p.m. Friday, June 19 at Arlington Trackside, outdoor patio, 2000 W. E; Eucild, Arlington Heights to see the Neverly Brothers in concert. For information, (847) 289-4420.

June 20

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, for dinner at Pilot Pete's Restaurant, Schaumburg Regional Airport, 905 W. Irving Park Road, Schaumburg. For information, (847) 289-4420.

June 22

Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday June 22, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Laughing is a catharsis for changing perspectives, greater communication, creativity, healing and relaxation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Meditation session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday June 22. Om Johari discusses what is meditation, how to meditate and why meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 222 for a concert in Town Square, Roselle and Schaumburg roads in Schaumburg. The Tenors 3 perform. For information, (847) 289-4420.

BACOA lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday June 22, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. Lunch donation, $5. Register at (847) 381-5030.

June 24

Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation for Handling Body Aches and Pains includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.

Arlington Classic Tour Club: Bus departs 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, for a Wisconsin adventure which starts at Millie's Restaurant for lunch and shopping and a visit to the East Troy Electric Railroad Museum to see the historic exhibits and a train ride. For ages 50 and over. $69-$79. To register, call (847) 797-5341 or stop by the Arlington Heights Park District office in the Senior Center.

June 27

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27, Rosehill Cemetery, 5800 N. Ravenswood, Chicago. Join the club for a tour of the historic cemetery. For information, (847) 289-4420.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 4 p.m. Saturday, June 17 for a wine tasting at Wine Styles, 742 E. Dundee Road, Palatine. Dinner at Torre & Luke follows. For information, (847) 289-4420.

June 28

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p. m. Sunday, June 28, Elk Grove Gazebo, on Beisterfield Road and Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Switch Time Jazz Band performs. For information, (847) 289-4420.

June 29

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 29, Town Square, Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg, for a concert by Limited Edition Big Band. For information,(847) 289-4420.

BACOA lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday June 29, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. Lunch donation, $5. Register at (847) 381-5030.

July 9

Drumming Circles: 1-1:45 p.m. Thursday July 9, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Learn how to play rhythmic and musical sounding patters. (847) 253-5532.

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. 2

Arlington Classic Tour Club: Bus departs 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, for an overnight casino trip to Iowa. Includes stay at the Isle Resort/Casino in Waterloo, Iowa, $50 in casino rebates/play, two meals, and transportation. $150-$177. For ages 50 and over. To register, call (847) 797-5341 or stop by the Arlington Heights Park District office in the Senior Center.

Aug. 3

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Free baby-sitting provided. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

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.