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Northwest suburban 50 Plus calendar

Posted June 21, 2009 11:00 pm

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

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.

Mind Aerobics: 10 a.m. Monday June 22, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Lexington Health Care Memory Care Services department, presents exercises to help you focus, concentration and memory. Free, register at (847) 459-2670.

The Inca Empire in the Modern World: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, June 22, Harper College main campus, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Professor Pt Hamlen explores the reaches of the Inca Empire in the modern world through a side presentation. $15. For ages 55 and over. To register, (847) 925-6300.

The Changing Lives of Women Through Art: 10 a.m. Monday, June 22, Harper College's Northeast Center in Prospect Heights. Linda Rubin will present the image of women in art. $15. For ages 55 and better. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Literature of the Holocaust: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, June 22, Harper College main campus, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Harper College professor Richard Kaplan discusses how writers have addressed the Holocaust through the artistic imagination. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Senior lunch and activities: Monday, June 22, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

AARP Safe Driving course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday June 22 and Thursday, June 25, Hoffman Estates Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive, Hoffman Estates. To register, (847) 781-2815.

Game night: 6-8 p.m. Mondays June 22 and 29, July 6 and 13, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Play Wii, trivia from the 1930s, 40s and 50s, and other games. For ages 55 and better. Free. For information, (847) 253-5532.

June 23

Kitchen Chic: All About Aprons: 1-2:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Harper College's Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Robyn Ratajczak and Bev Ottaviano from the Arlington Heights Historical Society talk about aprons. $15. For ages 55 and better. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, June 23, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Victory Centre fundraiser: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sharon Sigale of Gold Luck Company sells jewelry to benefit the resident of Victory. (630) 213-0100.

AARP Safe Driving course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. To register, (847) 692-3597.

AARP Safe Driving course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, June 23 and Thursday, June 25, Skokie Park District, 4701 W. Oakton St., Skokie. To register, (847) 933-4960.

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.

Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, June 24, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, your safety, book club, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Balance Fair screening: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Vital Wellness Home Health staff present a balance fair screening including healthy refreshments, games with prizes and educational talk. To register, (630) 213-0100.

AARP Safe Driving course: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, June 26, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut. To register, (847) 724-4793.

Senior Day transportation: 9 a.m. bus departs Wednesday, June 24, from Langendor Park to the Lake County Forest Preserves' annual Seniors Day Celebration. Boat rides, garden tours, health screenings, bingo, horseshoes, swimming and more. Bring a lunch. For reservations, call Linda, (847) 852-3892.

June 25

The History of Swear Words: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Harper College, main campus, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Film critic Dann Gire examines the origins of "swear" words and what they say about a society's values and culture. $25. For ages 55 and better. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, June 25, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, story sharing, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Laughter Yoga session: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Victory Center of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Experience first hand the therapeutic benefits of laughter and how it enhances exercise while creating joy and fun. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Moonlight and Music: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Rolling Meadows Senior Center celebrates its 25th anniversary with a concert by the Sun City Concert Band. Bring a lawn chair, and picnic supper. Fresh popped corn, iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Doors open at 6 p.m. $4. For information, (847) 818-3205.

June 26

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, June 26, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Victory Chapter of the Red Hat Society: 3 p.m. June 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Musical revue, "Beauty School Dropouts" will be presented. To register, (630) 213-0100.

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.

Gardening with perennials: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, June 29, Palatine Township Senior Center. An expert from the University of Illinois Extension program discusses the history of perennials and considers the style and display of perennials in your garden. $10. For ages 55 and better. (847) 925-6300.

Starry, Starry Night: 8-10 p.m. Monday, June 29 and Thursday, July 30, Friendship Village, Schaumburg. Walt Trentadue will host a star party where he will point out the currently visible planets, stars and prominent constellations. $20. For ages 55 and better. To register, (847) 925-6300.

June 30

Great Decisions Sampler: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 30, Garlands of Barrington in Barrington. For ages 55 and better. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Chamber duo Luminare performs: 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. To register, (630) 213-0100.

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.

Ongoing

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.