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.
Senior discounts: Des Plaines Park District is offering $2 off the regular ticket price of Footlighters Theatre Company's production of Peter Pan at two special "Won't Grow Up" performances. The special pricing is available for the families and residents of Alden's Place, Oakton Arms, The Heritage, Asbury Court, and members of the Frisbie Senior Center at either of the two Sunday, 2 p.m., performances, July 26 and Aug. 1, at the Prairie Lakes Theatre, 515 E. Thacker St. Call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org.
July 13
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, July 13, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, July 13, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Suggested lunch donation, $5. Bingo, lunch, program on finances will be presented. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Address Book: 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn how to create a digital address book in this two hour seminar. $10, to register, (847) 459-2670.
Introduction to computers: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, July 13-Aug. 31, Wheeling Senior Learning Center, Wheeling. Learn a sampling of the many tasks a computer can do for you from word processing, spread sheets, data bases and a brief introduction to the Internet, and how use e-mail. $40. Register at (847) 459-2670.
July 14
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, July 14, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, exercise. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Laughter Yoga session: 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Victory Center of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Certified Laughter Yoga trainer Rita Lopienski teaches the benefits of laughter and how in enhances exercise while creating joy and fun. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Family Genealogy: 103 p.m. Tuesdays, July 14-Aug. 4, Wheeling Senior Learning Center, Wheeling. Learn how to use the computer program Family Tree Maker to discover and share your family history. $25. To register, (847) 459-2670.
Artistic Creations Beading Basics I: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Learn basic beading skills, make a bracelet. $5-$8. (847) 459-2670.
July 15
Drumming Circle: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Learn the culture and history of exotic drums and how playing them releases stress and promotes creativity, spirituality and well-being. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Piano concert: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Floyd Andres of Ontario performs. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Temple Farm Lipizzans: Meet 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, in parking lot 12 at Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, for a trip to Tempel Farms. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and better. $85. To register, (847) 925-6300.
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, July 15, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, talk on tomatoes, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Computer Beginners Course: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 15-Sept. 2, Wheeling Senior Learning Center, Wheeling. Learn basic computer skills. $40. (847) 459-2670.
Midwest Culture Bus: Runs from Wednesday, July 15 through Wednesday, Sept. 2. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and CJE-Senior Life, the program provides a series of six cultural outings designed specifically for people experiencing early memory loss. All trips include professional staff, bus transportation, admission, fees and restaurant lunches. The fee for the first trip is $75. For information, eligibility, and prescreening requirements, call Bonnie at (847) 852-3890 or (847) 382-7959 or July at (847) 492-1400.
July 16
The uses of the Muses: 103 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Edgar Self, music enthusiast, reintroduces the nine Muses in an effort for you to locate a personal muse. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and better. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Algonquin Riverfront Park, Harrison Street, just north of Port Edward Restaurant. Hear Matt Stedman in concert. Celtic music. (847) 289-4420.
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, July 16, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, photo gallery, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, to carpool to the Starlight Theatre in Gillson Park, Wilmette. Bring a chair and a picnic and see the musical "Beauty and the Beast at 8 p.m. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, July 16.
Internet & e-mail: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 16-Sept. 3, Wheeling Senior Learning Center, Wheeling. Learn how to create, edit and send e-mails and how to use the Internet. $40. To register, (847) 459-3670.
July 17
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, July 17, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Harris Bank, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 18
Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, July 18, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Summer party, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Create slide presentations: 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays, July 18-Sept. 5, Wheeling Senior Learning Center, Wheeling. Use the free software Open Office and learn how to put a slide show together with music and cool additions. $40. To register, (847) 459-2670.
Financial Expo for senior citizens: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Free informational workshops on understanding credit, long term care, estate planning, women in finance and more. Illinois Dash for Cash and free shredding of financial and personal documents sponsored by the clerk's office. Refreshments served. (630) 483-5673.
July 19
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet s 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at North School Park, Eastman and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, to hear the White Saddle Band in concert. Country and more music. (847) 289-4420.
July 20
High Tea at the Pavilion: Noon Monday, July 20, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Infini-tea Gourmet Restaurant and Tearoom will present a three-course lunch at noon which includes scones, finger sandwiches, dessert and tea. $10-$15. Reservations required. (847) 459-2670.
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, July 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, July 20, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Suggested lunch donation, $5. Bingo, lunch. Om Johari presents a program on "The Amazing simplicity of Meditation." Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Address Labels: 8 p.m. Monday, July 20, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn how use Microsoft Word to create mailing labels for your own personal use in this two-hour seminar. $10, to register, (847) 459-2670.
July 21
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, July 21, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise council meeting, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Easy summer soups: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Liz Boomer prepares three great summer soups. Demonstration and recipe. $5-$8. Sign up at the front desk or call (847) 459-2670.
July 22
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, July 22, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch with the cops. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 23
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, July 23, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Cards, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 24
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7 p.m. Friday July 24 at Arlington Trackside, outdoor patio, Arlington Heights, to hear the ban Flashpoint. (847) 289-4420.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26 for dinner at John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg. R.V.S.P. to (847) 289-4420 be Friday, July 24.
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, July 24, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, home health care fair, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 25
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 17, for a concert in Town Square in Schaumburg, Roselle and Schaumburg roads. Hear the Witcher Orchestra. (847) 289-4420.
Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, July 25, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Food delivery. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 26
Marvin Vigadi performs: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Enjoy music in the style of Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow and Frank Sinatra. To register, (630) 213-0100.
July 27
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, July 27, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, July 27, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Suggested lunch donation, $5. Bingo, lunch. Pamela Miller, health care counselor at Renaissance Gardens at Sedgebrook presents a program on the facility's services. July birthdays celebrated. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Using HELP: 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn how to use the HELP feature found in basically all programs in this two-hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
July 28
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, July 28, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Trip to Ameristar Casino, exercise, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Artistic Creations Beading Basics II: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Learn how to make beaded earrings. $5-$8. Sign up at the front desk or call (847) 459-2670.
July 29
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, July 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, book club, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 30
Music of the Big Bands: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chris Colletti present the music of the Big Band era. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, July 30, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Picnic in the Barn, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Rolling Meadows Senior Center event: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. . Enjoy an evening a music under the stars featuring Don and Susan Reitsma as part of the senior center's 25th anniversary celebration. Bring a lawn char. Popcorn, iced tea and lemonade provided. Doors open 6 p.m. $4. Call (847) 818-3205.
July 31
Piano sing along: 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Bob Kurtz of Elgin performs on the piano. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, July 31, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Meet other grandparents raising grandchildren, share concerns, talk about interesting topics, more. Free child care. For information, call Linda, (847) 640-9590.
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.
File Extensions: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn about file extensions and which program opens them in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
Aug. 4
Mount Prospect Senior Advisory Council indoor picnic: Noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, Village Hall Center, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Open to all adults the picnic includes hot dogs, potato salad, lemonade, dessert and coffee for $2. Bingo after lunch. For information, call (847) 870-5680. No reservations required.
Aug. 10
Printing: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn about the print, scan and copy functions in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
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.
Aug. 17
Scanning: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn about how to scan in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
Aug. 24
Shortcuts: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn how to make shortcuts and leave them on your computer screen in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
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.