NW Suburban 50-plus calendar
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. 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 the 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, performance at the Prairie Lakes Theatre, 515 E. Thacker St. Call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org.
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.
Theology and Stained Glass: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, July 27, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights. Rev. Markay Suevel explains what the pictures or symbols mean and how stained glass windows reflect or communicate the particular theology of an individual community of faith. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and over. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.
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.
Modern Iran-Ancient Persia: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Bill Helmuth show that there is more to Iran than you've' gleaned from the headlines. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and over. $20. To register, (847) 925-6300.
Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 28 and Friday, July 31, Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center. Designed for people with arthritis, the program emphasizes relaxation and joint-protection techniques. $4 per session in advance; $5 per session drop in. To register, call Linda, at (847) 852-3892 or Patricia, (224) 622-1518.
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.
Vacations-Locations and the Movies: 10"30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, Addolorata Villa, Wheeling. Richard Klein narrates a slide presentation linking popular and exotic vacation places with the setting of various movie locations. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. $20. To register, (847) 925-6300.
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.
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.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch served at noon. Donation is $5; $1 without lunch. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
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.
Victory Center fundraiser: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Darlene Sales of Bartlett presents Darlene's Accessories and Etc's featuring perfume, jewelry, socks and other items to benefit resident programs. (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 5
Sudoku Class for Beginners: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Free, registration required. (847) 253-5532.
Victory Center Red Hat Society: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Heather Braoudakis performs, "The Best Of." Register at (630) 213-0100.
Learning for Life open house: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Performing Arts Center on Harper's main campus, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Harper College's Lifelong Learning Institute, a program for community members ages 55 and older, holds an introductory open hour and program preview. Meet instructors, preview classes, free refreshments. To register, (847) 925-6300.
Aug. 6
Drumming circle: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered music therapist Rita Lopienski leads a drumming circle. Drums provided. To register, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com
Aug. 7
Happy hour party: 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Paul Bollinger performs on the piano. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 8
AARP Safe Driving class: Saturdays, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15, Expanding Wellness Chiropractic Center, 2780 S. River Road, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 985-6677. For information, visit aarp.org.
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.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch served at noon. Donation is $5; $1 without lunch. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
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.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch served at noon. Donation is $5; $1 without lunch. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Aug. 19
Sudoki Solving Strategies: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Free, registration required. (847) 253-5532.
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.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch served at noon. Annual Senior picnic, celebrate August birthdays. Donation is $5; $1 without lunch. Registration required, call (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. 6
Indiana Amish Country Tour: Oct. 6-8. Hanover Township Senior Center is hosting the three-day, all inclusive tour to Indiana Amish Country. Includes two dinners, three breakfasts, two lunches, motor coach transportation, theater tickets, two-night hotel stay and tour admission. For information, (630) 483-5673.
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.