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 Men's Bowling League: The Wednesday Senior Men's Bowling League needs three full-time members, age 55 and over, to begin bowling 12:15 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 9 at Elk Grove Bowl, Higgins and Arlington Heights roads, in Elk Grove Village. Substitute bowlers are also needed. For information, call Bill, (847) 439-4386 or e-mail wpiscitello@aol.com.

Aug. 24

Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Aug. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

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.

Aug. 25

Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, and Friday, Aug. 28, 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.

Employment counseling: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Free employment counseling for seniors by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 27, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. To register, (847) 692-3597.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 27, Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. To register, (847) 439-0447.

Laughter yoga session: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Experience the therapeutic benefits of laughter and how it enhances exercise. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Class for retirees and pre-retirees: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, village of Mount Prospect Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Topics include retirement planning, fixed income, annuities, insurance, stocks and mutual funds. Classes are free, registration required. Call (847) 870-5680.

Aug. 26

Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Aug. 26, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, talk on Your Safety, book club meets. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

AARP Safe Driving Course: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Friday, Aug. 28, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. To register, (847) 724-4793.

Balance fair screening: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Balance fair screening includes healthy refreshments, games with prizes and an educational talk. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Aug. 27

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Aug. 27, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, cards. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Video presentation: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community life manager Rita Lopienski narrates a video presentation of her Mediterranean cruise. To register, (630) 213-0100.

40s on the Home Front: 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Speaker Ceci Wiselogel presents fond recollections of how America banded together during World War II. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Aug. 28

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Aug. 28, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Harris Bank, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Happy Hour party: 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. End of summer celebration featuring entertainer Bob Kurtz on the piano. Refreshments served. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Aug. 29

Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Aug. 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, weekend luncheon, food delivery. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Blood pressure and sugar testing: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 29, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. No appointment needed. For information, (847) 823-0453.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, to hear the Frank Winkler Symphonic Pops Orchestra in concert. Bring a chair and your picnic dinner. For information, (847) 289-4420.

Sept. 1

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Sept. 1, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Honoring grandparents party - Alden Poplar Creek. $4.(847) 524-7496.

BACOA Wine Tasting: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Chicago Marriott Northwest, 4800 Columbine Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Alden Estates of Barrington and The Garlands of Barrington the event features wine sampling, buffet supper, live and silent auctions. $85 per person before Tuesday, Sept. 1. For tickets, call (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.

Sept. 2

Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Sept. 2, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, health clinic. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Senior Lifestyle Expo: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3, Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace. Entertainment, seminars, contests and giveaways. $3. For a listing of event, contests and times, call Kim Robery of the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging at (800) 528-2000 or (630) 293-5990. E-mail expo@ageguide.org. Visit ageguide.org.

Sept. 3

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

Sept. 4

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Sept. 4, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Sept. 7

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 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.

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.

Sept. 13

Grandparents Day brunch: Sunday, Sept. 13, Oakton Place, 1660 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. (847) 299-5588.

Sept. 16

Community drumming circle: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Oakton Arms, 1665 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. (847) 299-5588.

Sept. 26

Shredding event: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free document destruction event. For information, call (847) 253-5532.

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.

AARP Safe Driving class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 391-5717.

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.