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NW suburban 50-Plus calendar

Posted September 13, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

Sept. 14

Summerfest Brat Cookout: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Purchase your ticket for $3 before noon Monday, Sept. 14, at the senior center. Ticket includes brat dinner and entertainment. Dinner served 4-4:45 p.m. followed by the entertainment of Larry Levin. Call (847) 253-532

Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Sept. 14, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Wander Wisconsin with BACOA: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, bus departs from the Barrington Park District for a trip to East Troy and Lake Geneva, Wis. $42. Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 14. For information or reservations, call Linda Avellon at (847) 852-3892.

BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; noon lunch Monday, Sept. 14, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. At 12:30 p.m. Janet Ruchim presents an overview and introduction to flu shots. $5; admission for bingo without lunch is $1. bacoa.org.

Route 66-Return to the Road: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Get inspired to take a toad trip along Route 66 in Illinois. Film and talk about upcoming Route 66 road-trip on Oct. 8. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.

Vibration instruments to Tibet and Napal: 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Hosted by music therapist Rita Lopienski. To register, (630) 213-0100.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday Sept. 14 and Tuesday, Sept. 15, Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. To register, (847) 291-2988.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday Sept. 14 and Tuesday, Sept. 15, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 253-5532.

Theology and Stained Glass: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 14, Friendship Village, Schaumburg. Rev. Markay Suevel provides a brief overview of the history of stained glass. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for adults 55 and over. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Greatest American Speeches: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, Sept. 14, Harper College Palatine Campus. Gary Midkiff share his expertise on speeches as he explains the media's information maze and compares the debates of Lincoln and Douglas with the news conferences of today. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for adults 55 and over. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Free billiard lessons: 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Open to beginners, both men and women. Must register by noon Monday, Sept. 14 at (847) 253-5532.

Beyond Beginner Spanish course: 8:45-10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 16 through Nov. 4, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. $20. Program arranged through Harper College for Business. (847) 253-5532.

Sept. 15

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Sept. 15, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, exercise, council meeting. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, and Friday, Sept. 18, 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 Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Free employment counseling for seniors by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.

Hawaiian dance class: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. To register, (630) 213-0100.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Wednesday, Sept. 16, Wheeling Township Community Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Wheeling. To register, (847) 259-7730.

Curtain Up-American Theater: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Addolorata Villa, Wheeling. Betty Mohr, theater critic for the Sun-Times Media's Southtown Star examine the development of American theater. $15. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for adults 55 and over. To register, (847) 925-6300.

State Rep. Mark Walker: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. State Representative Mark Walker answers questions on senior-related issues. Drop in event, no reservations needed.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 17, Hoffman Estates Police Department, 1200 Gannon Drive. To register, (847) 781-2815.

Aqua exercise: 6:30-7:15 p.m. Tuesdays Sept. 15-Nov. 3; or 8:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 19-Nov. 7, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. $46-$59. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Water walking: 7:15-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 15-Nov. 1, Rosemont indoor pool, 6101 Ruby St. No swimming skills require, perfect for seniors, the physically limited or our of shape and pregnant women. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

Sept. 16

Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Sept. 16, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, health clinic, lunch. $4.(847) 524-7496.

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

Big Band tribute: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chicago entertainer Edizon Dayao on keyboards in a tribute to the Big Bands. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Glassworks-Pen Holder: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 156, Paul Patterson Glassworks, Mundelein. Make a glass pen holder for your desk. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for adults 55 and over. Call Harper College for fee and to register, (847) 925-630.

Sept. 17

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Sept. 17, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. CNN party, barn closed. $4.(847) 524-7496.

BACOA Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Lunch, senior social. $5. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free screenings offered for blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Winners, Losers and Never Rans: 1-2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Harper College Palatine Campus. Dorothy Andries, music critic presents scores that won, lost and never ran from the Academy Award category of Best Original Score. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for adults 55 and over. For fee and to register, call Harper at (847) 925-630.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. dinner at Vince's Italian Restaurant, 2365 Hicks Road, Palatine. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, Sept. 17.

Sept. 18

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Sept. 18, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Candy Bombers of World War II: 10 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 18, Harper Northeast Center Campus, Prospect Heights. Joyce Haworth will tell the story of the Berlin Airlift, one of America's finest hours, based on the book The Candy Bombers by Andrei Cherney. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for adults 55 and over. For fee and to register, call Harper at (847) 925-630.

Senior Housing and Home Care Services Fair: 8:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 18, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Fifty local businesses on hand to showcase their senior-related services including housing communities, assisted living, and nursing and rehabilitation care specialists. Complimentary breakfast, snacks, juice and coffee. Free and open to people of all ages. For information, call Nicole, (847) 253-5532.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, TGIF at John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg. For information, call (847) 289-4420.

BACOA's Aged to Perfection: 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 celebration of life and wine includes a wine tasting, buffet supper, and live and silent auctions. $95. (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.

Treetop Social: 1-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Pepper Family Accessible Treehouse, Citizens Park, 511 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington. Ice cream social and bingo in the trees. $7. For reservations, (847) 381-0687.

Sept. 19

Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Sept. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Food delivery. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Sept. 20

Active Aging Week program: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainer and singer Chris Colletti performs. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Sept. 21

Senior Lunch and Activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; noon lunch Monday, Sept. 14, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Dr. Hong Luo of Barrington from AcuCare presents a program on acupuncture and pain management. $5; admission for bingo without lunch is $1. bacoa.org.

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.

Sept. 28

Senior Lunch and Activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; noon lunch Monday, Sept. 14, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. September birthdays will be celebrated. $5; admission for bingo without lunch is $1. bacoa.org.

Oct. 5

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 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.

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.

Dec. 11

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 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.

Dec. 9

AARP Safe Driving class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 391-5717.

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.