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's Traveling League: The Northwest Senior Men's Invitational Traveling League is in need of a player to bowl at 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays. The league is open to men age 50 and over. For information, call Gerry, (815) 568-2821.
Oct. 5
"Legacy Girls": 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, bus departs from the Barrington Park District for a trip to see Legacy Girls," a tribute to the Andrews Sisters, at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre in Arlington Heights. $39 includes transportation, and show admission. Reservations before Monday, Oct. 5, to Linda at the BACOA, (847) 852-3892.
50+ Walking Club: 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, High Point Park, 1704 Glenlake Road, Hoffman Estates. Meet in the parking lot nearest the tennis courts. (847) 885-7500.
50+ Pocket Pool Group: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 885-7500.
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Oct. 5, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.
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.
BACOA flu shots for seniors: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bring your Medicare Card. Register with Linda, (847) 852-3892.
BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Oct. 5, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch, flu shots. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892.
AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 and Tuesday, Oct. 6, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 253-6632.
AARP Safe Driving class: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 and Wednesday, Oct. 7, Wheeling Township Community Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 259-7730.
Oct. 6
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Oct. 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, exercise. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.
Bag-go: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. (847) 818-3205.
Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Friday, Oct. 9, 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 Oct. 6 and Wednesday, Oct. 7, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Free employment counseling for seniors by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.
50 Plus volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.
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.
Piano concert: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free. (630) 213-0100.
AARP Safe Driving class: 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 and Thursday, Oct. 8, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. To register, (847) 923-3391.
Making Your Money Last in Retirement: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. Karen Chan, consumer and family economics educator with the University of Illinois Extension teaches strategies for managing your investments, retirement pland and expenses in retirement. To register, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Oct. 7
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Oct. 7, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, health clinic. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.
Meditation session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Topic, meditation to be come a better listener. Free, drop-in program. (847) 797-5341.
Nutrition seminar: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered dietitian presents a nutrition seminar on vitamins and minerals. Free. (630) 213-0100.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, for dinner at Bahama Breeze, 406 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, Oct. 7,
Oct. 8
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Oct. 9, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, cards. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.
50+ Cards and Games: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Cards, games and Wii play. Free. (847) 885-7500.
50+ Bicycle Riding Club: Meet weather permitting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Bring your bike and a helmet. St. Charles route, two- to three-hour ride. Group stops to eat after ride. (847) 885-7500.
BACOA Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Lunch, senior social. $5. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
BACOA Thursday luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 W. Main St., Barrington. Senior social and lunch program. Lunch is served at noon. $5. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Spiritual program: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Master's Touch Artistic Team of Hanover Township present a spiritual program of dance, song, drama, storytelling, mime and art. Free. (630) 213-0100.
Oktoberfest bash: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. German food, music by Jerry May and the Happy Wanderers. (630) 213-0100.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:40 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway for a concert by Die Musikmeisters German Band. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, Oct. 8.
Oct. 9
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Oct. 9, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.
Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.
50+ Volleyball: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.
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.
AARP Safe Driving class: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 9 and 16, Elk Grove Village Bank & Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. To register, (847) 985-6677.
Oct. 10
BACOA Alzheimer's group: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Provides education, speakers and support for families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. For information, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.
Oct. 11
Piano performance: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Broadway, jazz, blues, ragtime and standards performed by Michael Erik Von Hartun of Bolingbrook. Free. (630) 213-0100.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 10 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11 for a walk in Moraine Hills State Park in McHenry. Lunch after at Island Lake Cafe. For meeting location, call (847) 289-4420.
Oct. 12
Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Experience the health benefits of laughter. Free; no advance reservations needed. (847) 253-5532.
Meditation sessions: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Facilitated by Om Johari, Free, drop-in program. (847) 797-5341
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Russell's Barbecue on Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Bring your ideas for the November calendar. (847) 289-4420.
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.
BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Oct. 19, Jewel Tea Pavilion, Citizens Park, Barrington. Octoberfest menu, entertainment, bingo. Reservations before Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Linda, (847) 852-3892.
Tuesday Fun for Seniors: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 13 20 and 27 and Nov. 3, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. New series of game days kicks off with a luncheon. Meet new people, play games and have fun. $8-$10 for Oct. 13 luncheon. All other meetings will be free. Registration is required, call (847) 381-78515 or sbpd.net.
Oct. 16
Knitting Circle: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Knitting, crocheting and cross stitching. Free. (847) 885-7500.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, for dinner at T.G.I.F., Lake Zurich. For information, call (847) 289-4420.
Oct. 18
Kindred Spirits Café: If you're not so young in age any longer, but still young at heart, the Kindred Spirits Cafe is just the place for you. Operating out of Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Ave., seniors gather for lunch, fun and fellowship each Tuesday from noon - 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the spirited group. Contact Marie at Park Ridge Community Church (847) 823-3164 for more information. Seniors will also be featured at a special worship service at 10 a.m. on Senior Sunday, Oct. 18, at Park Ridge Community Church, when seniors plan, coordinate and present all aspects of the service.
Oct. 26
BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Oct. 26, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch, Halloween dress up optional. Prizes given for costumes. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892.
Oct. 28
Caregiver Support Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, Hanover Township Senior Center. Catholic Charities and Hanover Township Senior Center are partnering together to offer a monthly support group for caregivers. For information, (630) 483-5682.
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.
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.