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.
Mushball: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 11-April 7, Falcon Park Recreation Center, Palatine. Program for ages 50 and up who want to come indoors to play 14" mushball on indoor turf area. Bring a bat; bases and mushballs provided. For information/registration, (847) 991-0333.
Oct. 19
My Beliefs-Yesterday and Today: 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Anne Wilmot of Victory Centre, a former nun, shares her experiences as a Catholic and Christian. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Oct. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, stroke talk, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Oct. 20
Assisted devices: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. An evaluation and maintenance check of assisted devices such as walkers and wheelchairs. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Oct. 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, council meeting, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Bag-go: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. (847) 818-3205.
Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Friday, Oct. 23, 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. 20 and Wednesday, Oct. 21, 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. 20, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.
Tuesday Fun for Seniors: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 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. Free, registration required, (847) 381-78515 or sbpd.net.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. for dinner at Fuddrucker's on Golf Road, in Schaumburg. (847) 289-4420.
Job search program: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Panel of representatives from Arlington Heights Memorial Library, St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry and Harper College present a program on the topic of unemployment in the 50+ age group. Free, no reservations needed. (847) 253-5532.
Piano recital: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Piano recital and sing along with Phyllis Muhling. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Oct. 21
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Oct. 21, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, health clinic, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Meditation session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 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.
BOCOA trip: 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 from the Barrington Park District for a trip to the Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wis., to see "Here's Love," a musical based on the Christmas classic: Miracle on 34th Street." $85 includes transportation, brunch an show admission. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 21. For reservations or information, call the Barrington Park District, (847) 381-0687.
Oct. 22
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Oct. 22, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Cards, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
50+ Cards and Games: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 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. 22, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Bring your bike and a helmet. Group stops to eat after ride. (847) 885-7500.
BACOA Thursday luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 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.
Oct. 23
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Oct. 23, 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. 23, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.
50+ Volleyball: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.
Spooky party: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Dinner, showing of the movie, " Bell Book and Candle," make caramel apples, more. Costumes encouraged. $5-$8 before Friday, Oct. 23.
(847) 459-2070.
Oct. 24
BACOA Parkinson's group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane. Discussion of depression. Open to Parkinson's disease patients and their family members. Register with Bonnie, (847) 381-5030.
Oct. 26
Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 26, 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. 26, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Facilitated by Om Johari, Free, drop-in program. (847) 797-5341
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. 27
AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 and Thursday, Oct. 29, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. To register, (847) 692-3597.
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. 2
Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 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.
Nov. 4
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 for dinner at McCormik & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, 1140 E. Higgins, Schaumburg. RSVP before Wednesday, Nov. 4 to (847) 289-4420.
Nov. 5
Senior Law Enforcement Academy: 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Information on protecting yourself from crime and scams taught by sheriff's officers. Class covers preventing identity theft, elder abuse, gang awareness, promoting community safety through neighborhood watch groups and effective communication with law enforcement officers. Registration required, space limited. Call Rep Mark Walker's office at (847) 640-8645.
BACOA luncheon: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Second annual ladies luncheon, "Fabulous You: Functional Fashion on the Run." Healthy lunch and advice on how to pack a bag-fast and fashionably. $35, cash bar. (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.
Nov. 6
Knitting Circle: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Knitting, crocheting and cross stitching. Free. (847) 885-7500.
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.