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. 26
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Oct. 26, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Alden Halloween Party, lunch. $3. (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.
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.
Memory screenings: Make appointments by Monday, Oct. 26 for screenings between 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Belmont Village Assisted Living, 500 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. The staff will conduct complimentary memory screenings and offer additional information, including referrals, based on individual results. RSVP to (847) 537-5000 or jhiestand@belmontvillage.com.
Reading Club: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Hoffman Estates Branch Library, 1550 Hassell Road. Free. Book discussion. (847) 885-7500.
Oct. 27
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Oct. 27, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Tuesday Fun for Seniors: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 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.
Bag-go: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 27, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. (847) 818-3205.
Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Friday, Oct. 30, 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. 27 and Wednesday, Oct. 28, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Free employment counseling for seniors by appointment only. Call (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
50 Plus volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 and 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, CCIA Senior Center gym, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.
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.
Caring for seniors: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, The Barn of Schaumburg, 231 S. Civic Drive. Arden Courts and ManorCare Health Services, Kenneth Young Center and the village of Schaumburg host "Community Resources for Older Adults and Caregivers." Presentation focuses on the different resources offered in Illinois for senior citizens including financial assistance, community care programs, delivery of home meals, money management programs, caregiver support, more. RSVP to (847) 301-0550.
Oct. 28
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Oct. 28, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, safety talk, lunch, book club. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Meditation session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 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.
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.
Oct. 29
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Oct. 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
50+ Cards and Games: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 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. Thursdays, 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. 29, 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.
Drumming circle: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Led by music therapist Rita Lopienski. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Oct. 30
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Oct. 30, 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. 30, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.
50+ Volleyball: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.
Halloween party: 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Happy hour costume party with entertainer Bob Kurtz on piano. To register, (630) 213-0100
Nov. 2
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Nov 2, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Exercise movement class: 10:15-11 a.m. Mondays Nov. 2-Dec 7 and Wednesdays, Nov. 4-Dec. 9, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Focuses on strength, movement and balance challenges through the use of the body's core muscles. $10-$12. Register at the CCIA Service Desk. (847) 885-7500 or heparks.org.
Medicare counseling: Tuesdays Nov. 3 and Nov. 17, by appointment only, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. For appointment, (847) 823-0453.
Nov. 3
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Nov 3, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Tuesday Fun for Seniors: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, 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.
Nov. 4
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Nov 4, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, health clinic, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
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 lunch and activities: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov 5, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Happy Thursday Brunch. $4. (847) 524-7496.
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
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Nov 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Bears Game at Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 800 W. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. Join the Sociable Singles 50+ Group for lunch and the Bears game. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Friday, Nov. 6.
Nov. 7
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Cuneo Museum Theatre, 1350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Vernon Hills. "Sherlock's Last Case" performed by the Kirk Players. $15, open seating. Call (847) 362-3042 for tickets. Meet at Cuneo at 7 p.m. or meet 6:15 p.m. in the parking lot of Vince's restaurant to car pool. (847) 289-4420.
Nov. 8
MT Nesters: Meets 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. The Beth Judea's seniors group presents a program by Agnes Schwartz, a child Holocaust survivor. A question-and-answer period follows. Coffee served. Membership dues are $20 per year. You need not be a member of Beth Judea to be a member of the MT Nesters. For information, (847) 634-0777.
Nov. 9
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Nov 9, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Russell's Barbecue, on Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Help plan the December calendar. (847) 289-4420.
Alzheimer's caregivers support group: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge.
Nov. 10
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Nov 10, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Crazy Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 for dinner at the Donkey Inn on Plum Grove Road, in Palatine. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Nov. 11
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 for TGIF at Pizzeria Uno's Chicago Bar and Grill, 1160 N. Plaza Drive, Schaumburg. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Hypnosis for Weight Management: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 11-Dec. 9, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Lose or maintain weight. Free CD. $50-$55. Register at the CCIA Service Desk. (847) 885-7500 or heparks.org.
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Nov 11, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, health clinic, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, for dinner at Millrose Restaurant and Country Store, 45 S. Barrington Road, South Barrington. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Nov. 12
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Nov. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, cards, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Nov. 13
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Nov. 13, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, free Harris Bank lunch. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Nov. 14
Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Nov. 14, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, weekend lunch. $4. (847) 524-7496.
Legal counseling: By appointment, Saturday, Nov. 14, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. For appointment, call (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Nov. 16
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Nov. 16, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Harvest Luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Stonegate Conference and Banquet Centre, 2401 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The village of Hoffman Estates Commission for Senior Citizens invites seniors to its annual luncheon with entertainment. $18 per person. (847) 781-2606 for reservations or information.
Nov. 17
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Nov. 17, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, council meeting, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Nov. 18
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Nov. 18, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, health clinic. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. for dinner Wednesday, Nov. 18, Fuddrucker's on Golf Road in Schaumburg. No RSVP necessary. (847) 289-4420.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:30 p.m. Friday Nov. 20 for a comedy club show at Millrose Restaurant & Country Store, 45 S. Barrington Road, South Barrington. RSVP to (847) 289-442- before Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Nov. 19
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Nov. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Nov. 20
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Nov. 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, free lunch, baking contest. (847) 524-7496.
Nov. 21
Blood pressure/sugar testing: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 21, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. No appointment needed. (847) 823-0453.
Senior activities: Saturday, Nov. 21, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Food delivery, life line screening from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (847) 524-7496.
Nov. 23
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Nov. 23, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Alden's Thanksgiving Party. $3. (847) 524-7496.
Stress Reduction Meditation: 7-7:45 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 23-Dec. 14, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. For beginners and experienced 50+ adults. $20-$22. Register at the CCIA Service Desk. (847) 885-7500 or heparks.org.
Nov. 24
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Nov. 24, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, exercise. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 10 a.m. for breakfast, Friday, Nov. 27, Egg Harbor Cafe, 210 S. Cook St., Barrington. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Nov. 25
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Nov. 25, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch with police officers, book club. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Nov. 30
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Nov. 30, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Christkindlmarkt: Meet 10 a.m. CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, for a trip to Daley Plaza, Chicago, for the annual Nuremburg Christmas Market, Christkindlmarkt. Lunch at the market or Water Tower. Carpool from CCIA Senior Center to the train station on Springinsguth, Schaumburg.
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.