Lake County 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.

Nov. 9

BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Nov. 9, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch, program to be announced. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10, Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. To register, (847) 271-3188.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 and Wednesday, Nov. 11, Wheeling Township Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 259-7730.

Nov. 10

Nintendo, Wii crash course: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Northbrook Park District Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave. Learn how to bowl using Wii and Nintendo. Refreshments served. Register at (847) 291-2988.

Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Friday, Nov. 13, 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.

Nov. 11

Memory Loss 101: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn about Alzheimer's disease, including the 10 warning signs and the importance of correct diagnostic testing. To sign up, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.

Nov. 12

Fiber for You: Whole Grains in Your Diet: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn all about fiber and how to add more to a daily diet. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Winterize Your Financial House: 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Northbrook Park District Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave. Financial coach Mar Sue Durrbeck answers your questions and presents, "Your Financial House."Free. Register at (847) 291-2988.

BACOA Thursday luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 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.

Nov. 13

Senior Connections: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Discuss "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. Copies of the book are available at Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For more information, call (847) 918-3256.

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. 16

Scholar-in-Residence: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Barry Bradford leads an array of educational programs focused on history, psychology, theater and books. Bring a brown bag lunch. The topic will be Carl Jung. $3 per session for PTSC members, $5 for nonmembers. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.

BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Nov. 16, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892.

Nov. 17

BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Nov. 23, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, annual Thanksgiving luncheon. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892 before Nov. 17.

Nov. 18

Vascular Health Screening: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, then by appointment Thursday, Nov. 19, Lake Forest Hospital Specialty Care Center, 660 N. Westmoreland Road, Lake Forest. For adults over 60, or those over 50 with vascular risk factors. The two-night event focuses on the education and prevention of circulatory system problems. The first night features an educational dinner seminar. Attendees return the second night at an assigned time for their screening and a meeting with a vascular physician. $40 for the two-night event. To register, visit lfh.org or call (847) 535-7474; leave an e-mail address or phone number.

Card/Game Afternoon: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Grant Township Center, Lower Level, 26725 W. Molidor Road, Ingleside. For ages 55 and up. Light refreshments provided. For information, call (847) 740-2233.

Ongoing

Seniors Dinner: 3:30- 4:30 p.m. every Thursday, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Seniors are invited to dine in the hospital's cafe. Meals include hot entrees, sides, salad bars, desserts and beverages. $5 fee. Free valet parking. Visit condell.org.

Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.

Senior Coffee Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the first and third Monday of the month, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Enjoy coffee, doughnuts and company. Registration is not necessary. For ages 50 and over in the Senior Room. $1 per visit. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Senior Aerobics: 8:45-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Low-impact exercise set to a fitness video. Registration is not required. For ages 50 and over in the Senior Room. $1 per visit. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Cards and Games: 12:30-5 p.m. Thursdays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Play a card game or board games. Free for those 50 and over, in the Senior Room. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Mah-jongg: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. If you have a game, bring it in. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

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

Senior Book Discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit www.eapl.org.

Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake.

Zumba Dance: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Mundelein Park District Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Class designed to increase heart rate and burn calories. Move slide, shuffle and spin with movements from cha cha, salsa, meringue, samba, and more. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 566-4790.