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.

Nov. 9

50+ Walking Club: Meets 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, weather permitting at 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. or 3-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 885-7500.

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.

Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9, 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, Nov. 9, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Facilitated by Om Johari, Free, drop-in program. (847) 797-5341

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.

Billiards lessons: 1-2 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 9 and Dec. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Call by noon the day of the lesson to make your reservation. Men and women 55 and over are welcome. Free. (847) 253-5532.

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: 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9 and Tuesday, Nov. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 253-5532.

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.

Embracelet program: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Residents of Bartlett, Hanover Park and Streamwood are invited to sign up for the Hanover Township Embracelet program. Bring your emergency contacts, medications, medical conditions, allergy information. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Laughter and Health: 11 a.m.-noon Monday, Nov. 9, Northbrook Park District Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave. Learn how laughter strengthens you immune system, improves breathing and blood flow and reduces pain. $3 for members; $5 guests. Register at (847) 291-2988.

Nov. 10

Bag-go: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. (847) 818-3205.

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.

Employment counseling: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 10 and Wednesday, Nov. 11, 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+ Volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10; 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 and Thursday, Nov. 12, Streamwood Police Department, 401 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. To register, (630) 736-3706.

Nutrition and Blood Pressure seminar: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Benefits for veterans: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Representatives from Law ElderLaw talk about veteran's benefits. Bring an item to donate to the Hanover Township Food Pantry. (630) 213-0100.

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.

Nov. 11

Meditation session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 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.

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.

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.

Nov. 12

50+ Cards and Games: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Cards, games and Wii play. Free. (847) 885-7500.

50+ Fun and Games: 11:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Fun and Games group meets. Register at (847) 885-7500.

Senior Law Enforcement Academy: 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Nov. 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 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.

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Nov. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, cards, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.

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.

Spiritual program: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Master's Touch Artistic Team of Hanover Township presents a spiritual program of dance, song, drama, storytelling, mine and art. To register, (630) 213-0100.

The Myths of Hospice: 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. St. George Community Education representative of Odyssey Health Care speaks on "The Myts of Hospice." Ten key points discussed. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Nov. 13

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

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.

Happy hour party: 10:30 a.m. Friday Nov. 13, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Singer Chris Colletti entertains in the music of the Big Band era. To register, (630) 213-0100.

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m. Saturdays, Nov. 14 and 21, Village of Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove. To register, (847) 470-5223.

Nov. 16

50+ Walking Club: Meets 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, weather permitting at 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. or 3-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 885-7500.

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.

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course: noon Monday Nov. 16 and Tuesday, Nov. 17, Schaumburg Park District Senior Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. To register, (847) 490-7020.

Senior Prom dance: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Refreshments, musical entertainment by the South Elgin High School National Honor Society. All seniors are invited. RSVP to (630) 213-0100.

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.

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 and Thursday, Nov. 19, Skokie Park District, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. To register, (847) 933-4960.

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.

AARP Safe Driving Course: noon Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Friday Nov. 20, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave., Glenview. To register, (847) 724-4793.

Keyboard entertainment: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Edizon Dayao entertains with vocals and the keyboard. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Nov. 19

BACOA Thursday luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 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.

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Nov. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.

Balance screening: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Vital Wellness HOme Health staff presnet a fall prevention and balance improvement screening. Refreshments served. To register, (630) 2130-0100.

Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19,Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community health nurse talks about the free screening offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate, and hemoglobin/anemia checks. To register, (630) 2130-0100.

Nov. 20

Knitting Circle: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Knitting, crocheting and cross stitching. Free. (847) 885-7500.

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Nov. 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, free lunch, baking contest. (847) 524-7496.

Identity Theft Seminar: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Northbrook Park District Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave. Northbrook Police officer Michael Shep explains how identities are stolen and how to reduce your chances of becoming a victim Register at (847) 291-2988.

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

Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., Monday, Nov. 23, 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, Nov. 23, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Facilitated by Om Johari, Free, drop-in program. (847) 797-5341

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.

Caregiver Support Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Nov. 25, 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. 30

Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Nov. 30, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.

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

AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 2, Maine Township Senior Center, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. To register, (847) 297-2810.

Dec. 7

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.

BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Dec. 7, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892 before Nov. 17.

Dec. 8

Mount Prospect Senior Advisory Council: Noon Sunday, Dec. 13, Wellington of Arlington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Annual Christmas Party open to all seniors. A Mae West impersonator will provide the entertainment and door prizes will be available. $20 payable in advance at the Village of Mount Prospect Human Services Department, 50 S. Emerson St., before Monday, Dec. 8. For information only, (847) 870-5680.

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.

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. Car-pool from CCIA Senior Center to the train station on Springinsguth, Schaumburg.

Jan. 11

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.

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.