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.

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.

Drumming circle: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Music therapist leads drumming circle. All ages. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Stress Reduction Meditation: 7-7:45 p.m. Mondays Nov. 23-Dec. 14, CCIA Senior Center,1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Class for beginners and experienced 50+ adults. Reduce stress, sleep better, give yourself a break. $20-$22. Register at the service desk or heparks.org. (847) 885-7500.

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.

Learning Chinese Musical Dialogue: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Mei Lin, outreach director of the Chinese Fine Arts Society of Chicago teaches participants to speak and write in Chinese and professional pianist Katherine Jui Chang performs Chinese music. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Nov. 27

Black Friday happy hour: 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainer Bob Kurtz performs on the piano. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

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.

Voices of Bartlett's Past: 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Members of the Bartlett Historical Society present "Voices from Bartlett's Past." Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Dec. 1

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Rosemary's Closet, 506 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. Private shopping spree. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Tuesday, Dec. 1.

Dec. 3

Senior volunteer network: 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Seniors can get acquainted with School District 54's Connecting Generations Volunteer Network. Get an overview of the program, ask questions. No commitment needed at this time. For information or to register call (847) 923-3347.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, for dinner at Gale Street Inn, 935 Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, Dec. 3.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, for dinner at Claim Jumper Restaurant, 2610 Sutton Road, Hoffman Estates. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, Dec. 3

Dec. 4

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: TGIF 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Anthem Bar & Grill, 704 W. Euclid Ave., Palatine. Call (847) 289-4420.

Dec. 6

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Sunday Dec. 6, Daley Plaza, Chicago. Take the train to visit the Christkindlmarket in Daley Plaza. Call (847) 289-4420 before Friday, Dec. 4 for information.

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.

Christkindlmarket: Meet 10 a.m. CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, for a trip to Daley Plaza, Chicago, for the annual Nuremburg Christmas Market, Christkindlmarket. Lunch at the market or Water Tower. Car-pool from CCIA Senior Center to the train station on Springinsguth, Schaumburg.

Dec. 14

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Russell's, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Call (847) 289-4420.

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.