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.
Northwest Culture Bus: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. alternating Wednesdays from Jan. 13-March 24. The winter session of the North/Northwest Culture Bus, sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and CJE-Senior Life provides a series of cultural outings designed for people experiencing early memory loss. For information, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890 or (847) 382-7059 or Judy, (847) 492-1400.
AARP Income Tax Assistance: The Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering the AARP Income Tax Assistance Program. Trained AARP volunteers will assist seniors with their taxes at the BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Assistance is by appointment only and will run from early February through April. To schedule an appointment, (847) 381-5030.
Memory screenings: As-needed basis, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. The Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering free memory screenings designed to promote early detection and intervention for those concerned about memory loss. Each screening takes about 10-15 minutes. To schedule an appointment, call (847) 852-3890.
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.
Northern Illinois Men's Senior Baseball League: The Northern Illinois Men's Senior Baseball League is seeking players, who will be 45 or older in 2010, interested in possibly playing baseball next year. Play is on Sundays from May-August. For information, (847) 772-0554 or lawdrl990@yahoo.com.
Dec. 24
BACOA lunch at Greencastle: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. All Barrington area seniors are invited to attend this Thursday lunch program and Senior Social. Lunch served at noon. $5. RSVP to (847) 381-5030.
Happy Hour party: 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainer Bob Kurtz of Elgin performs on the piano. Free, to register, call (630) 213-0100.
Dec. 28
Walking Club: Meets 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, weather permitting, High Point Park parking lot, Hoffman Estates. Free. heparks.org.
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.
Celebrate Kwanzaa: 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sammy Lozada of Mo' Beat Blues, a rhythm and blues singer and harmonica player, entertains with a high energy show of favorite jazz, R&B, country and swing songs. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.
Dining with Diabetes: 9:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Four session program, presented by a nutrition and wellness educator from the University of Illinois Extension, for anyone interested in preventing or managing diabetes. Includes information on managing carbohydrate and fat portions, weight control, planning meals, reading labels and using artificial sweeteners, low-fat products, and herbs and spices. Receive recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, tastes foods made with less fat, sugar and salt. To register, call Judy Resele, (847) 459-2670, before Monday, Dec. 28.
Dec. 29
Volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1 drop-in fee. (847) 885-7500 or hepark.org.
Try Wii: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Play a variety of fun Wii games. Refreshments and instruction provided. Free. (847) 459-2670.
Dec. 31
BACOA lunch at Greencastle: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. All Barrington area seniors are invited to attend this Thursday lunch program and Senior Social. Lunch served at noon. $5. RSVP to (847) 381-5030.
New Year celebration: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 31, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Featuring The Limited Edition Combo, lead by band leader Dick Gulbrandsen of Elgin. Big Band music, put on your dancing shoes. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.
Jan. 1
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Jan. 1, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship and Bingo. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 4
Basic exercise and movement class: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Mondays, Jan. 4-Feb. 8; or Wednesdays, Jan. 6-Feb. 10, CCIA dance room, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Strength, movement and balance challenges using the body's core muscles. $16-$18. Register at the CCIA service desk. (847) 885-7500.
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Jan. 4, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship and Bingo. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Jan. 4, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch, Frank Wagner of Family Service of the Barrington Area gives a presentation. $5. To register, call Linda, (847) 381-5030.
Jan. 5
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Jan. 5, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, exercise. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 6
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Jan. 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo and health clinic. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Free blood pressure screening: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Jan. 6, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Patient Resource Center, 8820 W. Dempster St., Niles. No appointment necessary. Call (847) 723-7277.
BACOA caregiver group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Larry McGill, attorney with the Center for Elder Law Solutions, discusses legal issues that are pertinent to older adults and their caregivers including advanced directives and powers of attorney.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:40 p.m. for an 8 p.m. concert Friday, Jan. 8, Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Greta Pope sings Cole Porter. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Jan. 7
Card/Games Group: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 885-7500.
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Jan. 7, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Happy Thursday bingo. $5. (847) 524-7496.
Winter Golf League: 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays from Jan. 7-Feb. 4 and Feb. 11-March 11, Golf Nation, 399 N. Quentin Road, Palatine. Palatine Township Senior Center hosts indoor golf league. $125 per five-week session. Call Mike Thompson at (847) 800-3032 or mike1148@yahoo.com.
Jan. 8
Volleyball: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1 drop-in fee. (847) 885-7500 or hepark.org.
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Jan. 8, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship and Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, Anthem Grill and Sports Bar, 704 W. Euclid, Palatine for TGIF event. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
Jan. 11
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Russell's, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Call (847) 289-4420.
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Jan. 11, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, TV trivia at 11 a.m. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Gentle Yoga: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 11-April 12 or Thursdays, Jan. 14-April 15, CCIA arcade, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Class focuses on deep breathing combined with exercise to build strength, increase flexibility and reduce stress. $84-$92. (847) 885-7500.
Line dancing lessons: 3-4 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 11-March 1, CCIA dance room, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. No experience required. $27-$30. Register at the CCIA service desk or at heparks.org.
BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Jan. 11, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch, Jocelyn Gumila presents a program on the "Doctor at Home Program" for the Barrington area. $5. To register, call Linda, (847) 381-5030.
Jan. 12
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Jan. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Crazy Bunco, bring your own gifts, bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 13
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Jan. 13, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship and Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 14
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Jan. 14, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Gift Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 15
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Jan. 15, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Harris Bank Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 19
Senior Tea on Tuesdays: 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19 and Feb. 16, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Features books, sharing and refreshments. Bring a book you've enjoyed - on any topic - and tell the group about it. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Jan. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, exercise, council meeting. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 20
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Jan. 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, health clinic. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 21
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Jan. 21, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, Winter fest. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 22
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Jan. 22, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 25
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Jan. 25, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Jan. 25, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch, Northwest Eye Center presents a program on glaucoma and the eye, January birthdays are celebrated. $5. To register, call Linda, (847) 381-5030.
Jan. 26
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Jan. 26, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, exercise. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 27
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Jan. 27, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, book club, talk on safety. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 28
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Jan. 28, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 29
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Jan. 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.
Jan. 30
Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Jan. 30, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch includes spaghetti with meatballs, salad, bread, ice cream. $5. (847) 524-7496.
Feb. 4
Cross Country Skiing: 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, meet at the CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estate for a trip to Camp Sagawau, Lemont. $26-$28 includes rental of skis, poles, boots and lesson. Lunch not included in price. Register at the CCIA service desk or at heparks.org.
Feb. 17
50 + Lifestyle Forum: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, CCIA Senior Center and Arcade, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Wellness and nutrition workshops, exercise seminar, raffles, more. $5. Register at the CCIA service desk or at heparks.org.
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.