Lake Co. 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.

Jan. 4Scholar-in-Residence: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Barry Bradford leads an array of educational programs focused on history, psychology, theater and books. The topic for Jan. 4 will be a psychological profile of Teddy Roosevelt. Bring a brown bag lunch. $3 per session for PTSC members, $10 for nonmembers. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Silberman Art Studio: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 4 to March 22 (no class Jan. 18, Feb. 15 or March 1), Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Learn basic drawing techniques and the use of charcoal, pencil, and watercolors. $106 per person. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.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.Jan. 5Tuesday Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Group meets to hear a variety of speakers and to keep attuned to what is going on in their community. Ladies are always welcome to attend. On Jan. 5, Bob Levi will discuss Opera in Pop Culture. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 11Scholar-in-Residence: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Barry Bradford leads an array of educational programs focused on history, psychology, theater and books. The topic for Jan. 11 will be a psychological profile of Harry Truman. Bring a brown bag lunch. $3 per session for PTSC members, $10 for nonmembers. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.How to Use the Internet: 7-9 p.m. Mondays, Jan., 11-25, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Become familiar with many of the browsing tools of Internet Explorer. $95 per person. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Great Decisions: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Discussion group using the "Great Decisions" briefing book, focusing on eight issues of concern to U.S. policymakers. Before the meeting, buy a briefing book for $18 from the administrative office. Space is limited. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 12Crime Response Activities: 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 and 19, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Sign up for a two session class that will teach seniors about crime victim services and law enforcement protocols in elder abuse cases and go over some case studies. The cost is $25. Call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.Tuesday Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Group meets to hear a variety of speakers and to keep attuned to what is going on in their community. Ladies are always welcome to attend. On Jan. 12, James Mariner will discuss "The Man Who Emptied Death Row." Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Deerfield Woman's Club: Noon Tuesday, Jan. 12, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Catherine Lambrecht from the Chicago Foodways Roundtable will cover "The History of Pies in America." For reservations, call Donna Stupple, at (847) 945-1748.Intro to Computers: 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 2, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Learn the essential parts of the computer: the mouse, keyboard, computer screen and printer. Each student will be provided hands-on tutoring. $125 per person. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 13Introduction to Digital Cameras: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 3, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Class will focus on general picture taking techniques, transferring photos from a digital camera to a computer, and adjusting picture quality. If you own a camera, bring it along with the software, battery charger, and cables to connect to computers; if you do not own a camera, the center will supply cameras for use. $125 per person. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 14Shanghai Girls: Register by Thursday, Jan. 14, for program at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Melissa Stoeger from the Deerfield Library will review Lisa See's new novel "Shanghai Girls" and give a sneak preview of exciting new fiction coming this spring. Free. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 18Scholar-in-Residence: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Barry Bradford leads an array of educational programs focused on history, psychology, theater and books. The topic for Jan. 18 will be a psychological profile of Richard Nixon. Bring a brown bag lunch. $3 per session for PTSC members, $10 for nonmembers. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 19Tuesday Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Group meets to hear a variety of speakers and to keep attuned to what is going on in their community. Ladies are always welcome to attend. On Jan. 19, Lake County Coroner Richard Keller will speak. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 25Scholar-in-Residence: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Barry Bradford leads an array of educational programs focused on history, psychology, theater and books. The topic for Jan. 25 will be a psychological profile of John F. Kennedy. Bring a brown bag lunch. $3 per session for PTSC members, $10 for nonmembers. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Jan. 26Tuesday Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. Tuesdays, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Group meets to hear a variety of speakers and to keep attuned to what is going on in their community. Ladies are always welcome to attend. On Jan. 26, Jim DeNomie will discuss "Native Americans: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow." Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.Feb. 9Deerfield Woman's Club: Noon Tuesday, Feb. 9, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Valerie Gugala portray Mary Todd Lincoln and present "Behind every great man..." For reservations, call Donna Stupple, at (847) 945-1748.OngoingPrimetimers: The fourth Monday of the month, The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church, 1500 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. The Primetimers senior group, meets for refreshments, book studies and guest speakers. In addition, the group sometimes attends local plays, historical activities and visits tourist attractions. For details, call (847) 949-8670.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.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 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) 381-5030Senior 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.