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.

Jan. 4Walking 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.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. 5Volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1 drop-in fee. (847) 885-7500 or hepark.org.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. 6Senior 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. 7Card/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. 8Volleyball: 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. 11Walking 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.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.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. 12Volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1 drop-in fee. (847) 885-7500 or hepark.org.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. 13Senior 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.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.Jan. 14Senior 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. 15Senior 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. 19Senior 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. 20Senior 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. 21Senior 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. 22Senior 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. 25Senior 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. 26Senior 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. 27Senior 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. 28Senior 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. 29Senior 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. 30Senior 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. 4Cross 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. 1750 + 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.OngoingSociable 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.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.