50 Plus
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.
May 4
AARP Safe Driving class: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 and Wednesday, May 6, Wheeling Township Community Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 259-7730.
AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, May 4 and Tuesday, May 5, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. To register, (847) 253-5532.
Spring Fling: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 4, Barrington Park district, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Barrington Junior Women's Club hosts event open to all seniors in the 60010 ZIP code. Entertainments by The Banjo Buddies Dixie Trio, lunch and Bingo. Reservations to Linda, (847) 381-5030.
Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Meet other grandparents, share concerns and talk about interesting topics that will help you care for your grandchildren. Free child care, refreshments. Linda, (847) 640-9590.
National Geographic Grand Canyon: 1 p.m. Monday, May 4, Prospect Heights Public Library District, 12 N. Elm St. National Geographic explores the canyon's entire 277-mile length. Register at (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.
Rules of the Road class: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Review safe driving techniques and learn what to expect when you go to renew your license. Register at (847) 781-2606.
Photojournalist at Friendship Village: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, May 4, Salt Creek Room at Bridgewater Place on the campus of Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road. Photojournalist Val Mazzenga will host a multimedia presentation covering major breaking stories on every continent. $3, open to the public. To register, call Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. bingo; lunch served at noon. Barrington Junior Woman's Club host "an All-American Spring Fling Celebration."Entertainment by the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio. For reservations, call Linda, (852-3892.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo: 3:30 p.m. Monday May, 4, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Learn Spanish words and phrases, hear Hispanic music and see artifact and history from Mexico. Free, register at (630)-213-0100.
Senior lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Monday May 4, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Cinco de Mayo party, lunch. $3. (847) 524-7496.
May 5
Piano recital: 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Phyllis Muhling presents a recital and sing along. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.
Film discussion: 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. "The Lady Eve" will be discusses. Free.
Senior lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday May 5, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Special Polish day, lunch, bingo. $5. (847) 524-7496.
May 6
"Mary Poppins": Wednesday May 6, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Bus departs from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $112-$120, includes transportation and performance. Register at (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:40 p.m. Friday, May 8, for a concert at the Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, May 6.
Mount Prospect Senior Mixed Golf League: Players age 55 and over are being sought for the Mount Prospect Senior Mixed Golf League to play on Wednesdays from May 6 to Sept. 23, at the Mount Prospect Golf Course. Tee times start at 6:32 a.m. $50 includes both luncheons, reserved tee times and prizes. For information, call Dan, (847) 394-3232.
Spring luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Village of Hoffman Estates Commission for Senior Citizens host annual Spring Luncheon. (847) 781-2606.
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation to Let go of Fear includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
BACOA Caregivers Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Kathy Fine, a counselor with Hospice of Northeastern Illinois speaks about managing stress as caregivers. To register, call Penny, (847) 381-5030.
Senior lunch program: 10:30 Wednesday, May 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Lunch, free health clinic from 9-11:15 a.m., seminar on arthritis. (847) 524-7496.
AARP Sage Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays May 6 and 13, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. To register, (847) 459-2670.
May 7
Osteoporosis and You: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Oakton Arms, 1660 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. Presented by Dr. Patel of Sure Care Home Health. (847) 299-5588.
Vern Perry Trio performs: 3 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Old favorites. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Thursday May 7, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Mother's Day party, bingo, lunch. $3. (847) 524-7496.
May 8
Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, 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.
Elegance Revisited: Departs 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, from Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, for trip to the Cuneo Museum and Gardens in Libertyville. $85 includes transportation, lunch and tour. A program of the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute. Registration deadline is Friday, May 8.
Senior lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Bingo, lunch. (847) 524-7496.
AARP Safe Driving class: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Fridays May 8 and 15, Elk Grove Village Senior Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. To register, call (847) 364-7224.
May 9
AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, May 9 and 16, American Legion Memorial Center, 6140 Dempster, Morton Grove. To register, call (847) 470-5223.
AARP Safe Driving class: 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturdays, May 9 and 16, Northbrook Public Library, 1201 Cedar Lane, Northbrook. To register, call (847) 272-6224.
May 10
Mother's Day brunch: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Champagne Brunch with piano entertainments. $12 for guests. For reservations, call (630) 213-0100.
May 11
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.
Beginner Sudoku class: 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, May 11, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free. Register at (847) 253-5532.
Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Mondays, May 11, June 8 and 22, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Laughing is a catharsis for changing perspectives, greater communication, creativity, healing and relaxation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Meditation session: 3-4:30 p.m. Mondays, May 11, June 8 and 22. Om Johari discusses what is meditation, how to meditate and why meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 11, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. bingo; lunch served at noon. Program celebrates Older Americans Monty with music by Mike Knauf and Tom Steffens. $5. For reservations, call Linda, (852-3892.
May 12
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 for dinner at the Donkey Inn, on Plum Grove Road, in Palatine. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Tuesday, May 12.
Home Safety: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Addolorata Villa media room, 553 McHenry Road, Wheeling. Checking your home for hazards, keeping your home safe from fires, protection from infection and how to be prepared for emergencies will be discussed. To register, call Sheryl, (847) 253-5500, ext. 384.
May 13
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Acceptance Meditation includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
May 14
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 15 for a fish buffet at Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane, Cary. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, May 14.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16 for dinner at Vince's Italian Restaurant, 2365 Hicks Road. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, May 14.
Swan Songs: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights. Kim Kendros guides you in a review of the final works of famous romantic and classical composers. $10. A program of the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute for adults age 55 and better. To register, call (847) 925-6300.
Drumming Circles: 1-1:45 p.m. Thursdays, May 14, June 11 and July 9, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Learn how to play rhythmic and musical sounding patters. (847) 253-5532.
May 16
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Sunday, May 17, meet at Arlington train station for a trip to the Fair Diddley Craft Show in Woodstock. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Saturday, May 16.
May 18
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 18, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. bingo; lunch served at noon. Laurie Buer, from American Taxi, will present a program about the company and its taxi services. $5 for lunch. For reservations, call Linda, (852-3892.
May 19
Vagabond's Journal of India, Guatemala: 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Bob Schwarz presents a journal of his trips to India, Egypt and the Guatemalan jungle. Free. (847) 253-532.
May 20
Hidden Chicago: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, May 20, Arlington Heights Senior Center, Arlington Heights. Chicago Tribune writer Rick Kogan reveals some of Chicago's best-kept secrets. $10. A program of Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute for ages 55 and over. To register, call Harper, (847) 925-6300.
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. You are Enough Unto Yourself Meditation includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
May 21
Milwaukee River Cruise: Bus departs 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, from the Barrington Park District. Narrated cruise spotlights Milwaukee's architectural highlights and historic sites, includes time for shopping after the cruise. $55 includes transportation, lunch and cruise. For reservations, (847) 381-0687.
May 22
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. Friday, May 22 for a TGIF event at Birch River Grill, on Algonquin Road, in Arlington Heights. For information, (847) 289-4420.Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon: Thursday, May 28-Sunday, June 7. Offered by the Palatine Township Senior Center through Diamond Tours. $899 per person. Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 22. For information, (847) 991-1112.
May 27
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Richness of Sharing Meditation includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
May 28
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday May 30 for dinner at Pappadeaux's restaurant, 798 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, May 28.
June 3
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation for Improving Relationships includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
June 8
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, June 8, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.
Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Mondays, June 8 and 22, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Laughing is a catharsis for changing perspectives, greater communication, creativity, healing and relaxation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Meditation session: 3-4:30 p.m. Mondays, June 8 and 22. Om Johari discusses what is meditation, how to meditate and why meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
June 10
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation to Break Habits includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Relaxing Melodies of Summer: 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays June 10 and 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Jim Kendros highlights orchestral works of beauty and serene textures in this two-week course on relaxing summertime music. $15. Register at (847) 253-532.
June 11
Drumming Circles: 1-1:45 p.m. Thursdays, June 11 and July 9, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Learn how to play rhythmic and musical sounding patters. (847) 253-5532.
June 12
Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 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.
June 17
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Eas of Meditation includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
June 22
Laughter Club: 2-2:45 p.m. Monday June 22, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Laughing is a catharsis for changing perspectives, greater communication, creativity, healing and relaxation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Meditation session: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday June 22. Om Johari discusses what is meditation, how to meditate and why meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
June 24
Meditation Session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation for Handling Body Aches and Pains includes a discussion followed by an hour of actual meditation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
July 9
Drumming Circles: 1-1:45 p.m. Thursday July 9, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Learn how to play rhythmic and musical sounding patters. (847) 253-5532.
July 10
Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 10, 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.
July 13
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, July 13, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.
Aug. 14
Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 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.
Sept. 11
Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 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.
Oct. 9
Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 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.