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.
Aug. 10
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Aug. 10, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Read labels, Manor Care, bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Printing: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn about the print, scan and copy functions in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch served at noon. Donation is $5; $1 without lunch. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
To Shred or to Save?: 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free presentation to help individuals and businesses decide which papers to shred and which to save, in anticipation of a free document destruction event at the senior center on Sept. 26. For information, call (847) 253-5532.
AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 and Tuesday, Aug. 11, Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walters Ave., Northbrook. To register, call (847) 291-2988.
AARP Safe Driving class: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10 and Tuesday, Aug. 11, Palatine Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. To register, call (847) 291-2988.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. meeting Monday, Aug. 10, Russell's Barbecue, on Algonquin Road, in Rolling Meadows. Help plan the September calendar. (847) 289-4420.
Watch and eyeglass repair: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Change watch batteries for $5, remove links, change pins, replace bands, minor repairs. (630) 213-0100.
Keyboard entertainment: 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Larry Levin entertains with classic pop hits, ballroom, Big Band, swing, rock and roll, oldies, blues, country, more. (630) 213-0100.
Alzheimer's caregivers support group: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Call (847) 823-0453 for information.
Laughter Club: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive. Fee, registration required, call (847) 588-8420.
Meditation: 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Drive. Meditation techniques based on breathing. Fee, to register, (847) 588-8420.
Laughter Club: 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Meditation: 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Meditation: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, Rainbow Falls Community Center, 200 Rev. Morrison Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Meditation for improving self-respect. Free. (847) 228-3539.
Aug. 11
Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, and Friday, Aug. 14, Lake Barrington Shores Recreation Center. Designed for people with arthritis, the program emphasizes relaxation and joint-protection techniques. $4 per session in advance; $5 per session drop in. To register, call Linda, at (847) 852-3892 or Patricia, (224) 622-1518.
Employment counseling: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 11 and Wednesday, Aug. 12, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Free employment counseling for seniors by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Aug. 11, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Exercise, bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Bartlett Citizenship Expo: 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sponsored by the Bartlett Character Counts Coalition the event will feature the Bartlett Library, Bartlett Park District, village of Bartlett, Hanover Township, Bartlett Women's Club, more. (630) 213-0100.
Microsoft Word: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 11-Sept. 1, Wheeling Senior Learning Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Learn how to create and edit documents, add photos, more. $25. To register, (847) 459-2670.
Aug. 12
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Aug. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Special Wednesday $4, bingo, lunch. (847) 524-7496.
AARP Safe Driving class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12 and Thursday, Aug. 13, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 391-5717.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. dinner, Wednesday, Aug. 12, Donkey Inn, on Plum Grove Road in Palatine. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
Culture Bus: Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and 26 and Sept. 9 and 23. Barrington Area Council on Aging and CJE-Senior Life offer a series of day trips designed specifically for people experiencing early memory loss. All trips depart at 10 a.m. from Lutheran Church of the Attonement and return at 3 p.m. Cost for the program is $75 per trip and includes lunch, entrance or materials fees and transportation. Call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890 for information or to register.
Grief and loss support group: Wednesday, Aug. 12 and 26, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Call (847) 823-0453 for meeting time and information.
Beginner's Sudoku: 10-11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive. Fee, registration required, call (847) 588-8420.
Sudoku solving strategies: Beginner's Sudoku: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive. Fee, registration required, call (847) 588-8420.
Meditation: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Meditation to handle jealousy and possessiveness. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Aug. 13
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Aug. 13, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Cards, bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 on the patio, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Reunion Jazz Orchestra performs. (847) 289-4420.
Medicare Part D: 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Catholic Charities NW Senior Services host program on Medicare Part D and Medicare Fraud. (630) 213-0100.
BACOA Alzheimer's Group: Meets 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13. Education, speakers and support for people with early stage memory loss and their family members. Free. For registration and location information, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.
AARP Safe Driving Class: Noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 and Friday, Aug. 14, Vernon Township Senior Center, Buffalo Grove. To register, (847) 634-1542.
Aug. 14
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Aug. 14, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Arlington Trackside, outdoor patio, 2000 W. Euclid, Arlington Heights. The band, Strawberry Fields Forever performs. Limited seating, arrive early. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Concert by the Stroughmatt et L'Espirit Creole. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
Piano sing along: 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Social and happy hour party featuring a piano sing along with resident Helen Olsen. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 15
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6:05 game Saturday, Aug. 15, Alexian Field, 1999 S. Springingsguth Road, Schaumburg. See the Schaumburg Flyers play ball. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
The Billvis Show: 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Elvis tribute artist. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Legal counseling: Saturdays, Aug. 15 and 29, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. Free legal counseling by appointment. Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property. (847) 823-0453.
Aug. 16
Piano and voice recital: 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Performers and students of Carole Irwin from the A & A Music Academy in Hanover Park perform. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 17
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Aug. 17, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Scanning: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn about how to scan in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch served at noon. Donation is $5; $1 without lunch. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Leisure Showcase: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. A show and tell of fall leisure and recreation activities from the Arlington Heights Park District.
Tap Dance Workshop: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Ayrie King conducts a special tap dance workshop. Learn the science behind the footwork, sounds and routines. Open to students with a background in tap dance. Tap shoes required. Ages 50 and up. $27. (847) 577-3000.
Aug. 18
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Aug. 18, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Exercise, bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Watercolor workshop: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 or Wednesday, Aug. 19, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. All-day workshop designed for painters at levels. No prior artistic skill required. Ages 50 and up. $27. (847) 577-3000.
Medicare counseling: Tuesday, Aug. 18, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, $310, Park Ridge. Free Medicare counseling by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.
Aug. 19
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Aug. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Health clinic, bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Sudoki Solving Strategies: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Free, registration required. (847) 253-5532.
Life After Fifty-Five: On Saturday Aug. 29, at 2:30 p.m., Beth Tikvah Congregation in Hoffman Estates Laff Group (Life After Fifty Five) will enjoy a private tour and wine-tasting at the Lynfred Winery, 15 S. Roselle Road. Dinner at Riccardo's Italian Restaurant afterward. Transportation is up to you. $12 per person for the tour. Contact Leora at (847) 359-0439 to let her know if you will be coming and for an address where to send your check by Aug. 19.
Aug. 20
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Aug. 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Ice cream social and game night: 6:30 -7:30 p.m. game; 7:30-8:30 p.m. ice cream and entertainment, Friday, Aug. 21, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Part of the senior center's 25 anniversary celebration. Small fee applies. Register by Thursday, Aug. 20 at (847) 818-3205.
Aug. 21
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Aug. 21, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Aug. 24
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Aug. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Shortcuts: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn how to make shortcuts and leave them on your computer screen in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 24, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch served at noon. Annual Senior picnic, celebrate August birthdays. Donation is $5; $1 without lunch. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Aug. 25
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Aug. 25, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Aug. 26
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Aug. 26, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, talk on Your Safety, book club meets. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Aug. 27
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Aug. 27, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, cards. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Aug. 28
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Aug. 28, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Harris Bank, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Aug. 29
Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Aug. 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, weekend luncheon, food delivery. $4.(847) 524-7496.
Blood pressure and sugar testing: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 29, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. No appointment needed. For information, (847) 823-0453.
Sept. 7
Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 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.
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.
Sept. 26
Shredding event: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free document destruction event. For information, call (847) 253-5532.
Oct. 6
Indiana Amish Country Tour: Oct. 6-8. Hanover Township Senior Center is hosting the three-day, all inclusive tour to Indiana Amish Country. Includes two dinners, three breakfasts, two lunches, motor coach transportation, theater tickets, two-night hotel stay and tour admission. For information, (630) 483-5673.
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.
Oct. 13
Shades of Ireland: Departure date Oct. 13, 2009. Spend ten days in the green hills of Ireland with visits to castles, cliffs and the countryside. Includes stops in Dublin, Waterford and Killarney. $3,199 double and includes airfare from Chicago, hotel, transfers, taxes and surcharges and 13 meals. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and Collette Vacations. (847) 852-3892.
AARP Safe Driving class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 391-5717.
Nov. 13
Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, 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.
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.