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.
June 29
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 29, Town Square, Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg, for a concert by Limited Edition Big Band. For information,(847) 289-4420.
BACOA lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday June 29, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive Barrington. Lunch donation, $5. Register at (847) 381-5030.
Gardening with perennials: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, June 29, Palatine Township Senior Center. An expert from the University of Illinois Extension program discusses the history of perennials and considers the style and display of perennials in your garden. $10. For ages 55 and better. (847) 925-6300.
Starry, Starry Night: 8-10 p.m. Monday, June 29 and Thursday, July 30, Friendship Village, Schaumburg. Walt Trentadue will host a star party where he will point out the currently visible planets, stars and prominent constellations. $20. For ages 55 and better. To register, (847) 925-6300.
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, June 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
June 30
Great Decisions Sampler: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday, June 30, Garlands of Barrington in Barrington. For ages 55 and better. To register, (847) 925-6300.
Chamber duo Luminare performs: 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, June 30, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Retirement Reality Check: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, June 30 and July 7, Prairie Lakes, 515 E. Thacker St. Des Plaines Park District offers retirement reality check class for adults five-15 years from retirement age. Class covers long-term budgeting, paying for health care, and living without a regular paycheck. Residents: $15, Nonresidents: $19. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
July 1
Enjoy classical tunes: 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chamber Duo Luminare performs. Free, must register at (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, July 1, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, health clinic. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Those Melodious Modern Composers: 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, July 1 and 8, Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Jim Kendros explores melodious works of the modern era. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and better. $20. Register at (847) 925-6300.
Rock River cruise: 8:45 a.m. bus departs Wednesday, July 15 for a 15-mile cruise on the Rock River in Oregon, Ill. $35 includes transportation, lunch and cruise. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, July 1. Hosted by the Barrington Park District and the Barrington Area Council on Aging. Call Kent, (847) 304-5273.
Palatine 50+ Learning Center: Register 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, Palatine Township Senior Center. Register for the SeniorNet workshops being held during July and August in the Community Consolidated School District 15 Administrative Building, 580 First Bank Drive, Paltine. For a schedule of workshops and times contact, Diane from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday at (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.
July 2
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, July 2, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, Fourth of July celebration. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, Harper College Performing Arts Center, Palatine, to see the gypsy jazz band, Alfonso Ponticelli and Weing Gitan. For information, (847) 289-4420.
July 4
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet at the Food pavilion 6 p.m. Sunday, July 5, at Frontier Days in Recreation Park, 500 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights to hear American English, a Beatles tribute band. Bring a chair or blanket. R.S.V.P before Saturday, July 4 to (847) 289-4420.
July 6
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, July 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, birthday party. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, July 6, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sports, travel, more. (847) 289-4420.
Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, July 6, 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.
July 7
Piano recital: 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Phyllis Muhling presents a piano recital and sing along. Register at (630) 213-0100.
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, July 7, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, exercise. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 8
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, July 8, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, talk on tomatoes. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Victory Chapter of the Red Hat Society: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Learn about America's beloved symbols in "Let Freedom Ring." Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.
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.
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, July 9, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, card games. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
The Transformative Power of Philosophical Ideas: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 9, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Harper instructor John Garcia focuses on philosophical ideas that can help you rethink common views about what is needed for a good life and a just world. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.
July 10
Happy hour concert: 3 p.m. Friday, July 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Featuring French Cabaret singer Greta Pope in "C'est Si Bon." Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.
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.
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, July 10, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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.
July 14
Laughter Yoga session: 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Victory Center of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Certified Laughter Yoga trainer Rita Lopienski teaches the benefits of laughter and how in enhances exercise while creating joy and fun. To register, (630) 213-0100.
July 15
Drumming Circle: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Learn the culture and history of exotic drums and how playing them releases stress and promotes creativity, spirituality and well-being. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Piano concert: 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Floyd Andres of Ontario performs. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Temple Farm Lipizzans: Meet 9 a.m. Wednesday, July 15, in parking lot 12 at Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine, for a trip to Tempel Farms. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and better. $85. To register, (847) 925-6300.
July 16
The uses of the Muses: 103 p.m. Thursday, July 16, Harper College, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Edgar Self, music enthusiast, reintroduces the nine Muses in an effort for you to locate a personal muse. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and better. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.
July 30
Music of the Big Bands: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chris Colletti present the music of the Big Band era. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.
July 31
Piano sing along: 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Bob Kurtz of Elgin performs on the piano. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 2
Arlington Classic Tour Club: Bus departs 7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, for an overnight casino trip to Iowa. Includes stay at the Isle Resort/Casino in Waterloo, Iowa, $50 in casino rebates/play, two meals, and transportation. $150-$177. For ages 50 and over. To register, call (847) 797-5341 or stop by the Arlington Heights Park District office in the Senior Center.
Aug. 3
Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Free baby-sitting provided. Linda, (847) 640-9590.
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.
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.