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.
Senior discounts: Des Plaines Park District is offering $2 off the regular ticket price of Footlighters Theatre Company's production of Peter Pan at two performances. The special pricing is available for the families and residents of Alden's Place, Oakton Arms, The Heritage, Asbury Court, and members of the Frisbie Senior Center at either of the two Sunday, 2 p.m., performances, July 26 and Aug. 1, at the Prairie Lakes Theatre, 515 E. Thacker St. Call (847) 391-5700 or visit desplainesparks.org.
July 20
High Tea at the Pavilion: Noon Monday, July 20, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Infini-tea Gourmet Restaurant and Tearoom will present a three-course lunch at noon which includes scones, finger sandwiches, dessert and tea. $10-$15. Reservations required. (847) 459-2670.
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, July 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, July 20, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Suggested lunch donation, $5. Bingo, lunch. Om Johari presents a program on "The Amazing simplicity of Meditation." Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Address Labels: 8 p.m. Monday, July 20, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn how use Microsoft Word to create mailing labels for your own personal use in this two-hour seminar. $10, to register, (847) 459-2670.
July 21
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, July 21, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise council meeting, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Easy summer soups: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Liz Boomer prepares three great summer soups. Demonstration and recipe. $5-$8. Sign up at the front desk or call (847) 459-2670.
Arlington Heights Senior Center: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. An informational presentation on pet adoption will be held by The Buddy Foundation. Free. (847) 253-5532.
Resources for seniors: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Eva Gertzfeld, coordinator of Employment & Shared Housing at The Center of Concern, reviews the services available to seniors through the Center including shopping, transportation, friendly visitor, transitional housing and home sharing. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org.
Chicago History-The Movers and Shakers: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Buffalo Grove Park District. Buffalo Grove. Hy Speck shares the larger than life "mover and shakers" that created our image of Chicago. $15. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for adults 55 and over. To register, (847) 925-6300.
July 22
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, July 22, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch with the cops. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Virtue Ethics-Honesty- A Lost Art: 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Harper College, main campus, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Harper professor Chares Brown focuses on Aristotle's virtue ethics and definition of virtue while considering why Aristotle thought being virtuous was important for a society. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and over. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.
July 23
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, July 23, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Cards, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 24
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7 p.m. Friday July 24 at Arlington Trackside, outdoor patio, Arlington Heights, to hear the ban Flashpoint. (847) 289-4420.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26 for dinner at John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg. R.V.S.P. to (847) 289-4420 be Friday, July 24.
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, July 24, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, home health care fair, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Arlington Heights Senior Center: 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Piano and violin entertainment by Miles and Claire Walter. Free. (847) 253-5532.
July 25
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:45 p.m. Monday, July 17, for a concert in Town Square in Schaumburg, Roselle and Schaumburg roads. Hear the Witcher Orchestra. (847) 289-4420.
Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, July 25, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Food delivery. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
July 26
Marvin Vigadi performs: 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Enjoy music in the style of Neil Diamond, Barry Manilow and Frank Sinatra. To register, (630) 213-0100.
July 27
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, July 27, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, July 27, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Suggested lunch donation, $5. Bingo, lunch. Pamela Miller, health care counselor at Renaissance Gardens at Sedgebrook presents a program on the facility's services. July birthdays celebrated. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.
Using HELP: 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn how to use the HELP feature found in basically all programs in this two-hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
Theology and Stained Glass: 10 a.m.-noon Monday, July 27, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Arlington Heights. Rev. Markay Suevel explains what the pictures or symbols mean and how stained glass windows reflect or communicate the particular theology of an individual community of faith. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College for ages 55 and over. $15. To register, (847) 925-6300.
July 28
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, July 28, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Trip to Ameristar Casino, exercise, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Artistic Creations Beading Basics II: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Learn how to make beaded earrings. $5-$8. Sign up at the front desk or call (847) 459-2670.
Modern Iran-Ancient Persia: 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Bill Helmuth show that there is more to Iran than you've' gleaned from the headlines. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. $20. To register, (847) 925-6300.
July 29
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, July 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, book club, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Vacations-Locations and the Movies: 10"30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, Addolorata Villa, Wheeling. Richard Klein narrates a slide presentation linking popular and exotic vacation places with the setting of various movie locations. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. $20. 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.
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, July 30, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Picnic in the Barn, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Rolling Meadows Senior Center event: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, Park Central, 3000 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. . Enjoy an evening a music under the stars featuring Don and Susan Reitsma as part of the senior center's 25th anniversary celebration. Bring a lawn char. Popcorn, iced tea and lemonade provided. Doors open 6 p.m. $4. Call (847) 818-3205.
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.
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, July 31, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 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.
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.
File Extensions: 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn about file extensions and which program opens them in this two hour seminar. $10. To register, (847) 459-2670.
Aug. 4
Mount Prospect Senior Advisory Council indoor picnic: Noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, Village Hall Center, 50 S. Emerson St., Mount Prospect. Open to all adults the picnic includes hot dogs, potato salad, lemonade, dessert and coffee for $2. Bingo after lunch. For information, call (847) 870-5680. No reservations required.
Aug. 5
Sudoku Class for Beginners: 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Free, registration required. (847) 253-5532.
Aug. 8
AARP Safe Driving class: Saturdays, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15, Expanding Wellness Chiropractic Center, 2780 S. River Road, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 985-6677. For information, visit aarp.org.
Aug. 10
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.
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.
Aug. 17
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.
Aug. 19
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.
Aug. 24
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.
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. 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.