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.

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.

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.

July 21

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.

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 27

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.

July 28

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.

July 29

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.

Aug. 4

Summer Picnic: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Millennium Park, Lindenhurst. Adults 50 and older are welcome to come to the annual picnic lunch, with games and prizes. When registering, sign up to bring a food, drink, or paper product. If the weather is bad, the event will take place at the Lindenhurst Park District Senior Center, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road. For information call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Ongoing

Seniors Dinner: 3:30- 4:30 p.m. every Thursday, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 801 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Seniors are invited to dine in the hospital's cafe. Meals include hot entrees, sides, salad bars, desserts and beverages. $5 fee. Free valet parking. Visit condell.org.

Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.

Caregiver Support Group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Warren Township Senior Center, 17801 W. Washington Street, in Gurnee. Free, ongoing support group for caregivers that regularly care for or about a person who is 60 or older, or for those 60 or older who are raising a grandchild. For more information, please call the Lake County Health Department, at (847) 377-8310.

Senior Coffee Club: 9:30-10:30 a.m. the first and third Monday of the month, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Enjoy coffee, doughnuts and company. Registration is not necessary. For ages 50 and over in the Senior Room. $1 per visit. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Senior Aerobics: 8:45-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Low-impact exercise set to a fitness video. Registration is not required. For ages 50 and over in the Senior Room. $1 per visit. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Cards and Games: 12:30-5 p.m. Thursdays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Play a card game or board games. Free for those 50 and over, in the Senior Room. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

Mah-jongg: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Lindenhurst Park District, 2200 E. Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. If you have a game, bring it in. For details, call (847) 356-6011 or visit lindenhurstparks.org.

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 W. Main St., Barrington. All Barrington-area seniors are invited to attend the lunch program and participate in the Senior Social following lunch. Suggested lunch donation is $3.50. Advance registration required, call the Barrington Area Council on Aging at (847) 381-5030

Senior Book Discussion: 9:30-11 a.m. the fourth Monday of each month, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit www.eapl.org.

Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake.

Zumba Dance: 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Mundelein Park District Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Class designed to increase heart rate and burn calories. Move slide, shuffle and spin with movements from cha cha, salsa, meringue, samba, and more. Cost is $3 for members, $5 for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 566-4790.