Lake County 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
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.
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.
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.
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
Culture Bus: All trips depart at 10 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and 26 and Sept. 9 and 23, from Lutheran Church of the Attonement, 909 E. Main St. Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and CJE-Senior Life offer a series of day trips designed specifically for people experiencing early memory loss. $75 per trip, which includes lunch, entrance or materials fees and transportation. To register, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.
Aug. 13
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 Book Discussion: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Discuss "The Hemingses of Monticello" by Annetter Gordon-Reed. Copies of the book will be available at the Fremont Public Library. For information, call the library at (847) 918-3225.
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 will meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call (847) 381-5030.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:40 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Concert by the Stroughmatt et L'Espirit Creole. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
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.
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.
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.