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NW Suburban 50-plus calendar

Posted August 02, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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. 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.

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.

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 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.

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.

Victory Center fundraiser: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Darlene Sales of Bartlett presents Darlene's Accessories and Etc's featuring perfume, jewelry, socks and other items to benefit resident programs. (630) 213-0100.

Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Friday, Aug. 7, 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.

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.

Victory Center Red Hat Society: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Heather Braoudakis performs, "The Best Of." Register at (630) 213-0100.

Learning for Life open house: 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Performing Arts Center on Harper's main campus, 1200 Algonquin Road, Palatine. Harper College's Lifelong Learning Institute, a program for community members ages 55 and older, holds an introductory open hour and program preview. Meet instructors, preview classes, free refreshments. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Quilts - Fact or Fiction: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Arlington Heights Road. The 14 novels of the Elm Creek Quilt series will be discussed; the book discussion will also include quilt displays. Refreshments will be served and no registration is required. For information, call the Arlington Heights Memorial Library at (847) 506-2613.

Aug. 6

Drumming circle: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered music therapist Rita Lopienski leads a drumming circle. Drums provided. To register, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Aug. 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Picnic in the Barn, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Aug. 7

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Aug. 7, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.

Happy hour party: 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Paul Bollinger performs on the piano. To register, (630) 213-0100.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Resturant 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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ongoing

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meetings held at 6 p.m., second Monday of each month at Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sports and travel. Call the hotline (847) 289-4420 for more information.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Fridays; CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Aqua Arthritis: 10:15-11 a.m. and 5:45-6:30 p.m. Mondays, 10-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays, 5:45-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and 10-10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m. Thursdays, Buffalo Grove Fitness Center 601 West Deerfield Parkway, Buffalo Grove. A Certified Arthritis Foundation Instructor will lead exercises designed to increase strength in muscles and joints. Attend per class or register for an eight-week session. Classes begin the week of Aug. 24. Registration is required. Call (847) 353-7526.

Bag-go: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesdays; Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. (847) 818-3205.

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.

Arlington Classic Tours: Year-End Membership Special Membership benefits until December 2009 for $25 per person or $35/household. Members receive priority registration, $10 discount on each one day tour and a 10 percent discount on all Senior Center Gift Store purchases. Open to anyone 18 years or older. The Arlington Classic Tour Club offers trips to theaters, casinos, museums, festivals and concerts, etc. Extended travel is also offered. For more information, contact (847) 797-5341.

Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month;. Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Experience the health benefits of laughter. Free; no advance reservations needed. (847) 253-5532.

Learn to relax: 3-4:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month and 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday (with the exception of Jan. 7; time changed to 5-6 p.m.). Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. The Monday sessions discuss what is meditation; Wednesday sessions discuss for the first 30 minutes, followed by an hour of meditation. Topics for the Wednesday sessions: Jan. 7 - Exercise Meditation; Jan. 14 - Gratitude Meditation; Jan. 21 - Meditation for Handling Anger and Jan. 28 - Dance as Meditation. (847) 253-5532.