Lake Co. 50-Plus Calendar

Events that specify they are for those who are over age 50, including trips, classes, support programs, fitness and lectures. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Sept. 1

Blood Pressure/Sugar Screenings: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Blood pressure and blood sugar screenings are offered the first Tuesday of each month. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfielddseniors.org.

Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 4, 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.

Sept. 2

Senior Celebrations: Bus departs 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 from the Barrington Park District for a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago's 15th annual Senior Celebrations. Informal talks in the galleries, live music and demonstrations. Transportation and lunch at the Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room and Millennium Park Room included. $28. To register, (847) 852-3892.

AARP Safe Driving course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 2 and 9, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. To register, (847) 459-2670.

Sept. 3

BACOA Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Lunch, senior social. $5. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

BACOA Caregiver Support Group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, BACOA office, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Open forum discussion about future meetings and what has occurred over the summer. To register, call Penny (847) 381-5030.

Sept. 5

Sociable Singles 50 + Group: Meet before dark Saturday, Sept. 5, at Buffalo Grove Days to hear the band Rare Earth play from 9-10:30 p.m. Call the hotline for meeting location, (847) 289-4420.

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.

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.