NW Suburban 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.
Senior Men's Bowling League: The Wednesday Senior Men's Bowling League needs three full-time members, age 55 and over, to begin bowling 12:15 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 9 at Elk Grove Bowl, Higgins and Arlington Heights roads, in Elk Grove Village. Substitute bowlers are also needed. For information, call Bill, (847) 439-4386 or e-mail wpiscitello@aol.com.
Aug. 17
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Aug. 17, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Leisure Showcase: 9 a.m.-noon Monday, Aug. 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. A show and tell of fall leisure and recreation activities from the Arlington Heights Park District.
Tap Dance Workshop: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Ayrie King conducts a special tap dance workshop. Learn the science behind the footwork, sounds and routines. Open to students with a background in tap dance. Tap shoes required. Ages 50 and up. $27. (847) 577-3000.
Sudoku for Beginners: 10-11:30 a.m. Lincolnwood Senior Center. Registration required, fee applies. (847) 677-9740.
Aug. 18
Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, and Friday, Aug. 21, 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.
Employment counseling: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday Aug. 18 and Wednesday, Aug. 19, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Free employment counseling for seniors by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Aug. 18, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Exercise, bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Watercolor workshop: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 or Wednesday, Aug. 19, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. All-day workshop designed for painters at levels. No prior artistic skill required. Ages 50 and up. $27. (847) 577-3000.
Medicare counseling: Tuesday, Aug. 18, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, $310, Park Ridge. Free Medicare counseling by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.
AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18 and Thursday, Aug. 20, Skokie Park District, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. To register, (847) 933-4960.
Aug. 19
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Aug. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Health clinic, bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Meditation and Witnessing: 7-8:30 p.m. Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Free. Call (847) 253-5532.
Life After Fifty-Five: 2:30 p.m. Saturday Aug. 29, Lynfred Winery, 15 S. Roselle Road, Roselle. Beth Tikvah Congregation, Hoffman Estates, Laff Group host private tour and wine-tasting. Dinner at Riccardo's Italian restaurant afterward. $12, before Wednesday, Aug. 19. Leora (847) 359-0439.
AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 20, Streamwood Police Department, 401 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. To register, (630) 837-0953.
Moving Made Simple seminar: 6:30-7:30 p;. m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Renaissance Gardens at Sedgebrook, 800 Audubon Way, Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire. Get organized and ready for a move. To register, (847) 876-2401.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, at the Gazbo in Itasca, one mile east of Irving Park and Rohlwing roads. For information, (847) 289-4420.
Community drumming circle: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Oakton Arms, 1665 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. (847) 299-5588.
Aug. 20
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Aug. 20, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Ice cream social and game night: 6:30 -7:30 p.m. game; 7:30-8:30 p.m. ice cream and entertainment, Friday, Aug. 21, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Part of the senior center's 25 anniversary celebration. Small fee applies. Register by Thursday, Aug. 20 at (847) 818-3205.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. at Bonefish in Schaumburg, corner of Roselle and Schaumburg roads, for dinner. RSVP to the hotline before Thursday, Aug. 20, at (847) 289-4420.
Fundraiser: Noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sharon Sigale of Gold Luck Company sells jewelry as a resident fundraiser. (630) 213-0100.
Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20. Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free screenings for blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate, hemoglobin/anemia checks. Walk-ins welcome. Refreshments. (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 21
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Aug. 21, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 2:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Arlington Park, Arlington Heights, for the horse races. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7 p.m. Arlington Trackside, 2000 W. Euclid, Arlington Heights, to listen to the band, The Meteors. For information, (847) 289-4420.
Poetry Day: 1:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Poets read favorite works. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Victory Centre luau: 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Featuring The Barefoot Haqaiians of Des Plaines. Refreshments served, wear your floral shirts. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 22
BACOA Parkinson's Group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, Performing Arts Center at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Open to Parkinson's disease patients and their family members, who wish to learn more about the disease. For information or to register, call Penny, (847) 381-5030.
Aug. 24
Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Aug. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
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.
Aug. 25
Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Aug. 25, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
AARP Safe Driving Course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 27, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. To register, (847) 692-3597.
AARP Safe Driving Course: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25 and Thursday, Aug. 27, Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. To register, (847) 439-0447.
Laughter yoga session: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Experience the therapeutic benefits of laughter and how it enhances exercise. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 26
Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Aug. 26, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, talk on Your Safety, book club meets. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
AARP Safe Driving Course: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Friday, Aug. 28, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. To register, (847) 724-4793.
Balance fair screening: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Balance fair screening includes healthy refreshments, games with prizes and an educational talk. To register, (630) 213-0100.
Aug. 27
Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Aug. 27, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch, cards. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Aug. 28
Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Aug. 28, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, Harris Bank, lunch. Lunch donation, $3-$3.50. (847) 524-7496.
Aug. 29
Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Aug. 29, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, weekend luncheon, food delivery. $4.(847) 524-7496.
Blood pressure and sugar testing: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Aug. 29, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. No appointment needed. For information, (847) 823-0453.
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 201 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, to hear the Frank Winkler Symphonic Pops Orchestra in concert. Bring a chair and your picnic dinner. For information, (847) 289-4420.
Sept. 1
BACOA Wine Tasting: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Chicago Marriott Northwest, 4800 Columbine Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Sponsored by Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Alden Estates of Barrington and The Garlands of Barrington the event features wine sampling, buffet supper, live and silent auctions. $85 per person before Tuesday, Sept. 1. For tickets, call (847) 381-5030 or bacoa.org.
Sept. 2
Senior Lifestyle Expo: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3, Drury Lane Theatre and Conference Center, Oakbrook Terrace. Entertainment, seminars, contests and giveaways. $3. For a listing of event, contests and times, call Kim Robery of the Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging at (800) 528-2000 or (630) 293-5990. E-mail expo@ageguide.org. Visit ageguide.org.
Sept. 7
Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 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.
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.
Sept. 13
Grandparents Day brunch: Sunday, Sept. 13, Oakton Place, 1660 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. (847) 299-5588.
Sept. 16
Community drumming circle: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Oakton Arms, 1665 Oakton Place, Des Plaines. (847) 299-5588.
Sept. 26
Shredding event: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Free document destruction event. For information, call (847) 253-5532.
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.
AARP Safe Driving class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 391-5717.
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.