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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

Mushball: 9 a.m.-noon Mondays and Wednesdays Jan. 11-April 7, Falcon Park Recreation Center, Palatine. Program for ages 50 and up who want to come indoors to play 14" mushball on indoor turf area. Bring a bat; bases and mushballs provided. For information/registration, call (847) 991-0333.

Oct. 12

Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Oct. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.

50+ Walking Club: 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, High Point Park, 1704 Glenlake Road, Hoffman Estates. Meet in the parking lot nearest the tennis courts. (847) 885-7500.

50+ Pocket Pool Group: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 885-7500.

Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 12, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Experience the health benefits of laughter. Free; no advance reservations needed. (847) 253-5532.

Meditation sessions: 3-4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Facilitated by Om Johari, Free, drop-in program. (847) 797-5341

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Russell's Barbecue on Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Bring your ideas for the November calendar. (847) 289-4420.

AARP Safe Driving class: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13, Palatine Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. To register, call (847) 991-1112.

Darlene's Accessories: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Shop for perfume, jewelry, socks and more. Benefits resident programs. (630) 213-0100.

Eyeglass repair: 1-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. David Nells of RU On Time Inc., provides watch and eye glass repairs. (630) 213-0100.

Oct. 13

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Oct. 13, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, exercise, lunch. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.

Bag-go: 1:30-2:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. (847) 818-3205.

Arthritis exercise program: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, and Friday, Oct. 16, 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 Oct. 13 and Wednesday, Oct. 14, Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Free employment counseling for seniors by appointment only. (847) 823-0453.

50 Plus volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.

Shades of Ireland: Departure date Tuesday, 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: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Thursday, Oct. 15, Friendship Village Retirement Center, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. To register, (847) 884-5539.

BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Oct. 19, Jewel Tea Pavilion, Citizens Park, Barrington. Octoberfest menu, entertainment, bingo. Reservations before Tuesday, Oct. 13 to Linda, (847) 852-3892.

Tuesday Fun for Seniors: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 13 20 and 27 and Nov. 3, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. New series of game days kicks off with a luncheon. Meet new people, play games and have fun. $8-$10 for Oct. 13 luncheon. All other meetings will be free. Registration is required, call (847) 381-78515 or sbpd.net.

Oct. 14

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.

Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Oct. 14, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, lunch. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.

Meditation session: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Topic, meditation to be come a better listener. Free, drop-in program. (847) 797-5341.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 for dinner at Charlies Char House, 1180 W. Devon Ave., Elk Grove Village. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Oct. 15

The Deerfield Hummers and Strummers: 2-2:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2900 N. Main St., Buffalo Grove. Vernon Township's Senior Citizen group, the Prime Timers, will present The Deerfield Hummers and Strummers performing on ukulele and harmonica. For reservations, call Beth, (847) 634-1542.

Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Oct. 15, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, cards, lunch. $3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.

50+ Cards and Games: 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Cards, games and Wii play. Free. (847) 885-7500.

50+ Bicycle Riding Club: Meet weather permitting at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Bring your bike and a helmet. Group stops to eat after ride. (847) 885-7500.

BACOA Thursday luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 W. Main St., Barrington. Senior social and lunch program. Lunch is served at noon. $5. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. (630) 213-0100.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 at the ticket area at Richardson's Farm, 9407 Richardson Road, Spring Grove, for a trip through the corn maze followed by dinner at Dock's Bar and Grill, 313 E. Liberty St., Wauconda. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Thursday, Oct. 15.

Oct. 16

Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Oct. 16, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Harris Bank Bingo, lunch. 3-$3.25.(847) 524-7496.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

50+ Volleyball: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1, drop-in. (847) 885-7500.

Knitting Circle: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Knitting, crocheting and cross stitching. Free. (847) 885-7500.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, for dinner at T.G.I.F., Lake Zurich. For information, call (847) 289-4420.

Happy hour program: 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Sammy Lozada of Mo' Beat Boues performs jazz, R & B, country and swing.

To register, (630) 213-0100.

Beading class: 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 First St., Wheeling. Learn the basics of making a bracelet and earrings. $5-$8. Register before Friday, Oct. 16 at (847) 459-2070.

Oct. 17

Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Oct. 17, Schaumburg Barn, 231 Civic Drive. Bingo, weekend luncheon. $4.(847) 524-7496.

Guitar sing along: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Music therapist Rita Lopienski holds guitar sing along. To register, (630) 213-0100.

Oct. 18

Kindred Spirits Café: If you're not so young in age any longer, but still young at heart, the Kindred Spirits Cafe is just the place for you. Operating out of Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Ave., seniors gather for lunch, fun and fellowship each Tuesday from noon - 1:30 p.m. All are welcome to join the spirited group. Contact Marie at Park Ridge Community Church (847) 823-3164 for more information. Seniors will also be featured at a special worship service at 10 a.m. on Senior Sunday, Oct. 18, at Park Ridge Community Church, when seniors plan, coordinate and present all aspects of the service.

Oct. 20

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. for dinner at Fuddrucker's on Golf Road, in Schaumburg. (847) 289-4420.

Job search program: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Panel of representatives from Arlington Heights Memorial Library, St. Hubert Job and Networking Ministry and Harper College present a program on the topic of unemployment in the 50+ age group. Free, no reservations needed. (847) 253-5532.

Oct. 21

BOCOA trip: 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6 from the Barrington Park District for a trip to the Fireside Theatre in Fort Atkinson, Wis., to see "Here's Love," a musical based on the Christmas classic: Miracle on 34th Street." $85 includes transportation, brunch an show admission. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 21. For reservations or information, call the Barrington Park District, (847) 381-0687.

Oct. 23

Spooky party: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Dinner, showing of the movie, " Bell Book and Candle," make caramel apples, more. Costumes encouraged. $5-$8 before Friday, Oct. 23.

(847) 459-2070.

Oct. 24

BACOA Parkinson's group: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane. Discussion of depression. Open to Parkinson's disease patients and their family members. Register with Bonnie, (847) 381-5030.

Oct. 26

BACOA senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon Monday, Oct. 26, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch, Halloween dress up optional. Prizes given for costumes. To register, call Linda, (847) 852-3892.

Oct. 28

Caregiver Support Group: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Oct. 28, Hanover Township Senior Center. Catholic Charities and Hanover Township Senior Center are partnering together to offer a monthly support group for caregivers. For information, (630) 483-5682.

Nov. 2

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: Meets 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 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.

Nov. 5

Senior Law Enforcement Academy: 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, Dec. 3, 10 and 17, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Information on protecting yourself from crime and scams taught by sheriff's officers. Class covers preventing identity theft, elder abuse, gang awareness, promoting community safety through neighborhood watch groups and effective communication with law enforcement officers. Registration required, space limited. Call Rep Mark Walker's office at (847) 640-8645.

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.

Dec. 9

AARP Safe Driving class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9 and Thursday, Dec. 10, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. To register, (847) 391-5717.

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.

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.