50 Plus

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.

Dec. 3

Old-Fashioned Christmas: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Rochelle Pennington, author of a new book on Christmas traditions, will evoking memories of the magic of Christmas in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, display her antique toy collection and other holiday collectibles, and sign copies of her book.

Northwest Culture Bus: Bus departs at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, from the Barn of Barrington and returns at 3 p.m. Barrington Area Council on Aging host this day trip, designed for people experiencing early memory loss, to Cuneo Museum in Vernon Hills. $75 includes lunch, entrance or materials fees and transportation. To register, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.

Dec. 4

Rockettes at the Rosemont Theatre: Departs at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, from the Community Recreation Center, 333 W. Dundee Road, Wheeling. New numbers such as Sleigh Ride and I'm Here join the classics Parade of the Wooden Soldiers, The Nutcracker, and the Living Nativity. Return at 5:30 p.m. Fees: Residents, $75; nonresidents, $90. Includes ticket and transportation. Call (847) 465-3333.

Technology Connection Sessions for Seniors: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18, Vista Medical Center West, 2615 Washington St., Waukegan. Senior Circle's Technology Connection classes are designed to help those over 50 to learn more about using their computers. Membership is open to anyone 50 and over and costs $15 per year. Call (847) 360-4248 to register for these sessions or for more information.

MHS Super Seniors event: 6 p.m., various days, Mundelein High School, 1350 W. Hawley St., Mundelein. Mundelein High School District 120 offers complimentary dinners and admittance to select high school cultural events for senior citizens who reside in the district. For reservations, call (847) 949-2200, ext. 1266. Register at least one week in advance.

• Thursday, Dec. 11: Dinner and winter choral concert.

• Thursday, Feb. 5: Dinner, art show and winter play.

• Friday, May 1: Dinner, art show and spring musical.

• Thursday, May 14: Dinner and pops concert.

Dec. 8

Senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. doors open; 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday Dec. 8, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Wauconda High School Chorus performs. $3.50 lunch donation. Reservations required. (847) 381-5030.

Dec. 15

Senior lunch and activity program: 10:30 a.m. doors open; 11 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday Dec. 15, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. R.S.V.P. to (847) 381-5030.

Ongoing

Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. In the Oct. 21 program, Roy Olson will present "From Bristol to Bible Study." 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: 1 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: 9:45 a.m. Mondays, 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

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.

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.