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50 Plus

Posted September 28, 2008 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meetings held at 6 p.m., second Monday of each month at Russell's BBQ, 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.

Computer classes: Start Monday, Sept. 29; Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Registration for classes are held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Classes run through Nov. 22.

Computer uses: 10 a.m.-noon Mondays

Writing with Word: 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays

Slide Presentations: 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays

Uses for Spredsheets: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays

Practice help (lab) 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays

E-mail and Internet: 10 a.m.-noon Thursdays

Beginners 1-3 p.m. Thursdays

Individual class fee is $35 and includes all materials. Call (847) 459-2666, ext. 4131.

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

Seniors and Law Enforcement Together: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Topic is an "Overview of the Cook County Sheriff's Dept." Monthly informational meetings are conducted on a variety of topics. The program is free and no advance reservations are needed. Future S.A.L.T. dates and topics: Oct. 14, "Training Academy;" Nov. 10, "Patrol Procedures;" and Dec. 9, "Criminalistics." (847) 253-5532.

Drumming circle: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Music therapist Rita Lopienski lead this therapeutic drumming circle. Learn about the history of drums and how they are used in different cultures. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.

Piano performance: 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Bob Kurtz of Elgin performs on the piano. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.

Maintaining Motivation After Retirement: 10 a.m.-noon; Friday, Sept. 26; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Designed to help women who are facing retirement to better understand the elements of change. Fee: $10. This is one of Harper College's Lifelong Learning Classes. Advance registration required. Call (847) 253-5532.

Lunch and activity program for seniors: Bingo at 10:30 a.m.; lunch at noon Sept. 29, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. The Barrington Park District preschoolers will perform autumn songs and do fall crafts with seniors. September birthdays will be celebrated. $3.50 lunch donation. Registration required, call Linda at (847) 381-5030. bacoa.org.

Elder Abuse Awareness Event: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Caseworkers from Catholic Charities Northwest Senior Services will be on hand to discuss and answer questions; written materials available and a light lunch will be served. Advance registration appreciated. Call Sandy Pelka at Catholic Charities, (847) 253-5500, ext. 325.

BACOA caregiver group: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Financial advisor Brenda Streiker will discuss long-term-care insurance. Group provides ongoing education and support for caregivers. To register, call Penny (847) 381-5030.

50+ Active Group: 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. The 50+ Active Group of Hoffman Estates Park District begins a weekly evening program with a goal aimed at bringing together the young at heart, who enjoy life to the fullest, for bonding, socialization, activities and to meet new people who share a zest for life. For information, call (847) 885-7500.

Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, Greencastle, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and Greencastle of Barrington host this senior social and lunch. Lunch donation, $3.50. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Bartlett Leisure Club: 12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Bartlett Community Center Oak Room, Bartlett. Active adults are invited for an afternoon of social interaction and entertainment by a German band. For ages 55 and over. (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

Happy hour party: 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Featuring resident Paul Bollinger on the piano. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call Rita, (630) 213-0100.

Piano concert: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Pianist Floyd Andrew performs. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call Rita, (630) 213-0100.

Storytelling presentation: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Nostalgia and storytelling program of the 1950's featuring John Korsgaard of Texas. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.

Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; noon lunch; Monday, Oct. 6, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Penny LeNeveu and Alyse Cohen Burman from Philips Lifeline present a program on in-home emergency response systems. Hosted by the Barrington Area Council on Aging. $3.50 lunch donation. Reservations required. (847) 852-3892 or bacoa.org.

Flu Shots: 9 a.m.-noon, or until supply runs out, Tuesday, Oct. 7, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Numbers will be passed out at 8:30 a.m., first come, first served. Free with current Medicare part B coverage; $20 cash or check for all others. (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.

Hawaiian dance class: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Class, led by instructor Kathleen Murrell of Addison, teaches the hula and the use of traditional bamboo sticks. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, call (630) 213-0100.

Piano recital: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Resident Phyllis Muhling presents a piano recital and sing along. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, (630) 213-0100.

Glen Ellyn/Wheaton Music Educator's Club: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Active and retired music teachers perform on piano and other instruments. Refreshments served. Free and open to the public. Reservations required, (630) 213-0100.

Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Greencastle, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and Greencastle of Barrington host this senior social and lunch. Lunch donation, $3.50. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

BACOA Low Vision group: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, Lake Barrington Woods, 22320 Classic Court, Lake Barrington. Tom Phillips of Phillios Magnification presents"Magnifiers: What you always wanted to know." Open to all ages, transportation avialable via PACE, call PACE at (800) 273-5939 for ride reservations. For group informaiton, call (847) 381-5030.

Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; noon lunch; Monday, Oct. 20, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Octoberfest party with entertainment by Die Musik Meisters. Hosted by the Barrington Area Council on Aging. $9, reservations required before Oct. 14. (847) 852-3892 or bacoa.org.

Age-Friendly imitative: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Wojcik Conference Center at Harper College, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Half-day workshop, "Starting from the Middle: Changing Your Course Midlife," is aimed at helping participants to find meaningful work at midlife. $45. For an additional $25, the first 25 participants who register by Oct. 15, can take the Strong Interest Inventory online and receive a personalized evaluation with workshop materials. Call the Barrington Area Council on Aging at (847) 381-5030 or visit bacoa.org.

Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Greencastle, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and Greencastle of Barrington host this senior social and lunch. Lunch donation, $3.50. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Girls Night Out: 5-7:30 p.m. Oct. 16, Durty Nellie's, 180 N. Smith St., Palatine. Hosted by the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council Tickets $20. For information, call (847) 991-1112.

BACOA annual wine tasting: 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17, La Strada Ristorante, 2380 Lakewood Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Barrington Area Council on Aging hosts "Aged to Perfection: A Celebration of Life & Wine." Sample from a selection of over 50 kinds of wines, buffet supper, live and silent auctions. $95 per person includes valet parking. For tickets and information, (847) 381-5030 or www.bacoa.org.

Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Greencastle, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and Greencastle of Barrington host this senior social and lunch. Lunch donation, $3.50. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; noon lunch; Monday, Oct. 20, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Halloween party, dressing in costume is optional. Prizes will be given for costumes. $3.50 lunch donation. Reservations required. (847) 852-3892 or bacoa.org.

Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, Greencastle, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and Greencastle of Barrington host this senior social and lunch. Lunch donation, $3.50. Advanced registration required, call (847) 381-5030.