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.

Arlington Classic Tours: Year-End Membership Special Membership benefits until December 2009 for $25 per person or $35/household. Members receive priority registration, $10 discount on each one day tour and a 10 percent discount on all Senior Center Gift Store purchases. Open to anyone 18 years or older. The Arlington Classic Tour Club offers trips to theaters, casinos, museums, festivals and concerts, etc. Extended travel is also offered. For more information, contact (847) 797-5341.

Nov. 17

AARP Safe Driver program: Noon-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, Nov. 18, Schaumburg Park District Senior Center, 505 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. (847) 490-7020.

Senior Activity and Lunch Program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday, Nov. 17, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Mary Lou Falk, health service coordinator from Life Line Screening will present a program on the benefits of prevention. Lunch donation, $3.50. Registration required, call Linda (847) 852-3892.

Drumming circle: 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Registered music therapist Rita Lopienski presents, "Drumming Circles-The Rhythm of Life." Instruments provided, all ages welcome. Free, open to the public, reservations required. (630) 213-0100.

Medicare Part D. consultation appointments: Monday, Nov. 17-Friday, Dec. 5; Barrington Area Council on Aging. Open enrollment period for Medicare begins Nov. 15 and runs through Dec. 31. For those who want to change their Medicare plan or need further information about their current plan, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030 to schedule a consultation appointment.

Winners Losers and Never Rans: 1-2:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17; Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Dorothy Andries, music critic for the Pioneer Press, presents scores that won, lost and never ran from the Academy Award category of Best Original Score. Dorothy will also show clips from Star Wars and E. T., whose scores are by John Williams. Fee: $15. Part of Harper College's Lifelong Learning series. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

Spring presentations preview: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17; Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W. Campbell, Arlington Heights. Preview of "The Foreigner," "Lend Me A Tenor" and "Baby: The Musical." Professional artists give an insight into what the spring theater experiences will be like. Part of Harper College's Lifelong Learning series. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

Nov. 19

AARP Safe Driver program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 and 26, Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. (847) 459-2670.

Senior Activity and Lunch Program: 10:30 a.m. Bingo; lunch at noon, Monday, Nov. 24, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Annual Thanksgiving luncheon. Vocalist Chris Colletti entertains. Lunch donation, $3.50. Registration required before Nov. 19, call Linda (847) 852-3892.

Northwest Culture Bus: Bus departs at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 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 the Jelly Belly Factory in Pleasant Prairie, Wis. $75 includes lunch, entrance or materials fees and transportation. To register, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.

Osthoff Christmas Market trip: bus departs 7 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, Barrington Park District, Barrington. Barrington Area Council on Aging and the Barrington Park District host a Wisconsin trip to the Osthoff Resort's traditional European Christmas Market. Includes wreath factory stop, German luncheon, shopping. $75 includes transportation and lunch. Bus returns around 8 p.m. Registration deadline is Nov. 19, call (847) 381-0687

Chicago On Screen: 10 a.m.-noon, Wednesday, Nov. 19; Addolorata Villa in Wheeling. History of Chicago through television and film. Clips from Scarface (1932), the Untouchables (1987), Studs' Place (1950-51) and Good Times (1974-79). Sponsored by the Illinois Humanities Council Road Scholars Program and the Harper College Lifelong Learning Institute. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

Nov. 20

BACOA Thursday lunch program: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. Lunch and social hosted by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and Greencastle of Barrington. $3.50. For reservations, (837) 381-5030.

Heart and stroke risk assessment: 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Community health nurse Trish Simon will lead the assessment in the senior apartment building. Screening information available, light refreshments served. (630) 213-0100.

Nov. 23

Ladies of Victory Red Hat Society: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Hoffman Estates resident and professional singer Heather Braoudakis presents, "Songs for the Seasons." Free, open to the public, reservations required. (630) 213-0100.

Nov. 24

Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP: 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24; Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Maureen O'Bryan, of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will show a video and talk on senior safety. Reservations will also be taken for the holiday party, Dec. 15. Reservations due no later than Dec. 8. Call (847) 459-2670.

King For A Day: 1-3 p.m., Monday, Nov. 24; Harper College, Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Learn about Louis XIV, the Sun King, who reigned as King of France from 1643 until his death in 1715. He inherited the throne at the age of four but did not actually assume personal control of the government until 1661. Fee is $15. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

Nov. 28

Happy hour party: 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainer Bob Kurtz of Elgin performs on the piano. Free, open to the public. To register, call (630) 213-0100.

Dec. 2

Mount Prospect Senior Advisory Council Christmas Party: Noon, Sunday, Dec. 7; Wellington of Arlington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Open to all senior citizens. Cost is $20; cash bar. Entertainment and door prizes are included. Reservations must be made in person at the Village of Mount Prospect Human Services Department 50 S. Emerson St., by Monday, Dec. 2. Call (847) 870-5680.

Dec. 3

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.

Express Yourself: 1-3 p.m., Thursdays, Dec. 4 and 11; Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Mixed media art class. Handmade paper, jewelry, accessories, greeting cards or wall art and personal journals. Supplies included. Fee: $20 nonrefundable. Call (847) 797-5341.

Dec. 7

Rosemont Senior Bazaar: Noon-8 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 7. Christmas lighting at 6 p.m. For reservations, call (847) 823-5939.

Dec. 17

Northwest Culture Bus: Bus departs at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 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 an interactive art experience at the Kaleidoscope School of Art in Barrington, followed by an afternoon of piano entertainment. $75 includes lunch, entrance or materials fees and transportation. To register, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890.

Ongoing

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.

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.