Northwest 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.

Yoga for Seniors: The Wheeling Senior Center offers ongoing classes of Yoga for Seniors. Yoga offers balance improvement, mid-body relazation, healthful stretching and more. (847) 459-2670.

BACOA Income Tax Assistance: Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering the AARP Tax Assistance Program. Trained AARP volunteers will assist seniors with their taxes at the BACOA office in the Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 200. Appointments are offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from Friday, Feb. 5 through Tuesday, April 13. Assistance is by appointment only and is limited to seniors over 55 with income below $60,000 and to disabled persons of any age. For appointments, call (847) 381-5030.

Northwest Culture Bus: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. alternating Wednesdays from Jan. 13-March 24. The winter session of the North/Northwest Culture Bus, sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and CJE-Senior Life provides a series of cultural outings designed for people experiencing early memory loss. For information, call Bonnie, (847) 852-3890 or (847) 382-7059 or Judy, (847) 492-1400.

Free Tax Service: By appointment 9 a.m.-noon Wednesdays and Fridays Feb. 3-April 14, Elk Grove Sheila Ray Adult Center, 225 E. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Seniors ages 60 and over and those with low to moderate incomes can sign up to have their 20009 federal and state income tax returns prepared by volunteers from the IRS-AARP Tax Aide Service. For information or to schedule an appointment, call (847) 364-7224.

Tax Help for Seniors: By appointment Monday and Friday mornings from Feb. 15-April 12, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave. IRS-trained AARP tax aides help seniors ages 60 and older and the disabled with free tax counseling. Appointment times are 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Call (847) 392-0100 pr register in person at the Reception desk on the second floor of the library.

Free Senior Tax assistance: By appointment only 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays or noon-3 p.m. Fridays, Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road. Income tax assistance for Palatine Township seniors ages 60 and over. Call (847) 991-1112 to meet with an AARP tax volunteer counselor or for information.

Memory screenings: As-needed basis, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. The Barrington Area Council on Aging is offering free memory screenings designed to promote early detection and intervention for those concerned about memory loss. Each screening takes about 10-15 minutes. To schedule an appointment, call (847) 852-3890.

Northern Illinois Men's Senior Baseball League: The Northern Illinois Men's Senior Baseball League is seeking players, who will be 45 or older in 2010, interested in possibly playing baseball next year. Play is on Sundays from May-August. For information, (847) 772-0554 or lawdrl990@yahoo.com.

Walking Club for Seniors: Join the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council's Winter Walking Club. Interested participants should pick up a walking form at the Palatine Township Senior Center office, 505 S. Quentin Road. Forms should be returned before April 10. For information, (847) 991-1112.

Senior health insurance help available: By appointment, Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. The Senior Health Insurance Program counselors are ready to help you with your health insurance needs, questions or problems. Counselors are able to assist with questions or problems regarding Medicare A and B, Supplement Policies, Medicaid, Prescription Drug Plans, Long Term Care, Medicare Advantage plans, eligibility for entitlement programs, appeals, grievances and more. Office hours available but appointments are required. Call Megan, (847) 991-1112, ext. 224.

Feb. 8Lunch for Seniors: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb 8.-Friday, Feb. 12, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Medals for adults over the age of 50. Suggested donation is $2.50. Includes an entree, two or three sides and beverages. Reservations requested, call (847) 991-1112, ext. 227.Walking Club: Meets 9 a.m. Monday-Friday, weather permitting, High Point Park parking lot, Hoffman Estates. Free. heparks.org.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.Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, Feb 8, Russell's, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Call (847) 289-4420.Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Feb. 8, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, talk on nutrition. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.Alzheimer's Caregivers support group: 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Russell's Barbecue on Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet for dinner and to plan the March calendar. (847) 289-4420 to RSVP or for information. AARP Safe Driving class: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 9, Leyden Township Senior Center, 2601 Mannheim Road, Franklin Park. Fee applies. To register, (847) 455-8616.AARP Safe Driving class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 and Tuesday, Feb. 9, Northbrook Senior Center, 3323 Walkers Ave., Northbrook. Fee applies. To register, (847) 291-2988.Hope: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Master's Touch Artistic Team of Hanover Township present a spiritual program on the theme of hope, with dance, song, drama, storytelling. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.Senior dance: 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Celebrate Valentine's early, with a Senior Dance, sponsored by South Elgin High School's National Honor Society. Refreshments, music entertainments. All area seniors citizens are invited. To register, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.Feb. 9Employment counseling: By appointment Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Wednesday Feb. 10, The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Run-A-Bouts senior events: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Hanover Park Community Center, 1919 Walnut Ave. Weekly games, contests, meal or events. Yearly activity fee is $20. For information, call (630) 837-2468 or hpparks.org. Volleyball: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1 drop-in fee. (847) 885-7500 or hepark.org.Income tax preparation: By appointment Tuesday, Feb. 9, Thursday, Feb. 11 and Saturday, Feb. 13, The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Wheeling Township Senior Scene: 10 -11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Wheeling Township Center, 1616 N Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Program: "Mutual Fund Selection" by Jack Muldoon, alum of DePaul University and Harvard Graduate School of Business. Call (847) 259-7730 to reserve a space.Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Feb. 9, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, soup day, TV game on food, exercise. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.Feb. 10Grief and Loss support group: Wednesdays, Feb. 10 and 24, The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Call first, (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Feb. 10, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, Free lunch if you attend the program. (847) 524-7496.The Healthy Gourmet: Noon-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Pina's Culinary Experience, Roselle. Join chefs Pina and Edward for a unique culinary experience to encourage healthy eating and correct meal preparation. Incorporate fresh ingredients and rich flavors to please the palate. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute of Harper College. For adults 55 and over. $55. To register, (847) 925-6300.Elmhurst Pointe Speakers' Series: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, 111 W. Third St., Elmhurst. Debra De Francesco of Coldwell Banker presents, "The Spring Market Will Blossom Before the Tulips." Light refreshments. RSVP to Carole, (630) 424-9222.Senior Dog Sledding trip: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, bus departs from the Palatine Township Senior Center, 505 S. Quentin Road, for a trip to go dog sledding in Malone, Wis. See and hear about dog sledding history, help harness a team and enjoy a ride in the sled. Includes brunch. $44. Registration deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 10. Register at,(847) 991-1112. Seven Metal Vibration Instruments: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Experience the therapeutic benefits of vibration instruments. Register at (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com"Motown, Pride of the Motor City": 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Chicago Cabaret singer Greta Pope takes a look a the history of Detroit and the auto industry, while featuring the great music of the Motown Record label. Free, open to the public. Register at (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.AARP Safe Driving Class: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 11, Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Fee applies. To register, (847) 768-5944.Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 7:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Barrington Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, for a concert by Barrington Classmates, from the class of 1977 and 1978. Rock, jazz, pop, Valentine theme songs. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Wednesday, Feb. 10.Feb. 11BACOA lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, Greencastle of Barrington, 445 E. Main St., Barrington. All Barrington-area seniors are invited to attend the Thursday lunch program and senior social following. $5. Registration is required, call (847) 381-5030. Card/Games Group: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 885-7500.Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Feb. 11, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, cards. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.The Coming of The Civil War: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 11, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Joyce Haworth examines in-depth the issues that brought about the Civil War; the challenges of the South, the newly industrializing North and the plight of the slaves. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute of Harper College. For adults 55 and over. $20. To register, (847) 925-6300.Feb. 12Volleyball: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1 drop-in fee. (847) 885-7500 or hepark.org.Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Feb. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.Celebrate Chinese New Year: 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Members of the Chinese Fine Arts Society of Chicago perform. Includes chorus, fold dancing. Free, public invited. Register at (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.comSociable Singles 50+ Group: 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, Anthem Bar Gril, 704 W. Euclid Ave., Palatine. For information, (847) 289-4420.Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 4-6 p.m. Poplar Creek Bowl, 2354 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Bowling then dinner at Buona Beef on Higgins. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 before Friday, Feb. 12.Valentine's luncheon for Hoffman seniors: Noon, Friday, Feb. 12, Hoffman Estates Village Hall, 1900 Hassell Road. Food, entertainment by the Schaumburg High School Choraliers. Hosted by the Village of Hoffman Estates Commission for Senior Citizens. Seating limited, reservations required. $8 per person. (847) 781-2606.Chicago Trip: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, downtown Chicago. BACOA and the Barrington Park District host daylong trip featuring Chicago Board of Trade, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, a 19th Century church, cooking demonstration at Kendall College's School of Culinary Arts, and a visit to "The Nature of Diamonds" at the Field Museum. $97 before Friday, Feb. 12. Call (847) 381-0687.Feb. 13Senior lunch and activities: Saturday, Feb. 13, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, Valentine's Party. $5. (847) 524-7496.Legal counseling: By appointment Saturday, Feb. 13 and 27, The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.Feb. 14Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, Prairie Crossing Byron Colby Barn, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake, for Chicago Early Music Consort, A Medieval Tapestry. $15 at the door. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.Feb. 15Senior San Antonio trip: April 10-18. Join the Palatine Township Senior Center for a motor coach trip to San Antonio, Texas. Includes a guided tour of San Antonio and the scenic river cruise. Four nights will be spent in San Antonio and there will be lots of walking. $725 for double occupancy. Register before Monday Feb. 15 at the senior center, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine, or call (847) 991-1112 for information.Feb. 16Senior Tea on Tuesdays: 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Features books, sharing and refreshments. Bring a book you've enjoyed - on any topic - and tell the group about it. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or palatinelibrary.org.Feb. 1750 + Lifestyle Forum: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, CCIA Senior Center and Arcade, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Wellness and nutrition workshops, exercise seminars, raffles, more. $5. For a schedule of events or to register visit the CCIA service desk; call (847) 885-7500 or visit heparks.org.Feb. 19Advocate Lutheran General Hospital's Senior Breakfast Club: 8:30-10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, Old Country Buffet, 8780 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge. Physical therapists from Advocate Lutheran General Hospital rehabilitation department discuss fall prevention and dizziness in adults when they present, "Over 50 and Fall Free." Continental breakfast served. Must RSVP to (800)-323-8622 or advocatehealth.com/lutheran and enter code 8S12.Feb. 22Senior Activity and Lunch program: Doors open 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo, lunch with the Grove Avenue third-graders. February birthdays celebrated. $5. Reservations to (847) 381-5030.New grandparents workshop: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Three-hour workshop aimed at new grandparents discusses current childbirth and parenting practices including child care and feeding philosophies. Share ideas, ask questions, more. $30. Register at (800) 323-8622 or advocatehealth.com with code 8B01.Feb. 27Blood sugar and pressure testing: 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 27, The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, #310, Park Ridge. Call, (847) 823-0453 weekdays from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.March 3Free blood pressure screening: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, March 3, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Patient Resource Center, 8820 W. Dempster St., Niles. No appointment necessary. Call (847) 723-7277.OngoingSociable 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.