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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com 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 relaxation, 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 through 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.

Tax Assistance: By appointment, Monday afternoons through April 12, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Senior citizens may make an appointment with an AARP volunteer. To register, call (847) 634-3650.

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. 15Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Feb. 15, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch is $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, March 8, Russell's, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Call (847) 289-4420.Lunch for Seniors: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb 15.-Friday, Feb. 19, 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.Senior 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. 16Digital Camera and Photo Editing: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn how to transfer photos from your camera to the computer, edit the, and e-mail the pictures to friends and family. To register, mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.Employment counseling: By appointment Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Wednesday Feb. 17, 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. 16, 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. 16, 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. 16, 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.Senior 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.Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Feb. 16, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, exercise, council meeting. Lunch is $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.Mardi Gras celebration: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainment, dancing, wear your beads. Register at (630) 213-0100.AARP Safe Driving Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 and Thursday, Feb. 18, Skokie Parks and Recreation, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. Fee applies, to register, (847) 933-4960.Feb. 17Senior lunch and activities: Wednesday, Feb. 17, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, soup day, health clinic. Lunch is $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.50 + 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. Cholesterol education program: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Clinician from Vital Wellness lead a program on cholesterol education. To register, (630) 213-0100.Black History celebration: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Students from Bartlett High School's AASU Club perform. To register, (630) 213-0100.Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, for dinner at Fuddruckers, on Golf Road in Schaumburg. Call (847) 289-4420.Lunch at Spartan Terrace: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23, bus departs from the Barrington Park District for lunch at Spartan Terrace at the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Institute of Elgin at Elgin Community College. Students from the institute's culinary classes cook and serve lunch. Trip cost is $7 plus meal costs which range from $14-$18 plus tip. Reservations to (847) 381-0687 before Wednesday, Feb. 17.Feb. 18BACOA lunch: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 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. 18, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Free. (847) 885-7500.Senior lunch and activities: Thursday, Feb. 18, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Special lunch $3. (847) 524-7496.Wellness program: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Free screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.Laughter Yoga: 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Rita Lopienski leads a laughter yoga session. To register, (630) 213-0100.Feb. 19Volleyball: 10-11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, CCIA Senior Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. $1 drop-in fee. (847) 885-7500 or hepark.org.Advocate 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.Senior lunch and activities: Friday, Feb. 19, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch is $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.AARP Safe Driving Class: 12:30-4:40 p.m. Fridays, Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, Elk Grove Village Bank Trust, 75 E. Turner Ave, Elk Grove Village. Fee applies, to register, (847) 985-6677.Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, for a fish fry at Rolling Knolls Country Club, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.Feb. 20Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, for dinner at Riccardo's Pizza, Wise and Roselle roads, in Schaumburg. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.Feb. 21Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meet 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, for lunch at Lindy's Landing, 115 Park St., Wauconda. Lunch overlooking Bangs Lake. RSVP to (847) 289-4420.Feb. 22Senior lunch and activities: Monday, Feb. 12, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo. Lunch is $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.Senior 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.AARP Safe Driving Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 and Wednesday, Feb. 24, Maine Township Senior Center, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Fee applies, to register, (847) 297-2510.Feb. 23AARP Safe Driving Class: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23 and Thursday, Feb. 25, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Fee applies, to register, (847) 692-3597.Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, Feb. 23, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Schaumburg Township seniors enjoy a nutritious lunch, fellowship, Bingo, exercise. Lunch is $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.Barb's Boutique fundraiser: Noon-4 p.m. Tuesday