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Posted February 15, 2009 10:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

Feb. 16

Inside the White House - America's Most Famous House: 1-2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, Prospect Heights Public Library, 12 N. Elm St. A behind-the-scenes tour of the White House with National Geographics. Travel film. To register, (847) 259-3500, ext. 35 or phpl.info.

Tax Help for Seniors: 1-4 p.m. Mondays, beginning Feb. 2, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A trained AARP volunteer will help senior citizens complete their income tax forms. Please bring a copy of last year's tax. To make an appointment, visit the Adult Services Desk or call (847) 634-3650.

Feb. 17

Senior tea: 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Palatine Public Library 700 N. Court, Palatine. Senior special event featuring books, sharing and refreshments. To register, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 166 or 108 or visit palatinelibrary.org.

Sociable Singles 50+ Group dinner: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Clementi's, 601 W. Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420 before Tuesday, Feb. 17.

BACOA travel program: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Free travel presentation and a demonstration on "How to Pack a Suitcase." Lean about Mayflower's 2009 tour destinations. R.S.V.P. to Carla, (847) 381-0687 before Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Red Hats of Alexian Village: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 975 Martha, Elk Grove. Chris Colletti takes a musical journey through the past including the Big Ban Era, Broadway's best and Rat Pack hits. Free. Register at (847) 437-8070.

'Tea with the President': 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, The Garlands of Barrington, Surround Sound Theater, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Patricia O'Brien, a certified tea consultant will present, "Tea with the President," a walk through history with George and Martha Washington, Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, the Kennedys and the Clintons. (847) 304-1996 or TheGarlands.com.

Senior Tea: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Event features books, sharing and refreshments. Topic: "Heart Tales." To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 108 or palatinelibrary.org.

Feb. 18

Oscar Mire: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Helling park District, Wheeling. Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire handicaps the Oscars, with film clips and Q & A. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. $10. To register, call (847) 925-6300.

Valentine's Day party: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Sunrise senior Living of Park Ridge, 1725 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Food and refreshments, share your love story. Kara, (847) 824-1724.

"Ms Saigon": Wednesday, Feb. 18, Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. Bus departs from The Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $60-$70 includes lunch, transportation and main floor seating. Reservations to (847) 991-1112, ext. 232.

Feb. 19

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 19, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 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.

AARP Safe Drive Class: Noon-4 p.m. Thursdays, Feb. 19 and 26, Village of Schaumburg Senior Center, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. To register, call (847) 244-1101.

Wellness program: 2-4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Community Health Nurse Trish Simon talks about the free screenings offered including blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and hemoglobin/anemia checks. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.

Lincoln Portrait: 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Musical tribute to Abraham Lincoln featuring "a Lincoln Portrait" by American composer Aaron Copland. Jim Kendros explores the background of the music and describes how the music tells the story of the history of the American people. $20. To register, (847) 925-6300. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College.

Feb. 20

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, meet at Byron Colby Barn, Prairie Crossing, Grayslake. Venere Lute Quartet performs. $15. R.S.V.P to (847) 289-4420.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 30, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowery host ballroom dancing to live music. $25 per couple. (847) 825-2901.

Happy hour party: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, Alexian village, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Guitar sing a long by Rita Lopienski of Bartlett.

Feb. 21

Chorus performs: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The Peace, Mercy and Charity Chorus of Forest Park performs in honor of Black History Month. Free, register at (630) 213-0100.

A Historical Look at Illinois: 9 -11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21-28, Harper College Northeast Center, Prospect Heights. Harper professor Jim Edstrom take a look at Illinois history. $25; $50 non members. A program of the Lifelong Learning Institute at Harper College. To register, (847) 925-6300.

Feb. 23

BACOA Senior Activity and Lunch program: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. John Delapa, director of marketing at Cornerstone Bank & Trust Co., in Palatine, presents a program on the new FDIC insurance coverages and account titling options. $3.50. Reservation required to (847) 381-5030.

FDIC coverage program: 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Barrington Park District. Overview of the new FDIC Depository Insurance coverage and the various way to title bank accounts to ensure the safety of deposits. Includes time for questions. To register, call Linda at the BACOA, Tax Help for Seniors: 1-4 p.m. Mondays, beginning Feb. 2, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. A trained AARP volunteer will help senior citizens complete their income tax forms. Please bring a copy of last year's tax. To make an appointment, visit the Adult Services Desk or call (847) 634-3650.

(847) 852-3892.

Feb. 24

Mardi Gras party: 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Alexian Village, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Featuring piano man Bob Kurtz. Free, register at (847) 437-8070.

Mardi Gras party: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Entertainment by Bill Bailey's Banjos. Free, to register, (630) 213-0100.

Feb. 25

AARP Safe Driver Class: Noon-4 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 25 and Thursday, Feb. 26, Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. To register, (847) 724-4793.

Feb. 26

BACOA senior luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 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.

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 26, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

Violin Name That Tune program: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Alexian Village, 975 Martha, Elk Grove Village. Guess which melodies are being played, old fashion sing-a-long. Free, Register at (847) 437-8070.

Feb. 27

Irish heritage tour: 9 a.m. Thursday, March 12, bus departs from the Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Chicago Irish Heritage tour includes the Irish American Heritage Center, historic neighborhood church, guided tour of Bridgeport and a corned beef and cabbage lunch. $75, reservations to (847) 381-0687 before Friday, Feb. 27.

Friday Brown Bag lunches: 50+ Active Adult Group 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, CCIA, 1685 Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. (847) 885-7500, ext. 635.

Feb. 28

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowy host ballroom dancing with taped music. $15 per couple at the door. (847) 825-2901.

Feng Shui Workshop: 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, Frontier Park, Arlington Heights. Learn about the Chinese art of placement. Ages 18 and up. Fee is $45 for each class. For information, visit ahpd.org or call the Arlington Heights Park District, at (847) 577-3000.

March 2

Senior lunch and activities: Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Bingo, take a make believe trip to Ireland. $6. (847) 524-74916.

March 3

State services: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines. Officials from state Rep. Rosemary Mulligna's office present information about state-run programs for older adults and answer questions about ongoing state programs.

Senior lunch and activities: Tuesday, March 3, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Mayor's for meals free lunch, Bingo. (847) 524-7496.

March 4

"Chicago": Wednesday, March 4, Oriental Theatre, Chicago. Bus departs from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $105-$110 includes transportation and performance. register at (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.

Senior lunch/activities: Wednesday, March 4, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Health clinic, play Wii, Bingo. Lunch donation $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.

March 5

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 5, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205. For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

Senior lunch/activities: Thursday, March 5, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Home cooking lunch, Bingo. Lunch donation $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.

March 6

Senior lunch/activities: Friday, March 6, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Sing along, Bingo. Lunch donation $3-$3.25. (847) 524-7496.

March 7

"Rain, A tribute to the Beatles": Saturday, March 7, Auditorium Theatre, Chicago. Bus departs from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $89-$95 includes transportation and performance. To register, (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.

Senior lunch/activities: Saturday, March 7, Schaumburg Barn, 231 S. Civic Drive, Schaumburg. Weekend lunch, Bingo. Lunch donation $2. (847) 524-7496.

March 9

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, March 9, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

March 12

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 12, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

March 13

Free legal consultations for seniors; 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 13, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

March 16

March 19

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 19, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

March 20

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowery host ballroom dancing to live music. $25 per couple. (847) 825-2901.

March 23

March 26

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, March 26, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

March 28

Ballroom dancing: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowy host ballroom dancing with taped music. $15 per couple at the door. (847) 825-2901.

March 31

Rolling Meadows Senior Center golf league: Registration 9 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 31, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive, Rolling Meadows. Maximum of 72 players will play at Salt Creek Golf Course, 710 Thorndale, Wood Dale. Play begins Tuesday, May 5 through Tuesday, Sept. 18. Jan. (847) 818-3205.

April 2

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 2, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

April 5

April 9

AARP Tax aids: 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, April 9, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive. Have your income tax prepared, without charge, by AARP tax aides. For low and middle incomes, by appointment only. (847) 818-3205.

For other AARP location, call (888) 227-7669.

April 10

Free legal consultations for seniors; 8:30-11:30 a.m. April 10, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

April 12

April 13

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, April 13, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

May 6

"Mary Poppins": Wednesday May 6, Cadillac Palace Theatre, Chicago. Bus departs from the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council, 505 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. $112-$120, includes transportation and performance. Register at (847) 991-1112, ext. 233.

May 8

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

May 11

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, May 11, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

June 8

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, June 8, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

June 12

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

July 10

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, July 10, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

July 13

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meets 6 p.m. Monday, July 13, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sport and travel. Call (847) 289-4420 for information.

Aug. 14

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, Prairieview Building at The Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. Attorneys from Spagnolo & Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with senior to discuss estate planning, wills, power of attorney or other legal issues. For appointments, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.