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Posted March 29, 2009 11:00 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.

Arlington Heights Senior Golf League: The senior leagues are in need of additional regular and substitute members for play in the morning, from late April to September, at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. Wednesday Mens League, call Matt, (847) 404-9891; Friday Ladies League, call Pat, (847) 253-0502; Friday Mens League, call Dave, (847) 394-2768.

Elk Grove Senior Men's Golf League: April 28-Sept. 8, Fox Run Golf Links, 333 Plum Grove Road, Elk Grove Village. Substitute players are invited to participate. League plays nine holes. Residents and nonresidents welcome, substitutes are guaranteed to play each week. Call Jim, (847) 439-4768.

March 30

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Lunch donation, $3.50. A program on BACOA's services and programs presented by executive director Joyce Palmquist and public relations coordinator Sarah Hoban. March birthdays will be celebrated. Registration required, call (847) 381-5030.

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.

Super Senior Day: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, march 31, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Offered by the Illinois Secretary of State, the event includes a Rules of the Road review course, requires registration, vision screenings and a Mobil Drives Services Unit. (847) 253-5532.

AARP income tax assistance program: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. By appointment only, call (847) 381-5030.

Modern grandparenting series: 7 p.m. Tuesday March 21 and April 7, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Two-part series explores issues that concern grandparents of the 21st century. To register or for information, call the BACOA at (847) 381-5030.

April 1

BACOA "Mary Poppins" trip: 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, bus departs from the Barrington Park District. See the musical "Mary Poppins" at the Cadillac Palace Theatre in Chicago. $117 includes transportation and show ticket. To register, (847) 381-0687.

Intergenerational Computer Training class: 3:15-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, Buffalo Grove High School. District 213 students teach seniors the basics of computers. Free, register at (847) 718-7700.

Intergenerational Computer Training class: 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday, April 1, Elk Grove High School. District 213 students teach seniors the basics of computers. Free, register at (847) 718-7700.

Program of laughter: 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Register at (630) 213-0100.

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 3

Piano singalong: 3 p.m. Friday, April 3, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Paul Bollinger leads sing along. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

April 5

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.

April 6

AARP Safe Driving course: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7, Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Register at (847) 253-5532.

AARP Safe Driving course: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, April 6 and Wednesday, April 8, Wheeling Township Community Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. To register, (847) 259-7730.

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: 10:30 a.m. door open, Monday, April 6, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Easter celebration, wear spring colors and enjoy coloring eggs with the Barrington Park District's preschoolers. $3.50 lunch donation. Register at (847) 381-5030.

April 7

State services: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, 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.

AARP income tax assistance program: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. By appointment only, call (847) 381-5030.

AARP Safe Driving course: Tuesday, April 7, and Thursday, April 9, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. To register, (847) 923-3391.

Piano recital and sing along: 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Phyllis Muhling hosts. Free. To register, (630) 213-0100.

S & H Senior Golf League registration: 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Register for the mixed handicap league, for ages 55 and older, that plays on Tuesday morning at the Schaumburg Golf Club. Fee is $30 per player. (847) 490-7026 or visit snhsgl.com.

April 8

Intergenerational Computer Training class: 3:15-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Prospect High School. District 213 students teach seniors the basics of computers. Free, register at (847) 718-7700.

AARP Safe Driving course: Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9, Roselle Police Department, 33 S. Prospect St., Roselle. To register, (630) 671-4067.

AARP Safe Driving course: Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9, Des Plaines Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker. To register, call (847) 391-5717.

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.

BACOA AARP income tax assistance program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. By appointment only, call (847) 381-5030.

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.

BACOA AARP income tax assistance program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 10, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane, suite 100, Barrington. By appointment only, call (847) 381-5030.

April 11

BACOA AARP income tax assistance program: 18-11 a.m. Saturday, April 11, Barrington Bank & Trust, 201 Hough St., Barrington. By appointment only, call (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.

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, March 13, Garlands of Barrington, 6000 Garlands Lane. Attorneys from Spagnolo and Hoeksema LLC, Hoffman Estates, meet with seniors for free legal consultation by appointment only. Call (847) 381-5030.

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: 10:30 a.m. door open, Monday, April 13, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Ashley Blankstein-Delaney from Whitehall of Deerfield will present a program about the facility. $3.50 lunch donation. Register at (847) 381-5030.

April 15

Intergenerational Computer Training class: 3:15-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, Prospect High School. District 213 students teach seniors the basics of computers. Free, register at (847) 718-7700.

Trip to Northern Indiana: Bus leaves 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, April 15 from the Barrington Park District. Visit Amish Acres and the campus of the University of Notre Dame. $75 includes transportation and lunch. To register, call (847 () 381-0687.

April 16

Lunch of the Prairie: 10:30 a.m.-noon Barrington Middle School Prairie Campus, 40 W. Dundee Road, Barrington. Students entertain and provide lunch to area seniors. Limited seating, for reservations, call Linda (847) 852-3892 before April 16.

April 17

Take Charge of Your Health: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays April 17-May 8, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, 450 W. Highway 22, Barrington. Six-week health education class for adults 60 and over. Topics include coping with fatigue, frustration, pain and isolation; exercising; using medications; communicating with family, friends and health professionals; nutrition; treatment options. Free. To register, call Penny or Diane at the BACOA, (847) 381-5030.

April 20

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: 10:30 a.m. door open, Monday, April 20, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. The Kitechen Klanger Band from Libertyville performs an Easter program. $3.50 lunch donation. Register at (847) 381-5030.

April 21

Travel safe and smart: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Linda Kerr discusses traveling for seniors in the 21st century from preparing to pack to passports, carry-on luggage rules, and staying healthy while traveling. Register at (847) 253-5675.

April 27

BACOA senior activity and lunch program: 10:30 a.m. door open, Monday, April 27, Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Bingo at 11 a.m.; lunch at noon. Lu Gustafson, a longtime BACOA lunch program volunteer presents a program on her recent trip to China. $3.50 lunch donation. Register at (847) 381-5030.

May 1

Sociable Singles 50+ Bowling at Brunswick: 6 p.m. Mondays beginning Mary 18, for four weeks, Brunswick Zone, 1100 W. Lake St., Roselle. Bowling, lessons and shoe rental. $10 per week. RSVP before May 1 to (847) 289-4420.

Sociable Singles 50+ Pizza and Practice league: 7 p.m. Thursdays, beginning May 21 for 12 weeks, Brunswick Zone, 1100 W. Lake St., Roselle. $14 per week. RSVP before May 1 at (847) 289-4420.

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.

May 21

Milwaukee River Cruise: Bus departs 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 21, from the Barrington Park District. Narrated cruise spotlights Milwaukee's architectural highlights and historic sites, includes time for shopping after the cruise. $55 includes transportation, lunch and cruise. For reservations, (847) 381-0687.

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.

Sept. 11

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 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.

Oct. 9

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 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.

Oct. 13

Shades of Ireland: Departure date Oct. 13, 2009. Spend ten days in the green hills of Ireland with visits to castles, cliffs and the countryside. Includes stops in Dublin, Waterford and Killarney. $3,199 double and includes airfare from Chicago, hotel, transfers, taxes and surcharges and 13 meals. Sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and Collette Vacations. (847) 852-3892.

Nov. 13

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 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.

Dec. 11

Free legal consultations for seniors: 8:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11, 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.

Sociable 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.

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.

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.

Laughter Club: 2-4:45 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month;. Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Experience the health benefits of laughter. Free; no advance reservations needed. (847) 253-5532.

Learn to relax: 3-4:30 p.m., second and fourth Monday of each month and 7-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday (with the exception of Jan. 7; time changed to 5-6 p.m.). Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. The Monday sessions discuss what is meditation; Wednesday sessions discuss for the first 30 minutes, followed by an hour of meditation. Topics for the Wednesday sessions: Jan. 7 - Exercise Meditation; Jan. 14 - Gratitude Meditation; Jan. 21 - Meditation for Handling Anger and Jan. 28 - Dance as Meditation. (847) 253-5532.