Senior Center

All in-person programs will be held at the Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road. Many of our in-person programs at the Senior Center will also offer the option to attend via Zoom. The Senior Center Reading Room is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Travelogues

Fridays, May 6, 20, and 27, 10 a.m. / Senior Center

Drop in and enjoy travel movies and documentaries.

Film Discussion Circle

Tuesday, May 3, 1 p.m. / Senior Center

May’s film is Howards End (1992), 140 minutes, rated PG, starring Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins in a romantic drama that explores class relations in turn-of-the20th-century Britain. A discussion led by staff follows a free showing of the film.

National Senior Health & Fitness Day

Wednesday, May 25, 9:00 a.m.–noon / Senior Center

Participate in this morning of free activities and seminars and join featured speaker Marc Blesoff, founder of CourAGEus, to learn the principles of conscious aging.

9 a.m.–noon: Blood pressure, BMI, bone density, hearing, retinal, and skin cancer screenings

9 a.m.–noon: NorthShore’s Simbulance

9–10:45 a.m.: Fitness demos and mini-meditation sessions

11 a.m.: Marc Blesoff, Conscious Aging

Sponsored by the library and other community agencies serving older adults. Registration is required for the featured speaker and masks may be required for some activities. To register or for more information, contact the Senior Center at 847-253-5532.

Wednesday, May 11, 1–2 p.m. Senior Center or Zoom

Novice and experienced users discuss current technology, exchange tips and offer advice for solving problems on PCs, tablets and smartphones. Register to join us in person or via Zoom.

Current Events Discussion

Thursdays, May 5, 12, 19 and 26, and June 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10–11 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom

Register to join us either in person or on Zoom for May and June by calling the Senior Center at 847-253-5532.

Senior Center Book Discussions

Books available in the Senior Center Reading Room.

Popular Books The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner

Wednesday, May 11, 10 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom

Modern Classics Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

Monday, May 23, 10 a.m. Senior Center or Zoom

SENIOR CENTER

CLASSES Classes feature small class size and hands-on instruction. All classes are held in person at the Senior Center.

Android Phone Basics (two-day class)

Wednesdays, May 11 and 18, 2–4 p.m. Fridays, May 27 and June 3, 2–4 p.m.

Get hands-on experience using an androidbased phone with tips for text and internet.

iPad & iPhone Basics (two-day class)

Mondays, May 9 and 16, 2–4 p.m. Thursdays, May 19 and 26, 9–11 a.m.

Get hands-on experience using an iPad or iPhone. Learn tips for email and searching the internet using Safari.

iPad & iPhone Beyond Basics (two-day class)

Tuesdays, May 24 and 31, 9–11 a.m.

Next level class: download new apps, read books, use maps, text and video chat.

iPad & iPhone Settings 1

Friday, May 20, 2–4 p.m.

Use the Settings app to customize your iPad or iPhone.

Windows Essentials (two-day class)

Tuesdays, May 10 and 17, 2–4 p.m.

Customize your desktop and find, copy, and organize files.

SENIOR PHONE PROGRAMS

Join our weekly phone discussions where we listen to and discuss short stories or share reminisces of past events and experiences. No technology other than a phone is required. Contact Senior and Accessible Services at 847-870-3712 to learn more about these programs or to register.