Events for those who are over age 50, including clubs, trips and support programs. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Senior book discussion: 10 a.m. the fourth Monday of the month, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. On May 23, discuss “Go Set a Watchman” by Harper Lee. Large print and paperback copies of the selected title are available at the library. Registration is required. For a list of upcoming book selections, call (847) 438-3433, email infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
AARP Smart Driver Course: Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Driver Course. Learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws/rules of the road. Upon completion, participants may be eligible for a discount on car insurance. $15 for AARP members/$20 for nonmembers. For more information visit www.aarp.org/drive.
• 10 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 24 and 25, Waukegan Park Senior Center, 414 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan. To register, call (847) 244-9242.
• 9 a.m. Thursday and Friday, May 26 and 27, Grayslake Fire Station, 160 Hawley St., Grayslake. To register, call (847) 445-5879.
• 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 31 and Wednesday, June 1, Vista Hospital, 1324 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. To register, call (847) 360-4228.
Patty Turner Center Men’s Club: 8:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Group meets to hear a variety of speakers and to keep attuned to what is going on in their community. Coffee. pastries. and camaraderie begin at 8:15 a.m. and programs are from 8:45-10 a.m. Women are welcome too. The topic for May 24 will be “PlC Annual Classic Car Show” with speaker John Maxson. The topic for May 31 will be “Deerfield Public Library Updates,” a joint presentation by Library Director Amy FaJasz Peterson and Head of Information Technology Tom Owen. For details, call Maxson, at (847) 945-3927 or the PTC at (847) 940-4010. Visit deerfieldseniors.org.
Dementia 102, How Things Change. and Stay the Same: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, First Presbyterian Church of Libertyville, 219 W. Maple Ave., Libertyville. This interactive program will help participants understand how dementia can change a person’s ability to perform daily activities. Participants will also learn how to use the person’s remaining abilities to encourage independence and maintain function. Free. To register, call 847-596-8226.
Games and Card Players Club: 12:30-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, Wauconda Township Hall, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. Pinochle and canasta are the main offerings for this friendly group of prime timers, along with other board games. For information, call Lisa Knight, at (847) 526-1800. Visit www.waucondatownship.com.