Events for those who are over age 50, including clubs, trips and support programs. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Patty Turner Center Men’s Club: 8:45 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. Ladies welcome. The topic for Feb. 28 is “The Sacred Lote-Tree, A Commentary on the Baha’i Movement,” presented by Steve Jackson. The topic for March 7 is “Tribute to Debbie Reynolds,” presented by Susan Benjamin. Call (847) 940-4010, email seniors@dfpd.org or visit deerfieldseniors.org.
Free Hearing Screening: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, Petranek’s Pharmacy, 426 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Hearing instrument specialist from Audibel Hearing Aid Center, Libertyville, will be on-site performing free hearing screenings and otoscope exams. To schedule an appointment, call (847) 362-7500 or email jeannepaudibel@gmail. Visit the Audibel Hearing Aid Center website at wwww.libertyvillehearing.com.
Rejuvenate Your Retirement: 9 a.m. Saturdays, March 4 and 11, Vernon Hills High School, 145 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. This course focuses on the issues and financial concepts that are important to retirees, including financial strategies designed to accomplish objectives such as tax-efficient income planning, lifestyle preservation, inflation protection and providing a legacy. Tuition is $39; Gold Star fee is $27.50; paying students’ partners may attend for free but must also be registered. Registration required; visit www.ComEd128.org or call (847) 247-4575.
AARP Smart Driver Course: 5:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, March 6 and 8, Wheeling Township Center, 1616 N. Arlington Heights, Road. 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. To register, call (847) 259-7730. For more information and a schedule of other Smart Driver Course sessions, visit www.aarp.org/drive.

