Bacoa

Virtual Bingo
2026-05-19 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | https://bacoa.org/event/virtual-bingo-3/2026-05-19/
Weekly virtual bingo. Three prizes given away each week!

Contact Janine for Zoom link

Memory Café
2026-05-19 10:00 - 23:30 | Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich, Illinois, 60047, United States
Participants with memory loss and their care companions can take part in fun activities in a relaxed setting while making new friends and offering support to each other. Presenting: Poet Cin Salach

Please call to register: 847-483-3433

Lunch and Bingo
2026-05-18 10:45 - 13:00, 2026-05-04 10:45 - 13:00, 2026-04-27 10:45 - 13:00 | Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Dr, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Weekly congregate lunch and 1-hour bingo program at Barrington Park District.Bingo and Panera lunch: $12; bingo only: $3.

Registration is required. Pay before or at the event.

'A Day Out' Adult Program
2026-05-18 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-07 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-04 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-30 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-27 10:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-23 10:00 - 14:30 | Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E Main St, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
A social model program designed to address challenges of living with dementia by providing a structured, engaging, and strength-based environment for people living with early-stage Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias.

PRE-EVALUATION IS REQUIRED BEFORE PARTICIPATION

Stress Busters Dementia Program
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:30 | https://bacoa.org/event/stress-busters-dementia-program-2/2026-05-13/
Virtual event link given prior to first meeting

Join others who care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and learn stress management techniques and relaxation/coping skills.

9-week course, co-facilitator: Liza Johnson

Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
2026-05-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Community Church of Barrington, 407 S Grove Ave, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Call to Register – Open exchange providing information and support to caregivers

In-person session

Mobility Caregiver Support Group
2026-05-12 14:00 - 15:30 | https://tinyurl.com/ysy622nk
Join us each month for a gathering where caregivers can come together to share their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. This gathering aims to nurture a sense of community while offering emotional support, practical advice, and valuable resources. Our focus will be on mobility challenges, neurological conditions, and debilitating long-term issues that affect movement.

Virtual – Microsoft Teams MeetingRegister with Laura

Game Club
2026-05-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 | NeuroBalance Center, 1529 S Grove Ave, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Pre-registration required:Call Bacoa 847-381-5030

Virtual Bingo
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | https://bacoa.org/event/virtual-bingo-3/2026-05-12/

Spring Fling: Cinco De Mayo Lunch and Bingo
2026-05-11 10:45 - 13:00 | Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Dr, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Panera lunch, entertainment, and a 1-hour bingo program at Barrington Park District.

Never Idle Hands
2026-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Pepper Park Coffee, 22000 N Pepper Rd, Lake Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Weekly knitting & crochet group at Pepper Park Coffee.Beginners welcome!

When I'm 64 - Medicare Prescrition Drug Plans and Medigap Plans
2026-05-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Register Here

Low Vision/Blind Support Group
2026-05-07 13:00 - 14:30 | Lake Barrington Woods, 22320 Classic Ct, Lake Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Education and support for people living with restricted vision.Located in Lake Barrington Woods Community Room

New participants: Call Laura first

"The Wedding Singer" and Lunch at Metropolis
2026-05-07 11:00 - 17:00 | Metropolis Performing Arts Centre, 111 W Campbell St, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 60005, United States
10 Seats Available – Join friends to have lunch and see the romantic comedy based on the Adam Sandler film from 1998. Transportation provided from Barrington.

When I'm 64 - Medicare Advantage Plans
2026-05-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Turning 65 is a milestone for older adults, and with it may come important changes to health insurance coverage. Bacoa’s three-part educational workshop, “When I’m 64,” addresses many of these Medicare and retirement topics. The workshop will cover Medicare basics, supplements and advantage plans, and Medicare prescription drug plans. In partnership with the Barrington Area Library, Bacoa’s 3 part series will provide attendees with the tools needed to navigate one’s Medicare plan.

Register Here

Stress Busters Dementia Program
2026-05-06 13:00 - 14:30 | https://bacoa.org/event/stress-busters-dementia-program-2/2026-05-06/

Hand and Foot: Play and Learn
2026-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Come learn and play this game.Please let Janine know you are coming. Session held in the Zimmerman room.

When I'm 64 - Medicare Basics
2026-05-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States

Virtual Bingo
2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 | https://bacoa.org/event/virtual-bingo-3/2026-05-05/

Virtual Bingo
2026-04-28 11:00 - 12:00 | https://bacoa.org/event/virtual-bingo-3/2026-04-28/
