Bacoa

Memory Café
2025-08-19 10:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Please call Ela Library to register

Virtual Bingo
2025-08-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Illinois
Weekly virtual bingo. Three prizes given away each week!

Contact Janine for Zoom link

Managing Your Medication: A Pharmacist's Perspective
2025-08-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
In collaboration with Bacoa and Encompass Health

Learn about the basic concepts of pharmacy practice and how those affect patients. We discuss medication related problems and the importance of a basic understanding of what you take and what for. We also give practical information such as how to remember to take meds and how to coordinate your medication regimen. At the end of the presentation, the audience has had a solid introduction to pharmacy issues that should be on everyone’s radar.

Amanda Vercillo, MS, CCC-SLP-Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute

Nadya Northrop, Rph., PharmD-PharmD Insight

Laura Kulawik, CTRS, Social Service Manager at Bacoa

Call Laura to register

Pharmacy Inservice 8-20-25Download

'A Day Out' Adult Program
2025-08-21 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-25 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-08-28 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-04 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-08 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 14:30, 2025-09-22 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

Reverse Mortgages Presented by Open Communities
2025-08-21 16:00 - 18:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Join Open Communities representative Sarah Buckley, HUD-Certified Reverse Mortgage/HECM Housing Counselor for an informational presentation on Reverse Mortgages designed for both employed and retired homeowners and caregivers.

Open Communities, one of the only housing agencies in the northern suburbs of Chicago certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), offers six housing counseling programs to the community. The Housing Counseling department works to help families stay in their homes and protect landlords’ assets through education and intervention for renters, landlords, homeowners, potential homeowners, and people in the real estate industry. They also offer one on one counseling & education, foreclosure counseling, pre-purchase programs, and HECM/Reverse Mortgage counseling.

Call library to register 847-381-1300

Lunch and Bingo
2025-08-25 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-09-08 10:45 - 13:00, 2025-09-15 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.

Labor Day: Bacoa Closed
2025-09-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Illinois

Hand and Foot: Play and Learn
2025-09-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Please let Janine know you are coming. Session held in the Zimmerman room.

Mobility Caregiver Support Group
2025-09-09 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.

Virtual – Microsoft Teams MeetingRegister with Laura

Alzheimer's Support Group
2025-09-10 10:30 - 12:00 | https://bacoa.org/event/alzheimers-support-group-2/
Resources for families and caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. A judgement-free space to discuss the daily triumphs and struggles of caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis.

This Session: Caregiver expert Denise Brown will lead a writing workshop

Virtual – Contact Pam for link

When I'm 64 - Medicare Basics
2025-09-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Barrington Area Library

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.

Senior Expo
2025-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Schaumburg Park District Sport Center, 1141 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60193, United States

Memory Café
2025-09-16 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.

This session: Visit with the Soul Harbour Ranch Therapy Miniature Horses

Please call Ela Library to register

When I'm 64 - Medicare Advantage Plans
2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States

Aging in Place
2025-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Kemper Lakes Golf Club, 24000 N Old McHenry Rd, Kildeer, Illinois, 60047, United States
A presentation on what to consider when caring for aging loved ones

When I'm 64 - Medicare Supplements and Drug Plans
2025-09-18 19:30 - 20:30 | Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Hwy, Barrington, Illinois, 60010, United States
Barrington Area Library – Call library for reservation

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.

The Music of Olivia Newton John at White Fence Farm
2025-09-19 09:45 - 16:00 | White Fence Farm Main Restaurant, 1376 Joliet Rd, Romeoville, Illinois, 60446, United States
A 3-course meal with performance by Sweet Reminder

Meet in Barrington to drive together

RSVP with payment by 8/19

Oktoberfest Lunch and Bingo
2025-09-22 10:30 - 13:00 | Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Dr, Barrington, IL, 60010, United States
Free Panera lunch, entertainment, and a 1-hour bingo program at Barrington Park District.

Registration is required by 9/12. Pay before or at the event.
