SENIOR OPEN GYM | Schererville

Lake Hills Baptist Church, 9209 W. 85th Ave., invites men, ages 60 and older, to attend open gym basketball from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursdays through March, beginning Jan. 10. There is no cost and all are welcome.

FYI: (219) 365-4747

SENIOR YOGA | Portage

The Bonner Senior Center offers senior citizen-geared yoga classes at 9:45 a.m. Mondays at the center, 5800 Lexington Ave. Participants must be 55 years or older and members of the Bonner Senior Center to participate. Membership is $10 per year.

FYI: (219) 762-1522

AARP MEETING | Crown Point

AARP Chapter 3210 meets at 1 p.m. the fourth Monday of every month at the Civic Center, 101 S. East St. Refreshments will be served.

FYI: (219) 663-7838

SENIOR EXECUTIVES | Merrillville

Spring Mill Health Campus hosts a Senior Executive Club from 1:30 to 3 p.m. the last Friday of every month at 101 W. 87th Ave. Take advantage of this free service to seniors, including a complimentary lunch, free blood pressure checks and blood sugar screenings, use of banquet and meeting rooms, insurance consulting, free balloon bouquets and more. Register.

FYI: (219) 756-0744

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING | Hammond

Free blood-pressure checks are performed from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Hammond Public Library's E. B. Hayward Branch, 1212 172nd St.

FYI: (219) 844-2668

ART CLASS | Chesterton

An ongoing weekly art class designed just for seniors is being taught by Susan Kay Rosso from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays at the Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. 4th St. Funded through a grant by the Duneland Resale Shop, the classes are free to students ages 55 or older. To register or for more information, call.

FYI: (219) 926-4711

SENIOR PET PROGRAM | Munster

The Humane Society Calumet Area, 421 45th St., is offering a $50 discount to anyone older than 60 years old when they give a shelter animal a "forever home." This makes the price of a dog (older than 6 months) only $50 and a puppy (younger than 6 months) for $100 or a cat (older than 6 months) $20 and a kitten (younger than 6 months) $50. Pet interaction with seniors has shown to improve life quality for both animal and owner.

FYI: (219) 922-3811

SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM | Hammond

Greater Hammond Community Services and Hammond Parks & Recreation invite seniors 60 or older from the Greater Hammond Area to attend the Senior Nutrition Programs, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Ave. The program provides an opportunity for seniors to participate in socialization, activities and a meal that provides one-third of the daily nutrition requirements. The cost is $2 per day. If you or someone you know is interested in participating or receiving more information on this program, please call Verdell Hildreth at the Hammond Civic Center between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or stop in to the Hammond Civic Center Business Office from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

FYI: (219) 853-6378, ext. 313, or www.lakenetnwi.org/member/ghcs

SENIOR LUNCH | Griffith

The Griffith Senior Citizens Center, 349 N. Indiana Ave., is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. Lunch is catered by the Griffith Meat Market at noon. The cost is $3 and reservations must be made one day in advance.

FYI: (219) 924-1405

PINOCHLE FOR FUN | Griffith

From 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Griffith Senior Citizens Center, 349 N. Indiana Ave. The center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call for other activities.

FYI: (219) 924-1405

SENIOR PINOCHLE CLUB | Hammond

Hammond Parks & Recreation invite you join the Senior Pinochle Club. Pinochle is played from 1 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Friday at the Hammond Civic Center, 5825 S. Sohl Ave. The cost is 50 cents and membership is required. On the first Thursday of every month, a Pinochle Tournament is hosted at the Hammond Civic Center from 1 to 3 p.m. for $3. Membership is not required. For more information, stop in to the Hammond Civic Center Business Office at 5825 S. Sohl Ave. from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

FYI: (219) 853-6378

SENIOR DANCING | Merrillville

Dancing for seniors is offered from noon to 2 p.m. Mondays at the Merrillville Senior Center on the north side of Merrillville High School, 276 E. 68th Ave. Lessons are at noon. Senior center hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. All senior citizens invited.

FYI: (219) 947-4536

PINOCHLE | Dyer

Dyer senior citizens are looking for pinochle players to participate in games from noon to 3 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the Dyer Town Hall's lower-level meeting room, 1 Town Square. Dues are $1 per year and 50 cents on the second and fourth Tuesdays.

FYI: (219) 365-8665

LET'S DO LUNCH | Homewood

Looking for a good meal and an enjoyable way to spend the afternoon? Attend the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District's Let's Do Lunch and After-Lunch programs for adults ages 55 and older. Let's Do Lunch features a delicious meal followed by activities such as bingo, movies or informative and entertaining speakers. Lunch is held at noon every Monday and Wednesday at the Irwin Center, 18120 Highland Ave. Fee is $3.25 for residents and $4.75 for nonresidents. Those wishing to attend must call to reserve their spot by noon Friday (for Monday's lunch) or Tuesday (for Wednesday's lunch).

FYI: (708) 957-7275

REDEEMER MEETING | South Holland

Men and women ages 55 and older are invited to join other seniors that meet at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St., entrance in the rear of the parking lot. Seniors from various areas in Illinois and Indiana have been meeting in the church fellowship hall since 1976. The senior organization is known as the Redeemer Seniors even though many of its members are from other churches, denominations and communities. Refreshments will be served. Freewill offering, no dues. All are welcome.

FYI: (708) 418-1117 or (708) 331-4100

NEIGHBOR DAYS | Glenwood

Meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays at the Village of Glenwood Senior Center, 1 Rebecca St. There will be cards, games, movies and treats.

FYI: (708) 753-2439

ALTERNATIVE HOUSING | Nation

Seniors and families considering housing options for aging parents have a difficult time determining whether assisted living, independent living home care or nursing care is a good choice for their family. Contemplating change in unfamiliar circumstances can be difficult, overwhelming and time consuming. That's where The Alternatives for Seniors Information Center can help with a free telephone consultation.

FYI: (888) 533-INFO

THREE WISHES INC. | Nation

Program makes power wheelchairs available to qualified senior citizens and permanently disabled people for no charge. The wheelchairs are available for people who cannot walk or cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home and who meet additional guidelines.

FYI: (800) 839-5716

SENIOR WHEELS USA | Nation

Program provides power wheelchairs for seniors and the disabled at no cost to the recipient if they qualify. The goal of the program is to make those individuals independent in their own homes.

FYI: (800) 246-6010