Northwest suburban adult social calendar

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Oct. 13

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, Russells BBQ, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sports and travel. For event information, call (847) 289-4420.

Oct. 14

Octoberfest dinner: 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18; Movin' On meets at Bavaria Hof, 933 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. German entrees along with a German band. Average entrée $20 plus tax and tip. Call (847) 934-5542 by Tuesday, Oct. 14. Envelopes will be used; bring cash.

Oct. 15

Extreme Scrapbooking: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 15 and Nov. 12, Bartlett Community Center, Bartlett. Learn the quick tricks to create beautiful pages in a limited time. Over 18 only, registration required. Each class is $20, residents; $25 nonresidents. (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Oct. 16

The Ten Secrets to Getting Your Book Published: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Authors Bret Nicholaus and Joe Durepos explain what works, what doesn't and what to expect from the whirwind world of publishing. For adults. (847) 923-3347.

Oct. 17

Sociable Singles dinner: 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18; Jimmy's Char House, 2290 Point Blvd., Elgin. R.S.V.P. by Oct. 17. Call (847) 289-4420.

Sociable Singles meet to watch Bears: Noon, Sunday, Oct. 19; Sweet Baby Ray's, 800 E. Higgins, Elk Grove Village. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 by Oct. 17.

Coffee and Conversation: 7:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 17, Nov. 21 and Dec. 19; Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Open, nonpartisan forum for community members to share their views. Each month, a new topic is researched and discussed. Register for research updates. Visit mppl.org/events or call (847) 253-5675.

Oct. 18

New Beginnings Sweetest Day dance: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. All welcome. Bring a snack to share, soft drinks and coffee provided. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Joan, (847) 397-9643.

Oct. 20

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the Hughes Center at St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Catholic oriented nondenominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single person. Ed Hall, retired architect, will present a slide show on Frank Lloyd Wright's contribution to the architectural world. Donation $3 per meeting. For a listing of events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.

Oct. 21

Learn Mah-Jongg: 6:15-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Demonstration of the game of Mah-jongg lead by Marilyn Stern. Learn the suits, tiles and basics of the game. Register at barringtonarealibrary.org or call (847) 382-1300.

Oct. 23

Great Taste Fest and Expo of Barrington: 6-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Onion Pub & Brewery, 22221 Pepper Road, Barrington. The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and Barrington Bank & Trust host this evening of food, spirits and friendship. Includes complimentary valet parking, over 20 restaurants, area breweries, raffle, silent and live auctions, games, door prizes, business exhibitors, more. $30 in advance; $40 at the door. Proceeds benefit the scholarship fund and economic development. For tickets, call (847) 381-2525 or visit the chamber office, 325 N. Hough St., Barrington.

Crafting with your Computer: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Learn to use the computer, scammer, digital camera dn inkjet printer for crafting projects. For adults. (847) 923-3347.

Oct. 24

Stamp Camp: 6:30-9 p.m. Oct. 24; 9-11:30 a.m. Oct. 25; 6-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21; and 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 22, Bartlett Community Center. Learn the art of stamping, supplies included. Over 18 only. Advanced registration, each class is $20, residents; $25 nonresidents. (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Wine and Spirits: 7-9 p.m. Oct. 24, Palatine Hills clubhouse, 512 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Wine tasting, entertainment by theater and story artist, Megan Wells. Wells will bring to vivid life the gothic thrill of Bram Stoker's Dracula. For information or reservations, call (847) 991-0333.

Movin' On: Meet 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24 for happy hour, John Barleycorn, 1100 American Lane, Schaumburg. Optional dinner follows. R.S.V.P to Diane (847) 934-5542.

Oct. 25

Halloween Costume Bash: 8-11 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; Adults only

Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des

Plaines. DJ, dancing, Prizes awarded for best costumes. Cash bar, light eats Fee: $12 in advance; $15 at the door. For details, call (847) 298-3500.

Nov. 10

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, Russells BBQ, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sports and travel. For event information, call (847) 289-4420.

Nov. 13

Wine tasting: 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Sample and learn about wines from a variety of regions. Includes light refreshments. Ages over 21 only. (630) 540-4834.

Nov. 19

Osthoff Christmas Market trip: 7 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12; bus departs from the Barrington Park District. Barrington Area Council on Aging and the Barrington Park Districh host this Wisconsin trip to the Osthoff Resort's traditional European Christmas Market. Includes a wreath-making demonstration, German luncheon, shopping. $75. Register by Nov. 19. (847) 381-0687.

Nov. 21

Stamp Camp: Nov. 21; and 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 22, Bartlett Community Center. Learn the art of stamping, supplies included. Over 18 only. Advanced registration, each class is $20, residents; $25 nonresidents. (630) 540-4800 or www.bartlettparks.org.

Reunions:

• Palatine High School Class of 1958: Oct. 10-12; For information e-mail Ginny Westerberg LaVelle at GINVW@aol.com.

• Maine West Class of 1968: Oct. 17-19. For activity schedule, reservations, call (630) 668-0136.

• The Academy of Our Lady (Longwood) reunion: Oct. 18 and 19. (773) 445-2300.

• Morton West High School Class of 1998: Saturday, Oct 25. R.S.V.P. to Sarah at sltomcat@hotmail.com

• Kelvyn Park High School Class of 1968: Nov. 1. www.kelvynpark68.com or Bob at (630) 584-0382 for details and reservations.

• Proviso West Class of 1978: 7 p.m.-midnight Nov. 14. Visit Classmates. Com or email Rose (Pullia) Wiersema at lovmyboys2@yahoo.com

• Lake View High School classes of 1959: Saturday, June 20, 2009. Contact Jo Speciale Laufenberg, (847) 692-5907 or Sue Cornelisson Nape, (847) 297-0580.

• Prospect High School Class of 1969: Reunion is planned for August 2009. For details, e-mail nanharless@sbcglobal.net; pepperdg722//groups.yahoo.com/group/PHS69/

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meetings held at 6 p.m., second Monday of each month at Russell's BBQ, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sports and travel. Call the hotline (847) 289-4420 for information.

WII Game: 1:30 p.m., Mondays, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive (847) 818-3205

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the Hughes Center at St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Catholic oriented nondenominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single person. Donation $3 per meeting. For a listing of monthly events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: Drop-in group meets from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Jewish Child and Family Services, 1156 Shure Drive, Arlington Heights. Topics include coping with grief, making decisions, managing relationships and staying healthy. $7 per session. Rosalie Greenberger, LCSW, (847) 392-8820. www.jcfs.org

Party classes: Offered by the Long Grove Art School, 1207 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Art parties for up to 10 adults.; includes painting supplies, finger foods, pop, coffee and dessert. Fee is $40 per person. For reservations, deposit and other details, call (847) 534-2920 or visit longgroveartschool.com

Movin' On: A Nondenominational social group whose purpose is to provide a welcoming, social situation exclusively for widowed men and women in the Northwest suburbs. Call Lenore at (847) 458-9697 for event and club information.