Adult social calendar

Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Nov. 4

Hadassah North Shore: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, at a home in Vernon Hills. An evening with Barbara Spack, National Chair for Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk, who will discuss "Saving Children in a Troubled World." For more information and reservations, call (847) 433-6350.

Nov. 5

Highland Park Hadassah: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, at a member's home. The Highland Park Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will honor their Ima (Mother) of the Year Skookie Bernsen of Highland Park. The guest speaker will be the National Chair of Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. Minimum donation of $54, or $65 with spouse or guest. For details and reservations, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

Reading and Talking: 10 a.m., Wednesdays, Nov. 5 and 19, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Read in English and practice English conversation skills. For information, call (847) 362-2330, or visit cooklib.org.

Nov. 6

Lakes Literary League: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. All writers, published or not, can attend and share their writing. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Nov. 8

SEDOL Foundation Wine Experience: 6:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Ivanhoe Club, 28846 N. Thorngate Drive, Ivanhoe. Features a sampling of wines from all over the world, as well as a Champagne bar, gourmet hors d'oeuvres, and chocolates from Ethel's Chocolate Lounge. Tickets are $85 per person. All proceeds go to provide Lake County special needs children with custom educational programs, vocational resources and social opportunities. For an additional $40, take part in the "Wine Cellar" tasting of rare wines. For details, visit sedolfoundation.org or call (847) 548-7032.

FistFull of Dollars: Saturday, Nov. 8, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 510 E. Route 83, Mundelein. Annual raffle, auction and dinner dance. The $70 per person price includes dinner, open bar, dancing and the auction. For information, call (847) 949-2335, e-mail Ursula Bowes at ubowes@sbcglobal.net or visit www.smdpschool.com.

Nov. 11

Hawthorn Woods Women's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Village Barn, 2 Lagoon Road, Hawthorn Woods. Each attendee will have the chance to mold and personalize a decorative frame from clay, with help from Color Me Mine of Deer Park. For information, visit hwwc.info.

Nov. 14

Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic tango steps and learn new ones. Lessons are followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission per couple is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Membership per couple is $20 per year. Attire is dressy/casual and refreshments are provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. For details, call Jan, at (847) 816-7602, or Diane, at (847) 566-2177 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm.

Auction, Dinner and Dance: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Mill Creek Banquets, 333 W. Mill St., Wauconda. Annual Auction, Dinner, and Dance sponsored by Church of the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church of Wauconda. Begins with a cash bar, appetizers, a silent auction. At 7:30 p.m. a formal seven-course dinner will be served, followed by a Live Auction and dancing. The cost to attend is $37.50. Reservations are required; call (847) 526-7148 or mail checks to Holy Apostles, 26238 N. Hwy 59, Wauconda, IL 60084.

Nov. 15

Diamonds and Denim: 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Royal Melbourne Country Club, 4700 Royal Melbourne Drive, Long Grove. The Hawthorn Woods Women's Club's Third Annual Charity Casino Night, featuring Las Vegas-style gambling, Texas Hold'em tournaments, a silent auction, and a raffle along with a light buffet and entertainment. The dress code is "casual chic"; women are encouraged to wear their finest denim and jewelry. A contest will be held for the Best Denim. All proceeds will benefit women and children in Lake County. Tickets are $65 before Nov. 1 and $75 after. Texas Hold'em Tournament entry is an additional $50. Information and online ticket purchasing is available at hwwc.info.

June 20

Lake View High School 50th Reunion: Saturday, June 20. The January and June, 1959, graduating classes of Chicago's Lake View High School will hold their 50th reunion. Contact Jo Speciale Laufenberg at (847) 692-5907 or sendintheclowns7@aol.com, or Sue Cornelisson Nape at (847) 297-0580 or suezq2142@yahoo.com.

Ongoing

St. Paul's "Twenty-somethings" group: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 824 North Lewis Ave., Waukegan. Meetings at local hot spots once a month to socialize and discuss questions of faith in a peer setting. For information, call (847) 662-2535.

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.