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. 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.
Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meeting. The club aims to improve members' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or see toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.
Nov. 12
Lake County Women's Club: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. A social club welcoming all area women. Activities include book club, investment club, movies, golf, cards, gourmet group, quilting and crafts, gardening, theater, lunches, hiking, couples events, trips and more. For a free newsletter and membership information, call Leppy, at (847) 680-7789.
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.
Gowns For Military Brides: Tuesday, Nov. 11, Volle's Bridal & Boutique, 53 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich. The store will be joining Brides Across America and giving away 50 gowns to military brides-to-be. To qualify, brides must be engaged, be on active duty in the military or have a fiancé on active duty in either Iraq or Afghanistan. All military brides must show ID, copy of deployment papers, orders or other qualifying proof. For information, call (847) 438-7603 or e-mail allbridal@aol.com.
Sociable Singles 50-Plus Group: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Meet at 7:30 p.m. for an 8 p.m. "swinging '60s" concert. RSVP to hotline. (847) 289-4420.
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.
Nov. 16
Private Eyes: 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, 1070 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Join Thunderbird Singles and North Shore Singles for D.J. Lou and a free buffet. $8. (847) 564-5625.
Nov. 19
Reading and Talking: 10 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 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.
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.