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. 18
Thanksgiving Holiday: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane. A discussion on the Thanksgiving holiday. Share memories and traditions and learn some tidbits about the original Thanksgiving celebration. For information, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.
Writers Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Meet with both beginning and more advanced writers to receive feedback and support and offer the same to others, while discussing various topics relating to writing. No registration required. For information, call (847) 395-0874 or visit the Web site antiochdistrictlibrary.org.
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 and 16, and Jan. 6 and 20. Lake Villa District Library, 1001 East Grand Ave., Lake Villa. This casual group meets every other Tuesday to share knitting ideas and a few laughs. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711or visit lvdl.org.
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.
Yoga and Tea: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Learn about the benefits of chair yoga and tea. Take-home tea samples will be available. Registration is required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.
ShutterBugs of Volo Bog: 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 19, Jan. 21 and Feb. 18, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Photography club meets the third Wednesday of the month. Meetings include how-to workshops, guest speakers and member competitions. Nonmembers are invited to attend, but membership is required to compete. For information, call (815) 344-1294.
Nov. 21
Downtown Palatine holiday wine and taste walk: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, Brockway and Slade streets, Palatine. Members of the Downtown Palatine Business Association opens their doors with special holiday shopping, tastings, raffles.
Nov. 22
Awaken To Your Dreams: Register by Saturday, Nov. 22, for class from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 6, Grayslake Park District Rec Center, 240 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. This experiential workshop will explore dreams and suggest ways to develop their creative, problem-solving processes. Cost is $26 for Grayslake Park District residents, $33 for nonresidents. For information, call (847) 223-7529.
Jan. 17
Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic 4-Count Hustle 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.
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.