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Adult social calendar

Posted November 23, 2008 10:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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. 24

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 events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.

Nov. 26

Sociable Singles meet for breakfast: 10 a.m., Friday, Nov 28; Egglectic Cafe, 2905 Algonquin Road in Rolling Meadows. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 by Nov. 26.

Nov. 28

Delightful Dining: Friday, Dec. 5; Annual Holiday Party, Danada House, 3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton. Reservations due Friday, Nov. 28. delightfuldining.com or (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com

Movin' On Happy Hour: 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28; Clementi's Restaurant, 602 W. Northwest Hwy., Arlington Heights. Optional dinner following. Call (847) 381-6549.

Sociable Singles downtown trip: Saturday, Nov. 29; Take the train downtown in the afternoon to see the lights on Michigan Ave and the visit the Water Tower. Will have dinner. R.S.V.P. by Nov. 28 to (847) 289-4420 and indicate what train line you are on and in what town you board.

Dec. 1

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday Dec. 1, in the Hughes Center at St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Talent night, an evening of songs, stories, jokes and other talents. Donation $3 per meeting. For a listing of events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.

Dec. 2

Sociable Singles: Meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 2; Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Singer/guitarist Steve Askins presents a traditional holiday program. (847) 289-4420

New Beginnings board meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Norina's house, Hoffman Estates. Everyone is invited, bring your ideas for the January calendar. (847) 490-1066.

Dec. 3

New Beginnings dinner: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Absolutely Chinese, Plum Grove Road, between Euclid and Kirchoff roads, Rolling Meadows. For reservations, call Rose, (630) 283-0776.

Dec. 4

Sociable Singles fish fry: 6:30 p.m., Friday, Dec 5; Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane, Cary. R.S.V.P. to (847) 289-4420 by Thursday, Dec. 4.

New Beginnings movie night: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Geri's home. Movie and conversation. R.S.V.P to (630) 307-0095.

Dec. 5

Europe's Christmas Markets: Departure date, Friday, Dec. 5. BACOA, The Garlands of Barrington and Collette Vacations offer this nine-day trip to shop at world-famous Christmas markets in Austria, Germany, Switzerland and France. $2,199. For information or reservations, call Linda at the BACOA (847) 852-3892.

New Beginnings game night: 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, Charlene's house, Schaumburg. Fun night of Pictionary. Bring a snack and drink. R.S.V.P. to (847) 895-9456.

Dec. 6

New Beginnings dinner: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, Bahama Breeze, 401 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. R.S.V.P to Fran (847) 670-8972.

Sociable Singles: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6; Onion Pub and Brewery, 22221 Pepper Road, Lake Barrington. R.S.V.P. by Friday, Dec. to (847) 289-4420. Also, 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 6; Village Singers of Lake Zurich annual Christmas concert, Community Live Church, 320 Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Tickets: $8 for adults and $5 for seniors. Call (847) 289-4420

Dec. 7

New Beginnings breakfast: 7-9:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Artemis restaurant, 912 S. Busse Road, Mount Prospect. R.S.V.P to Joe (847) 922-8007.

New Beginnings movie night: 6:30 p.m. Sunday Dec. 7, Dan's house. See the Frank Capra movie' It's a Wonderful Life"in a big screen. R.S.V.P to (847) 846-9700.

Dec. 8

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, 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.

Dec 15

Dec. 17

See "The Nutcracker": Bus departs 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 from the Barrington Park District to see "The Nutcracker" performed at the Noble Horse Theatre in Chicago. Show is performed entirely on live horses. $57 includes lunch, show, transportation. Hosted by the Barrington Area Council on Aging and the Barrington Park District. For reservations, (847) 304-5286.

Dec. 22

Gala New Year's Eve Party: 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, Diemer Hall at St. Marcelline's Church, 820 Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. Catered buffet dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee, special champagne toast and appetizers at midnight, Dj, live entertainment. Tickets $35 per person before Dec. 22. Tickets for dancing and entertainment only $25 per person. For information and tickets call LaVerne at (847) 322-1976 or Joan at (847) 397-9643.

Dec. 29

Jan. 12

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 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.

Jan. 24

St. Hubert Alumni Mass and reception: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, St. Hubert Church, 255 Flagstaff Lane, Hoffman Estates. Mass, reception with refreshments, open house walk of the school. Reservations to Denise Herrmann at dherrmann@sthubertschool.com.

March 6

Islands of the Palm Coast trip: Departure March 6. BACOA and the Barrington Park District have partnered with Mayflower Tours for this nine-day trip. Visit St. Augustine, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach with stops in Montgomery, Ala., and an optional trip to Orlando. $1,149 includes 12 meals, motor coach transportation and $45 in Mayflower Money. For information or reservations, call Linda Avellon at BACOA at (847) 852-3892.

Reunions:

• Glenbrook North High School, Class of 1998: Nov. 28. reunionteam.com or call (888) 409-TEAM.

• 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.

• Bowen High School class of 1969: Saturday, July 25, 2009; Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago. Brett Weiss (630) 248-5405.

• Our Lady of the Wayside 1961 reunion tentatively scheduled for August 6, 2011; Seeking 1960, 1961 and 1963 graduates Contact Pat (Dralle) Kendall. E-mail fishlady47@sbcglobal.net or visit classmates.com

• Prospect High School Class of 1969: Reunion is planned for August 2009. For details, e-mail nanharless@sbcglobal.net. Classmates, friends, relatives and acquaintances may also get in touch online through classmates.com and through a special YahooGroup, PHS_Knightsof69 at http://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.