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.
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.
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.
Christmas Mass and dinner: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22, St. Hubert's Church, Hoffman Estates. Join New Beginning as Father Rizzo celebrates Mass at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner. Dan, (847) 846-9700.
Dec. 27
Join New Beginnings for dinner and a movie: 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant, on Lake Street, just east of Route 53, then to nearby Marcus Theater for a movie. R.S.V.P. to Geri, (630) 307-0095.
Dec. 29
New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday Dec/ 29, St. Hubert's Church, Hoffman Estates. Murder Mystery Night. Catholic oriented nondenominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single person. For a listing of events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.
Dec. 30
Join New Beginnings for dinner and a movie: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 30, Lou Malnati's Restaurant, Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg. 7:30 p.m. movie at Streets of Woodfield. R.S.V.P to Dan, (847) 846-9700.
Jan. 2
Sociable Singles 50+ pizza night: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, 1 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg RSVP by Jan 2 to (847) 289-4420
Jan. 6
Foxtrot and Swing dance class: Begins 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Develop your dance skills, no prior dance experience or dance partner needed. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
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. 13
The basics of wine: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Urban Harvest, 15 S. Dunton, Arlington Heights. Evening of wine tasting for novices and those who appreciate good wine. Course focuses on general knowledge including wine selections and evaluation. $25, ages over 21. (847) 934-6300 or invernessparkdistrict.com
Jan. 14
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for writers - published or not - to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
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.
Jan 30
Couples night out- The Tuscan Table: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, Pina's Culinary Experience, 632 E. Irving Park Road, Roselle. Hands on cooking and dining experience. Join Chef Edward as you prepare delicious Italian fare. $80 per couple, ages 21 and over. (847) 934-6300 or invernessparkdistrict.com.
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/
Islands of the Palm Coast: Departure date March 6. Nine-day trip by motor coach includes visits to St. Augustine, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach as well as stops in Montgomery, Ala., and an optional trip to Orlando. Sponsored by BACOA and the Barrington Park District in partnership with Mayflower Tours. $1,149. (847) 852-3892.
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.