Lake Co. social calendar
Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Jan. 6
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 6 and 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. 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) 356-7711.
Jan. 10
Daughters of the American Revolution: 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville. The Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter, National Daughters of the American Revolution will hold the programs "DAR Today" and "Open Doors of Hospitality." Women interested in learning about DAR membership are encouraged to attend. For information, call Regent Marilyn Prinzing, (847) 263-7145.
Jan. 12
Chaverot Group: 6 p.m. Monday Jan. 12, Lakeside Lodge 3561 Melody St. in Mundelein. The Chaverot Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will have an evening of fun with a Bunco Party and potluck appetizers and desserts. The evening will cost $10. For more information and reservations, call the North Shore office at (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
Jan. 13
Lake County Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Laurietta Parsh will discuss her book, "Lake Forest Day," and look at the how the annual summer celebration got its beginning. For information, call Jeanine Fout, at (847) 918-3208.
Jan. 14
Dating After 40: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Marianne Rowe-Dimas of the Image Factor will talk about how to avoid the most common dating mistakes for those over 40. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
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.
Jan. 20
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. 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) 356-7711.
Single Mingle: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Appetizers, drinks and dancing. Admission is $12. Single men and women from Highland Park, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff and the Patty Turner Senior Center are invited for an opportunity to meet new people. Participants must be a member of one of the senior centers and should register through the senior centers to which they belong. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org; or visit deerfielddseniors.org.
Feb. 11
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, 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.
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.