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.
"Kristine's" Dance Party: 7 p.m., Thursdays, Park Ridge VFW, 10 W. Higgins Road, Second Floor, Park Ridge. (847) 254-1788
Jan. 12
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, Russells BBQ, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet to plan February calendar. Call (847) 289-4420.
New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the Hughes Center at St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Lisa Hall will entertain the group on the piano and guitar. Donation $3 per meeting. For a listing of events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.
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
Join New Beginnings for dinner: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Ted's Montana Grill, 930 N. Meacham Road, Schaumburg. R.S.V.P. to Ann, (847) 884-9717.
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.
Wednesday night at the movies: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, St. Matthew's Hughes Center, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Join New Beginnings for a movie and treats. Bring a nonperishable food items for the food pantry.
Jan. 15
New Beginnings game night: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Norina's house in Hoffman Estates. Bring your own cards, board games or just come for conversation. Bring a snack to share and a drink. Norina, (847) 490-1066.
Jan. 16
Join New Beginnings for dinner: 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Ambassador Polish Restaurant, 700 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago. American and Polish music, dinner. R.S.V.P. to Louella, (630) 993-0120.
Beading class for adults: 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, Jan. 22, Beaded Elements, Barrington. Learn crimping skills needed to create and string your own jewelry design. Participants will make a bracelet. $30-$32 includes transportation from the South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington, and all supplies. Registration due by Friday, Jan. 16. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Sociable Singles: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan 21; Free tour of Lane Tech High School's world-renowned murals from the WPA program (Work's Progress Administration) featuring vintage art work from General Motors and the World's Fair, among many others. RSVP to (847) 289-4420 by Jan. 16.
Jan. 17
Winter Wonderland Dance: 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, St. Matthew's, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Hosted by New Beginnings. Bring a snack to share. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. For tickets, call Joan, (847) 397-9643.
Country and Western Dinner Dance: 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 17; American Legion, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Hosted by the American Legion Auxiliary. Cocktails, followed by dinner and a mix of music from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Free lessons in line and swing dancing included. Tickets are $15 per person. For details, call (847) 253-6632.
Jan. 18
New Beginnings movie night: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Geri's house in Bloomingdale. R.S.V.P. to Geri, (630) 307-0095,
Sociable Singles: Meet at 10:30 Sunday, Jan. 18 for a Breakfast Brunch at the Cary Country Club, 2400 Grove Lane, Cary RSVP to (847) 289-4420.
Jan. 19
New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, Hughes Center at St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Italian night celebration includes music and food. $5. For a listing of events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.
Jan. 20
Dine with New Beginnings: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Old Country Buffet, Golf and Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Call Geri, (630) 307-0095.
Jan. 22
Sociable Singles: 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24; Meet for dinner at Julio's Latin Cafe, 95 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Features South American, Caribbean and Mexican Cuisines RSVP to (847) 289-4420 by Jan. 22.
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.
Sociable Singles: 5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 30; TGIF at Birch River Grill, on Algonquin Road just west of Arlington Heights Road on the south side of the street by the Double Tree Hotel. For details, call (847) 289-4420.
Jan. 31
Mardi Gras beads and bags tournament: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, Donald H. Schrade Gymnasium, Bartlett. Bean bag tournament for ages 21 and over. Includes beads, 2 drink tickets, goody bag and lunch. Prizes, come in costume if desire. Registration deadline is Saturday, Jan. 31. $20. (630) 540-4834.
Feb. 11
Red wine and chocolate: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Urban Harvest, 15 S. Dunton, Arlington Heights. Taste of variety of chocolates from Belgium, France and the U.S. and wines from around the world. $30, ages 21 and over. (847) 934-6300 or invernessparkdistrict.com.
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.
Feb. 16
Hand Knit Felted Purses: 7-8:30 p.m., Mondays, Feb. 16 and 23; Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St. Basic knitting skills required- casting off, casting on, stockingnet stitch, and garter stitch. Bring the following needles to class: US#10 circular with at least 24" length and a US#10 double point. Register by Monday, Jan. 12 to avoid class cancellation. Ages 18 and up. Fee is $25. Visit ahpd.org or call (847) 577-3000.
Feb. 23
Delectable Desserts cooking class: 7-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, Brass Restaurant, South Barrington. Participants will learn to make three desserts in this hands-on cooking class led by Chef Gustavo. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 18. $25-$30. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
"Desire Under The Elms" performance: Tour departs 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 25 from the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central. Play stars stage and screen actor, Brian Dennehy at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Tour includes reserved seating at the theater, snack and motor coach transportation. Fee: $83 for members, $93 for nonmembers.
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.
March 17
Nite Club Two Step and Salsa dance class: Begins 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Develop you dance skills, no prior dance experience or dance partner needed. To register, call (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
April 3
Girl's Night Out-Celebrate Spring: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, Pina's Culinary Experience, 632 E. Irving Park Road, Roselle. Prepare a gourmet meal with chef Edward, then enjoy the fruits of your labor. $50 per person, ages 21 and over. (847) 934-6300 or invernessparkdistrict.com.
Reunions
• 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 Aug. 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/
• St. Celestine School Class of 1969: Reunion planned for October 2009. Contact Marcia Feret-Valancius at mferet-valancius@cox.net.
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 Barbecue, 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.
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.