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.
Feb. 9
Ballroom dancing lessons: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mondays, Feb. 9-March 30, Twin Lakes Clubhouse, 1200 Twin Lakes Drive, Palatine. $80 per couple. (847) 259-6890.
Feb. 10
The digital TV transition: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Des Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Learn how to install a converter boc and other DTV basics. Bring your questions for William Soderberg, media specialist for the city of Des Plaines. Register at (847) 376-2787.
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. 12
Movin' On meets: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, St. Thomas of Villanova School, 1140 E. Anderson Dr., Palatine. Game night and pizza. Dominos, Bridge, poker, Gin Rummy, more. Lenore, (847) 458-9697.
Feb. 13
Hearts for Huntington's Dinner Dance: 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, Bristol Court, 828 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. The Illinois Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America will host its second annual dance with cocktails, food, a silent auction, prizes, dancing and music. Tickets are $60 per person. For information, visit hdsa-il.org or call (847) 438-2403.
Feb. 14
Valentine Winter Getaway weekend: 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14-7 p.m. Sunday Feb. 15, departs from Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Activities include the Maywood Environmental Park and Ecology Center, Kohler-Andrae State Park, Kohler Design Center and Waelderhaaus. $219-$244 includes meals. To register, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Romance movie marathon: 9:30 a.m., "It Happened One Night": Noon, "An Affair to Remember"; 2:30 p.m., "Moonstruck," Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. dppl.org.
Romance in the afternoon: 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Celebrate the launch of the library's new romance fiction collection. Meet local romance authors, chocolate tasting, refreshments, games, more. dppl.org.
Sweetheart Dinner Dance: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, American Legion Post 208, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Call for tickets and information (847) 253-6632.
Feb. 15
Russian Jeopardy Club: 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the intellectual team game in Russian. Reservations required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
My Funny Valentine-Songs of Love and Laughter: 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Featuring crooner Bradford Newquist performs a potpourri of treasured love songs. Register at (847) 376-2787 or dppl.org.
Feb. 16
Dinner with Movin' On: 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Dover Straits, 1149 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Reservations to, Diane, (847) 381-6549 before Monday, Feb. 16.
Feb. 21
Okie Dokie-Let's Karaoke: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Karaoke night for adults only. Free admission, cash bar, food available for purchase, prizes awarded. (847) 298-3500.
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
• Steinmetz High School, Chicago, all classes reunion bash; Saturday, March 14. Contact SteinmetzAlumni.com or Dennis Ruedel, dennisruedel@sbcglobal.net.
• Canty Grammer School, Chicago, all classes reunion. Saturday, March 14. Contact Dennis Ruedel at dennisruedel@sbcglobal.net.
• St. Columbkille reunion luncheon: Noon Sunday, March 29, Fountain Blue, 2300 S. Mannheim Road, Des Plaines. $35, all classes. Proceeds benefit the retirement fund of the Sisters of Providence, St. Mary of the Woods, Ind. Charlene Swintek, (847) 427-1981.
• Lake View High School classes of 1959: Saturday, June 20. Contact Jo Speciale Laufenberg, (847) 692-5907 or Sue Cornelisson Nape, (847) 297-0580.
• Bowen High School class of 1969: Saturday, July 25, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago. Brett Weiss (630) 248-5405.
• 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
• Maine East High School Class of 1979: Reunion planned for Aug. 1, at Arlington Trackside. (888) 409-TEAM.
• Maine East High School Class of 1989: Reunion planned for Oct. 10, at Arlington Trackside. (888) 409-TEAM.
• St. Celestine School Class of 1969: Reunion planned for October 2009. Contact Marcia Feret-Valancius at mferet-valancius@cox.net.
• Fenton High School Class of 1989: Reunion planned for Oct. 24, at Villa Olivia Country Club. (888) 409-TEAM.
• New Trier High School Class of 1979: Reunion planned for Nov. 27, at Pinstripes. (888) 409-TEAM.
• Deerfield High School Class of 1989: Looking for alumni for its 20-year reunion. Call (888) 409-TEAM.
• 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
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.