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. 10

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Club meets to help members improve their speaking skills the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

International Association of Administrative Professionals: 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, CDW, 200 N. Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills. IAAP Lake County Chapter meeting. For information, contact Cristi at ccadek@aol.com.

Power Partners: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10, Opa, 950 Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills. Women's networking group. Cost to attend is $10, which includes a light food and networking. To RSVP or for more information, call the GLMV Chamber of Commerce, at (847) 680-0750, or visit glmvchamber.org.

The Dating Doctor: Noon on Tuesday, Feb. 10, library atrium, College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. "The Dating Doctor" David Coleman will dispense dating advice to students in an entertaining and informative way. For information, call (847) 223-6601 or visit www.clcillinois.edu.

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.

Feb. 12

Recipe for Love: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Enjoy a light tasting class and try dishes inspired by millennia old, natural aphrodisiacs like cacao, champagne, figs, oysters, asparagus and radishes. $5 per person. Call (847) 444-1900.

Twisted Stitches, Tangled Threads: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Adults and teens can knit, crochet, stitch or bead their own projects while enjoying conversation and refreshments. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Feb. 13

Viva Las Long Grove: Purchase tickets by Friday, Feb. 13, for event 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Congregation Beth Judea, 5304 Route 83, Long Grove. An evening of gaming tables, live auction and silent auctions and fun. Appetizers and drinks start at 7 p.m. with gaming tables and poker tournament open at 7:45 p.m. $50 in advance or $60 at the door. Admission includes chips and a Bingo Card. Attendees must be 21 or older. Call (847) 634-0777 or e-mail LNeiman@BethJudea.org.

Feb. 14

Girl Talk: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Feb. 14, Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights. Life Coach and Artist Peggy Krzyzewski conducts a workshop to help participants rediscover the things that bring them joy. Fee is $15. For information, visit ahpd.org or call the Arlington Heights Park District, at (847) 577-3000.

Singles Cooking Class: 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Whole Foods Market, 760 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Each participant will choose an item in the store (up to $10) that the group will taste together in class. The class will conclude with a pear and cranberry crisp. $10 per person. Call (847) 444-1900.

Valentine's Day dinner: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, Country Inn Restaurant at Lambs Farm, 14245 W. Rockland Road, Libertyville. Lambs Farm will host a Valentine's Day dinner with soup, salad, entree and dessert bar, all for less than $22. The entrees will include shrimp, chicken and prime rib dishes. Reservations are suggested. For information or reservations, call (847) 362-5050.

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.

Feb. 21

Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic waltz 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.

Feb. 22

Games for Grownups: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22 and March 1, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Play chess against instructor Robert Krause or try one of many other games. Open to adults and high school students of all skill levels. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

March 1

Games for Grownups: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Play chess against instructor Robert Krause or try one of many other games. Open to adults and high school students of all skill levels. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

March 21

Boomer Expo: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Boomer Expo will feature more than 25 services and demonstrations related to health and wellness, finances, family, travel, personal development and more. For information, call (847) 566-4790 or e-mail myoho@mundeleinparks.org.

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.

Lake County Scrabble Club: 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month , Panera Bread, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee. All levels of play are welcome. For information, call Maria, at (847) 951-6620 or visit meetup.com/lakecountyscrabble.