Lake Co. adult 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.
April 7
English as a Second Language: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Casual conversation on various topics to allow those who speak English as a second language to practice with other ESL speakers and fluent English speakers. No charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.
Making Connections/Gathering Information: 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Career Resource Center Inc., Grove Cultural Campus, 40 E. Old Mill Road, Suite 105, Lake Forest. Participants can learn to connect with and engage others while expanding their network, gathering information on potential employers and helping others in their job campaign. Bring resumes, handbills and business cards. Free for first time attendees. For information, call (847) 295-5626, or visit careerresourcecenter.org.
April 8
Monthly Movie: 6:30 p.m. April 8, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The film "Rachel Getting Married" starring Anne Hathaway will be shown. The film is rated "R" and runs 113 minutes. Registration is not required. Call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
April 9
Genealogy Networking Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9 and May 14, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Share genealogy tips and resources with other family history enthusiasts. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or go to webres.cooklib.org.
April 18
Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic fox trot 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.
April 23
Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-8:45 p.m. Thursday, April 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Group holds discussions based on topics in the "Great Decisions" briefing book. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 24
Girls on the Town: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, April 24 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, April 25, downtown Palatine. The Downtown Palatine Business Association will host this free event with activities designed to appeal to ladies of all ages. Shops, restaurants, and businesses will have special events, demonstrations, complimentary food and beverages and raffle prizes. Visit downtownpalatine.org for details.
April 29
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 14
Genealogy Networking Group: 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Share genealogy tips and resources with other family history enthusiasts. To register, visit the library, call (847) 362-2330, or go to webres.cooklib.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.