Northwest suburban 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.
June 23
Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, Hurley Center at Saint Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Support group for those struggling with divorce. Adults of all ages. Denise, (847) 392-3155 or Margaret, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
June 24
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 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.
June 25
Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Hurley Center at St. Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Support group for those who have been windowed. Bring a friend. Margaret, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
Easy Entertaining series for adults: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays June 25-July 30, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Great recipes and ideas for serving six-60 guests including how to properly allocate your time and dollars. $119-$215. To register, (630) 540-4834 or bartlettparks.org.
Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The program is centered around the "Great Decisions" briefing book, covering topics related to U.S. foreign policy. A $15 fee for the book is due at time of registration. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
The Ultimate Food Trip: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, and Monday, July 6, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Get road trip food ideas, menus and fun facts indigenous to the area being driven through. Part 1 is "West Coast to Tillamook, Oregon,"; part 2 "Down South to Savannah, Georgia." Tasting and recipes included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
June 26
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, June 26, Knights of Columbus hall, 15 N. Hickory, Arlington Heights. Variety of music including blues, classic rock, folk, more. Open door, no admission or cover charge. Bands interested in performing, can contact Bob Bolash at robertbolash@qatt.net.
40+ Gay Adults: Meets 5 p.m. Friday, June 26, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Movin' On: Meet at 5 p.m. for happy hour and dinner at Richie's Cafe Clemenza Restaurant, 1766 Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates. Call Diane, (847) 381-6549 to register.
June 27
Eye on Style Trunk Show: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nierman Vision Center, 151 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Hors d'oeuvres, raffle, free sun glasses and give-a-ways. (847) 459-6626.
Reunions:
• Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 1979: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, to midnight, Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. For information on the reunion and a school tour and family picnic, visit stevensonclassof79.com. Contact Dave Wolowic at dave@heydaveproductions.com.
• 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.
• Elk Grove High School Class of 1969: Reunion planned for Oct 3-5, Elk Grove Sheraton. Cheryl,)(847) 392-6431.
• 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
Ongoing
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.