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.
July 7
Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Adults interested in playing a casual game of Scrabble are welcome to drop in. Boards and dictionaries provided.
Baseball in the Movies: 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Steven Frenzel's presents a collection of clips from classic baseball films. For all ages. To register, (847) 923-3347 or stdl.org.
Summer salads with Whole Foods Market: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Learn ways to entertain with refeshing summer salads. Includes recipies. $2, space is limited. Register at (847) 253-5675.
New Beginnings: Board meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, Norina's home in Hoffman Estates. Help plan the August calendar. (847) 490-1066.
July 8
Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.
Movie Discussion: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. "My Own Private Idaho" (1991: rated R, 104 minutes) will be shown and discussed. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
New Beginnings dinner: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, Chandler's 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. $4.99 hamberger special. R.S.V.P. to Joan, (847) 397-9643.
Movie night: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, St. Matthew's Hughes Center, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Join New Beginnings for a movie on the big scree. Bring your own snacks and chair cushion. Call Dan, (847) 846-9700.
July 9
Movies at the library: 1 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Mount Prospect Public Lbirary, 10 S. Emerson St. View "Gran Torino" a tense 2008 drama (rate R, 116 minutes) about a clash of values in a changing Detroit neighborhood. To register, (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.
Free concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, amphitheater on Prairie Stone Parkway in Hoffman Estates. Join New Beginnings as they meet at the Summer Sounds on the Green free concert. Hear The Jennifer Jennings Band.
Tapping Away Stress workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, Cumberland Terrace at Warrington and Washington streets, Des Plaines. Workshop led by certified consulting hypnotherapist Siana Cooke teaches how to deal with fears, phobias, stress and anxiety using acupressure points. $32-$40. For information, (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
July 10
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, July 10, 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, July 10, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Movin' On night out: 6 p.m. meet on the deck Friday, July 10, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine. See the White Saddle Band in concert at 7:30 p.m.
Job searching made easy: 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday, July 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. "Moving on Down the Road: Identifying Transferable Skills," will be presented by Jewish Vocational service. For information or registration, (847) 459-4100 or wwwindiantrailslibrary.org.
Join New Beginnings for dinner: 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, Chandler's 401 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Call Char, (847) 895-9456.
July 11
Join Movin' On for dinner: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Mandelle's Restaurant, 2160 County Line Road, Algonquin. For reservations, call Diane, (847) 381-6549 before Saturday, July 11.
New Beginnings Rock and Roll dance: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, July 11, St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Music provided by Paul Adams. Bring a snack to share. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. For information, call Joan, (847) 397-9643. All welcome.
New Beginnings picnic at the beach: 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, Foster Avenue Beach, Chicago. Call Louella, (630) 993-0120 to arrange a meet-up place. Being lunch and a lawn chair.
July 12
New Beginnings: Meets 8:30 a.m. Sunday, July 12, at St. Hubert's Church, Hoffman Estates, to carpool to Milwaukee for the Milwaukee Chircus Parade. Bring lunch and a folding chair. $5 donation for gas. Call Dan, (847) 846-9700.
July 14
Genealogy Group: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Guest speaker, Ginger Frere of Chicago's Newberry Library presents "Using the ChicagoAncestors.org Internet resource." For information, call Kierna, (847) 923-3390.
Do it Yourself Home Repair class: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaiens. Learn about glues, caulks, adhesives, tapes, paints, stains, how to repair a running toilet, patch drywall, and install a GFCI outlet. $18-$23. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
July 15
Daniel Burnham's 1909 Road Plan: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Rasmussen South room at Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Dave Clark presents Daniel Burnham's and Edward Bennett's concept for road building throughout Chicago and the suburbs. To register, (847) 923-3347 or stdl.org.
Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.
July 17
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, July 17, 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, July 17, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Movin' On night out: 6 p.m. meet on the deck Friday, July 17, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine. Teen Battle of the Bands begins at 7:30 p.m.
July 18
Night on the Bayou: Saturday, July 18, Bartlett Aquatic Center. Adults 21 and over enjoy games of sand volleyball and baggo, food and beverages, DJ entertainment and dancing. Bring your beach attire. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Register at (630) 540-4834 or bartlettparks.org.
July 20
Delicious Summer Dishes: 7:30-9 p.m. Monday, July 20, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Chef Lou Buchenot presents "Delicious Summer Dishes." Instructions and samples included. To register, (847) 923-3347 or stdl.org.
July 21
Travel Denmark: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Myrla Brand presents slides and commentary on the scenery, castles, costumes and food of Denmark. To register, (847) 923-3347 or stdl.org.
PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Saint Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Support group for others who have lost a son or daughter. Margaret, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318. Bring a friend.
July 22
Ceramics program: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, July 22 and 29, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Create some new summer decor. Randy Skepnek instructs the workshop. $15. Register at (847) 923-3347 or stdl.org.
Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.
July 23
Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 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.
July 24
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, July 24, 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, July 24, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
July 26
Movin' On picnic: 1 p.m. Sunday, July 26, Plum Grove Recreation Center on the Harper College campus, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Roofed pavilion with tables and benches, part at lot #4. $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers. Call Diane, (847) 381-6549.
July 28
Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 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.
July 29
Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.
July 31
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, July 31, 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, July 31, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Movin' On: 5 p.m. Emmett's Ale House, 110 N. Brockway, Palatine. Come for Happy Hour stay for dinner. Call Diane, (847) 381-6549.
Movin' On night out: 6 p.m. meet on the deck Friday, July 31, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine. See the Jukebox Band in concert at 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 4
Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Adults interested in playing a casual game of Scrabble are welcome to drop in. Boards and dictionaries provided.
Reunions
• Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 1979: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, 10 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.
• Libertyville High School Class of 1959: July 24-25. Contact Ruth Lancaster Clement, reclem2@sbcglobal.net or Dennis Schramer, dennisschramer@sbcglobal.net.
• 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.
• 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
• John Hersey High School Class of 1974: Reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 15, at Arlington Park Racetrack in Arlington Heights. For information, visit jhhs.d214.org and then go to alumni resources, or call Mike Glink, (847) 767-5114.
• 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.
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.
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.