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 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.
New Beginnings meets: 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, Hughes Center at St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Amateur and hot beef sandwich night. $5 donation. Nondenominational social support organization for separated, divorced, widowed and single people. For a complete list of activities and information, (630) 307-0095 or (847) 965-8072.
Women's gathering: 7 p.m. Monday, July 20, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 119 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Area women gather to discuss "Kindships, Friendships and Holy Encounters," and make ice cream sundaes. (847) 895-8877 or lord-of-life.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.
Ketura Hadassah: 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, Lincolnwood Proesel Park, Kostner and Lincoln avenues, Lincolnwood. Travel with Ketura by bus to see restored W.P.A. murals. $38. For information or to register, (847) 675-6790.
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.
Meditation: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 22 and 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Jahari, and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Divorce mediation information: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22 or 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, Riverwalk Place, Buffalo Grove. Hear from expert divorce mediators, licensed clinical counselors, attorneys and financial advisors. RSVP to (847) 778-2896 or infor@robertbrass.com.
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.
Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A discussion group. centered around the "Great Decisions" briefing book, covering topics related to U.S. foreign policy. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.
Hegler Carus Mansion: Sunday, July 26. Day trip with the Des Plaines Park District to the Hegler Carus Mansion includes a walk along the Illinois & Michigan Canal tow path, a canal boat ride in a horse drawn boat, lunch at the Uptown Grill in LaSalle. $58-$64. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
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.
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
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.
Classes for pre-retirees and retirees: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Village of Mount Prospect Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Class series includes topics on retirement planning, fixed income, annuities, insurance, stocks and mutual funds. Free. Advance registration required, call (847) 870-5680.
Aug. 18
PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 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.
Aug. 30
Holocaust Museum tour: 1 p.m. Aug. 30, 9600 Woods Drive, Skokie. Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present a docent lead tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. $10 adults; $8 seniors over 65. Space limited, reservations required to rsvp@jgsi.org. or (312) 666-0100.
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.