NW 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. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Aug. 25

Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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.

Aug. 26

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, 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. (847) 392-8820 or jcfs.org

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Travel series: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. "Petra: The Rose Red City." Lean about the ancient city of Petra in an Art Excursions lecture by Jeff Mishur. Register at (847) 358-5881 or palatinelibrary.org.

The Creation of "The King and I": 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Charles Troy will tell the story of the last of Rodgers and Hammerstein's great musical plays. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 27

Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 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, Aug. 27, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discussion group on the "Great Decisions" briefing book. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Yiddish Folk Songs: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn different Yiddish songs with the help of Bibi Marcell. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 28

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 28, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Delightful Dining: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Glen Prairie, 1250 Roosevelt Road, Glen Ellyn. RSVP before Friday, Aug. 28, to (630) 588-8289.

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.

Russian Jeopardy: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play a team game in the Russian language. Registration required. Call the library at (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Sept. 1

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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.

Dancing Like the Stars: 7:15-8:45 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 1-Sept. 29, South Barrington Aerobic Studio, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Each program session introduces a different style of ballroom dancing. No prior dance experience needed, bring smooth soled shoes. $90-$113. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Wendella Boat tour: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, Chicago. Join the South Barrington Park District for a 90-minute narrated tip on Lake Michigan and the Chicago River. After the tour, enjoy lunch, shopping or relaxing. $34-$36. Registration deadline is Tuesday, Sept. 1. Call (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Sept. 2

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, 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. (847) 392-8820 or jcfs.org

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Sept. 4

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Sept. 4, 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, Sept. 4, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Movin' On Lunch Bunch: Meet at Noon Tuesday, Sept. 8, Brandt's-The Little Cafe, 807 W. Baldwin, Palatine, for lunch. RSVP to Lenore before Friday, Sept. 4,

Sept. 10

Taking Better Photographs: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10-Thursday, Sept. 17, South Barrington board room, South Barrington. Learn to take better snapshots of nature, flowers, pets and your family. Bring a hard copy sample of your photos and a digital or film camera, along with the camera; s instruction booklet. $30-$35. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Movin' On meets: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, St. Thomas of Villanova School, 1201 E. Anderson Road, Palatine. Larry Bergnach presents Cowboy Legends. Bring a crazy hat. For information, call Jane, (847) 934-1162.

Sept. 12

Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Grotto, 3011 Butterfield Road, Oak Brook. RSVP before Saturday, Sept. 12, to (630) 588-8289.

Movin' On: Meet 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, on the patio, at Bahama Breeze, 406 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg, for dinner and cocktails. RSVP before Saturday, Sept. 12 to Jane, (847) 934-1162.

Sept. 14

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 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. $3 per meeting. For a listing of monthly events e-mail newbeginnings@aol.com or call (630) 307-0095 or (847) 965-8072.

Sept. 15

PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 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.

Sept. 17

Kenneth Young Center Wine Tasting: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Wyatt Austin Jewelers, 1701 E. Woodfield Road, Schaumburg. $25 entrance donation includes wine tasting by PRP International Inc.; hors d'oeuvres; and a $25 Wyatt Austin gift certificate good for the month of September with a minimum purchase of $100. Supports mental health and senior services.

Sept. 22

Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 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.

Sept. 24

Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, 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.

Sept. 25

Movin' On Happy Hour: Meet 5 p.m. Manzo's Restaurant and Lounge, 1571 S. Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines. Meet for cocktails and stay for dinner and the entertainment at 7 p.m. For information, call Jane, (847) 934-1162.

Oct. 10

Whole Day of Holy Play: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Techny Towers, Northbrook. Church Women United of Barrington Area invite all women for a day of play, pampering, loving our sisters and serving God by serving others. For complete information, visit churchwomenunited.freehostia.com or call (847) 381-1294.

Oct. 18

Big Band dance: 7-10 p.m. Sundays, Oct. 18 and Nov. 15, Sheraton Arlington Park, 3400 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Featuring the Bobby Sanders 16-Piece Orchestra, recreating the sounds of Glen Miller, Les Brown, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and others. Singles welcome. $15. For information, (847) 392-0918.

Nov. 15

Big Band dance: 7-10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Sheraton Arlington Park, 3400 Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Featuring the Bobby Sanders 16-Piece Orchestra, recreating the sounds of Glen Miller, Les Brown, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey and others. Singles welcome. $15. For information, (847) 392-0918.

Reunions

• Forest View High School Class of 1969: Reunion planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, Meridian Banquets, 1701 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. forestview69.com.

• 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.

WII Game: 1:30 p.m., Mondays, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive (847) 818-3205.

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.