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Lake County adult social calendar

Posted August 24, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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. 26

Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Group for poets who want to share creative ideas, learn about publishing, engage in writing exercises and read poetry. To register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.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

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. 30

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.

Aug. 31

Hot Dog Picnic: Noon Monday, Aug. 31, Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove Afternoon Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will present musican Jack Diamond. Admission is $10 and all funds will go to Hadassah Medical Organization. For more information and reservations, contact the Hadassah North Shore office, at (847) 205-1900, or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

Sept. 1

Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 15 and 29, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Sept. 2

Learn More About Wine: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Vintner's Cellar Winery owner Vanessa Varriale-Oien will share her expertise for selecting wines. Tips for wine buying and pairing will be discussed. No registration required. There is no tasting. For information, call (847) 438-3433.

Sept. 8

Bunco Night: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club will host a Bunco Night beginning with refreshments at 7 p.m. followed by bunco and a club meeting from 7:30-9 p.m. A $5 donation is welcomed; proceeds will support a local charity nominated by game participants. RSVP to Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764. Visit libertyvillejuniors.org.

Sept. 15

Sept. 26

Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.

Sept. 29

Ongoing

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. thr first Tuesday of each month, 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.

Adventures of Fun Friends Social Club: Club hosts theme parties, walks, hikes, dining out, board games, cooking classes, volunteer projects, and more. For information, visit meetup.com/AdventuresofFunFriends.

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.

Jewish Social Singles: Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Brunswick Zone, Behind Deerbrook Mall, 10 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield. Group is open to all Chicago-area singles, ages 21-plus. Social bowling league prices are $20 for members; $25 for non-league members. (847) 757-1299 or (847) 331-1066.

Reunions:

• 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

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