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.
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.
Planning for What If?: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Karen Chan of the University of Illinois Extension host an estate planning class for real people. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.
New Beginnings board meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, Norina's house, Hoffman Estates. Bring your ideas for new activities and events. Call Norina, (847) 490-1066.
Sept. 2
Tea and Conversation: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Travel talks. Get together for tea and a sharing of interesting travel experiences. Bring photo to pass. (847) 259-6050 or rmlib.org.
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.
New Beginnings: Meet 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, for dinner at Ruby Tuesday's, 140 S. Gary Ave., Bloomingdale. After dinner, dessert and a movie at Geri's house. RSVP to Geri, (630) 307-0095.
Sept. 3
Adult Social Scrabble: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 3, Oct. 1 and Nov. 5, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Board and Scrabble dictionary supplies. To register, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.
New Beginnings: Meet 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 for dinner at Chinese Garden restaurant, Plum Grove and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg. RSVP to Char, (847) 895-9456.
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,
New Beginnings miniature golf challenge: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Mountain view Miniature Golf, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Guys against gals. Ice cream at Artemis afterward. RSVP to Sandy, (847) 253-9364.
Sept. 5
New Beginnings: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, for dinner at Sweet Baby Ray's, 800 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village. RSVP to Margie, (312) 590-9134.
Sept. 6
New Beginnings: Meet 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, for dinner at Taste of Peru, 6545 N. Clark St., Chicago. RSVP to Maru, (847) 381-2012.
Sept. 8
Square dance lessons: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 8, The Glen Park Center, room 201, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. Glenview Square Dance Club and Square Spares and Pairs Club host square dance lessons. Couple and singles welcome. First lesson is free. For information, (847) 663-0116.
Hadassah meeting: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, or 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Hadassah North Shore office, 3000 Dundee #313, Northbrook; or 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 8 at a home in Glencoe. Hadassah Great Plains Region, Chicago Chapter and the North Shore Chapter will host educational meetings with guest speaker Zvi Popper, who will be promoting the various departments of the Hadassah College in Jerusalem and their programs. No charge but registration is required. For reservations, call (847) 205-1900 or (847) 675-6790.
Sept. 9
Re-Treat rather than Re-Heat: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 9, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Audrey Beauvais show treats that will slash food costs and convert leftovers into brand new dishes. (847) 259-6050. rmlib.org.
Barrington Newcomers and Neighbors open house: The Barrington Newcomers and Neighbors invite area residents to their open house, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Barrington Area Library, 505 Northwest Hwy., Barrington. Childcare will be available. Membership is open to anyone who lives in the 60010 zip code or District 220. barringtonilnewcomers.org.
Sept. 10
Hoffman Estates 50th anniversary gala: 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Marriott Chicago Northwest hotel, 4800 Hoffman Blvd. Hoffman Estates. Black-tie optional event includes complimentary history book and DVD, reception with cash bar, dinner, dancing, slide show presentation. Reservations before Thursday, Sept. 10, to (847)( 781-3606 or by e-mail to suzanne.lessen@hoffmanestates.org.
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.
The Green Consumer: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, sept. 10, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Mary Allen, recycling and education director for Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County, will discuss an overview of technologies used to manage waste and recycling and ways to incorporate green living habits into daily life and be a greener consumer. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.
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.
Tackling Household Clutter: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Beth Randall of Joe Organizer give tips and ideas on how to handle paper clutter and stop it form getting inside your house. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.
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.
• Round Lake High School class of 1984: Reunion is planned for 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Park Inn, 30 E. Main St., Round Lake Park.
• Round Lake High School classes of 1980-84: Joint reunion picnic planned for 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, Van Patten Woods, on Route 173, east of Route 41 and west of Green Bay Road, Wadsworth. Shelter A: Class of '82; Shelter B; Classes of '80 and '81; Shelter C: Class of '83; Shelter D: Class of '84. Bring food and beverage.
• 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.
Ongoing
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.