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.
Sept. 28
New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 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. Election night for board members. $3 per meeting. For a listing of monthly events e-mail newbeginnings@aol.com or call (630) 307-0095 or (847) 965-8072.
Sept. 29
New Beginnings: Meet 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, for dinner at Lone Tree Inn, 7730 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Call Dan, (847) 965-8072
Sept. 30
Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 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. 30, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.
New Beginnings Wednesday Night at the Movies: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, St. Matthew's Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Dan, (847) 846-9700.
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Oct. 1
To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, Holy Family Parish, 2525 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. A nondenominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone who has lost a significant other. Social hour followed by a speaker at 8 p.m. Call Mike, (847) 882-6901 or Elaine, (847) 705-9886.
Oct. 2
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Oct. 2, 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, Oct. 2, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Oktoberfest: 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, St. Alphonsus Liguori, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Open to adults over 21 and features traditional Oktoberfest music and dinner. $25 (847) 255-7452.
St. Charles Fest trip: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, bus departs from the South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis C Club Lane for a trip to the St. Charles Fest. Arts and crafts show, scarecrow on display, live entertainments, food, more. Transportation fee $12-$15 before Friday, Oct. 2. (847) 381-7515.
Oct. 3
Reversing Your Perception of Art: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Champagne and chocolate event with John Green, who will share his adventures, mementos and sketches from traveling the world. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Oct. 4
First lady's Lunch: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Manzo's Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road. Mrs. Martin J. Moylan host benefit buffet luncheon. Special presentation on "Chocolates" by Linda Hills, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory; and "Tea" by Sheila Duda of Tea Lula. Musical entertainment and raffle. Sponsorship opportunities available. Proceeds benefit the Rev. John P. Smyth's Standing Tall charitable foundation. $30. For tickets call the Office of the Mayor at (847) 391-5301.
Delightful Dining: 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, Bavarian Lodge, 1800 Ogden Ave., Lisle. Reservations to (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com.
Oct. 6
Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 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.
Oct. 7
Authentic Italian Home Cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Prospect High School, Arlington Heights. Dora Travaglio shares the recipes and techniques of cooking Gnocci and fresh pasta. Bring an apron, classes are hands-on with samplings. Fee applies. To register or for information, Call Patricia Eitz, District 214 Community Education, at (847) 718-7704 or ce214.org.
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.
Hayride: New Beginnings will sponsor a hayride and bonfire from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at the front shelter of Randall Oaks Park, 17N350 Randall Road, West Dundee. The event includes a 30-minute hayride, hot dogs, s'mores, chips, cookies and apple cider. Cost is $10 per person. Contact joe Pizzo at (847) 922-8007 to purchase tickets. New Beginnings is a Catholic-oriented, nondenominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single persons.
Oct. 16
Effective Resumes: 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12 and Nov. 9, Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave. The Illinois workNET/IDES conducts a monthly workshop covering resumes, job search techniques and interviewing. Lunch is on your own. Register at egvpl.org.
Parents Night Out: 6-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Oct. 16, Nov. 13 and Dec. 18, Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights. Drop your kids off at Olympic Indoor Swim Center for a night of fun while you spend a night our on the town or just catch up on some errands. Children swim, do crafts, play game or watch a movie. $20-$30. For children grades K-five .(847) 577-3000.
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.
Oct. 20
PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 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.
Oct. 21
Authentic Italian Home Cooking: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Prospect High School, Arlington Heights. Dora Travaglio shares the recipes and techniques of cooking pizza and panzerotti. Bring an apron, classes are hands-on with samplings. Fee applies. To register or for information, Call Patricia Eitz, District 214 Community Education, at (847) 718-7704 or ce214.org.
Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 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.
Oct. 27
Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 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.
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
• Grant Community High School Class of 1989: Reunion Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday Sept. 27. GCHA1989@yahoo.com.
• 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.
• Niles North Class of 1969: Reunion planned for Saturday, Oct. 24. E-mail Iris Kerbis Cantor at irican@niles-hs.K12.il.us or call (847) 626-2354.
• Fremd High School Class of 1069: Reunion planned for Nov 7. Visit fhs.d211.org/alumni for details.
• 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.