Lake Co. 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.
Oct. 6
Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. An organizational meeting to plan the new Great Decisions discussion group, following the Foreign Policy Association's monthly discussion guide. Anyone who cannot attend but who would like to participate in the group can call Kathleen Flatow, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 217. Free, registration required; call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org. For more information, visit greatdecisions.org.
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
Mark Valenti in Concert: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Pianist Mark Valenti will perform. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Oct. 9
Happy Scrapper Club: Register by Friday, Oct. 9, for event from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St. Learn the basics of scrapbooking. Starter kits are $25. Register at (847) 459-2670 or wheelingil.gov.
Oct. 10
Murder Mystery Dinner Buffet: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Sullivan Community Center, 635 Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. "Bye Bye, Bucca" features comedic actors from Improv Playhouse in a show set during the Roaring 20s. A prize will be given to the best costume of the night. $125 per couple, $69 single, includes a catered Italian-style buffet; cash bar available. Registration required; visit vhparkdistrict.com
Healing from Heartache: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Grove Medical Center, 4160 Route 83, Long Grove, second floor conference room. A workshop to provide women with tools, techniques and information to help heal the pain brought on by toxic "love" relationships. $119 per person ($109 per person for groups of three or more). Includes lunch and snacks, To register, contact Felice Block, at felice.block@gmail.com or (847) 494-0482, or Pamela Holtzman, at pholtzman@mac.com or (847) 478-1945.
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.
Quhat's in a Nayme?: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Discuss historical and cultural name patterns as well as how "mistakes" can be made in records or databases and hot to overcome the name variation "brick wall." To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 13
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 and 27, 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.
Oct. 14
Italy's Fabulous Amalfi Coast: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Escape to the warm weather of the Amalfi Coast in this celebration of Italian culture. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a discussion with German historian Anette Isaacs. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Oct. 15
Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Using Maps in Family History Research: 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how many different maps can be used to help the researcher understand the movement and history of one's ancestors. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Oct. 27
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 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.
Nov. 10
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 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.
Nov. 16
Couples workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 and 30, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. "Change Your Communication, Transform Your Relationship" allows individuals and couples to learn new approaches to communicating and to construct positive relationships and re-establish intimacy. Free to Warren Township residents. To register, visit warrentownship.net or call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.
Nov. 19
Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Nov. 24
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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.
Ongoing
DivorceCare: 4:45-7 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6, Crossroads Church, 1350 Route 137, Grayslake. A seminar series featuring some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on divorce and separation topics. Participants may begin at any time during the series. Participants receive a workbook that outlines each week's topic; a donation of $15 is requested for each workbook but scholarships are available. For information, call Jackie or Al Larson, at (847) 362-1102, or Crossroads Church, at (847) 362-7120. Visit divorcecare.org or crcsbc.org.
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.
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.
• 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.