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.

Nov. 16

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 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.

Nov. 17

PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 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.

Nov. 18

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 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, Nov. 18, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Fresh Flower Centerpieces: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Make a fresh flower centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dinner table. Bring scissors or pruners. $15 supply fee. Register in person at the Welcome Desk. (847) 259-6050

Food and wine for the holiday season: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Mangels of Long Grove, 421 Robert Parker Coffin Road. Guest chefs share menus and ideas for easy and elegant holiday entertaining. Includes tastings. $35 per person. For reservations, (847) 634-9287.

Russia's Greatest Cities: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Bill Helmuth presents Moscow and St. Petersburg. Registration required; call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Wynstone Holiday Housewalk: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 19, Wynstone Clubhouse. Travel via motor coach to each of the three estate homes decorated for the holidays. Upon returning to the clubhouse there will be a high tea, raffles, boutique shopping. $60. Benefits services and programs of Catholic Charities. Call Kim, (847) 382-4553.

Hot Spot Social Network: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, New Club 94, 1070 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Dance Club Mania includes appetizer buffet. $5. Call (773) 310-6757 or HotSpotSocials.com.

Meditation With Om Johari: 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Nov. 19

To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 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.

Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discussion centered around the "Great Decisions" briefing book. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Nov. 20

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Nov. 20, 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, Nov. 20, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Social dance: 8-10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowy host Ballroom dancing with live music. Admission $25 per couple at the door. Call Alice, (847) 825-2901 or (847) 825-6637.

Chicago Premium Outlets: 9:30 a.m. bus departs Friday, Nov. 20 from the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, for a trip to Chicago Premium Outlets. Shop from 120 outlet stores. $8 includes transportation. To register, (630) 540-4834.

Fabulous Faux for Boring Walls: 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, South Barrington board room. Professional faux painter shares experience and secret tricks of the trade. Materials fee of $29 collected by instructor. Registration fee $25-$30. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Sparkling Fall Dance: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Hughes Center at St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Music provided by Paul Adams. $8 at the door. Bring a snack to share. Call Joan, (847) 397-0643.

Historic Adventures series: 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, bus departs from the Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., for a trip to the Studebaker Museum and the Center for History in South Bend, Ind. $40 per person includes transportation, museum tickets and guided tours. Bring your own lunch or purchase them on the trip. RSVP to (847) 391-5399 or desplaineshistory.org.

Palatine Holiday Open House: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. On Friday, adult-oriented evening will include a wine and taste walk where patrons browse, shop, eat and drink. Activities Saturday are family-focused. downtownpalatine.org.

Nov. 23

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, 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.

Nov. 24

Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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. 25

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, 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, Nov. 25, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Magnificent Mile excursion: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Chicago. Adults only can shop the Magnificent mile, lunch at your favorite restaurant, view the State Street windows. $20-$22 includes transportation only. Register before Wednesday, Nov. 25 at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Nov. 26

Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, 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.

Nov. 27

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Nov. 27, 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, Nov. 27, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Movin' On: Meet 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, for happy hour at Gianni's Cafe, 22 W. Station St., Palatine. Stay for dinner. Jane, (847) 934-1161.

Nov. 28

Social dance: 8-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, Prairie Lakes Senior Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Alice Lowy host Ballroom dancing with taped music. Admission $15 per couple at the door. Call Alice, (847) 825-2901 or (847) 825-6637.

Nov. 29

Delightful Dining: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, The Clubhouse, 298 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Holiday brunch. Reservations before Sunday, Nov. 29, to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com.

Lyric Opera series: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, Arlington Heights Memorial Library for "The Merry Widow" preview; 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, bus departs from Forest View Educational Center for the Lyric Opera's production of "The Merry Widow." $97 for opera trip. Register at (847) 718-7700 or ce214.org.

Nov. 30

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 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.

Dec. 1

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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, Dec. 1-Dec. 22, South Barrington aerobic studio, 3 Tennis Club Lane, South Barrington. Introduction to different styles of ballroom dancing. For adults. $72-$90. (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net

Festive Florals: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, South Barrington Community Center, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Joyce Grattoni teaches participants how to make arrangements with fresh greens, flowers, berries and bows. Adults only. $32-$35. Register before Tuesday, Dec. 1 at (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.

Dec. 3

To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 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.

Dec. 11

Delightful Dining: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, St. Andrews Country Club, 2241 Route 59, West Chicago. Club joins St. Charles Singles for holiday dinner dance. Reservations before Friday, Dec. 11, to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com.

Reunions

• 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.