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. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

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.

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grace DuMelle will discuss uncovering your past in land records. No registration required. Newcomers are always welcome. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.

Nov. 17

Holiday dance lessons: 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 17 to Dec. 1, Rule House Community Room, 33325 Sears Blvd., Wildwood. Learn dances like the waltz and swing with a holiday twist; special requests will be taken as well. No experience is necessary. For adults 16 and up. $20 for Wildwood residents, and $24 for nonresidents. To register, call (847) 223-2725, or visit wildwoodparkdistrict.com.

World Language Café: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Speakers of English as a second language can practice with fellow ESL speakers and fluent English speakers. There is no charge; registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Nov. 18

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.

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.

Monthly Blockbuster: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. See "The Proposal" with Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Rated "PG-13." Registration is not required. For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Monthly Matinee: 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. See "My Sister's Keeper," starring Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin. Rated "PG-13." Registration is not required. For details, call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Nov. 20

Film discussion: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Showing and discussion of "Tyson," rated "R." This program is intended for adults and requires reservations. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Register at wnpl.info. For information, call (847) 244-5150.

Lunch and a Movie: Noon Friday, Nov. 20, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Watch "Funny Girl" on the big screen. The 1968 film is not rated. Bring a lunch, drinks and dessert will be provided. Free; no registration required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Nov. 21

SRACLC Holiday Tree Festival: 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, White Deer Run Golf Club, 250 W. Gregg's Parkway, Vernon Hills. The Special Recreation Association of Central Lake County's Holiday Tree Festival. The cocktail-attire evening includes holiday trees decorated by professionals for live auction; a silent auction; hors d'oeuvres; open bar; and a dinner buffet. Proceeds go to providing therapeutic recreational programming and opportunities for children and adults with special needs. Tickets are $75 per person. For information, call Carolyn Chambers, (847) 816-4866.

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.

Dec. 21

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grace DuMelle will discuss uncovering your past in land records. No registration required. Newcomers are always welcome. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.

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:

• 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.