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.

Dec. 22

Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22 and Jan. 12 and 26, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Dec. 23

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, 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.

Dec. 27

Russian Jeopardy Club: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the intellectual team game in Russian in an informal atmosphere. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 5

Bob Chinn's Crab House: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Paul Edelstein, executive kitchen manager and chef for Bob Chinn's Crab House in Wheeling, will discuss crabs and prepare crabs for tasting following the demonstration. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Big Day Boot Camp: 7:15-8:15 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Jan. 5 to Feb. 11, Park View Health & Fitness Center at Mundelein Parks, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. For adults and teens, 16 and older. Sweat off the pounds and get toned with this active program. $108 for Mundelein residents, $162 for nonresidents. For details or to register, call (847) 566-0650.

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 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.

Jan. 7

Twisted Stitches, Tangled Threads: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Knit, crochet, stitch or bead while sharing conversation, ideas and refreshments. For teens and adults. No charge but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Jan. 12

Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 and 26, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. The second and firth Tuesday of each month. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 13

Meditation With Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Johari and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jan. 17

Games for Grownups: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Adults and high school students of all skill levels can play chess, strategy games, party games, board games and more. Chess lovers can join Renaissance Knights Foundation chess instructor Robert Krause for tips or a challenging opponent. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Jan. 19

Exploritas: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. A multimedia presentation to introduce guests to opportunities for life long learning through adventure travel. For information or to register, call (847) 223-5313 or visit grayslake.info.

Jan. 26

Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

Ongoing

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.

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Reunions:

• Elmwood Park High School Class of 1960: Reunion planned for Sept. 24 and 25, 2010, Sheraton Gateway suites, Chicago O'Hare. Contact Herb Hellstrom, (815) 344-9042 or cardood@comcast.net.