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.

Jan. 4New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, 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.Jan. 5Drop-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. Get going on your job hunt: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Learn about the resources, print and online, the library has to offer to help find the company information that you need. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org. 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.Jan. 6Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, 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.orgBingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.Jan. 7To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 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.A cook's tour of Chicago: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Take a virtual trip to Chicago's ethnic markets and other secret culinary corners with Marilyn Pocius, author of "A Cook's Guide to Chicago." Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.Adult social Scrabble: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Library supplies the boards and a Scrabble dictionary. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org. Lord, Change My Attitude: A new Women of the Word Bible study, starting Thursday mornings in January at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Road in Barrington. All are welcome. For information, (847) 836-5540 or BarringtonUMC.comJan. 9Fireside Doll Workshop: 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, Elk Grove Library, 1001 Wellington. Region 10 Director Dave Kublank with give a program on wooden dolls. Interested adults are invited. Call Agnes, at (847) 437-7240.Jan. 11Mars-Missions and Mysteries: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. James Kovac, NAA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, discusses Mars and its intriguing mysteries. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.Jan. 12eBay 101-selling basics: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Fun and informative program by eBay University instructor Jack Waddick. To register, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.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. 13Adult laughter club: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Program combines laughter, gentle stretching exercises and talking about good-hearted living. To register, call Gwenyth, (847) 358-5881, ext. 108 or palatinelibrary.org. 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. 17Games 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. 19PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 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.Jan. 26Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, 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.Jan. 28Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28, 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.Feb. 4Adult social Scrabble: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Library supplies the boards and a Scrabble dictionary. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.Reunionsbull; 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.OngoingWII 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.