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.

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.com

Jan. 16

Winter Wonderland Dance: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, Hughes Center at St. Matthew's Church, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road. Dancing, refreshments, bring a snack to share. Music by DJ Paul. $8, all welcome. For information, call Joan, (847) 397-9643.

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. 18

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 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.

Understanding Your Credit Report: 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. An expert from Money Management International provides a briefing on credit reports and answers questions from the audience. Register at (847) 253-5675 or mppl.org/events.

Jan. 19

PIETA: 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.

"The Week in Review and You": 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jan. 19 and 26; Feb. 2, 9, 15, 23 and March 2, Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Rabbi Robert Gamer explores the headlines from a Jewish perspective. To register, (847) 634-0777.

New Beginnings: Meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 for dinner at Pompeii Restaurant, 1261 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. RSVP to Margie, (312) 590-9134 or Tom, (847) 534-0927.

Jan. 20

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, 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, Jan. 20, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Winter Ceramics workshop: 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 and 27, Schaumburg Township District Library, Youth Services craft room, 130 S. Roselle Road. Adults are invited to make a ceramic piece in this two-part workshop. $15 for supplies. To register, (847) 923-3347.

Jan. 21

To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, 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.

New Beginnings: Meet 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21 for dinner at the new Superdawg, 333 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. RSVP to Dan, (847) 965-8072.

Jan. 22

Ain't Wii Got Fun?: 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Wii bowling for adults. Register at (847) 827-5515 or dppl.org.

New Beginnings: Meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 for dinner at Birch River Grill, 75 Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. RSVP to Harvey, (847) 253-9364.

Jan. 23

New Beginnings: Meet 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23 for dinner at The Wellington of Arlington, 2121 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Dancing after dinner at 8 p.m. in the lounge. RSVP to Margaret, (847) 438-9554.

Jan. 26

Phoenix 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.

eBay Advanced selling: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. eBay university instructor Jack Waddick demonstrates the advanced tools, tips and strategies used by some of eBay's most successful sellers. To register, call (847) 358-5771, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.

Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Helping a Friend through illness: 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26, Sarah's Grove, Bridgewater Place at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Learn how to be helpful and supportive when a friend or family member is diagnosed with a serious illness in this presentation, "How to Help a Friend through a Serious Illness." Free and open to the public. For information, call Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.

Jan. 27

Urban Worm Girl: 7:30-9 pl.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Adults learn how to set up and maintain a worm bin, as well as other ways to help reduce carbon footprints. To register, (847) 923-3347.

Meditation With Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, 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.

Cooking with Dave: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Dave Esau of Dave's Specialty Foods will prepare and share his recipes for four ethnic stews from France, Hungary, Puerto Rico and Italy. $20-$25. Space limited, register at (847) 298-3500 or mppd.org.

Rosemailing Art Class: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, Salt Creek room, Bridgewater Place at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Learn the proper brush technique, color palette and traditional Norwegian designs in this rose painting class. Intended for beginning through advanced artists. $17 supplies fee. To register, call Jeannette, (847) 884-5539.

Resume Touch Up: 5-6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, computer lab at Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6900 Catalpa, Hanover Park. Make over your resume with assistance, learn what employers look for in a resume, what words to use and how to market yourself. For adults 18 and over. $4-$6. (630) 837-2468 or hpparks.org.

Jan. 28

Mourning 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.

Jan. 29

An Evening with Angels: 7-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29, Assembly Hall at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Discussion about angels and miracles with author Joan Wester Anderson. $5. For reservations/tickets call Donna Brown at (847) 843-4254.

Jan. 30

eBay Shopping Made Easy: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, Rolling Meadows Public Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Join Vivienne Porter to learn how to find you way to bye best bargains on eBay. Learn the ins and outs of this online shopping experience. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.

Feb. 2

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 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.

Feb. 4

Adult 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.

Adult 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.

Feb. 11

Live, Laugh and Love Adult Storytime: Noon Thursday, Feb. 11, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. A special Valentine's Day storytime for adults. Share some wild stories about love found and love lost. Registration is limited. For registration or information, call (847) 259-6050.

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.

• Deerfield High School Class of 1989: Looking for alumni for its 20-year reunion. Call (888) 409-TEAM.

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.