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.
May 25
New Beginnings meets: 11 a.m. Monday, May 25, Tyler Creek Forest Preserve, Route 31 south of I-90 in Elgin, for a Memorial Day Picnic. New Beginnings provides the brats, hamburgers, hot dogs and condiments, bring a dish to pass and your own drinks. No charge with dish, $5 without. All welcome. Rani or shine. (847) 397-9643.
May 26
Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 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.
New Beginnings: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, Ruby Tuesday restaurant. Register with Geri, (630) 307-0095.
May 27
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writers group specifically for poets. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Four Winds Casino trip: 7:30 a.m. bus departs Wednesday, May 27, from St. Theresa's parking lot to Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo, Mich. The Knights of Columbus host this casino trip. $35 per person plus $10 credit for food or slot play and an additional $5 in instant slot credit. Must be over 21 and have a valid state issued drivers license of ID. For reservations, call Lou or Mary Kittler (847) 991-1562.
Movie night: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, St. Matthew's Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Join New Beginnings for a movie on the big screen. Bring a nonperishable food item for the pantry. (847) 397-0643.
May 28
Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 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.
Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The program is centered around the "Great Decisions" briefing book, covering topics related to U.S. foreign policy. A $15 fee for the book is due at time of registration. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Dine with New Beginnings: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 28, Elephant Bar restaurant, Golf Mill Shopping Center. Register with Dan, (847) 846-9700.
May 29
Movin' On: 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, for Happy Hour at Jameson's Char House, 1331 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Register with Mae, (847) 304-0322.
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, May 29, 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, May 29, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
May 30
Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Topo Gigio, 777 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard. Reservations by Saturday, May 30 to brooke@delightfuldining.com or (630) 588-8289.
Russian Jeopardy: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Team up to play the famous intellectual game in Russian. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 31
Trip to Fort Sheridan: Sunday, May 31. The Des Plaines Park District offers an adult trip/walk to Fort Sheridan; Lake Michigan; the Adlai Stevenson home; and Lake County, Ill., Lunch included at Holly's American Bistro in Lake Bluff. $41-$46. For information, reservations, call (847) 391-5711 or desplainesparks.org.
June 4
Wood carving class: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 4-July 30, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Introductory class to the art of wood carving with relief carving. $45-$50 and a $15 material fee. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 10
Mourning Light: 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Saint Edna, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Grief support group for those who have been widowed. Bring a friend. Margaret, (847) 398-3362, ext. 318.
June 5
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, June 5, 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, June 5, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
June 12
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, June 12, 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, June 12, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
June 13
Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Key Wester, 1975 Glacier Park Road, Naperville. Reservations by Saturday, June 13, to brooke@delightfuldining.com or (630) 588-8289.
June 16
PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 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.
June 19
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, June 19, 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, June 19, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
June 20
Wine tasting: Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Church, 3700 Dundee Road, Northbrook, will host its first ever Wine Tasting at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at the Old Willow Wine Shoppe, 1500 Paddock Drive in Northbrook. The evening, which runs from 6 to 9 p.m., will include a light buffet as well as wines from across the globe. Tickets are $25 if purchased in advance, or $30 at the door. For information, contact Mary Beth at (847) 409-7918. www.olbparish.org.
Dance: New Beginnings will have a dance from 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at St. Matthew's Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Tickets cost $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Bring a snack to share. For information, call Joan Neville at (847) 397-9643.
June 23
Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 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.
June 25
Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 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.
June 26
Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, June 26, 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, June 26, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Reunions
• Lake View High School classes of 1959: Saturday, June 20. Contact Jo Speciale Laufenberg, (847) 692-5907 or Sue Cornelisson Nape, (847) 297-0580.
•Deerfield High School class of 1969: Saturday, July 18, Embassy Suites Hotel, Deerfield. dhsclassof69@yahoo.com. • Bowen High School class of 1969: Saturday, July 25, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago. Brett Weiss (630) 248-5405.
• Prospect High School Class of 1969: Reunion is planned for August 2009. For details, e-mail nanharless@sbcglobal.net. Classmates, friends, relatives and acquaintances may also get in touch online through classmates.com and through a special YahooGroup, PHS_Knightsof69 at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PHS69
• Maine East High School Class of 1979: Reunion planned for Aug. 1, at Arlington Trackside. (888) 409-TEAM.
• Maine East High School Class of 1989: Reunion planned for Oct. 10, at Arlington Trackside. (888) 409-TEAM.
• St. Celestine School Class of 1969: Reunion planned for October 2009. Contact Marcia Feret-Valancius at mferet-valancius@cox.net.
• Elk Grove High School Class of 1969: Reunion planned for Oct 3-5, Elk Grove Sheraton. Cheryl,)(847) 392-6431.
• Fenton High School Class of 1989: Reunion planned for Oct. 24, at Villa Olivia Country Club. (888) 409-TEAM.
• 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.
• Our Lady of the Wayside 1961 reunion tentatively scheduled for Aug. 6, 2011; Seeking 1960, 1961 and 1963 graduates Contact Pat (Dralle) Kendall. E-mail fishlady47@sbcglobal.net or visit classmates.com
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meetings held at 6 p.m., second Monday of each month at Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. Meet new friends for weekly events including dinners, plays, walks, sports and travel. Call the hotline (847) 289-4420 for information.
WII Game: 1:30 p.m., Mondays, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive (847) 818-3205
New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the 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. Donation $3 per meeting. For a listing of monthly events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.
Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesdays; Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.
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
Party classes: Offered by the Long Grove Art School, 1207 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Art parties for up to 10 adults.; includes painting supplies, finger foods, pop, coffee and dessert. Fee is $40 per person. For reservations, deposit and other details, call (847) 534-2920 or visit longgroveartschool.com
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.