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.

June 1

Movin' On: Meet at Noon Monday, June 1, for lunch ant the Donkey Inn. 923 S. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Call Lenore (847) 458-9697 to register.

June 2

Meet the Chef: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, June 2-July 7, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Michelle Miller explores some new and not so new fundamentals in healthy cooking, while enjoying new flavors from all over the globe. Part of the Healthy Cooking series for adults. $190-$215. Register at (630) 540-4834.

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 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.

Adult golf lessons: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, for four weeks, St. Andrews Golf Course, Route 59, West Chicago.

Class includes putting, chipping and full swing. Bring your own clubs or clubs will be provided by the golf course. Register at (630) 540-4800 or bartlettparks.org.

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.

Lake Geneva luncheon cruise: Bus departs 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, from St. Thomas of Villanova Church, Palatine. $59 per person before Sunday, June 10, to St. Thomas of Villanova Tours, 1233 E. Plate Drive, Palatine. For information, call Ken, (847) 358-3852.

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.

Movin' On: Meet 6 p.m. Friday, June 12, for a concert at Twin Lakes in Palatine. Banjo Buddies performs Dixieland. Call Diane, (847) 934-5542 for information.

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 15

Movin' On: Meet 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20 for dinner at Chin's Chinese Restaurant, 10 E. Miner St., Arlington Heights. Call Arnold before Monday, June 15, at (847) 827-7581 to register.

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.

Movin' On: Meet 6 p.m. Friday, June 10 for a concert at Twin Lakes in Palatine. R-Gang performs Motown and R&B. Call Diane, (847) 934-5542 for information.

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.

New Beginnings dance: 8-11 p.m. Saturday, June 20, St. Matthews Church, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Blast From the Past dance with music by Paul Adams. $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Bring a snack to share. All invited. For information, call Joan, (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.

Easy Entertaining series for adults: 7:30 p.m. Thursdays June 25-July 30, Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Great recipes and ideas for serving six-60 guests including how to properly allocate your time and dollars. $119-$215. To register, (630) 540-4834 or bartlettparks.org.

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.

Movin' On: Meet at 5 p.m. for happy hour and dinner at Richie's Cafe Clemenza Restaurant, 1766 Algonquin Road, Hoffman Estates. Call Diane, (847) 381-6549 to register.

June 27

Eye on Style Trunk Show: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nierman Vision Center, 151 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Hors d'oeuvres, raffle, free sun glasses and give-a-ways. (847) 459-6626.

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 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.