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.

July 13

Conversation Cafe: 7-8 p.m. Monday, July 13 and 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A relaxed setting for adults to improve their English by discussing a variety of topics with native English speakers. Registration is not required. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Latin Ballroom Dancing: 4-5 p.m. Monday, July 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn steps that can be executed at a wedding or work function. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Adult VBS: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, Wednesday, July 15 and Friday, July 17, St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview. Mature Adult Summer Happenings will be offered for adults who want a vacation Bible school experience. Freewill donation.

July 14

World Hits From The 50s to the Present: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Pianist Mike Basin will entertain with hits from the '50s to the present from around the world. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 17

Movin' On night out: 6 p.m. meet on the deck Friday, July 17, at Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine. Teen Battle of the Bands begins at 7:30 p.m.

July 18

Stevenson High School Class Reunion: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, to midnight, Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. Adlai E. Stevenson High School's Class of 1979 will hold their 30 reunion. For information on the reunion and a school tour and family picnic, visit stevensonclassof79.com. Contact Dave Wolowic at dave@heydaveproductions.com.

July 21

Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Work on knitting or crochet projects. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.

July 22

Wednesday Night Blockbuster: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The film "Frost/Nixon" will be shown. This film is rated "R" and runs 122 minutes. Registration is not required. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

Membership Kickoff Event: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, Arboretum Club, 401 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Hadassah North Shore Chapter will be welcoming new members and sponsors. The event will have guest speaker, Melissa Isaacson. Admission is $18 for new annual members, $35 for their member and associate sponsors. for more information contact the North Shore office, at (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.

Meditation: 1-2 p.m. Wednesdays, July 22nd and 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Jahari, and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 23

Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A discussion group. centered around the "Great Decisions" briefing book, covering topics related to U.S. foreign policy. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

July 27

Conversation Cafe: 7-8 p.m. Monday, July 27, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. A relaxed setting for adults to improve their English by discussing a variety of topics with native English speakers. Registration is not required. Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.

July 29

Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Aug. 7

Open Bottling Nights: 5-9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Vintner's Cellar Winery, 529 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville. Guests will participate in the winemaking experience as they bottle, cork, and affix their own customized label to a bottle of wine to take home. The cost of the evening is $25 per person. Reservations are requested; call (847) 918-9463.

Aug. 31

Hot Dog Picnic: Noon Monday, Aug. 31, Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Buffalo Grove Afternoon Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will present musican Jack Diamond. Admission is $10 and all funds will go to Hadassah Medical Organization. For more information and reservations, contact the Hadassah North Shore office, at (847) 205-1900, or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.

Ongoing

Games for Grown-Ups: 7-9 p.m. on Thursdays, Cook Park Library, 413 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Play board games with friends or face off against chess instructor Robert Krause. Open to adults and high school students of all skill levels. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 362-2330 or visit cooklib.org.

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.

Reunions

• Adlai E. Stevenson High School Class of 1979: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18, to midnight, Marriott Lincolnshire Resort, Ten Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. For information on the reunion and a school tour and family picnic, visit stevensonclassof79.com. Contact Dave Wolowic at dave@heydaveproductions.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