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NW Suburban adult social calendar

Posted August 02, 2009 11:00 pm

Daily Herald Staff Report

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.

Aug. 3

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 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.

Aug. 4

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 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.

Classes for pre-retirees and retirees: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25, Village of Mount Prospect Community Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Class series includes topics on retirement planning, fixed income, annuities, insurance, stocks and mutual funds. Free. Advance registration required, call (847) 870-5680.

Summer Barbecue Meeting: 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at a members home, directions given with registration. Hadassah North Shore Chapter will host a barbecue to benefit the programs of Youth Aliyah/Children at risk. Entertainment and food will be provided. $18 per person. For information or to reserve a place call the North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email northshore@Hadassah.org.

BG Member Lunch Meeting: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, The Grove Banquets in the Schwaben Center, 301 W. Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Listen to TV and radio sports commentator Bruce Wolf. $17 for member and guest, $22 for nonmembers. For information, call (847) 541-7799.

Aug. 5

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 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: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 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

Aug. 6

Wine and Cheese Pairing: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, Urban Harvest, 15 S Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Find the perfect wine and cheese pairings. Ages 21 and up. Fee is $30. To reserve a spot, call (847) 577-3040.

Aug. 7

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 7, 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, Aug. 7, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Aug. 10

Sociable Singles 50+ Group: 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 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.

Aug. 12

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Aug. 14

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 14, 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, Aug. 14, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Aug. 18

PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 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.

Aug. 19

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Aug. 21

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 21, 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, Aug. 21, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Aug. 25

Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 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.

Aug. 26

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Aug. 27

Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, 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.

Aug. 28

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Aug. 28, 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, Aug. 28, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.

Aug. 30

Holocaust Museum tour: 1 p.m. Aug. 30, 9600 Woods Drive, Skokie. Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present a docent lead tour of the Illinois Holocaust Museum. $10 adults; $8 seniors over 65. Space limited, reservations required to rsvp@jgsi.org. or (312) 666-0100.

Sept. 1

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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.

Reunions

• 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

• 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

• John Hersey High School Class of 1974: Reunion will take place Saturday, Aug. 15, at Arlington Park Racetrack in Arlington Heights. For information, visit jhhs.d214.org and then go to alumni resources, or call Mike Glink, (847) 767-5114.

• 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.

Ongoing

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.