Lake Co. adult social calendar
Events for adults that are largely social, such as singles events, reunions, game nights, wine tastings and adult open gym nights. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Oct. 13
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 and 27, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Researching a Family Scandal: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Lake County Genealogical Society will present "Skeletons in Our Closets: Researching a Family Scandal" with genealogist Robin B. Seidenberg. For information, call Jeanine Fout, at (847) 918-3208.
Oct. 14
Italy's Fabulous Amalfi Coast: Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Escape to the warm weather of the Amalfi Coast in this celebration of Italian culture. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
The Rise and Fall of the Berlin Wall: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a discussion with German historian Anette Isaacs. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Opera in Pop Culture: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Bob Levi will share his love of opera in "Opera in Pop Culture or 'Where Have I Heard That Tune Before?'" Call (847) 918-3206 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Oct. 15
Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Oct. 15 and Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Using Maps in Family History Research: 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Learn how many different maps can be used to help the researcher understand the movement and history of one's ancestors. To register, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Quilters Guild: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Concorde Banquet Hall, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. The Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild will meet. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Guest fee is $7. The featured speaker for will be Nora McMeeking, author of "Bella Bella Patchwork." Visit nsqg.net.
Oct. 19
Tea with Susan B. and Elizabeth C.: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville, Room C. Step back in time for a tea party hosted by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton. To register, call (847) 362-2330, or visit webres.cooklib.org.
World Language Café: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Speakers of English as a second language can practice your English with fellow ESL speakers and fluent English speakers. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225, or visit http://www.
Oct. 27
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Nov. 10
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Nov. 16
Couples workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 and 30, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. "Change Your Communication, Transform Your Relationship" allows individuals and couples to learn new approaches to communicating and to construct positive relationships and re-establish intimacy. Free to Warren Township residents. To register, visit warrentownship.net or call (847) 244-1101, ext. 401.
Nov. 19
Friends of LVDL: 5:30 p.m. Thursday Nov. 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. The Friends of the Lake Villa District Library will meet in the Conference Room. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Nov. 24
Knitter's Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Bring a knitting or crochet project and spend some time with other knitters. No registration needed; ages 18 and older. For information, call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.
Ongoing
DivorceCare: 4:45-7 p.m. Sundays, through Dec. 6, Crossroads Church, 1350 Route 137, Grayslake. A seminar series featuring some of the nation's foremost Christian experts on divorce and separation topics. Participants may begin at any time during the series. Participants receive a workbook that outlines each week's topic; a donation of $15 is requested for each workbook but scholarships are available. For information, call Jackie or Al Larson, at (847) 362-1102, or Crossroads Church, at (847) 362-7120. Visit divorcecare.org or crcsbc.org.
Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.
Adventures of Fun Friends Social Club: Club hosts theme parties, walks, hikes, dining out, board games, cooking classes, volunteer projects, and more. For information, visit meetup.com/AdventuresofFunFriends.
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:
• Wheeling High School Class of 1989: Reunion planned for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 16-17. For information and to RSVP, visit evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=SYZXYISIDWGLDJFSDSPY
• Fenton High School Class of 1989: Reunion planned for Oct. 24, at Villa Olivia Country Club. (888) 409-TEAM.
• Niles North Class of 1969: Reunion planned for Saturday, Oct. 24. E-mail Iris Kerbis Cantor at irican@niles-hs.K12.il.us or call (847) 626-2354.
• Fremd High School Class of 1069: Reunion planned for Nov 7. Visit fhs.d211.org/alumni for details.
• 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.