NW suburban 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.

Dec. 14

New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 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.

Jan Peerce by Jack Diamond: 2-3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Musical historian Jack Diamond will discuss Jan Peerce, one of the three most important tenors at the Metropolitan Opera in the 1940s and '50s. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Dec. 15

PIETA: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 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.

Stress Relief: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Olivia Shelkey of Mentors for Changes provides simple, inexpensive strategies to help stay energized and upbeat throughout the holidays. Register at (847) 923-3347.

Dec. 16

Surviving the Loss of a Spouse: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 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

Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Des Plaines Elks Club, 495 Lee St., Des Plaines. Free coffee and soda with $500 coverall and bonanza. Public is invited.

Beginning Photography: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Tips for capturing the best holiday pictures by members of the Schaumburg Area Photographic Society. Register at (847) 923-3347.

Meditation With Om Johari: 12:15-1:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Meditate at the library with Om Johari and learn relaxation techniques and breathing tips. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Christmas in Williamsburg: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Nancy McCully presents Christmas in Williamsburg. Includes movie and demonstration of decorations. To register, (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.

Dec. 17

To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Holy Family Parish, 2525 W. Palatine Road, Inverness. A nondenominational support group for widows, widowers or anyone who has lost a significant other. Social hour followed by a speaker at 8 p.m. Call Mike, (847) 882-6901 or Elaine, (847) 705-9886.

Whole Foods Culinary Class: 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Whole Foods Market Palatine, 1331 N. Rand Road. Make seafood stews. Register at (847) 776-8080.

Dec. 18

Open Mic Night: 8:30 p. m. Friday, Dec. 18, 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.

Parents Night Out: 6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights. Drop your kids off at Olympic Indoor Swim Center for a night of fun while you spend a night our on the town or just catch up on some errands. Children swim, do crafts, play game or watch a movie. $20-$30. For children grades K-five .(847) 577-3000.

Jan. 5

Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 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.

et going on your job hunt: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Learn about the resources, print and online, the library has to offer to help find the company information that you need. (847) 259-6055 or rmlib.org.

Jan. 7

A cook's tour of Chicago: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Take a virtual trip to Chicago's ethnic markets and other secret culinary corners with Marilyn Pocius, author of "A Cook's Guide to Chicago." Register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.

Adult social Scrabble: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Library supplies the boards and a Scrabble dictionary. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 11

Mars-Missions and Mysteries: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. James Kovac, NAA/JPL Solar System Ambassador, discusses Mars and its intriguing mysteries. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 12

eBay 101-selling basics: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Fun and informative program by eBay University instructor Jack Waddick. To register, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 167 or palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 13

Adult laughter club: 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Program combines laughter, gentle stretching exercises and talking about good-hearted living. To register, call Gwenyth, (847) 358-5881, ext. 108 or palatinelibrary.org.

Jan. 17

Games for Grownups: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Adults and high school students of all skill levels can play chess, strategy games, party games, board games and more. Chess lovers can join Renaissance Knights Foundation chess instructor Robert Krause for tips or a challenging opponent. No registration required. Call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.

Jan. 26

Phoenix Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 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.

Jan. 28

Mourning Circle: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 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.

Feb. 4

Adult social Scrabble: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Library supplies the boards and a Scrabble dictionary. To register, (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.

Reunions

• Elmwood Park High School Class of 1960: Reunion planned for Sept. 24 and 25, 2010, Sheraton Gateway suites, Chicago O'Hare. Contact Herb Hellstrom, (815) 344-9042 or cardood@comcast.net.

• Deerfield High School Class of 1989: Looking for alumni for its 20-year reunion. Call (888) 409-TEAM.

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.