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.

Feb. 2Live a Balanced Life: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Cardiologist and author Dr. Bruno Cortis and inspirational speaker Joe O'Rourke will discuss how to reduce stress, increase energy and live a balanced life. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.IAAP: Dinner at 6 p.m., speaker at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2875 N Milwaukee Ave., Northbrook. The International Association of Administrative Professionals Northwest Suburban Chapter monthly dinner meeting will feature the topic "How to Make a Presentation without Passing Out." For details, e-mail margaret cipar@wellsfargois.com.The Week in Review and You: 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 2, 9, 15, 23 and March 2, Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Rabbi Robert Gamer explores the headlines from a Jewish perspective. To register, (847) 634-0777.Drop-in Scrabble: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, 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.Feb. 3Art Institute's Modern Wing: 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. A slide lecture on the Art Institute's new Modern Wing, designed by architect Renzo Piano, home of the museum's collection of 20th and 21st century art. To register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Feb. 4Show Boat: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Examine how composer Jerome Kern and librettist Oscar Hammerstein II created this monumental 1927 musical from Edna Ferber's novel. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. The program, "Honoring the Youth in Our Communities," will feature the winners of the American History Essay Contest, Good Citizen winners and introduction of the chapter candidate for Outstanding Teacher of American History. Darlene, (847) 359-0839.Northeastern Illinois Society for Quality: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, New China Buffet, 1161 S. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville. Monthly meeting to study and discuss ISO standards. The current standard under review is ISO 26000 - Draft for Social Responsibility. The meeting is free. Optional buffet costs $5. Visit kolimat@yahoo.com.Feb. 6Wii Bowling Tournament: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Mundelein Park District Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District will hold a Nintendo Wii Bowling tournament and scholarship fundraiser for adults ages 40 and older. Cost is $10 with advance registration ($15 with controller provided). Walk-ins are also welcome. A portion of proceeds from all registrations will go toward the Mundelein Parks Foundation which provides scholarships to area residents for park district programs. For information, to donate, or to register, call (847) 566-0650. Visit mundeleinparks.org.Chinese New Year Cooking Class: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Cooking instructor Ying Stoller will demonstrate and prepare tomato egg drop soup, chicken stir fry and rice. Tasting and recipes are included. $3 tasting fee. Registration required. Call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR: 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Chapter host a genealogy workshop and guest speaker Cathy Carlton presents, " Tracing Your Patriot with Maps." For information, Denise, (847) 949-7573 or Mary, (847) 918-8728.Free poetry workshop: 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. CLC professor Mike Latza will discuss Gandhi, Ahimsa, Satya, and writing peaceful, truthful poems. Registration is required. Call (847) 244-5150. Register at wnpl.info.Feb. 7Film discussion: 1:15 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 7, Temple Jeremiah, 937 Happ Road, Northfield. Film and discussion series, "The Holocaust and Film." Holly Price, a Holocaust educator and teacher at Temple Jeremiah, will lead this program which examines films dealing with the Holocaust from different vantage points. Programs are open to the community at no charge. The final film in the series will be "The Quarrel."Russian Jeopardy Club: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the famous game in teams in Russian language. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Superbowl party: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, 94th Aero Squadron Restaurant, 1070 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. For information, call (847) 604-3446. (847) 459-3700.Beth Judea's Men's Club: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. World Wide Wrap X. Learn about the mitzvah of tefillin, instructive demonstration and tefillin-related entertainment, and a showing of the video, "The Ties that Bind." (847) 634-0777 or BethJudea.org.Feb. 8Chaverot Group of Hadassah: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Lakeside Lodge, 3561 Melody St., Mundelein. Education meeting with guest speaker Helene Stein, who has rebuilt home for Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans. $3. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org. Sisterhood of Beth Judea: 7:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, synagogue social hall, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Michelle Gilats, genetic counselor with the Chicago Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders and Children's Memorial Hospital, discusses "Shaping Your Family Tree: Genetics and the Next Generation." Free and open to all. Call (847) 634-0777 and leave a message for Bobbi Goldenberg.Feb. 9Rosa Parks: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss the life and times of Rosa Parks, a pioneer for the beginning of the Civil Rights Movement. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Super-Couponing Swap: 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers and share stories of great deals. (847) 459-4100 or www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.Feb. 10A Night at the Oscars: 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Author and film historian Raymond Benson will lead a discussion of this year's Oscar nominations, present insights on the Academy's history, entertain with Oscar trivia, and encourage participants to debate and vote on possible winners. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.Academy Awards Predictions: 7-8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ela Area Public Library, Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Film lecturer Reid Schultz will present his 2010 Oscar predictions. Free; to register, call (847) 438-3433, e-mail infodesk@eapl.org or visit eapl.org.Game On: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10 and 17, Mundelein Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Play cards, mah-jongg, Scrabble, or bring a game. Wii and the computer lab also available. Cost is $1 for Regent Center members, $2 for nonmembers. Games begin Wednesday, Feb. 17; special free "Ice Breaker" Feb. 10. To register, call (847) 566-4790 or visit mundeleinparks.org.Recapturing Sexual Intimacy: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 10-17, Warren Township Youth and Family Services, 17801 W. Washington St., Gurnee. This workshop helps educate couples on how to enhance their emotional and physical connection. Free to Warren Township residents; nonresidents may participate for a fee.Feb. 17Game On: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, Mundelein Park District's Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. Play cards, mah-jongg, Scrabble, or bring a game. Wii and the computer lab also available. Cost is $1 for Regent Center members, $2 for nonmembers. To register, call (847) 566-4790 or visit mundeleinparks.org.Feb. 21Travel to Italy: 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Enjoy "Northern Italy, Part II" with Ralph Danielsen in the Sunday Sojourns armchair travel series. Reservations required for the free program. Call (847) 244-5150 or visit wnpl.info.March 9Knitters' Night Out: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. For ages 18 and up; work on knitting or crochet projects at the library. No registration necessary. Call (847) 356-7711 or visit lvdl.org.OngoingLake County Parents Without Partners: Chapter 247 would like to invite single, divorced or widowed parents, with a living child or children, to join its organization. February activities included Super Bowl party, skiing, chili cook-off, auto show. To learn more, (847) 817-5687 or e-mail info@pwplakecounty.org.Friday Friends: The second Friday of the month, at members' homes. Friday Friends has been organized within The Kirk of the Lakes Presbyterian Church in Mundelein for the purpose of fun and fellowship. For details, call (847) 949-8670.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.Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.Reunions:bull; 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.