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.
Jan. 13
Lake County Genealogical Society: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Fremont Public Library, 1170 Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Laurietta Parsh will discuss her book, "Lake Forest Day," and look at the how the annual summer celebration got its beginning. For information, call Jeanine Fout, at (847) 918-3208.
Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, call Chad, at (847) 902-6586 or visit www.toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.
Jan. 14
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for writers - published or not - to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Dating After 40: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. Marianne Rowe-Dimas of the Image Factor will talk about how to avoid the most common dating mistakes for those over 40. For details, call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Jan. 15
American Society for Quality: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. The Northeastern Illinois Section of the American Society for Quality will meet, beginning with a management review, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. and the annual business meeting at 7:30 p.m. Meetings are free, and this month the meal is free to members and their guests. Make dinner reservations at least three days prior to the meeting by e-mailing asq1212reservations@yahoo.com.
Jan. 16
Exhibition reception: 7-9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Reception for the artists taking part in the gallery's latest exhibit, will include refreshments and musical entertainment by Jazz Beaucoup. Free. For information, call Steve Jones at (847) 543-2240 or visit gallery.clcillinois.edu.
Jan. 17
Shoreline Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, Gorton Community Center, 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest. Couples can review basic 4-Count Hustle steps and learn new ones. Lessons are followed by an evening of social dancing. Admission per couple is $20 for members and $25 for guests. Membership per couple is $20 per year. Attire is dressy/casual and refreshments are provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities are welcome. For details, call Jan at (847) 816-7602, or Diane at (847) 566-2177 or visit www.ballroomchicago.com/shoreline.htm.
Jan. 20
Knitters' Night Out: 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. Group meets every other Tuesday to share knitting ideas and a few laughs. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older to attend. For information, call (847) 356-7711.
Single Mingle: 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. Appetizers, drinks and dancing. Admission is $12. Single men and women from Highland Park, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff and the Patty Turner Senior Center are invited for an opportunity to meet new people. Participants must be a member of one of the senior centers and should register through the senior centers to which they belong. Call (847) 940-4010, e-mail seniors@dfpd.org; or visit deerfielddseniors.org.
World Language Cafe: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, Wauconda Area Public Library 801 N. Main St. in Wauconda. Speakers of English as a second language can practice with fellow ESL speakers and fluent English speakers. There is no charge, but registration is required. Call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org. English speakers are wanted to help with this program.
Feb. 11
Writer's Support Group: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. An opportunity for writers - published or not - to critique each other's work and share ideas and techniques. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
June 20
Lake View High School 50th Reunion: Saturday, June 20. The January and June, 1959, graduating classes of Chicago's Lake View High School will hold their 50th reunion. Contact Jo Speciale Laufenberg at (847) 692-5907 or sendintheclowns7@aol.com, or Sue Cornelisson Nape at (847) 297-0580 or suezq2142@yahoo.com.
Ongoing
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.