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.
English as a Second Language Class: 9 a.m. to noon Wednesdays and Fridays through May 15, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Improve English speaking and writing skills. New students may join at any time and all skill levels are welcome. New students will register and be tested when they attend their first class; two forms of identification are required. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
April 28
Financial independence for women: 7-8:30 p.m. April 28, Cumberland Terrace, Warrington and Washington streets, Des Plaines. Licensed financial adviser Nancy Reiser presents workshop for women on financial independence sponsored by the Des Plaines Park District. $15-$18. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Sodoku Solving Strategies: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Learn techniques to solve Sodoku puzzles. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
District 214 Community Education Travel open house: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Forest View Educational Center, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Learn about the tours presented by Community Education Travel for 2009-10. Mini-travel presentations at 4:30 and 6 p.m., displays, raffle, more.
Red Wine and Chocolate: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, Urban Harvest, 15 S. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Learn which red wines work with chocolate and sample these wine pairings. Ages 21 and up. Fee is $30. Call the Arlington Heights Park District, at (847) 506-7141.
April 29
Poetic License: 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. A writer's group specifically for poets. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
April 30
How to be Happy All the Time: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, April 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Om Jahari discusses the benefits of having an "attitude of gratitude." Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 1
40+ Gay Adults: Meets 5 p.m. Friday, May 1, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Friday May 1, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Round dancing at 7:30 p.m.; Aquare dancing at 8 p.m. Admission $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.
May 2
Spring getaway weekend: Saturday, May 2-Sunday, May 3. Des Plaines Park District host tip to points of interest in Indiana. $250-$275. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Movin' On lunch/brunch: Noon, Monday, May 4, Billy's Restaurant, 440 N. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Register with Leonore, (847) 458-9697.
May 5
Home repair workshop: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Do it yourself home repair projects workshop for ages 18 and over. $18-$23. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.
Northwest Circle of Friends Social Club: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, Pete Miller's Schaumburg, 1385 Meacham Road, Schaumburg. Joanne Mazor, certified Yoga instructor is guest speaker. $22.50 includes lunch and program. R.S.V.P to Michaelene, (847) 303-0312, before Monday, May 5.
May 6
Ladies' Night Out: 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, St. Peter Lutheran Church, 202 E. Schaumburg Road. Pizza dinner, presentation by Lisa Menich of Alexian Brothers about how to handle life's everyday stresses. Hosted by the Women's Ministry. $8. For reservations, call Tiffany, (630) 893-1083 before Wednesday, May 6.
May 8
40+ Gay Adults: Meets 5 p.m. Friday, May 8, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
May 9
Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Morgan's Char House, 27W150 Roosevelt Road, Winfield. Reservations due Sunday, May 9, to brooke@delightfuldining.com or (630) 588-8289.
May 10
Games for Grown-ups: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, May 10, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Try new board games, lean to play chess, and more. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
Movin' On: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16, for dinner at Andrew's Open Pit and Spirits, 2610 Dempster St., Park Ridge. Register with Arnold, (847) 827-7581 before May 10.
May 14
Movin' On: Meets 7 p.m. Thursday, May 14, St. Thomas of Villanova School, 1140 W. Anderson Drive, Palatine. Sofia Motamedi, owner of Gala Tea in Deer Park, present the history of tea, types of tea and health benefits. $5. Register at (847) 934-1162.
May 15
40+ Gay Adults: Meets 5 p.m. Friday, May 15, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Glenview Square Dance Club dinner dance: Friday, May 15, St. Thomas Becket Church, 1321 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect. For tickets, (773) 794-1886 or (847) 945-0370.
May 22
40+ Gay Adults: Meets 5 p.m. Friday, May 22, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
May 29
40+ Gay Adults: Meets 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, Chicago City Limits, 1712 Wise Road, Schaumburg.
Movin' On: 5 p.m. Friday, May 29, for Happy Hour at Jameson's Char House, 1331 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights. Register with Mae, (847) 304-0322.
May 30
Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, Topo Gigio, 777 E. Butterfield Road, Lombard. Reservations by Saturday, May 30 to brooke@delightfuldining.com or (630) 588-8289.
June 4
Wood carving class: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays, June 4-July 30, South Barrington Park District, 3 Tennis Club Lane. Introductory class to the art of wood carving with relief carving. $45-$50 and a $15 material fee. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
June 13
Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, Key Wester, 1975 Glacier Park Road, Naperville. Reservations by Saturday, June 13, to brooke@delightfuldining.com or (630) 588-8289.
Reunions
• Lake View High School classes of 1959: Saturday, June 20. Contact Jo Speciale Laufenberg, (847) 692-5907 or Sue Cornelisson Nape, (847) 297-0580.
•Deerfield High School class of 1969: Saturday, July 18, Embassy Suites Hotel, Deerfield. dhsclassof69@yahoo.com.
• Bowen High School class of 1969: Saturday, July 25, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza, Chicago. Brett Weiss (630) 248-5405.
• 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
• Maine East High School Class of 1979: Reunion planned for Aug. 1, at Arlington Trackside. (888) 409-TEAM.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
Sociable Singles 50+ Group: Meetings held at 6 p.m., second Monday of each month at 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.
WII Game: 1:30 p.m., Mondays, Rolling Meadows Senior Center, 3705 Pheasant Drive (847) 818-3205
New Beginnings: Meets 7:30 p.m. Mondays in the 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. Donation $3 per meeting. For a listing of monthly events, e-mail newbeginningscal@aol.com or call (847) 891-1220.
Bingo: 7 p.m. Wednesdays; 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: 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
Party classes: Offered by the Long Grove Art School, 1207 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Art parties for up to 10 adults.; includes painting supplies, finger foods, pop, coffee and dessert. Fee is $40 per person. For reservations, deposit and other details, call (847) 534-2920 or visit longgroveartschool.com
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.