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. 26
Great Decisions Discussion Group: 7-8:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. The program is centered around the Great Decisions briefing book, covering eight topics related to U.S. foreign policy. Registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 1
Games for Grownups: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Play chess against instructor Robert Krause or try one of many other games. Open to adults and high school students of all skill levels. Registration is not required. For information, call (847) 634-3650 or visit vapld.info.
March 6
Islands of the Palm Coast trip: Departure March 6. BACOA and the Barrington Park District have partnered with Mayflower Tours for this nine-day trip. Visit St. Augustine, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach with stops in Montgomery, Ala., and an optional trip to Orlando. $1,149 includes 12 meals, motor coach transportation and $45 in Mayflower Money. For information or reservations, call Linda Avellon at BACOA at (847) 852-3892.
March 21
Boomer Expo: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Regent Center, 1200 Regent Drive, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Boomer Expo will feature more than 25 services and demonstrations related to health and wellness, finances, family, travel, personal development and more. For information, call (847) 566-4790 or e-mail myoho@mundeleinparks.org.
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.
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.