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.
Health Benefits of Tai Chi: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 30, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Discuss the health benefits of tai chi. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Guided Meditation with Om Johari: 1 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 31, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation. No registration required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrails library.org.
Schaumburg Singles S.O.A.R.S.: 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1. Relationship Solutions Center, 1320 Tower Road, Schaumburg. Singles meet and get to know each other in a quiet, casual atmosphere. $5 per week. Call Dr. Lucy Tirado, (847) 598-3553.
To Be Joyful Again: 7 p.m. support group; 8 p.m. general meeting Thursdays, Sept. 1 and 15, 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.
Adult Social Scrabble: 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, Palatine Public Library District, 700 N. North Court. Join the library for a game of Scrabble on the first Thursday afternoon of each month. The library supplies the boards and a Scrabble dictionary. To sign up, call (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or visit palatinelibrary.org.
Music of the '50s and '60s: 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 1, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Edizon Dayo will sing and plays keyboard to the music of the '50s and '60s from Broadway to rock 'n' roll. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indian trailslibrary.org.
Sociable Singles Club: Meet 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, for TGIF at the Snuggery. All welcome. For information, (847) 289-4420.
Movin' On Lunch Bunch: Noon Tuesday, Sept. 6, Menalon, 500 Ela Road, Lake Zurich. Movin' On is a nondenominational social group for widowed men and women. Call Diane Kinn, (847) 381-6549 for reservations and or information.
To Be Joyful Again Lunch Bunch: Noon, Tuesday, Sept. 6. Call Lenore (847) 458-9697.
Coffee Talk Series: 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8, Des Plaines History Center, 781 Pearson St., Des Plaines. Ceci Wiselogel will present a program about entertainment during the 1940s. $3 donation suggested. Coffee, tea and cookies served. All ages welcome, no reservations necessary. (847) 391-5399 or desplaineshistory.org.
Exploring the Riches of Racine: Bus departs 8:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 9, from Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Explore the art and architecture of Racine, including the Racine Art Museum and buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Sir Norman Foster. Call for openings. The total cost of the trip, including lunch, is $78 and due at registration. Registration required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indian trailslibrary.org.
Sociable Singles Club: 6 p.m. Monday Sept. 12, Russell's Barbecue, 2885 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows. All welcome to come, have dinner, socialize and help to plan the next month's calendar of events. For information, (847) 289-4420.
Dance World Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Two-step lesson $3 for nonmembers; 8:30-11:30 p.m. dancing, Saturday, Sept. 10, Triphahn Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Variety of Ballroom, Swing, Latin and Hustle music. Admission $5 members; $10 guests. Membership is $20 per year. Attire is dressy/casual. Light refreshments provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. For information, (847) 622-3622 or ballroomchicago.com/dance_world.
New Beginnings: Meets 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, St Hubert Catholic Church, lower level, 729 Grand Canyon Parkway, Hoffman Estates. Catholic-oriented nondenominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single person. $3 per meeting. First meeting is free. For information, call Dan, (847) 965-8072 or Geri, (630) 307-0095 or visit the St. Hubert website, sainthubert.org.
