Lake County club notes

From the clubs To submit a listing, send e-mail to clubs@dailyherald.com, or fax to Club News at (847) 427-1301.

Bicycle Club of Lake County: The Bicycle Club of Lake County will sponsor a Singles Ride at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 22 and Oct. 27 at Old School Forest Preserve, St. Mary's Road, north of Route 60 and about ½ mile south of Route 176, Libertyville. The ride is for singles of all ages interested in cycling. It is an easy 12-15-mile trail ride at a conversational pace of 12 mph; no one will be left behind. Meet at the trail parking lot, first lot on the left side on the one-way loop road. Helmets are required. Socializing after the ride. For more information, e-mail Bob at bclcsinglesride@sbcglobal.net or visit www.bikebclc.com. Day of ride questions, call (847) 845-1741.

Racqueteers: Racqueteers, a tennis social club for single adults, holds summer picnics Sunday and Sunday, at Wood Oaks Park Tennis Courts, 1500 Sanders Road, Northbrook. Mixed doubles. Player levels must be intermediate or higher. $10 registration fee includes court time, balls, food and drink. (312) 475-9041 or www.racqueteers.org.

Model T Ford Club of America: The Model T Ford Club of America will host the Western National Hillbilly Tour from 4 to 8 p.m. Sept. 1-8, at the Hawthorn Park Hotel, in Springfield, Ill. Model T Fords from 28 states and Canada can be viewed up close by the public For information, call Gene or Kay at (417) 881-6702.

North Suburban NeedleArts Guild: "Felt Making Yesterday and Today" will be the topic of Michelle Sales' lecture during the monthly meeting of the North Suburban NeedleArts Guild being held at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 4, at Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingsten Road in Northbrook. Guest are welcome. There is a $3 charge for non-members. Visit www.needleartsguild.com, for club information.

North Shore Hadassah: Nehara Chapter of North Shore Hadassah will hold its annual membership opener at 7 p.m. Sept. 5. Fun, friendship and chocolate. For more information, contact Amy at amy@marvelousgoodies.com or Devida at braverman4@sbcglobal.net. For Nehara Chapter information, contact Debbie at debc54@hotmail.com.

Highland Park Hadassah: Highland Park Hadassah will hold its opening membership luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 5, at Highland Park County Club. Randy Bernstein will provide the entertainment with a "Cognitive Magician" program. Reservations for lunch are $36. For information, call the North Shore office at (847) 433-6350. Northshore@hadassah.org.

Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea: The Sisterhood's first social program of the year will be painting ceramics at 7:15 p.m. Sept. 5 at ArtWerks, 445 Robert Parker Coffin Road, Long Grove. The cost is $10 per person, covers the cost of the kiln. Individual pieces range in price, with the average price around $15. Space is limited, reservations are required. To reserve your space or for information, call Serena at (847) 634-0777.

Barrington/Northwest Community Associates: The Barrington/Northwest Community Associates of the Art Institute of Chicago will sponsor its annual fall membership tea, at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 at Presbyterian Church of Barrington, 6 S. Brinker Road, Barrington. The tea, for members and guests, includes tea or coffee with assorted pastries. Guest speaker Jennifer Hereth will analyze the relationship of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera and explore the myth of women muses as wives, mothers and/or seductresses. For membership information, call Carol at (847) 991-2889.

Luggage for Freedom: A collection for the Chicago North Shore Section of the National Council of Jewish Women's "Luggage for Freedom" project will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9, in the Jewel parking lot, 1600 Deerfield Road, Highland Park. Gently used towels, sheets, blanket, backpacks, children's books and new toiletries and stuffed animals will be collected. No luggage at this site. The Luggage for Freedom project provides gently used luggage packed with towels, sheets, blankets and new toiletries to women leaving local domestic violence shelters. They also provide backpacks filled with books and stuffed animals for the children. For more information, call (847) 853-8889 or e-mail luggageforfreedom@ncjwcns. org.

Gurnee Woman's Club: All ladies are invited to attend the next Gurnee Woman's Club meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 10, at the Gurnee Community Church 4555 Old Grand Ave. Gurnee. The program will feature the Victory Lakes Vocalaer's. Call Lori at (847) 855-1079.

Gardeners of Central Lake County: Herbal Harvest by Cathy Nardo will be the program hosted by the Gardeners of Central Lake County at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10, at the Evangelical Free Church, 431 W. Austin Ave., Libertyville. The program will last about one hour. The public is invited at no charge. For information or directions, call Susan at (847) 816-8007.

Coterie of Barrington Game Day event: Members and non-members are invited to join The Coterie of Barrington for a Game Day event at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Inverness Golf Club. Make new friendships while playing cards and board games. Day includes a noon luncheon. The cost of the event is $40 per person. For Game Day information, call (847) 462-9032. For membership, call (847) 277-7179.

Bunco Night to support local charity: The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club will hold a Bunco Night Sept. 11 in the Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St. Refreshments will be served at 7 p.m., followed by Bunco and club meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Entrance fee is $5. R.S.V.P. to Tess at (847) 529-1041.

The Libertyville Junior Woman's Club meets monthly from September through May, and membership is open to all women interested in sharing their talents and time to improve the community through volunteerism and philanthropic endeavors. Visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

St. Anne Women's Club: The St. Anne Women's Club will hold its first general meeting of the year at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Hospitality Room, 120 Ela St., Barrington. The club meets September through May. For information or a membership form, call Pat Kolasinski at (847) 381-6859 or e-mail panakk@yahoo.com.

Buffalo Grove Garden Club: Helen Tosto, from "Tell Two Friends," in Libertyville, will demonstrate Fall to Christmas Holiday Home Decorating --Enhancing Your Home with Florals and Decorations, when the Buffalo Grove Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. Sept. 11, at the Alcott Center, 530 Bernard, Buffalo Grove. For garden club program information, call Sandy at (847) 215-8482 or e-mail kjmonroe49@comcast.net.

New members meeting and high tea: The Women's Club of Inverness will begin its 2007-08 years with a special new members meeting and high tea at 9 a.m. Sept. 13, at the Inverness Golf Club. Lean about the club, meet current members, join the brief business meeting and enjoy high tea. Members and interested parties can call Marcia at (847) 358-5325 for reservations.

The Women's Club of Inverness meets September through May, with most meeting on the second Thursday of the month at 9 a.m., at the Inverness Country Club. The annual Holiday Fair will be held Nov. 6 at Concorde Banquets in Kildeer. For Holiday Fair information, call Kathy at (847) 358-5663.

Lac des Illinois Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames: The Lac des Illinois Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames, XVII Century, will meet at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 17 at the Long Grove Chocolate Factory, with a luncheon and meeting following at noon in the Long Grove Cafe. Send reservations along with a $2 check per person for the factory tour to Joan Murray by Sept. 1. E-mail Joan at joan m60067@yahoo.com or call (847) 359-3831.

Lac des Illinois Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames, XVII Century, meets quarterly. Membership is open to any American woman, 18 years of age or over, who has been invited to membership and is the lineal descendant of an ancestor who lived and serve prior to 1701 in one of the original Colonies. Documented proof is required. For more information, Call Susan Erlick at sueche7@aol.com.

Garden Club of Inverness: At 9:30 a.m. Sept. 20, the Garden Club of Inverness will hold its first meeting of the season at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. After a brief business meeting and refreshments, Lucille Barnas, a master gardener from the University of Illinois extension service, will provide professional guidance on preparing the garden for fall and winter. For more information, call Carol at (847) 381-2727.

ANAD: The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders offers support groups across the North Shore for those suffering from anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder. With national headquarters in Highland Park, ANAD is the oldest and largest nonprofit agency dedicated to preventing and alleviating the problems of eating disorders. The organization also focuses on public education and awareness.

ANAD of Highland Park holds weekly meetings at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, at Highland Park Hospital, 718 Glenview Ave., Highland Park. For information, contact Judy, support group leader, at (847) 945-8265.

An ANAD support group also meets in Evanston. For information on the Evanston group, call Allyson at (847) 817-1415.

ANAD provides a telephone hotline service from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. E-mail referrals can be made by contacting, anad20@aol.com. For more information, visit www.anad.org.

North Lakes Retired Teachers: The North Lakes Chapter of the Illinois Education Association Retired Teachers meets at 11:30 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at In-Laws restaurant, 720 Milwaukee Ave., Gurnee. An informative program follows lunch, guests are welcome. For more information, call Gene at (847) 362-0305.

Multiple Sclerosis support group: The National MS Society holds a support group for people with multiple sclerosis from 7 to 9 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Libertyville Civic Center, 125 W. Church St., Libertyville. For more information, call the National MS Society at (800) 344-4867 or e-mail libertyvilleems@yahoo.com.

The Marine Corps League: The Marine Corps League meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Monday of the month at the Sports Complex, Route 45 and Peterson Road, Libertyville. For information or questions, call Marty Smith III at (847) 668-9591 or e-mail Marty3000@aol.com.

Long Grove/Lake Zurich Toastmasters Club: The Long Grove/Lake Zurich Toastmasters Club meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the first Tuesday and third Monday of each month at the Ela Township meeting hall, 99 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The group works on speaking, presentation and leadership skills, and the ability to speak quickly and clearly on one's feet. Visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.