From the clubs

From the clubs To submit a listing, e-mail to clubs@dailyherald.com, or fax to Club News at (847) 427-1301. Listings must be received no later than two weeks prior to the event.

Jack and Jill Singles: Jack and Jill Singles will hold the following activities:

• Dinner at Dover Straits: 8 p.m. today. RSVP to Joe at (847) 922-8007.

• Brunch at Villa Olivia: 10:30 a.m. Sunday;. RSVP to Joe at (847) 922-8007.

Tree lighting: The Prospect Heights Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas tree-lighting event at 5 p.m. Saturday, in front of the Prospect Heights Police Station. Girl Scouts will entertain with holiday songs and Christmas carols. Roasting of marshmallows and s'mores for the children, home-baked cookies by club members and hot chocolate will be available. Santa will also visit. For information, call Ann at (847) 253-1223.

New Beginnings: New Beginnings, a non-denominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single, will hold the following activities:

• Dinner: 6 p.m. Saturday; Rosebud Old World Italian Restaurant, 1370 Bank Drive. Schaumburg. RSVP to Nola (847) 798-9017.

• Dance lesson: 7:30 p.m. Monday; Trinity Lutheran Church, 405 S. Rush St., Roselle. Learn the cha-cha.

• Dinner and show: 7 p.m. Nov. 30; Black Ram Restaurant, 1414 E. Oakton St., Des Plaines. Hear Denise Bringhan sing the music of your life. Call Paul (630) 253-3787.

Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will hold its annual blood drive from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday in the social hall of the synagogue, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Call (847) 634-0777 to make an appointment.

Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards: Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards will hold weekly workdays from 9 a.m.-noon Sunday at the Shoe Factory Woods Forest Preserve parking lot, west side of Route 59 between Golf and Shoe Factory Roads, Hoffman Estates. Fall activities include seed collection and brush control. Call (847) 836-7443.

Novel Approach Group: The Novel Approach Group of the Schaumburg Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet 7:30 p.m. Monday, to discuss "The Ladies Auxiliary" by Tova Mirvis. Call (847) 995-0926 or www.aauw-il.org/schaumburg.

American Association of University Women: The Arlington Heights Area Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet 7 p.m. Monday, in the Hendrickson room at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights. Cathi Watson, a 2006 Presidential Active Lifestyle Award winner, will present "Refire, Not Retire Your Passion in Life." The public is invited to attend and there is no charge.

Northwest Stamp Club: The Northwest Stamp Club meets from 7-10 p.m. various nights throughout the year at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., or the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. The following programs are planned. For information, call (847) 439-1947.

• Monday: Nominations/Swap in Arlington Heights.

• Dec. 17: Holiday party/donation in Arlington Heights.

• Jan. 23: Show and Tell/Mixture in Arlington Heights.

• Feb. 25: Winter auction in Arlington Heights.

• March 24: Mixture/swap night in Arlington Heights.

• April 28: Spring auction in Arlington Heights.

Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP: The Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, at the Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Courtney Hedderman, Illinois Associate director of AARP will be the guest speaker. Guests welcome, refreshments served. For information, call (847) 459-2670.

Aviva/Lilah Daytime Group of North Shore Hadassah: The Aviva/Lilah Daytime Group of North Shore Hadassah will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at the Container Store, 101 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook. For reservations, call (847) 433-6350.

Home Educator Loving Parents: Home Educator Loving Parents, a home-school support group, will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, at the Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. Kristi Boss, director of the Christian Leaders Education Center, will present a talk about home-schooling children from high school through college. www.help-home.org.

Streamwood Woman's Club: The Streamwood Woman's Club meets at 7:15 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month through May at the Park Place Recreation Center, 550 S. Park Blvd., Streamwood. Membership is open to anyone 18 years and older and is not restricted to Streamwood residents. Call Fran at (630) 289-5359 for information.

Northwest Choral Society: Auditions for the Northwest Choral Society are held on Tuesdays through March 25, 2008, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 855 Lee St., Des Plaines. If you are a bass, tenor, alto or a soprano with previous choral experience you are invited to audition. To schedule an appointment, call Jane at (847) 438-6740.

Buffalo Grove Writers Group: The Buffalo Grove Writers Group will meet from 7-9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. All interested writers are welcome. For information, call Cindy at (847) 459-6337.

TOPS IL 1093 Schaumburg: TOPS IL 1093 Schaumburg meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Schaumburg Township Hall, 1 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) is a support group for men, women and teens who are interested in losing weight. For information, call (630) 872-8051.

LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group: Join the LeTip of Schaumburg Networking Group from 7-8:30 a.m. for breakfast every Wednesday, at Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. LeTip is a group of business professionals meeting to work together to promote each others businesses. Call (847) 878-6211.

Bartlett Adult Chorus: If you sing and read music, you are welcome to join the Bartlett Adult Chorus. The group, sponsored by Arts in Bartlett, meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday, in the lower level community room, at Victory Centre, Route 59 and West Bartlett Road. All ranges of voices, male and female, are needed. Call Rita at (630) 213-0100 or e-mail rlopienski@pathwayseniorliving.com.

Elk Grove Village Jaycees: The Elk Grove Village Jaycees meets on the second Wednesday of the month, at the Spaghetti Warehouse, on Busse Road, in Elk Grove Village. Adults between the ages of 21 and 41 are invited to join. Call Karen at (847) 437-8669.

Arlington Camera Club: The Arlington Camera Club will meet on the first and third Wednesdays of every month September-June at the Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights.

Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band: Des Plaines Park District Community Concert Band rehearses from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on Thursdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran church, 1177 Howard, Des Plaines. New members welcome. www.desplainesconcertband.org or call (847) 391-5711.

Artists Association of Elk Grove: The Artists Association of Elk Grove will holds a general meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Elk Grove Public Library, 1001 Wellington Ave., Elk Grove Village. The artist demonstration program will be Milvi Wheeler, award-winning artist who creates oils with palette knife. Members are free, guests are $3. Call Peggy at (847) 228-0455 for information.

Garden Club of Inverness: The Garden Club of Inverness meets on the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. For general membership information call Carol at (847) 381-2727. The club will hold the following special event:

• Holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Dec. 6, at Medinah Country Club. For luncheon information or reservations, call Sally at (847) 358-5916.

Barrington Woman's Club: The Barrington Woman's Club invites the public to a dramatic book review at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 30, in the meeting room at Northern Trust Bank in the Foundry, Northwest Highway and Hart Road, Barrington. Caroline Stillman will review "Maria Callas The Woman Behind the Legend" by Arianna Stassinopoulos Huffington. For information, (847) 381-8954.

Movin' On: Movin' On, a nondenominational social group for widowed men and women, will hold the following activities:

• Happy hour: 5 p.m. Nov. 30; The Onion Pub, 22221 Pepper Road, Barrington. Meet for drinks and dinner. Lenore at (847) 458-9697.

• Brunch: noon Dec. 3; La Hacienda De Los Fernandez, 21520 Field Pkwy, Deer Park. Reservations required, call Lenore at (847) 458-9697.

Holiday Housewalk: The Mount Prospect Historical Society will host its 20th annual Holiday Housewalk from 3:30-9 p.m. Nov. 30, along several blocks of Lonnquist Boulevard. Tickets are $20 through Nov. 29, available at various downtown Mount Prospect locations. $22 day of walk. Call (847) 392-9006 for ticket information.

Norwood Park Garden Club: The Norwood Park Garden Club will hold its holiday luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 30, at Vince's Restaurant, 4747 N. Harlem, Harrowed Heights. Entertainment by Robert Olivera. $24. For reservations, call Marlene at (773) 774-4794.

West Suburban Tango Club: Tango Argentino, the West Suburban Tango Club, will meet Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and Dec. 21 at Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. The evenings include lessons by a professional instructor, guided practice sessions and dancing. Beginners and experienced dancers welcome. $15 per person, or $10 for practice and dance only. For information, e-mail Betty at

jocave3@hotmail.com.

December

Palatine/Inverness Arts Council: The Palatine/Inverness Arts Council will host its "First Saturday" reception to meet local artists from 2-4 p.m. Dec. 1 at Artistic Cuisine, 16 S. Bothwell St., Palatine. Exhibit features oil paintings by Monica Stanton and acrylic paintings by Rolley Bateman. Light refreshments served. Upcoming First Saturday" receptions are scheduled for Jan. 5; Feb. 2; March 1; and April 5. Artists or business interested in displaying their work or hosting a reception, can call (847) 943-6451 or visit www.PalatineInvernessArts.org for information.

2007 Life Membership event: 2007 Life Membership event of Hadassah North Shore in co-operation with Beth Tikvah Congregation Sisterhood will be held at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 2, at the Beth Tikvah Congregation, 300 Hillcrest Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Maggie Anton, noted author will discuss her newest book, "Book II Miriam." $18 for members. (847) 433-6350.

"Les Bavards": "Les Bavards," a monthly francophone dinner group, will meet at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 5, for dinner and conversation, at a Des Plaines area restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on general conversations in French. No membership required. For details, RSVP by e-mail to lesbavards@yahoo.com or call (847) 720-4502 before Dec. 3.

Four Seasons Garden Club: The Four Season Garden Club will hold its annual Christmas brunch and gift exchange at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 4 at the home of Elaine. The club meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, September through June. For information call Lenore at (847) 381-2883.

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae: Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae will meet 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4, at the home of a member, for its annual Christmas party and gift wrapping. A Christmas Brunch will also be held at noon Dec. 9. For information, call (847) 963-6871.

Daughter of the American Revolution: Eli Skinner Chapter DAR will meet at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 6, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 North Court, Palatine. Special guest and speaker will be Jeannine S. Kallal, District IV director.

Des Plaines Garden Club: "Holiday Treasures" will be the theme of the Dec. 6 meeting of the Des Plaines Garden Club, which is being held at 11 a.m. in the Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Highway, Des Plaines. Bring a sandwich, treats provided. Club members Barbara Maier and Liz Sauer will assist club members in making a holiday craft. Also bring a holiday related item for the raffle, along with a food item, warm clothing or a toy for those in need. For information, call (847) 299-0412.

Jewish War Veterans: The Buffalo Grove Illinois Post and Auxiliary #89 Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. will host its fifth annual Hanukkah party 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, at Dover Straits restaurant in Mundelein. $22 person for dinner, cash bar. RSVP to June at (847) 215-1824.

Young at Heart Singles Club: Young at Heart Singles Club, for ballroom dancers, will host a dance from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Dec. 7, at the American Legion Hall, 8664 W. Grand Ave., River Grove. Ladies must dress semi-dressy to dressy and men are to wear sport jackets or suits. No jeans allowed. Members $7; guest $9. For information, (630) 415-3449. For directions, call (847) 678-7068. Additional dances will be held Dec. 14 and 28, at the American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific, Franklin Park.

American Association of University Women: The American Association of University Women will hold the following Jane Addams Day celebrations:

• Jane Addams Day Play and presentation: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 8, Chicago History Museum, 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago. $12 admission; $10 for seniors.

• Jane Addams Day luncheon: noon Dec. 10, Hull-House Museum dining room, 800 S. Halsted St., Chicago. $30.

For information, call (312) 587-9087 or www.aauw-il.org/jane.

Northwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta: Northwest Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta will hold a holiday potluck and white elephant gift exchange 7 p.m. Dec. 11, at the home of a member, in Long Grove. For information, directions and to sign up for a dish to pass, call (847) 426-7655. The Jan. 8 meeting will be a girl's night out at La Tasca restaurant in Arlington Heights.

Northwest Women's Connection: Northwest Women's Connection's "'Tis the Season" luncheon will be held from noon-1:30 p.m. Dec. 13 at Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer: $17 before Dec. 7. Call Jill at (847) 358-5830 or Karen at (847) 818-9016.

"Les Bavards du Nord": "Les Bavards du Nord" a monthly francophone lunch group will meet 1 p.m. Dec. 15, for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on general conversation in French. No membership required. For details, RSVP by e-mail to lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com or call (847) 921-7864 before Dec. 13.

North Shore Hadassah: The Buffalo Grove Chapter of North Shore Hadassah will hold a Hanukkah party noon Dec. 17, at Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Deli lunch served followed by a discussion of Jewish humor by Dr. Fischman. A funny feature film will follow. $20. (847) 259-5502.

January

LakeShore Ski and Sports Club: LakeShore Ski and Sports Club will host the following trips:

• Jan 5: Devil's Head Resort, Merrimac, Wis. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $91 members; $105 non-members. Call Dennis at (847) 740-2601.

• Jan 21: Chestnut Mountain, Galena. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, ski instruction and dinner. $105 members; $121 non-members. Call Jim at (773) 929-3271.

• Feb. 1-3: Granite Peak, Wausau, Wis. Includes two night lodging, breakfasts, bus transportation, lift tickets, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $254, participation requires club membership. Dues $45 per year. Call Pat (708) 531-1920.

• Feb. 16; Cascade Mountain. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $91 members; $105 non-members. Call Peter (773) 478-4866.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host a beginner workshop lead by Judy Frazin at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13, at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. For information, visit www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or call (312) 666-0100.

Jewish Genealogical Society: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois presents "How to Plan the Perfect Family Reunion" by Sally Mann at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Meeting facilities will open at 12:30 p.m. For information, call (312) 666-0100 or www.jewishgen.org/jgsi.

Square dance lessons: The Arlington Squares will offer square dance lessons from 7-8:15 p.m. beginning Jan. 8 at Congregational United Church of Christ, 1001 Kirchoff Road, Arlington Heights. For information, (773) 637-6981 or (847) 985-7629.

Disney Club of Chicago: The Disney Club of Chicago, a nonprofit social club of Disney enthusiasts, will meet Jan. 19 at John Green Realtors, 1311 S. Route 59, Naperville. The theme of the meeting will be summer wrap up. New members welcome. Mark@landofmickey.com.