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.

Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club: Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club holiday dinner dance will be held at 6:30 p.m. today at Colletti's, 5707 Central Ave., Chicago. A social hour will be followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. $46 per person. Cash bar. For reservations or information, call (708) 786-3992 or e-mail lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.

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

bull; Dinner and Karaoke: 6:30 p.m. today; Sam's Restaurant, 1863 Central Road, Arlington Heights, followed by Karaoke at 9 p.m. at the Rolling Meadows Bowling Alley, 2345 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. RSVP to Joe at (847) 922-8007.

bull; Holiday open house wine and cheese event: 7 p.m. Saturday; Holy Family Church, Inverness. Bring a snack to share. $5 at the door. For information, call Maureen (847) 438-6768 or Marge (847) 526-5167.

bull; Christmas Liturgy: 6:30 p.m. Monday; St. Mathew's Church, 1001 Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Bring a salad, vegetable or dessert for eight people. No charge if you bring a dish; $5 if you do not. Everyone is invited.

bull; Dinner at Pastabilities: 6 p.m. Tuesday; 167 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Call Marianne (847) 991-9585 to RSVP

bull; Dinner at Hackney's of Wheeling: 7 p.m. Thursday, on Milwaukee Avenue, 241 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. For reservations, call Bob at (847) 537-2517.

bull; Dance: 8 p.m. Dec. 21; Diplomat West, North Avenue at Route 83 in Elmhurst. $7. Call Paul (630) 253-3787.

bull; Wonderland of Lights tour: 7 p.m. Dec. 22; Palatine Inn restaurant, 95 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. $12 per car. Call Sandy to RSVP.

bull; Bears vs. Packers game: 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 23; Holy Family retreat Living room. $5, beverages and pizza served. Bring a snack to share. Call Glenn (708) 878-7732.

bull; Open house at Bob Maczko's home: 7 p.m. Dec. 24 in Prospect Heights. Call (847) 537-2517 to RSVP.

bull; Mass and brunch with Alice and Ginnie: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 25; St. Edna Parish, 2525 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. After mass, brunch will be served at Alice's home until 1 p.m. Bring a dish to share. RSVP to Alice at (847) 253-8419.

bull; New Beginnings New Year's Eve party: 8 p.m. Dec. 31; Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Dancing and socializing. Snacks will be served and food will be available for purchase. Midnight toast. Dress is semi-formal. Tickets $25 in advance; $35 at the door. For tickets and information, call Nola at (847) 798-9017.

New Beginnings, formally of St. Hubert's Church, will hold its Monday evening meetings at St. Mathew's Church, 1001 Schaumburg Road, Hughes Center, Schaumburg. Call Joan (847) 397-9643 or Bob (847) 537-2517 for information.

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.

bull; Monday: Holiday party/donation in Arlington Heights.

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

bull; Feb. 25: Winter auction in Arlington Heights.

bull; March 24: Mixture/swap night in Arlington Heights.

bull; April 28: Spring auction in Arlington Heights.

Northwest Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago: The Northwest Chapter of Lyric Opera of Chicago will hold its annual holiday party at 6 p.m. Monday at Venutis Ristorante, 2251 W. Lake St., Addison. $60. Call Ginni (847) 298-6492 for information.

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.

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.

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.

West Suburban Tango Club: Tango Argentino, the West Suburban Tango Club, will meet 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.

Jack and Jill Singles: Jack and Jill Singles will sponsor the following December events:

bull; Dance: 8 p.m. Dec. 21, Diplomat in Elmhurst. Call Joe (847) 922-8007 to RSVP.

bull; Wonderland of Lights: Meet at 7 p.m. at Sam's restaurant in Arlington Heights. $12 a carload, Call Joe to RSVP at (847) 922-8007.

Lose weight in 2008: A nonprofit weight loss club is forming for an eight-week program advising proper nutrition and exercise. You don't have to leave your home or be on any particular program for this challenge. All you need to join is the desire to not carry extra weight in 2008 and be involved in a fun, motivating group. Register before Dec. 28. Call Debbie at (847) 506-0993 or e-mail debloans@comcast.net.

Spinmaster's 2007 New Year's Eve party: Spinmaster's 2007 New Year's Eve party will be held at 8 p.m. Dec. 31 at Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Christian singles are welcome to join the party for fellowship, dancing and a snack buffet. Semi-formal attire required. $25 in advance; $35 at the door. For tickets, call Nola at (847) 798-9017.

January

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

bull; 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.

bull; 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.

bull; 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.

bull; 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.

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.