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 holds 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.
The club will also 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.
Red Hat Society: A new chapter of the Red Hat Society is forming in Buffalo Grove. Interested parties are ask to contact Myra at (847) 479-1940 for information.
New Beginnings: New Beginnings, a non-denominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single, will hold the following activities:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Dinner at Pastabilities: 6 p.m. Tuesday; 167 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Call Marianne (847) 991-9585 to RSVP
• 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.
New Beginnings, formerly 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.
• Monday: Holiday party/donation in Arlington Heights.
• Jan. 23: Show and Tell/Mixture in Arlington Heights.
North Shore Hadassah: The Buffalo Grove Chapter of North Shore Hadassah will hold a Hanukkah party noon Monday 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.
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.
Jack and Jill Singles: Jack and Jill Singles will sponsor the following December events:
• Dance: 8 p.m. Dec. 21, Diplomat in Elmhurst. Call Joe (847) 922-8007 to RSVP.
• 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
Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club will hold its next meeting Jan. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, Miner and Douglas streets, Arlington Heights. Fellow hunters, fishermen and shooter are welcome to attend. For information, call Don at (847) 494-5132. The club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, September through May.
Eli Skinner Chapter, National Daughter of the American Revolution: Gerald Carlton will present "A Look at the 1893 World's Fair" when the Eli Skinner Chapter, National Society Daughter of the American Revolution holds its monthly meeting 12:30 p.m. Jan. 3, at the Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. For information call Darlene (847) 359-0839.
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.