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.
New Beginnings: New Beginnings, a non-denominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single, will hold the following activities:
• Schaumburg "Improve": 7:30 p.m. today; Schaumburg Tennis Plus Recreation Center, 1416 N. Payne St., Schaumburg. For information, call the Schaumburg Park District Tennis Plus Recreation Center at (847) 884-0678.
• White Elephant auction: 7:30 p.m. Monday; St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Bring an unwrapped item for the auction.
• Charades night: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18; Norina's house, Hoffman Estates. RSVP to (847) 490-1066.
• See the musical "Company": 8 p.m. Jan. 19; Cutting Hall, 150 W. Wood St., Palatine. $17. Call Joan at (847) 397-9643 for ticket information.
• Barb Jenkins speaks on "New Year Resolutions" and managing change: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21; St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.
Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois: Windy Brushes invites beginning and experienced painters to its next meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. The meeting will be followed by lunch and a painting program. Pre-registration required; visit www.windybrushes.org for information.
Dance World Dance Club: Dance World Dance Club is holding a dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. A Quickstep lesson begins at 7:30 p.m. for those interested. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests. Attire is dressy/casual. (847) 622-3622.
Northern Illinois Chapter of the Crochet Guild of America: The Northern Illinois Chapter of the Crochet Guild of America will meet from 1:30 to 4:40 p.m. Saturday at the Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane for its monthly meeting and annual yarn exchange. Visitors are welcome. For information, call Rosalie at (630) 980-3548. www.nicrochet.com.
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. Sunday at the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. For information, visit www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or call (312) 666-0100.
West Suburban Singles Bridge Club: West Suburban Singles Bridge Club will meet 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday for dinner and an evening of social bridge. Call (630) 260-0468.
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: The Monday meeting of the Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club will be a roundtable discussion of many gardening topics and include a casual potluck soup luncheon. The meeting will be held at Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Reservations required, call Ivy at (847) 800-5000.
Northwest Towns Alumnae of Sigma Kappa: Northwest Towns Alumnae of Sigma Kappa will hold a pizza and movie night at 7 p.m. Monday at the home of a member in Barrington. All Sigma Kappa Sorority members are invited to attend. Call (847) 358-8597 for information.
Women in Careers: Tammy Cook presents the "Law of Attraction" concept when Women in Careers meets 6 p.m. Monday at the Double Tree Hotel, National Parkway and Woodfield Drive, Schaumburg. Registration opens at 5:30 p.m.; dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.; program runs from 8-9 p.m. Reservations recommended for dinner. $28 for members; $32 for regular guests; $10 for the program only. For reservations, visit www.womenincareers.org .
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. For information, call (847) 439-1947. Upcoming events include:
• Tuesday: Dollar auction/swap, in Schaumburg.
• Jan. 23: Show and Tell/Mixture in Arlington Heights.
• Feb. 12: Literature night in Schaumburg.
• Feb. 25: Winter auction in Arlington Heights.
PFLAG Palatine: PFLAG Palatine will meet from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Countryside Unitarian Universalist Church, 1025 N. Smith St., Palatine. The documentary "Out of the Celluloid Closet" will be presented. Call (847) 358-3994 or visit www.pflag-palatine.org for information.
Movin' On: Movin' On, a nondenominational social group for widowed men and women in the northwest suburbs, will host the following events:
• Dinner at Buca Di Beppo: 5 p.m. Jan. 19; 604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. For reservations, call Diane at (847) 381-6549.
• Happy hour at McCormick & Schmick's: 5 p.m. Jan. 25; 1140 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Call Diane (847) 934-5542 for information.
Beth Judea Sisterhood movie night: Beth Judea Sisterhood will present the movie "Night at the Museum" 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 at Congregation Beth Judea, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. The cost is $3 per person with a $10 family maximum. Bring pillows, blankets and friends. Candy, soda and snacks will be available for purchase. Call (847) 459-0535.
February
Beth Judea Men's Club: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will host a trip to the United Center Feb. 12 to watch the Chicago Bulls take on the New Orleans Hornets. Game time is 7:30 p.m. $30 per ticket. For information, call Fred at (847) 634-0777.
Miscellaneous
Red Hat Society: A new chapter of the Red Hat Society is forming in Buffalo Grove. Interested parties are asked to contact Myra at (847) 478-1940 for information.
Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County: The Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County is seeking applicants for its 10th annual local Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Applicants must be female high school seniors under the age of 19 who live in communities from Niles on the east to Elgin/West Dundee on the west. The purpose of the award is to recognize the woman's leadership, volunteerism and commitment to community. For details, call (847) 705-5667 or download an application at www.zonta.org.