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.
Sister Cities Association of Palatine: The Sister Cities Association of Palatine will hold its monthly French night at 7 p.m. today at a member's home. Learn more about the club's sister city in Fontenay-Le-Comte, France and socialize with members over appetizers, wine, cheese and desserts. For information, call (847) 963-6450 or www.palatinesistercities.org.
New Beginnings: New Beginnings, a non-denominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single, will hold the following activities:
bull; Charades night: 7:30 p.m. today; Norina's house, Hoffman Estates. RVSP to (847) 490-1066.
bull; See the musical "Company": 8 p.m. Saturday; Cutting Hall, 150 W. Wood St., Palatine. $17. Call Joan at (847) 397-9643 for ticket information.
bull; Barb Jenkins speaks on "New Year Resolutions" and managing change: 7:30 p.m. Monday; St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.
bull; Bingo at the Getz building: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; 746 S. Vermont St., Palatine.
bull; Fish Fry: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25; Sports Page, 1330 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For reservations, call Phil at (847) 590-5770 before Thursday.
bull; Dinner at Thai Garden Restaurant: 7 p.m. Jan. 26; 225 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. RSVP to Cathy at (847) 884-9169.
bull; Chili Cook-off: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28; 7:30 p.m. Hughes Center, St. Matthew's Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.
Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois: "Searching the Web Effectively with Google," will be the topic of discussion by Ted Bartlett when the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois meets 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. The club meets the third Saturday of each month. For information, call Stan at (630) 529-4849.
Movin' On: Movin' On, a nondenominational social group for widowed men and women in the northwest suburbs, will host the following events:
bull; Dinner at Buca Di Beppo: 5 p.m. Saturday; 604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. For reservations, call Diane at (847) 381-6549.
bull; Happy hour at McCormick Schmick's: 5 p.m. Jan. 25; 1140 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Call Diane (847) 934-5542 for information.
LakeShore Ski and Sports Club: LakeShore Ski and Sports Club will host the following trips and meetings:
bull; Saturday: 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 nonmembers. Call Peter (773) 478-4866.
Disney Club of Chicago: The Disney Club of Chicago, a nonprofit social club of Disney enthusiasts, will meet Saturday 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.
Beth Judea Sisterhood movie night: Beth Judea Sisterhood will present the movie "Night at the Museum" 6:30 p.m. Sunday 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 purchased. Call (847) 459-0535.
West Suburban Singles Bridge Club: The West suburban singles Bridge Club will meet from 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday for dinner and an evening of social bridge. Call (630) 260-0468 for information.
Dance Mania: Dance Mania hosts Terrific Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Diplomat West, 681 W. North Ave., Elmhurst. Come swing to the big band music of the '40s, '50s and '60s. For information, call Ann at (708) 442-7613.
bull; 3 C's Celebration Ball: 8 p.m. Feb. 1; Diplomat West, 681 North Ave., Elmhurst. East/West coast swing. (847) 813-1910.
AAUW Evening Book Group: The American Association of University Women Evening Book Discussion Group will meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, at the home of a member, to discuss "Sugar Street" by Nagiub Mahfour. Call Pet at (847) 381-4791 for information.
bull; Networking luncheon: Jan. 26; Deerfield Hyatt. $35. For ticket information, call Mary Lou (847) 382-5989.
Barrington Historical Society: From 7-8 p.m. Wednesday, the Barrington Historical Society teams up with Painting in Partnership, Palatine, to offer the lecture "Dressing up the Exterior of your House with Color," as part of its Heritage Series. The presentation will outline the principles used in selecting a color scheme for the exterior painting of a "period house." For information, info@paintpartner.com.
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; Wednesday: Show and Tell/Mixture in Arlington Heights.
bull; Feb. 12: Literature night in Schaumburg.
bull; Feb. 25: Winter auction in Arlington Heights.
bull; March 11: Dollar auction/swap in Schaumburg.
bull; March 24: Mixture/swap night in Arlington Heights.
bull; April 15: Dollar auction/swap in Schaumburg.
bull; April 28: Spring auction in Arlington Heights.
bull; May 13: Quiz night/mixture in Schaumburg.
bull; May 27: Show and tell in Arlington Heights.
bull; June 10: Ask the expert/swap night in Schaumburg.
bull; June 23: Stamp Bingo/ silent auction in Arlington Heights.
bull; July 28: Summer auction in Arlington Heights.
bull; Aug. 25: Slide show/mixture in Arlington Heights.
Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago: The Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, in the West Special Function dining room, 10th floor. Election of officers will be held. www.uoachicago.org.
Support4Vets: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs director L. Tammy Duckworth will be the special guest at the Support4Vets meeting being held 7 p.m. Thursday, at District 214's Forest View Education Center, door 1, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. For information call John at (847) 259-9740 or john@support4vets.com. www.support4vets.com.
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: The Northwest Suburban Astronomers will host Fermilab physicist Don Lincoln as guest speaker for its 7:30 p.m. meeting Jan. 25 at the Hoffman Estate Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Lincoln's talk presents the assumptions inherent in the dark matter debate and shows that the existence of dark matter is only one possible explanation. Free. Call Gordon at (847) 231-3145 for information.
Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society: Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society will meet 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange, 150 S. Ashland Ave., LaGrange. Craig L Pfannkuche will present "Analyzing 19th Century Photographs for Family History Data." Additional meetings will be March 29, May 17, Aug. 16 and Oct. 18. For meeting and speaker information call Marge at (847) 392-9036 or e-mail mdstueck@aol.com.
American Association of University Women: Columnist Mary Schmich will be the featured speaker at the 25th annual Networking luncheon of the American Association of University Women being held 11:30 a.m. Jan. 26 at the Deerfield Hyatt, 1750 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield. $35. (847) 381-3315.
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.
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. Jan. 28 to discuss "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini. For information, call (847) 985-8623 or visit aauw-il.org/schaumburg.
Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP: The Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Guest speaker will be Maureen O'Brien of the Cook County state's attorney's office, who will speak on identity theft. Guests are welcome to attend, refreshments served. For information, call (847) 459-2670.
February
Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: The Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the American Legion Hall, Miner and Douglas streets in Arlington Heights. Interested outdoorsmen, hunters, fishermen and shooters are welcome to attend. For information, call Don at (847) 494-5132.
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: The Long Grove-Kildeer Garden club will meet Feb. 11 at the Reed-Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove, for a member demonstration and workshop on the art of beaded flowers. The March 10 meeting will be a tour of the Ball Seed production plant, with lunch following. Reservation required. Call Ivy at (847) 800-5000.
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.
Dance World: Dance World Dance Club will hold its next dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. An option one hour Quick Step lesson by Greg Gale begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests. For information, call (847) 622-3622.
Northwest Women's Connection: The Northwest Women's Connection will hold a "Less Stress Please" luncheon from noon-1:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. $17. For reservations, call Jill at (847) 358-5830 or Karen (847) 818-9016 before Feb. 8.
Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea: The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will host Sue Lewis, the education vice president of the Central Great Lakes Region of Women's Leagues, at 7:45 p.m. Feb. 21 in the synagogue's social hall, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Lewis will discuss "Bubbemeises: Jewish Customs and Superstitions." For information, Call (847) 634-0777.
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: The Northwest Suburban Astronomers will meet Feb. 22 at the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. For information, visit www.nsaclub.org.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will present "Family Tree Maker 2008 -- The Latest Version" by Franklin Mills at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. The facility opens at 12:30 p.m. for library use. For information, call (312) 666-0100.
Sisterhood of Temple Chai: Sisterhood of Temple Chai will hold its forth annual Party Planning Fair from 3-7 p.m. Feb. 24, at Temple Chai, 1670 Checker Road, Long Grove. Meet over 70 vendors including photographers, videographers, and DJ's will obtaining ideas for invitations, centerpieces, entertainment and more. For information, e-mail to simchashowcase@aol.com or call (847) 913-6869.
March
National Society Colonial Dames: Lac des Illinois and Thomas Hooker chapters National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century will meet 11:30 a.m. March 1 at Braxton Seafood Grill in Oak Brook. A board meeting at 11 a.m. will precede the general meeting and 11:30 a.m. luncheon. For information or reservations, call Susan at (847) 202-8186.
Dance World Dance Club: Dance World will hold its next dance March 8 at the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. A one hour Rumba lesson by Vito Magrone begins at 7:30 p.m. Open dance is from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests. Attire is dressy/casual; light refreshments provided. Adults of all ages and dancing abilities welcome. For information, call (847) 622-3622 or www.ballroomchicago.com/dance_world.
Future dance dates are: April 12, with Samba lesson by Norm Lucky; May 10, with Waltz lesson by Marilyn Turek; June 14, with Tango lesson by Bob and Penny Urbon; July 12, with Nightclub 2-step lesson by Don McDonald; and Aug. 9, with Cha-Cha lesson by Tina Mangos.
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: Northwest Suburban Astronomers will meet 7:30 p.m. March 21 at the Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, in Rooms 105/106. Meetings are open to the public. Visit www.nsaclub.org for the presentation topic. Future meeting dates are: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, Aug. 15, Sept. 12, Oct. 17, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12.
Miscellaneous
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) 478-1940 for information.
Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County: The Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County is seeking female high school senior 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 information call (847) 705-5667 or download an application at www.zonta.org.