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:

• Jazzercise demonstration and general meeting: 7:30 p.m. Monday; St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.

• Board meeting: 7 p.m. Tuesday; Norina's house, Hoffman Estates. (847) 490-1066.

• Thunderbird dance at the Hyatt Woodfield: 7 p.m. Feb. 8; 1800 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. Admission $7. (847) 604-3446.

• Dinner at El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant: 7 p.m. Feb. 9; 1100 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect. For reservations, call Phil at (847) 590-5770.

• General meeting: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11: St. Matthew's Hughes Center, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Barbara Adrianopoli speaks on "Letting go of the Past."

Texas Hold-Em Tournament: Queen of the Rosary Men's Club will hold a Texas Hold-Em tournament fundraiser 7 p.m. today at Queen of the Rosary School gymnasium, 690 Elk Grove, Blvd., Elk Grove Village. Entry fee is $100, includes refreshments and hot dogs. Ticket sales limited to first 100 purchased/players, male or female over age 21. For information, call John at (847) 370-4356.

NSDAR Signal Hill Chapter: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Signal Hill Chapter will announce the winners of its annual American History Essay and Good Citizen Award at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in the Barrington Public Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Refreshments will be served.

• A genealogical workshop is being held April 12 at the Barrington Library. The program, "Do These Genes Make ME Fat?" will be presented by Debbie McArdle, Kishwaukee Trail Chapter, NSDAR member. For membership information, call Laura at (847) 658-9527 or Margaret at (847) 836-1758.

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae: Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae will meet 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of a member to view the film, "Lets's Face It." A group discussion will follow the presentation. All Alpha Gams are invited to attend. (847) 963-6871.

Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: The Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the American Legion hall, Miner and Douglas streets, Arlington Heights. Interested outdoorsmen, hunters, fishermen and shooters are welcome to attend. For information, call Don at (847) 494-5132.

Arlington Camera Club: The Arlington Camera Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights, for a competition. The public is invited. The Feb. 20 meeting will be a critique workshop.

TOPS 1846: TOPS IL 1846 Rolling Meadows will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday at Community Church of Rolling Meadows. TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, is a support group for teens and adults who want to loose weight. Lifestyle changes, diet and exercise are discussed with programs at weekly meetings. (847) 363-1521.

Arlington Heights Woman's Club: Arlington Heights Woman's Club will meet 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Arlington Heights Library, 500 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights. Tony Idol, author of "Roses and Lollipops," will be the guest speaker. For information, call (847) 253-7048.

Northwest Circle of Friends: The Northwest Circle of Friends will host Philomena Urhausen, who will present "Refresh your Room by Redesign and Placement," when the club meets 11:30 a.m. Feb. 12 at Dover Straits restaurant, 1149 W. Golf Road in Hoffman Estates. The luncheon program is $23, payable at the luncheon. Reservations requested to Harriet at (847) 277-0545 before Wednesday.

Citizens for Conservation: Citizens for Conservation will hold its annual meeting Thursday at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Don Coursey, professor at Harris Graduate School of Public Policy, will present "Operation Lifeboat: what gets saved?" Refreshments, displays and opportunities to visit with education birds from Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation begins at 6:30 p.m., the program will be from 7-8:30 p.m. Bring one of the following items for donation to Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation and Barnswallow: paper towels, bleach, anti-bacterial dish soap, wipes and spray, chemical-free laundry detergent, fleece blankets or nuts in the shell. Reservations requested, call (847) 382-7283.

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.

Normennenes Singing Society: The Normennenes Singing Society will give a concert Feb. 9 at the Torsk Club luncheon at the Des Plaines Elks Club. The concert and lunch is $20 per person. The singing society, one of the oldest male choruses in the country, is also seeking new members. Visit www.norwaysings.org for rehearsal times and location or phone numbers.

Poetry workshop: Northwest Cultural Council's Second Saturday Poetry Workshop will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Feb. 9, at 5999 New Wilke Road, Suites 307 and 308, Rolling Meadows. Bring 12 copies of your own work to share with the group. The topic for the Feb. 9 meeting will be "The Poetry Home Repair Manual."

Polish Genealogical Society of America: Joseph W. Zurawski, author, educator and historian, will discuss his book "Polish Chicago, Our History, Our Recipes" at 2 p.m. Feb. 10, when the Polish Genealogical Society of America meets in the Social Hall of the Polish Museum of America, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Meetings are free and open to the public.

Women in Careers: Christie Clarke, president of Out-a-Box Parenting Inc., will present "How to put the Fun Back in Communication and the Joy Back in Living," when Women in Careers meets at 6 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Double Tree Hotel, National Parkway and Woodfield Drive, Schaumburg. $28 for members; $32 for guests. Reservations required, visit www.womenincareers.org or call (847) 622-449.

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.

• Feb. 12: Literature night in Schaumburg.

• Feb. 25: Winter auction in Arlington Heights.

• March 11: Dollar auction/swap in Schaumburg.

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.

Movin' On: Movin' On, a nondenominational social group for widowed men and women in the northwest suburbs, will host the following events:

• General meeting: 7 p.m. Feb. 14; St. Thomas School, 1141 E. Anderson Drive, Palatine, in rooms one and two. Gerry and Janet Souter, local Arlington Heights authors, will discuss their work, "The Founding of the United States Experience 1763-1815."

• Dinner at Sweet Baby Ray's Barbecue: 5 p.m. Feb. 23; 800 E. Higgins Road, Arlington Heights. Reservations required, call Lenore (847) 458-9697.

• Happy hour: 5 p.m. Feb. 29; Birch River Grill, 75 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. No reservation needed. For information, call Diane (847) 934-5542.

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.

Sierra Club: The Northwest Cook Country Group of the Sierra Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at Spring Valley nature Sanctuary, 1111 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Cecily Smith of the Prairie rivers Network will present the program, "Pharmaceuticals: A New Class of Water Pollutants." Nonmembers welcome. www.illinois.sierraclub.org/NWCook or e-mail Greg at greg.stolzer@illinois.sierraclub. org.

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

• 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.

• March 7-9: SMSC Winter Carnival weekend trip to Shanty Creek. Two nights lodging, breakfast, bus transportation, lift ticket, racing, special activities, competitions and Saturday night dinner and dancing. $299. Call Leonor de la Torre at (773) 782-3252.

"Les Bavards du Nord": The monthly francophone lunch group, "Les Bavards du Nord," will meet 1 p.m. Feb. 16 for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove restaurant. Participants must have the ability to carry on a general conversation in French. No membership required. For details or reservations, call (847) 921-7864 before Feb. 14. E-mail lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com.

Miscellaneous

Midwest Bassbusters: Midwest Bassbusters, a bass fishing club, is looking for new members, at any experience level. No boat is necessary. The group fishes one weekend a month from April through October. Monthly meetings are held at Where Else Lounge, Higgins and Lively roads in Elk Grove Village. For information, contact Len at (847) 870-7070 or e-mail ltd_financial@wideopenwest.com.

Mixed golf league: The Monday twilight mixed "fun golf" league is seeking new golfers. The league plays at Old Orchard Country Club May 1 through Aug. 28, with tee times beginning at 4:15 p.m. Weekly play is not mandatory. Discounted greens frees are available for non-residents of Prospect Heights Park District. Weekly contests are held with an annual tournament in September. For information, call Len at (847) 870-7070 or e-mail ltd_financial@wideopenwest.com.

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.