Northwest suburban clubs & hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Oct. 25
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Steve Sullivan. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
Utsav annual Diwali function: 7 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, Oct. 25; The Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows. Cultural program includes performances by children and adults. The theme of the program for this year is," Rishton Ka Utsav," which means celebrating the relationships in our lives. Dinner and dance will follow the cultural program. The organization is designed to introduce and preserve Indian culture and heritage. For details, e-mail nikita@utsavus.com or visit utsavus.com. (847) 382-5917 and (847) 533-6057.
Scandinavian Park Inc. NFP: Annual meeting Saturday, Oct. 25, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wheaton. (847) 695-6720. www.vasaparkil.com.
Historic Arlington Neighborhood Association food drive: Saturday, Oct. 25. Donations collected at Festival Park, form 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mayor Arlene Mulder will make an appearance at 10 a.m. Nonperishable food and travel size toiletries requested to benefit child welfare agency. Visit arlington-hana.com
Oct. 26
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: 2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26; Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Subject is "Skeletons in the Closet." Learn how to handle sensitive or confidential family information. The JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel will open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use library materials, get help with genealogical Web sites, or ask genealogical related questions. Visit http://www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100.
Arlington Stallions Rugby Club: 1 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 26; AthletiCo, Inc., 88 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Informational meeting for players and parents. Stallions offer competitive rugby teams during the spring season and is open to middle school and high school boys in the northwest suburban geographic area. Visit ArlingtonStallionsRugby.com or call (847) 590-8536 or (847) 259-4173.
Oct. 27
Square Spares & Pairs Square Dance Club: 8 p.m., Monday, Oct. 27; Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Monsters and Maidens. Costumes encouraged. Call (773) 775-9427.
Wheeling Area Chapter AARP: 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Guest speaker Courtney Hedderman, associate sate director of AARP. All seniors are invited to attend. (847) 459-2670.
Oct. 28
Trinity United Methodist Quilt Group: 7:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at the church, 605 W. Golf Road, Mount Prospect. Beginners and experienced quilters invited. Carmen, (847) 390-6143.
Schaumburg Scooter Club: 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Frato's, 628 Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Meet other scooterists, swap stories, go for rides, meet people. (847) 877-8804 or SchaumubrgScooterClub.org.
Israeli Film Festival: Thursday, Oct. 30; AMC Loews Piper Alley 4, 1608 N. Wells St., Chicago. Hosted by Hatikvah Hadassah, a young women's group in the downtown Chicago area, part of the North Shore Chapter. Cost, $10. Reservations due Oct. 28. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org
"Scottish Family History in Your Own Backyard": 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28; Forest View Educational Center, Room 100, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Maureen Brady, a former school librarian and computer educator, will speak on the historical and geographical background of Scotland, language and naming patterns, record types and Internet resources.
Oct. 31
Palatine Women's Club luncheon and auction: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Cotillion, 360 Creekside, Palatine. Live and silent auctions, bake sale, gift baskets, raffle, lunch. $32. Reservations required before Oct. 31. (847) 358-1147.
Nov. 1
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club: Nov. 1; host an evening at Park West to see Warren Miller's film, "Children of Winter." $26 per person. Reservations required. (708) 786-3992 or lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.
Scandinavian Park Inc. NFP: Saturday, Nov. 1, Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin. End of season Clean up and luncheon for volunteers. (847) 695-6720.
Nov. 2
Delightful Dining events: Nov. 2: Cooper's Hawk, 510 Village Center Drive, Burr Ridge; Nov. 15: Luigi's House, 778 N. Route 59, Autora; Dec. 5, Holiday party, Danada House, 3S501 Naperville Road, Wheaton. Reservation deadlines are on week before the scheduled event. Make reservations through Delightful Dining at delightfuldining.com or call (630) 588-8289.
Mah Jongg Tournament: 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 2; Michael's Chicago Style Red Hots, 340 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Hosted by the Henrietta Szold Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter. Cost $30; benefits stem cell research at Hadassah Hospital. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore@hadassah.org
The Garden Club of Mount Prospect: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 2; Friendship Park Conservatory, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Brian Winters, a naturalist with River Trails Nature Center, will talk about the creatures encountered in our urban area. Visitors welcome. Call (847) 635-6239.
Nov. 3
Des Plaines Toastmasters: meets at 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 3 and Dec. 1; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave., Room C. The club meets on the first, third, and fifth Mondays of each month. Call (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.
Nov. 4
Bartlett Woman's Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Social followed by general meeting and guest speaker, Darrel Malcolm of Kids Against Hunger. Peggy, (630) 830-8407.
Woodfield Women's Connection auction: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Robin Reese shares tips on "How to be Secure in an Unsecured World." Also featuring Bid on a Basket, a live and silent auction. Dinner and program, $16. Reservations required before Nov. 4 by e-mail to womenconnections@gmail.com or call Micky at (847) 490-9881.
Hadassah North Shore Chapter: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at a home in Vernon Hills. Barbara Spack, National Chair for Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk, will speak on "Saving Children in a Troubled World." Call (847) 433-6350.
Mount Prospect Woman's Club: Noon-3 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4; Mount Prospect Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St. Noted book reviewer Denise Philpot, will speak. The club meets the first Tuesday of the month October through May except January. Club dues are $30. This is a philanthropic and social club. For details, call (847) 259-8881.
Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Judy Keslik presents," Is Your Heirloom Basket a Treasure?" Alena, (847) 438-3981.
Women's Club of Inverness holiday fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, Concorde Banquet Center, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Luncheon, silent auction, raffle, bake sale, boutiques, more. Reservations required for the lunch, call Karen (847) 397-8955.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae: 7 p.m. Nov. 4, at a member's home. Presentation, "Save it; Don't Spent It!- Financial Planning for Women." All Alpha Gams are invited. (847) 963-6871.
Nov. 5
Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, Merle Guild American Legion Post 208, Douglas and Miner streets, Arlington Heights. Pete Titre will talk about his favorite gun, a Mossberg, bolt action .410 shotgun; and Joe Seten and Richard Pearson, will review 2008 legislative efforts with gun bills and recreation bills that affect members. For meeting information, contact Geoff (847) 942-5269.
Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 5; American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Pete Titre speaks on "My Favorite Gun"; review of legislative efforts and discussion of homemade venison jerky sent to troops in Iraq. Call (847) 942-5269.
Nov. 6
Northwest Stamp Club: 1-4 p.m. Nov. 6, Elk Grove Library, 1001 Wellington, Elk Grove Village. Mixture/swap. (847) 439-1947.
Hoffman Estates Garden Club: 7 p.m. Nov. 6, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Julia Lamken presents, "Vertical Gardening."Lamken, from The Growing Place in Naperville, has a degree in horticulture/landscape design and is certified by the Illinois Nurseryman's Association in perennials. All are welcome.
Northwest Circle of Friends luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, Durty Nellie's, 189 N. Smith St., Palatine. Luncheon, program, holiday tin sales. $20. Reservations by Thursday, Nov. 6. Call Michaelene (847) 303-0312.
Nov. 8
Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois: 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Decorative painting club. Lunch and a painting program. Registration required, call Camille (847) 524-2821. windybrushes.org.
Signal Hill Chapter DAR genealogy workshop: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. The Illinois State Organization, NSDAR Membership Task Force presents, "DAR, Our Patriots, Our Founders and Our Future." Light lunch. Call Leslie, (847) 587-5301 or Joanne (815) 603-7824.
Nov. 11
Northwest Stamp Club: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 11, Schaumburg Library, Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg. Nominations/Swap. (847) 439-1947.
Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m. Nov. 11; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Dianne Kovack will show techniques in hand building clay forms. Call (847) 824-8952.
Nov. 12
Eli Skinner Chapter DAR: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Jane Bender, American Indian Committee chairman, presents, "Chemawa: The Future of Native American Youth." Darlene, (847) 359-0839 or Mary, (847) 394-1136.
Nov. 15
Barrington Junior Women's Club fashion show: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Stonegate Conference and Banquet Center, Hoffman Estates. Luncheon, auction, fashion show. Benefits women, children and families in need. For tickets, bjwc.com or (847) 899-5088.
Computer Assisted Genealogy Group, Northern Illinois: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Subject:"What is the Standard of Proof in Genealogy."
Nov. 19
Schaumburg Motorola Retirement Club: Meets 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 19, in the auditorium of the Innovation Center at the Schaumburg campus. For information, call (847) 669-1020 or (847) 253-4696.
Hadassah North Shore Chapter: 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 17; Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant, Westfield Old Orchard Center in Skokie. Theme is "The Map to Success-Children and the Future." Storyteller Barbara Rinella, will present a dramatic costumed performance of the "Boleyn Inheritance," by Phillipa Gregory. Cost is $85, with $50 being donated to the Hadassah project of one's choice. For details and reservations, call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore@Hadassah.org
Nov. 20
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Nov. 20, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. Joyce Grattoni creates floral arrangements with a holiday theme. All Gardeners welcome. Carole, (847) 381-2727.
Nov. 21
South Barrington Garden Club holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, The Seville, 700 S. Barrington Road. Holiday luncheon program, prizes, raffles, floral demonstration. Register by Oct. 17 to be eligible for a special prize drawing. Registration closes Nov. 21. (847) 277-7151 or (847) 381-7268.
Nov. 22
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Rick Allison. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
Nov. 24
Northwest Stamp Club: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 24, Arlington Heights Library, 500 Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Stamp Bingo/ silent auction. Everyone welcome, for information, (847) 439-1947.
Dec. 2
Northwest Stamp Club: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 2, Elk Grove Library, 1001 Wellington, Elk Grove Village. Holiday party/donation. (847) 439-1947.
Dec. 6
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. . 6, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Dec. 9
Northwest Stamp Club: 7-10 p. m. Dec. 9, Schaumburg Library, Schaumburg and Roselle roads, Schaumburg. Holiday party/donation. (847) 439-1947.
Dec. 17
Northwest Stamp Club: Dec. 17, Holiday Party, Old Country Buffet, Rolling Meadows. For information, (847) 439-1947.
Dec. 18
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 18, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.
Dec. 29
Northwest Stamp Club: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 29, Arlington Heights Library, 500 Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Holiday party/donation. Everyone welcome, for information, (847) 439-1947.
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road). This is the New Year's Eve ticket dance. Callers and cuers are Wally Smulson and Howard Huffman. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
Jan. 3
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Jan. 13
Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Sylvia Westgard will do a demonstration with colored pencil. For details, call (847) 824-8952.
Jan. 15
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 15, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.
Jan. 24
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Curt Braffet. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
Feb. 2
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Feb. 10
Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Vanessa Walilko will demonstrate beaded sculptures. For details, call (847) 824-8952.
Feb. 19
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 19, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.
Feb 28
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Callers and cuers are Wally Smulson and Howard Hoffman. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
March 7
Scandinavian Park Inc., NFP: Saturday, March 7, Des Plaines Elks Club, Des Plaines. Annual dinner dance and fundraiser. (847) 695-6720 or vasaparkil.com.
March 10
Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Carolyn Griffin will demonstrate pastels. For details, call (847) 824-8952.
March 19
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. March 19, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.
March 28
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Rick Allison. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
April 14
Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Wayne Atkinson will do a demonstration with watercolors. For details, call (847) 824-8952.
April 16
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. April 16, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.
April 25
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Jerry Sleeman. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
May 12
Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Thelma Spain will do a demonstration with watercolors. For details, call (847) 824-8952
May 21
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. May 21, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.
May 23
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Mike Richard. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
Arlington Camera Club: Members will exhibit their framed fine art photographs on the entrance wall at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library during October.
Streamwood Woman's Club raffle: The Streamwood Woman's Club is selling tickets for its annual Maid for a Day raffle through the end of October. Win a maid for a day, just in time for the holidays. The drawing will take place in November. Call Jen, (630) 289-9537 or Sharon, (630) 837-8605.
Department 56 Collectors: Windy City 56'ers meet at 7 p.m. the first Monday from September to June at European Imports in Niles. For details, e-mail Kitty G ksgus17@sbcglobal.net or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net.
New Beginnings Women's Chorus: Meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays at 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. The group is seeking new members. Call (847) 870-1567.
Bottle Decanter Collectors: Chicago Jim Beam Specialities Club meets noon-3 p.m. every third Sunday from September to June at the Wood Dale Park District. Dues are $20. Call (847) 824-1097 or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net
Mount Prospect Woman's Club: Meets from noon to 3 p.m. first Tuesday of the month October through May except January at the Mount Prospect Village Hall Community/Senior Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Club dues are $30. This is a philanthropic and social club. For details, call (847) 259-8881.
Illinois Fencers Club: Meets at Lions Park Recreation Center, 411 South Maple St., Mount Prospect. Mondays, 5-10 p.m.; Tuesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Thursdays, 5-10 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit illinoisfencersclub.org or call David St. George, (847) 356-5395.
St. Joseph's Club of Italian Americans: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month; American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit www.stjosephsclub.com
Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union Networking: MSU 1 Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday at the Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows; MSU 2 Group meeting is 7:30-9 a.m. the first and third Tuesday; Transnational, 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 800, Rolling Meadows. To join the MSU, membership in the chamber is required. To join the chamber, call (847) 398-3730 or for details, call (847) 398-1963.
Arlington Heights Book Club: Meets at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday October through May at various banquet halls in the area. Lunch at noon, reviewer presentation at 1:15 p.m. Cost for six gatherings is $125. Call (847) 255-5084 or (847) 392-2804.