Northwest suburban clubs & hobbies
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."
Schaumburg AAUW: 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 119 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Verena Owen discusses her "Journey to Becoming an Activist." (630) 289-9096 or aauw-il.org/Schaumburg.
Mystery On Loan Club holiday party: 2-4 p.m. Nov. 15, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Bring your favorite new mystery and five a review. Includes mystery game, refreshments. register at (847) 358-5881, ext. 132 or palatinelibrary.org.
Russian Jeopardy: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Join in for an intellectual team game in the Russian language. For information and registration, call (847) 459 -4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Nov. 16
St. Thomas Becket Men's Club spaghetti dinner: 3-7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16; St. Thomas Becket Church, 1321 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect. Adults are $9 and Children 3-11 are $4. Tickets availablet after Masses or at the door. Cash bar is available. E-mail momlewand@yahoo.com or dadchgo@comcast.net
Nov. 17
Northwest Suburban Sewing Friends: 10 a.m. Nov. 17, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Mini seasonal wall hangings and "quilt as you go." All welcome, (847) 394-1786.
Yahava, young women's group of Hadassah North Shore: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17; Whole Foods Store, 840 Willow Road, Northbrook. Topic is "How to Make Paninis." Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org
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
Lac des Illinois, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 1776 Restaurant, 397 W. Virginia St., Crystal Lake. Anniversary luncheon and program. Joan, (847) 359-3831.
AAUW Schaumburg Novel Approach Group: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 17. Discussion of "Loving Frank" by Nancy Horan. (630) 289-9096 or aauw-il.org/Schaumburg.
Field and Flower Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Lake Barrington Village Hall, 23860 N. Old Barrington Road, Lake Barrington. Debra Phillips, owner of Geneva's Scentimental Gardens, demonstrates "Holiday Design." Guests welcome. (847) 277-7901 or (847) 382-1869.
Green Thumbs of Barrington Garden Club: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Guest speaker David Brooks, professional naturalist at Spring Valley Nature Center in Schaumburg. Vicki, (847) 526-5998.
Nov. 18
Signal Hill Chapter DAR: 11:30 a.m. Nov. 18, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Attorney Paige Hoyt presents, "The Constitution, the Living Document which protects us in turbulent times." Leslie, (847) 587-5301 or Joanne, (815) 603-7824.
Nov. 19
Schaumburg Motorola Retirement Club: Meets 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, in the auditorium of the Innovation Center at the Schaumburg campus. For information, call (847) 669-1020 or (847) 253-4696.
Lakeshore Ski and Sport Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison, Chicago. (708) 786-3992.
Teen Scrapbooking Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens can Bring pictures to and build a scrapbook. For a one-time fee of $10, students receive an album with page inserts; the library provides all other supplies. November's theme is Thanksgiving past. For information call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Artists Association of Elk Grove Village: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 19; Elk Grove Village Public Library, 1001 Wellington. After a brief general meeting, Ann Von Ehr -Pastel Artist will demonstrate plein air, portraits, still life, and abstract painting. Members free, Guests $3.
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.
Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, Zurich NA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. Bruce Schinelli, vice president and chief information officer TTX Co., will speak. $20, members; $22 nonmembers, includes dinner. goldencorridor.org.
Mission Hills of Hadassah North Shore: 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Mission Hills Country Club 1677 W. Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Holiday bazaar, silent auction and bake sale. Singer Bibi Marcel, will perform. Cost is $36. (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore@hadassah.org
Mount Prospect Woman's Club luncheon and card party: 11 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Atlantis Banquets, 1273 N. Rand Road, Prospect Heights. Tickets are $23. This is a fundraising event for the club's philanthropic endeavors, open to everyone. Call (847) 437-3203.
Business and Professional Group of Hadassah North Shore: Thursday, Nov. 20; member's home in Highland Park. Louise Bobker will present an overview and lead the discussion of "Marley & Me" by John Grogan. Cost is $18 with proceeds going to Hadassah Medical Organization. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore @hadassah.org
Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Chapter: 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 20; Buffalo Grove. Playing Bunco, with a donation to Illinois Project. Call (847) 567-8600.
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.
Disney Club of Chicago: Friday, Nov. 21, European Imports, Oak Mill Mall, 7600 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Nonprofit social club of Disney enthusiasts. Open to the public. mark@landofmickey.com.
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.
Nov. 25
AAUW Barrington Evening Book Discussion Group: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, at a member's home. "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" by Lisa See will be discussed. Peg, (847) 381-4791.
Nov. 26
Coterie's holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Inverness Golf Club. Lunch, raffles, entertainment. $40 before Nov 26. Make checks payable to Coterie and mail to: Patricia Toole, 1055 White Pine Drive, Cary, IL 60013.
Dec. 1
Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Topic: Discipline with emphasis on the strong willed child. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.
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. 3
Reseda Garden Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Program: "Enhancing Your Holiday Arrangements" by Kinsch's floral designer. (847) 358-5825.
Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at a member's home. Annual Christmas party buffet, discussion of decorating ideas for the holidays, floral demonstration. Bring a grab bag gift and dish to share. Arena (847) 438-3981.
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. 10
South Barrington Garden Club holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Seville Banquets, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. Sylvia's Florist will present the program. $35. Lisa, (847) 277-9112.
Dec. 11
Women's Club of Inverness: 9 a.m. Dec. 11, Inverness Golf Club. Business meeting, holiday sing-a-long, luncheon. Reservations required, call Marcia, (847) 358-5325.
Dec. 13
The North West of Us meets: 10 a.m. Dec. 13, Hotel Indigo, Route 53 and Northwest Highway, Palatine. Novice User Group meets at 8:30 a.m. Macintosh users group. Holiday activities, raffle. nwou.org.
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.
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 Specialties 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.