Clubs & hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution: Held their monthly luncheon meeting on Wednesday Dec. 10, at the Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Program was "Christmas in Song", performed by the Maine South Jazz Ensemble. Following the meeting there was an election of the delegates and alternates for the 113th Illinois State Conference to be held next year. Canned goods were collected for a local food pantry.
Dec. 12
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Annual swap meet, bring your astronomical items to sell or trade. Visit nsaclub.org.
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.
Northwest Cultural Council Poetry Workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 13, NWCC Gallery, 500 N. Hicks Road, suite 120, Palatine. Topic: "Beyond Grief: Writing the Elegy." $15. Reservations to (847) 991-8966 or nwcc@northwestculturalcouncil.org.
Celebrate The Holidays: 11-11:45 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Storyteller Sue Black will share original and traditional stories of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Russian Jeopardy Club: 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the intellectual team game in Russian. Enjoy a friendly game in an informal atmosphere. Registration is required. Call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Northern Illinois Chapter of the Crochet Guild of America: 1:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13; Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Holiday party, with a crocheted gift exchange and a pattern swap. Visitors welcome. Contact Rosalie at (630) 980-3548 or visit nicrochet.com.
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13, Wheeling Township Office, 1616 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. The Wheeling Township Democrats will buy volunteers breakfast at their December meeting. They will also collect canned goods for donation to the local food pantries. Rsvp at wheelingtownshipsdems@yahoo.com.
Dec. 14
Polish Arts Club of Chicago: 11:30 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 14; House of the White Eagle, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Holiday celebration. Cost: $45. Call (773) 775-7554.
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Dec. 15
Palatine PFLAG: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, Countryside Unitarian Church, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine. pflag-palatine.org.
Spring Valley Chorus Holiday Concert: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Dec. 15; Assembly Hall in the Friendship Center of Friendship Village in Schaumburg. Features the Spring Valley Chorus three quartets and the Oliver Holmes Jr. High School Show Choir. Tickets are $10 for adults and teens. Children under 12 are free. Also features holiday music, the show will feature raffles, prizes, and refreshments including cookies and hot chocolate. Tickets are available at the door or call (847) 909-7365.
Dec. 16
Yahava young women's group of Hadassah North Shore: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 16; members home in Buffalo Grove. Pot Luck dinner and fun gift exchange. Wrapped gift item should be under $10. (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org or yahavahadassah@yahoo.com
Dec. 17
Northwest Stamp Club: Dec. 17, Holiday Party, Old Country Buffet, Rolling Meadows. For information, (847) 439-1947.
The Morton Grove Group of Hadassah North Shore: 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 17; Château Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles. Book reviewer Joanne Stein will present the book "The Great Escape", about how nine Jews who escaped Budapest used their lives productively to change the world. Cost is $18. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org
Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison, Chicago. (708) 786-3992 or lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.
Highland Park Hadassah: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at a member's home in Deerfield. The Highland Park Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold a meeting. Robert Katzman, author, of "Fighting Words" will give insights into his writings and be available for a question and answer period. A minimum donation of $5 is required. For information and reservations, call North Shore office at (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
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.
Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.
Hannukah Party: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at a member's home in Northbrook. Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold their annual Hannukah Party. A White Elephant auction will be held. The cost for this light luncheon will be $18. For information and reservations, call North Shore Office, (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
Dec. 19
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19; St. Thomas Becket Church, 1321 Burning Bush Lane, Mount Prospect. Caller is Curt Braffet; round dancing cued by Howard and Anna Hoffman. Square dancing starts at 8 p.m. Square dancing is at the Plus level. All experienced square dancers and round dancers are welcome. Admission is $6 per person. Call (847) 945-0370. Visit glenviewsquares.com.
Dec. 20
Les Bavards du Nord: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at a Buffalo Grove-area restaurant to be announced. Monthly francophone lunch group. Participants have various levels of proficiency in speaking French, including native speakers. No membership required; listening in French is required. For information, visit lesbavardsfrancophones.blogspot.com. Please RSVP by e-mail to lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com or call (847) 921-7864 by Thursday, Dec. 18.
Dec. 21
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Dec. 22
The Buffalo Grove Afternoon Group of Hadassah North Shore: Noon, Monday, Dec. 22; Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Hannukah luncheon with potato latkes and Jewish humor entertainment with Dr. Burton Fischman. Cost: $20. Advance reservations required. (847) 433-6350 or e-mail: northshore@Hadassah.org
Dec. 28
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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. 4
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Jan. 6
Bartlett Woman's Club meets: Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bartlett Log Cabin. Program on woman's self-defense. Peggy, (630) 830-8407.
Jan. 10
Windy Brushes of Northern Illinois: Meets 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, Poplar Creek Country Club, 1400 Poplar Creek Drive, Hoffman Estates. Beginning and experienced painters are welcome. Learn decorative painting techniques and make new friends. Registration required, call Camille, (847) 524-2821 or visit windybrushes.org.
Jan. 11
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois workshop: 1:30 p.m. Sunday Jan. 11, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St. Beginner's Workshop lead by Judy Frazin designed to answer the question: "How do I get Started researching my family?" jewishgen.org or (312) 666-0100.
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Jan. 12
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Jan. 12, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.
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.
Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.
Jan. 18
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Jan. 21
Lakeshore Ski and Sport Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison, Chicago. Learn about the social and athletic activities planned for spring and summer. (708) 786-3992 or lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.
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.
Jan. 25
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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.
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Feb. 8
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Feb. 9
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, Feb. 9, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.
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. 15
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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.
Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.
Feb. 22
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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 1
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 1, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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.
Spring fashion and gift show: March 7, 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. The Schaumburg High School VIP Club invites vendors in a variety of media such as jewelry, candles, handbags, accessories, fragrances, skin care as well as unique and whimsical gift ideas to participate. Two fashion shows will also be held during the event, featuring spring apparel and prom fashions sponsored by local retailers. Applications can be downloaded from the school's Web site: shs.d211.org.
March 8
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 8, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
March 9
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, March 9, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.
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 15
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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.
Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. March, Dec. 19, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.
March 22
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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.
March 29
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 29 Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
April 5
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
April 13
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, April 13, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.
April 12
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 12, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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. Thursday, 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.
Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.
April 19
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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.
April 26
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
May 3
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
May 10
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 10, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
May 11
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, May 11, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.
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 17
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 17, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
May 21
Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, 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.
Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.
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.
May 24
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 24, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
May 31
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
June 8
Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club meets: Monday, June 8, Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Club offers gardening programs, events, projects and filed trip to all levels of gardeners. For information, call Ivy, (847) 800-5000.
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.