Northwest suburban clubs notes
March 13
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. Gordon, (847) 231-3145 or nsaclub.org.
March 14
Northern Illinois Chapter Crochet Guild of America: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane. Erika and Monika Simmons talk about their new book of crochet designs, "Double Stitch." Visitors welcome. Rosalie, (630) 980-3548 or nicrochet.com.
Bowling Ball: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Eskape, 350 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. The Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will hold a Bowling Ball, with dinner at 8 p.m. and bowling at 9:30 p.m. Cost will be $22 per person. Call (847) 433-6350 or e-mail northshore@Hadassah.org.
March 15
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Bartlett Woman's Club's 28th fashion show luncheon: Noon, Sunday, March 15, Villa Olivia Country Club, 1401 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Fashions from The Arboretum of South Barrington, door prizes, raffles. $30 adults; $16 under age 12. Peggy, (630) 830-8407 or Paula (630) 372-1677. bartlettwomansclub.org.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Northwest Suburban: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15. Backstage tour at Lyric Opera of Chicago. For reservations and information, (847) 963-6871.
March 16
Des Plaines Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Monday, March 16, Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St., room A, Des Plaines. Learn the art of public speaking with poise and confidence. Hap, (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.
Northwest Suburban Sewing Friends: 10 a.m. Monday, March 16, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Instruction and development of a custom fit pant pattern. Participants should wear tights. All welcome. (847) 394-1786.
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 16, Bogey's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
March 17
La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Mother-to-mother support for breast-feeding mothers. Babies welcome.
Northwest Suburban Council of Genealogists: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Forest View Educational Center, room 100, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Kathy O'Leary discusses Irish genealogy.
Palatine Women's Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, Presbyterian Church of Palatine, 80 E. Palatine Road. Professional flower arranger Diane Konieczny will showcase ideas for spring. palatine-womens-club.org.
March 18
Bartlett Woman's Club candidate night: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Bartlett Community Center's Oak Room, 700 S. Bartlett Road. All residents invited. Ruth, (630) 837-8125.
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, Arlington Heights Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Jerry Hug discusses color management. Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Motorola Retirement Club: 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, Innovation Center Auditorium of the Schaumburg campus. For information, (847) 394-2673.
Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club: 7 p.m. March 18, Dapper's East, 2901 W. Addison, Chicago. (708) 786-3992.
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.
Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Delaney & Murphy Steakhouse, Sheraton Chicago Northwest, 3400 E. Euclid, Ave., Arlington Heights. Julie Ostrow presents, "Humor Lights the Way-Experiencing Joy in Heavy Times." www.goldencorridor.org.
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Friendship Village Assembly Hall, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Male a-cappella singing group for ages 18 and older. New members welcome. For information, (847) 985-9127 or (888) 494-8704.
Les Bavards du Nord: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, Buffalo Grove area restaurant. Monthly francophone group meets for lunch and conversation in French. Reservations by Thrusday, March 19. (847) 921-7864 or lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com.
Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Featured speaker is Jo Morton. Nonmembers $7. nsqg.net.
March 20
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Round and Square dancing at the plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370 or glwnviewsquares.com.
March 21
Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Ed Rosenthal presents, "What's new and how much should it cost?"
March 22
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Russian Jeopardy Club: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play the intellectual team game in the Russian language. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 23
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 23; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Spring Fling. (773) 775-9427.
Chess Club: 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 23, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play against other players. Prior knowledge of chess is required. All ages are welcome. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 23, Bogey's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
March 24
AAUW Barrington Evening Book Discussion: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at a member's home. "Run" by Ann Patchet will be discussed. Call Peg, (847) 381-4791.
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays, Friendship Village Assembly Hall, 350 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Male a-cappella singing group for ages 18 and older. New members welcome. For information, (847) 985-9127 or (888) 494-8704.
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.
Lac Des Illinois: 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, Cedar Bay room at the Millrose Brewery, Barrington. Joan Murray presents, "A History of the National Society," in commemoration of the society's 100th anniversary. For luncheon information and reservations, call Sue (847) 202-8186 or sueche7@aol.com or JOan, (847) 359-3831 or joan_m60067@yahoo.com.
March 29
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, March 29 Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Jewish Genealogical Society: 2 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. Organizing Your Genealogy Records by Trudy Barch. (312) 666-0100. or jewishgen.org/jgsi
Chess For All Ages: 1:30-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Play a friendly game of chess or learn from others how to play the game. No prior knowledge of chess is required. For information or to register, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
March 30
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, March 30, Bogey's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
April 3
Northwest Women's Connection luncheon: Noon Thursday, April 9, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Judy Dagraedt presents, "Peace in the Midst of Turmoil." $17. Reservations required before Friday, April 3. Jill, (847) 358-5830.
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, Lyon School, Waukegan Road and East Lake Ave., Glenview. Round and Square dancing at the plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370 or glwnviewsquares.com.
April 4
Lunch with the Easter Bunny: Saturday, April 4, Bartlett Community Center, Oak Room, 700 S. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Hosted by the Bartlett Woman's Club. $6 per person includes lunch and raffle prizes, and Easter buckets for each child. Two seatings 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Reservations required. Karin, (630) 289-6533.
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 4, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Twenty-first Star Chapter DAR genealogy workshop: 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 4, Park Ridge Library. Betty, (847) 818-9001.
April 5
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 5, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
April 7
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, April 7, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
Northwest Towns Sportsman's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, Merle Guild American Legion Post 208, Douglas and Miner streets, Arlington Heights. Club elections, discussion of various topics including trapshooting, crappie fishing and the annual family picnic. Geoff, (847) 942-5269.
April 8
Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.
April 9
AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, April, 9, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.
April 10
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 10, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Schaumburg Area Toastmasters: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, Woodfield Corporate Center, 475 N. Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Open house for perspective members
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.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 13; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Taxes and Tears. (773) 775-9427.
Sigma Kappa Chicago Northwest Towns Alumnae: 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at a member's home. A financial expert will discuss how to manager your money in tough economic times. Eloise, (847) 358-8597.
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.
Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday April 16, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.org.
April 19
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 19, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
April 21
La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Mother-to-mother support for breast-feeding mothers. Babies welcome. Jennie (847) 830-0570.
Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club spring banquet: 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, Villa Brunetti, Franklin Park. $72 before April 21. (708) 786-3992.
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.
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26, Temple Beth Israel, 3601 E. Dempster St., Skokie. "Preserving Your Ancestor's Legacy: Write Their Life Story," will be presented by Mike Karsen. (312) 666-0100 or jewishgen.org/jgsi.
April 27
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 27; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Sunny days and Happy Tunes. (773) 775-9427.
May 3
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
May 8
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
May 10
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 10, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
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 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.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 11; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Old Tymes, New Tunes. (773) 775-9427.
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 13
Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.
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.
Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, May 21, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.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 5
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 5, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
June 8
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 8; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Patriotic Parade, wear patriotic colors. (773) 775-9427.
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.
June 10
Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.
June 18
Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, June 18, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.org.
June 22
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 22; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Frankfurter Frolic, hot dog dance. (773) 775-9427.
July 10
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
July 13
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 13; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Flags and Firecrackers. (773) 775-9427.
July 27
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, July 27; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Fun in the Sun-Hawaiian night. (773) 775-9427.
Aug. 7
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Aug. 10
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 10; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is Country Deelights. (773) 775-9427.
Aug. 24
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 22; Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme is So Long to Summer. (773) 775-9427.
Sept. 4
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Oct. 2
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Nov. 6
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
Dec. 4
Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. Open to the public. Free. nsaclub.org.
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.