Northwest suburban club briefs
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Oct. 31
Scandinavian Park Inc.: Saturday, Oct. 31, Vasa Park, Route 31, South Elgin. Eng of season clean up. (847) 695-6720.
Nov. 1
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.
Henrietta Szold Group Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. registration and lunch Sunday, Nov. 1, Michael's Red Hots, 340 Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Annual Mah-jongg Tournament and dairy luncheon. $30. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Danish Home & Women's Auxiliary: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, The Danish Home, 5656 N. Newcastle Ave., Chicago. Annual fall festival and Frikadeller luncheon. $17 per plate; children under 12, $6. (773) 775-7383.
Zonta Club of NW Cook County: 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Chicago Marriott Schaumburg, 50 N. Martingale Road. Celebrate Aonta International's 90th anniversary featuring keynote address from president Beryl Sten of Sweden. (847) 705-5667.
Nov. 2
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
Department 56 Collectors: Windy City 56'ers meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, European Imports in Niles. For details, e-mail Kitty G ksgus17@sbcglobal.net or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net.
Palatine Kiwanis Club monthly lunch meeting: Monday, Nov. 2, Emmett's Ale House, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine. palatinekiwanis.com.
Stamp auction: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Hosted by the Northwest Stamp Club. For information, call (847) 439-1947.
Chaverot Group of Hadassah: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, Lakeside Lodge, 3561 Melody St., Mundelein. Make a fleece blanket for Hadassah hospital. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Nov. 3
Palatine Kiwanis Club: Meets noon Tuesday, Nov. 3, Emmett's Tavern and Vrewing Company, Wood and Brockway Streets, Palatine. (847) 438-4769 or palatinekiwanis.com.
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, Nov. 3, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
Streamwood Woman's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Streamwood Police Department, 401 E. Irving Park Road, Streamwood. Fellowship with women, who work on local philanthropic projects and help the community. Open to women ages 18 and over, residency not required. Call Alison, (630) 673-1115 or amigala@comcast.ner.
Bartlett Woman's Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Victory Center of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Social followed by general meeting and a presentation on "The English and German Women of Early Bartlett," led by members of the Bartlett Historical Society. Call Peggy, (630) 830-8407.
North Suburban Needlearts Guild: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingston Road, Northbrook. David Johnson, award-winning fiber and mixed media artist, is the speaker. Guests welcome. needleartsguild.com.
Alpha Gamma Delta Northwest Suburban: Tuesday, Nov. 3, Whole Foods Market, Palatine. "Go Green, Get Healthy Cooking." For details, call (847) 963-6871.
Nov. 4
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Photographer Lou Nettlehorst presents," Add Pizzazz- Photoshop Not Required." Guests welcome. Call Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Nov. 5
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 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.
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Combined meeting with the Aaron Miner Society, NSCAR. Program: "Revitalizing Leadership in Today's Youth" by Scott Vogt, Illinois State CAR president. Darlene, (847) 359-0839.
Nov. 6
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Nov. 6, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.
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.
Northwest Circle of Friends luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Rosebud Old World Italian Restaurant, 1370 Bank Drive, Schaumburg. $23 includes lunch and a program featuring Allan Bell, a financial representative with the McTigue Group. Reservations before Friday, Nov. 6, to Michaelene, (847) 303-0312.
Nov. 7
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Nov. 9
Des Plaines Camera Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Community Room, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Dempster/Thacker Street, Des Plaines. Club provides encouragement to members to expand their interest in photography. Meetings include workshops, lectures and demonstrations. Guest welcome. For information, chicameraclubs.org.
Schaumburg Jaycees: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, Fox and Hound, 1416 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Young persons leadership training organization (847) 879-1193 or schaumburgjaycees.org.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8-10 p.m. squares Monday, Nov. 9, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme: Falling Leaves. Amelia, (773) 775-9427 or Al, (708) 442-8646.
Moms on the Run: 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, 751 W. Army Trail Road, Bartlett. Nancy Reimann, presents, "Mommy Loves Me." $5, includes complimentary child care. RSVP before Monday, Nov. 9, to Dee, (847) 429-1688 or dolores.oyler@sbcglobal.net.
Elgin Area Women's Connection: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Villa Olivia Country Club, on Route 20, in Bartlett. Janis Price, professional educator and student teacher supervisor, helps you identify your personality type. $15 includes lunch and child care. For reservations, call Jan, (630) 837-2632 or Carolyn, (630) 213-1205 before Monday, Nov. 9.
Nov. 10
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Ela Town Hall, Ela Historic Society, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Improve your speaking skills. All welcome. Glen, (847) 936-136 or Craig, (847) 304-2345.
Snowseekers Ski Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, First Presbyterian Church, Maple and Douglas avenues, Libertyville. (847) 289-1811 or snowseekers.org.
Delta Delta Delta Chicago NW: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, Oregano's Cafe, 119 Gilmer Road, Mundelein. Founders Day Dinner. All Tri Deltas invited. For reservations, call (847) 996-0968.
Nov. 11
Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.
Chai Group Hadassah: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, Lakeside Congregation, 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park. Guest speaker Dr. Avram Kraft presents, "Medical Ethics." (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Nov. 12
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 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.
Bartlett Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 11018: Meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Clare Oaks Retirement Community, 825 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Auxiliary supports VFW Post 11018 in its mission. Call Joanne, (630) 830-9554.
Fox Valley Genealogical Society: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Writers Groups presents, "Telling Our Family Stories." For information, ilfvgs.org.
Nov. 13
Les Bavards du Nord: 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at a Buffalo Grove area restaurant. Monthly francophone lunch group meets for lunch and conversation in French. RSVP before Friday, Nov. 13 to lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com or call (847) 921-7864.
Nov. 14
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. A Golabki, stuffed cabbage, demonstration workshop. prcua.org or (773) 772-8632.
Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR: 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Libertyville Township office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville. DAR District IV director Valerie Perron presents the program, "DAR Insignia." Mary, (847) 918-8728.
Nov. 15
Bottle Decanter Collectors: Chicago Jim Beam Specialties Club meets noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Wood Dale Park District. Dues are $20. Call (847) 824-1097.
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. "Getting In the Christmas Spirit" workshop for children and adults. Make a Polish ornament using a blown eggshell and Wycinanki to design and paint the ornament with a Polish theme; create a St. Nicholas ornament and design a three-dimensional Nativity scene. $12 adults; $10 for children 12 and under. prcua.org or (773) 772-8632.
Nov. 16
Buffalo Grove Hadassah: 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry, Buffalo Grove. Dessert and coffee. Guest speaker will be Michele Rubin of Northbrook, co-president of Hadassah North Shore Chapter presenting, "Hadassah 101." (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Des Plaines Toastmaster Club: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Room C of the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Des Plaines Toastmaster Club #1645 celebrates its 55th anniversary. Refreshments, celebrity guest speaker, meeting. Guests welcome.
Nov. 17
La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Mother-to-mother support for breast-feeding mothers. Babies welcome. Jennie (847) 830-0570.
St. Joseph's Club of Italian Americans: Meets at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit stjosephsclub.com
Barrington DAR Signal Hill Chapter: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway. Susan Chemler presents a slide show detailing the development of Christmas from Medieval time through the Victorian age. Joanne, (815) 603-7824.
Henrietta Szold Group Hadassah: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, at a member's home in Buffalo Grove. Guest speaker Diane Sullivan, certified hypnotherapist, explains how listening to your inner spirit can help alleviate stress and anxiety. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
NW Suburban Council of Genealogists: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Forest View Educational Center, room 100, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Dan Wertz presents, "The All New Family Tree Maker Explained."
Nov. 18
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Pizzazz workshop. Light and props provided for members to practice the techniques learned in Lou Nettlehorst's Nov. 4 program. Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Hoffman Estates Jaycees: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Hoffman Estate Village Hall training room, 1900 Hassel Road, Hoffman Estates. Leadership and service organization for adults ages 21-40. hoffmanestatesjaycees.org.
Nov. 19
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 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.
Palatine Jaycees: Meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Palatine American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road. (847) 604-0288 or info@palatinejaycees.org. palatinejaycees.org.
W.O.W.: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Elks Lodge, 711 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst. Widowed men and women of all ages are invited to attend the social gathering. Admission $5. Call Ron, (630) 653-5721.
AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, Oct. 19, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.
Mount Prospect Woman's Club card party: 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Atlantis Banquets, on Rand Road, in Prospect Heights. Lunch followed by a card game of your choice. Fundraiser for the club's philanthropic endeavors. Open to all women. (847) 398-3465.
Business & Professional Group Hadassah: 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at a member's home in Highland Park. Guest Speaker Kathy Blum, a prenatal genetic counselor, discusses the stress facing families with high risk pregnancies. $10. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Nov. 21
Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Ed Udovic moderates " How to Use eBay to Locate Genealogical Illustrations." Tips and tricks on using eBay.
Nov. 22
Morton Grove Group Hadassah: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Golden Chef, 600 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. Luncheon event with comedian, journalist, radio personality, and Pulitzer Prize nominee Ray Hanania. $18 benefits Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. Reservations to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Nov. 23
Des Plaines Camera Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Community Room, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Dempster/Thacker Street, Des Plaines. Club provides encouragement to members to expand their interest in photography. Meetings include workshops, lectures and demonstrations. Guest welcome. For information, chicameraclubs.org.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8-10 p.m. squares Monday, Nov. 23, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme: Turkey Trot. Amelia, (773) 775-9427 or Al, (708) 442-8646.
Nov. 28
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. round dancing; 8 p.m. square dancing, Saturday, Nov. 28, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. Refreshments served, banner available through April 24. Admission $6. (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.
Dec. 3
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, 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.
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.
Dec. 8
Chai Group of Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Northbrook YMCA Gym, 2705 Techny Road, Northbrook. Zumba and lunch. $20. Reservations to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@hadassah.org.
Henrietta Szold Group Hadassah: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at a member's home in Long Grove. Celebrate Hanukkah with traditional treats and a $10 grab bag game. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Dec. 14
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8-10 p.m. squares Monday, Dec. 14, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme: Holidays and Happiness. Amelia, (773) 775-9427 or Al, (708) 442-8646.
NW Suburban Guild of Children's Memorial: Meets once a month, September-May, at the home of a member. If interested in joining call, rosalie, (847) 991-9117 or e-mail Laurel at laurel907@aol.com.
DAR essay contest: The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce its annual American History Essay Contest. All students, fifth-eighth grade are eligible. The 2009-2010 topic is "The Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad." Deadline submission is Tuesday, Dec. 1. For guidelines and information, call Nancy Meyer at (847) 824-1150.
Choral membership: The Des Plaines Harmonaires seek new singers for its 2009-2010 choral programs. All levels of experience are welcome. No auditions or membership fees are required. Rehearsals are from 9:15-11 a.m. Thursdays at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1177 Howard Ave., Des Plaines. For information, call music director, Alberta Fischer at (847) 699-0546.
Brotherhood of Harmony: The Schaumburg-based male chorus, Brotherhood of Harmony, has opening for singers 18 and older. Chorus meets from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays at Friendship Village, 350 W. Schaumburg Road. Contact Al, (847) 985-9127 or BrotherhoodofHarmony.org.
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.