Northwest suburban clubs and hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
May 30
Russian Jeopardy: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 30, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Team up to play the famous intellectual game in Russian. Registration is required; call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.
May 31
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg.
Jewish Genealogical Society: 1 p.m. May 31, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St. Beginner's workshop lead by Judy Frazin. (312) 666-0100 or jewishgen.org/jgsi.
June 1
Des Plaines Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Monday, June 1, at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Learn to speak in front of groups with poise and confidence. Hap, (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 1, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
New Beginnings Women's Chorus: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, June 1, 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Call (847) 870-1567.
June 2
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, June 2, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
Bartlett Woman's Club: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, Moretti's, 1175 W. Lake St., Bartlett. Annual installation dinner. $25.50 to Sue, (630) 372-4535. For membership information contact Peggy, (630) 830-8407.
June 3
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 3 Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont. Patty. End of the year competition and election of officers. Guests are always welcome. (847) 253-1471.
June 4
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4 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.
June 5
The Northwest Suburban Astronomers: 7:30 p.m. Friday June 5, Willow Recreation Center, 3600 Lexington Drive, Hoffman Estates. Donna Kubik, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, presents, { The Dark Energy Survey and its souped-up CCD's." Public welcome to attend. For program details and club information visit nsaclub.org.
June 6
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.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.
Schaumburg Jaycees: 7 p.m. Monday, June 8, Fox and Hound, 1416 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Young persons leadership training organization (847) 879-1193 or schaumburgjaycees.org.
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 8, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
New Beginnings Women's Chorus: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, June 8, 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Call (847) 870-1567.
June 9
The Northwest Circle of Friends Social Club: 11:30 a.m. luncheon June 9, Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Installation of new officers. $22.50 with a choice of penne pasta, chicken piccata, or roast loin of pork. Call Michaelene (847) 303-0312 before Tuesday, June 2. Guests welcome.
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.
Women's Leadership Network: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Henessey's on Randall Road in Elgin. Progressive networking dinner event. $35. Robin, (312) 259-8032 or WLNNews.com.
Elgin Area Women's Connection: Noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 10, Villa Olivia Country Club, on Route 20, in Bartlett. Kim Pederson of Peach Tree Gourmet demonstrates techniques and recipes for refreshing and healthy salads. Luncheon, $15 before Monday, June 8, to Jan, (630) 837-2632 or Carolyn, (630) 213-1205.
June 11
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11 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.
Fox Valley Genealogical Society: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St., Naperville. Janice Fritsch and Jane Haldeman present "Family Tree Maker and Legacy go Head-to-Head." ilfvgs.org.
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 9:20 a.m. Thursday, June 11, Cuneo Museum and Gardens, Vernon Hills. Tour Cuneo Museum, 11:30 a.m. luncheon and chapter meeting at Dover Stratis in Mundelein. Susan, (847) 202-8186.
June 15
Des Plaines Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Monday, June 15, at the Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood St. Learn to speak in front of groups with poise and confidence. Hap, (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 15, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
New Beginnings Women's Chorus: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, June 15, 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Susan, (847) 870-1567.
June 16
La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, 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. June 16, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit stjosephsclub.com
June 17
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont. Lou Nettelhorst will critique images from the May 31 workshop. Guests are always welcome. Patty. (847) 253-1471.
Lakeshore Ski and Sports Club: 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Dapper's East, Addison Mall, 2901 W. Addiston St., Chicago. (708) 786-3992 or lakeshoreskiandsportsclub@yahoo.com.
June 18
Golden Corridor Chapter of IAAP: 5:45 p.m. Thursday, June 18, ZurichNA, 1400 American Lane, Schaumburg. www.goldencorridor.org.
Palatine Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road, in Palatine. For membership or events information, call (847) 604-0288 or palatinejaycees.org.
AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, June 18, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18 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.
June 20
ComputerAssisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 20, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Everett Butler presents a research panel presentation, "Ancestry Reference Disk." Overview of the disk content, as will as tips and techniques for using the references.
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.
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 22, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
New Beginnings Women's Chorus: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, June 22, 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Call (847) 870-1567.
June 25
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25 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.
June 28
Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster Street, Skokie. "Ask the Experts." Ask genealogical related questions regarding research into family's history. jewishgen.org/jgsi or phone (312) 666-0100.
June 29
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, June 29, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
New Beginnings Women's Chorus: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, June 29, 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Call (847) 870-1567.
July 4
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
July 7
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, July 7, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
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.
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
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.
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.