NW suburban club briefs
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
DAR essay contest: The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution announce its annual American History Essary 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.
Aug. 29
Nashville Songwriters Association, Chicago Chapter: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Songwriting workshop focuses on various aspects of the craft of songwriting and is suitable for songwriters of all levels and genres. For information, call Jeff Wilson, (847) 303-0737.
Aug. 30
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Dominicks Finer Food, Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg. All welcome.
Nehara Hadassah family picnic: 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Hawthorn Melody Park, 2221 Hazeltime Drive, Vernon Hills. $12 per family includes pizza and soft drinks. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hdassah.org.
Aug. 31
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
Buffalo Grove Afternoon Group Hadassah North Shore: Monday, Aug. 31, Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Hot dog picnic lunch with a program by Jack Diamond on opera singer/cantor Richard Tucker. $10 benefits Hadassah Medical Organization. (847) 205-1900 or e-mail northshore@hadassah.org.
Les Bavards: Meets 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, for dinner and conversation in French, at a Des Plaines-area restaurant. RSVP before Monday, Aug. 31, to (847) 720-4502 or lesbavards@yahoo.com.
Sept. 1
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, Sept. 1, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
Streamwood Woman's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 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, Sept. 1, Log Cabin, 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Included is a social followed by a general meeting and more time for socializing and refreshments. Open to women ages 18 and over, who work or live in Bartlett and the surrounding communities. For information, call Peggy, (630) 830-8407.
Sept. 2
North Suburban Needlearts Guild: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, Gloria Dei Church, 1133 Pfingston Road, Northbrook. Jeanne Beck, award-winning mixed media fiber surface designer, will be the featured speaker. Guests welcome. For information, visit needleartsguild.com.
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Photojournalist Alan Kaleta share his recent work. Guests welcome. Call Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Sept. 3
Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 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.
Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 12:30 p.m. Sept. 3, Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court. Includes a program on the flag-folding ceremony. Prospective members welcome, refreshments served. Call Darlene, (847) 359-0839 or Amy, (847) 726-1778.
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.
Northwest Circle of Friends: 11:30 p.m. luncheon, Tuesday, Sept. 8, Chicago Prime Steakhouse, 1444 E. Algonquin Road, Schaumburg. Come hear about the activities scheduled for the 2009-2010 year. Luncheon cost $23, before Friday, Sept. 4. For reservations, call Michaelene, (847) 303-0312. For club information, northwestcircleoffriends.com or call Kathy, (847) 327-1716.
Sept. 5
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Sept. 6
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, Dominicks Finer Food, Roselle and Schaumburg roads, Schaumburg. All welcome.
Sept. 7
Elgin Area Women's Connection: Noon lunch, Wednesday, Sept. 9, Villa Olivia Country Club, on Route 20, in Bartlett. Christy Schmidt of the Elgin Police Departments gives tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft and guest speaker Lynn Lila presents, " Goldilocks and the Three Wishes." $15 includes lunch and child care. For reservations, call Jan, (630) 837-2632 or Carolyn, (630) 213-1205 before Monday, Sept. 7.
Sept. 8
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 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.
Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Des Plaines. Artist Paula Kack demonstrates her abstract acrylic techniques. Members, free; guest, $3. Refreshments served
Hadassah Great Plains Region coffee meeting: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8; North Shore Office, 3000 Dundee, Northbrook; or 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, private home, in Glencoe. Zvi Popper from the Hadassah College, Jerusalem, promotes the various departments and programs of the college. Free, registration required. Call (847) 205-1900 or (847) 675-6790.
Fox Chapter American Needlepoint Guild: 6:30-8:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, Eastgate Branch of the Algonquin Library, 115 Eastgate Street. Short business meeting followed by a show and tell, and a weaving demonstration by Eileen Gurak. Open to all levels of stitchers. Guest welcome. Free. Linda, (815) 759-8985 or Jan, (847) 639-2592.
Square dance lessons: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 8, The Glen Park Center, room 201, 2400 Chestnut, Glenview. Glenview Square Dance Club and Square Spares and Pairs Club host square dance lessons. Couple and singles welcome. First lesson is free. For information, (847) 663-0116.
NW Alumnae Chapter Tri Delta: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Meet, greet and eat dinner meeting. All area Tri Deltas are invited. Call (847) 963-9980 for information and directions.
Sept. 9
Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.
Sept. 10
Women's Club of Inverness: 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Inverness Golf Club. 2009/2010 kickoff meeting and high tea. Call Karen, (847) 397-8955 for reservations.
Taking Better Photographs: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 10-Sept. 17, South Barrington board room. Ann Jenkins, award winning Master Photographer and Certified Professional Photographer, teaches how to take better snapshots of nature, flowers, pets and your family. Bring a hard copy sample of your photos, your camera (film or digital) and any question you might have. $30-$35. To register, (847) 381-7515 or sbpd.net.
Northwest Suburban Scooter Club: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. All scooters welcome, but must maintain posted speed limits for safety. For information, northwestsuburbanscooterclub.com.
AWANA Clubs: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, Meadows Baptist Church, 2401 Kirchoff Road, Rolling Meadows. Club for boys and girls ages preschool through sixth grade. Camp fire and 'smores'. Register by e-mail to lcelmer@meadowsfamily.org or by phone at (847) 255-8764.
Sept. 12
Lego Club: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Intergenerational experience for friends, neighbors, children and adults to join a morning of creativity and play. Enter the church through the doors at the top of the ramp on the south side of the building. Free admission. Call, (847) 259-4839.
Sept. 13
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.
Sept. 14
Schaumburg Jaycees: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, Fox and Hound, 1416 N. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Young persons leadership training organization (847) 879-1193 or schaumburgjaycees.org.
Des Plaines Camera Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 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.
Sept. 15
La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 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. Sept. 15, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit stjosephsclub.com
Henrietta Szold Group Hadassah: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at a members home in Lake Zurich. Pot luck dairy dinner to welcome in the new meeting year. Fundraising raffle and compilation of recipes follows. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Sept. 16
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Professional nature photographer Will Clay presents a program on composition. Guests welcome. Call Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Sept. 17
AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, Sept. 17, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.
Palatine Jaycees: Meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, Palatine American Legion Hall, 122 W. Palatine Road. (847) 604-0288 or info@palatinejaycees.org. palatinejaycees.org.
Les Bavards du Nord: Meets 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, for lunch and conversation in French, at a Buffalo Grove-area restaurant. RSVP before Thursday, Sept. 17 to lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com or call (847) 921-7864.
Sept. 28
Des Plaines Camera Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 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.
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.
Oct. 26
Buffalo Grove Afternoon Hadassah: 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 26, Grove Banquet Hall, 301 Weiland Road, Buffalo Grove. Musical entertainment by Regina Webster, acrress, comedienne and vocalist. $36. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.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.