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 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, Aplberta 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.
Oct. 9
Northwest Circle of Friends Social Club: 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13 for luncheon at The Grand Station Restaurant, 101 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. $22 for lunch and a wellness program by Dr. Chang Haqn, a chiropractic physician and acupuncturist specializing in holistic health care. Reservations due Friday, Oct. 9. Call Michaelene, (847) 303-0312.
Oct. 10
Fireside Doll workshop: 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Elk Grove Village Library, 1001 Wellington, Elk Grove. Celebrating the 50th birthday of Barbie. Agnes, (847) 437-7240.
Oct. 11
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.
Oct. 12
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
Schaumburg Jaycees: 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 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, Oct. 12, 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.
Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDR: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Libertyville Township Office, 359 Merrill Court. "Revolutionary War Historical Fiction," presented by Christine Blevins. Mary, (847) 918-8728.
Twenty-First Star Chapter NSDAR: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect Ave. Luanne Bruckner presents, "The Spirit of DAR in Illinois." Betty, (847) 818-9001.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8-10 p.m. squares Monday, Oct. 12, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme: Co-ordinate with Columbus. Amelia, (773) 775-9427 or Al, (708) 442-8646.
Elgin Area Women's Connection: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20, Bartlett. Holiday craft, bake sale, auction and luncheon. $15 includes child care. For reservations, call Jan, (630) 837-2632 or Carolyn, (630) 213-1205 before Monday, Oct. 12.
American Society for Quality: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Pre-meeting clinic, "The Supply Chain in Transition"; main presentation, "Hoshin Planning" following dinner at 6:30 p.m. $25. Reservation deadline Monday, Oct. 12, to asq1212reservations@yahoo.com.
Oct. 13
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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, Oct. 13, Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker St., Chicago. Chicago artist Gary Wick demonstrates the art of soft pastels as he creates realistic paintings from photographs. Members free; guests $3. Refreshments served.
NW Suburban Alumnae Chapter Tri Delta: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, The MammaCare Training Center, 25 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Program on breast cancer awareness will be presented. All Tri Deltas invited. To register, (847) 996-0968.
Snowseekers Ski Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, First Presbyterian Church, Maple and Douglas avenues, Libertyville. Bratwurst night social at 6:30 p.m. (847) 289-1811 or snowseekers.org.
Oct. 14
Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.
Oct. 15
AAUW Daytime Bridge Group: Meets Thursday, Oct. 15, 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, Oct. 15, 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, Oct. 15, 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, Oct. 15, 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.
Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Group Hadassah: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Docent led tour of the Holocaust Museum and lunch. $8 museum tour, lunch on your own. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Oct. 16
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Oct. 16, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.
Oct. 19
AAUW Schaumburg branch: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, at a member's home. Novel Approach Group of the Schaumburg Area Branch of AAUE meets to discuss "Crashing Through: A True Story of Risk" by Robert Kurson. (630) 289-9096 or aaue-il.org/schaumburg.
Oct. 20
La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 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. Oct. 20, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit stjosephsclub.com
Schaumburg AAUW: Meets 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. Three speakers will present, "Financially Fit for Life." For information, (630) 289-9096 or aaue-il.org/schaumburg.
Fox Valley Beaux Arts: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, The Greens, 801 N. McLean St., Elgin. Features music from Judson University with pianist Jin Young Lee and guitarist Ben Esch. Guest welcome. Marge, (847) 697-7374.
Aviva/Lilah Group Hadassah: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Studio Beads, 816 Waukegan Road, Deerfield. $35. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Henrietta Szold Group Hadassah: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Culvers, 450 McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Demonstration of how custard is prepared. Includes tastings and door prizes. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Northwest Suburbahn Council of Genealogists: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, Forest View Educational Center, Room 100, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. Maureen Brady presents, "Scottish Research: Beyond the Basics."
Oct. 21
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Critique workshop to discuss images from the competition with an eye toward improving them or learning why they work. Guests welcome. Call Patty, (847) 253-1471.
Morton Grove Group of Hadassah North Shore: Wednesday, Oct. 21, Château Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Fashion show luncheon. $18; $19 at the door for members. Call (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Oct. 22
Business & Profession Group Hadassah: 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, Holocaust Museum, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Docent guided tour of the museum. $12. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
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.
Oct. 23
Victory Chapter Red Hat Society: 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Happy Hour party with entertainment by singer Heather Braoudakis of Hoffman Estates. Register at (630) 213-0100.
Oct. 24
Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. round dancing; 8 p.m. square dancing, Saturday, Oct. 24, 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.
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.
Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8-10 p.m. squares Monday, Oct. 26, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme: Ghosts & Ghouls. Costume encouraged. Call Amelia, (773) 775-9427 or Al, (708) 442-8646.
Oct. 29
Bartlett Woman's Club senior luncheon: Noon Oct. 29, Oak Room at the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. All area seniors are invited to this complimentary lunch with musical entertainment. Bring a canned or paper goods to be donated to the Hanover Wayne Township Food Pantry. For information, call Joyce, (630) 837-3177 or Peggy, (630) 483-0285.
Nov. 2
Palatine Kiwanis Club monthly lunch meeting: Monday, Nov. 2, Emmett's Ale House, 110 N. Brockway St., Palatine. palatinekiwanis.com.
Nov. 3
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.
Nov. 4
Arlington Camera Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. Competition of member photos. Guests welcome. Call Patty, (847) 253-1471.
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.
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
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.
Nov. 12
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.
Nov. 23
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.
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. 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.
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.