NW suburban clubs & hobbies
News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
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.
Lego Club: 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, Faith Lutheran Church, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. This is an intergenerational experience for friends, neighbors, children and adults to join in a morning of creativity and play. Enter the church through the doors at the top of the ramp on the south side of the church. Free admission. For information, call (847) 259-4839.
Nov. 15
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.
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
Northwest Suburban Sewing Friends: 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Members provide demonstrations/instructions for quick, easy Christmas gifts. All welcome. Call (847) 394-1786.
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
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
Palatine Kiwanis Club: Meets 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Emmett's Tavern and Brewing Company, Wood and Brockway Streets, Palatine. (847) 438-4769 or palatinekiwanis.com.
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."
Arlington Anglers Fishing Club: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Dick's Sports, Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Tony Boshold and Todd Todd will speak about fishing techniques to use this winter. Door prizes, raffles, fishing reports, more. Call Bob, (630) 688-0995 or arlingtonanglers.com.
Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmasters: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Old Ela Town Hall, Ela Historic Society, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club will meet to help members improve speaking skills. All are welcome. For information, call Glen, at (847) 936-1366, or Craig, at (847) 304-2345, or visit toastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.
Boy Scout open house: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, Robert Frost Junior High School Cafeteria, 320 Wise Road, Schaumburg. Boy Scout Troop 193 of Schaumburg will holding an open house for boys in fifth grade and up and parents to learn about the troop and Boy Scouts. For information, contact Judy Walther, at (847) 301-7244 or judywalthr@comcast.net, or Rick Sarver, at (847) 301-8291 or rsarver3@comcast.net.
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.
Beth Judea Sisterhood fashion show: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, Beth Judea Social Hall, Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. Dairy appetizer and dessert social reception followed by an eco-friendly fashion show by kikaPaprika. Bring new or gently used winter hats, gloves or scarves for needy families. $12 per person. (847) 634-0777 or BethJudea.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.
Mission Hills Group Hadassah: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, Mission Hills Country Club, 1677 Mission Hills Road, Northbrook. Luncheon, holiday boutique, silent auction, entertainment, bake sale to celebrate Hannukah. $36. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.
Nov. 20
Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Nov. 20, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.
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
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.
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
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
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.
Nov. 29
Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.
Nov. 30
Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.
Dec. 1
Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, Dec. 1, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.
Streamwood Woman's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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.
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. 5
Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.
Ukrainian American Veterans Post 35: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Professor Larry Schweikart of Dayton University presents, "Why the U.S. Wins Wars and Will Win the War on Terror." Schweikart is the author of "America's Victories" and "48 Liberal Lies." For information, call Roman, (847) 910-3532.
Dec. 7
Department 56 Collectors: Windy City 56'ers meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, European Imports in Niles. For details, e-mail Kitty G ksgus17@sbcglobal.net or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net.
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
Schaumburg Jaycees: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, 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, 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.
Ongoing
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.
Male chorus singers needed: The Brotherhood of Harmony, based in Schaumburg, has openings for male singers, age 18 and older. The Christmas concert will be held Saturday, Dec. 5. The chorus meets from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursdays, at Friendship Village, 350 West Schaumburg Road. Contact Al Anderson, (847) 985-9127. or visit BrotherhoodofHarmony.org.
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.