Lake Co. clubs and hobbies

News about club meetings and events for people who share hobbies. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

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. 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.

Dec. 3

Nehara Hadassah North Shore Chapter: 7 p.m. Dec. 3, at a member's home in Long Grove. Italian Hannukah dinner and gift exchange. $10 gift for the exchange and a $15 couverty for the evening. Benefits Hadassah projects. Reservations to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. "quilts at the DAR Museum and in our Homes: will be presented by the DAR District IV director Valerie Perron. RSVP to Darlene at (847) 359-0839 or Amy, (847) 726-1778.

Dec. 4

Chaverot Group Hadassah: 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, at a member's home. Shabbat Pot Luck dinner. Bring a side dish to share. For information, call (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Dec. 5

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.

North Central O'Gaugers Holiday Express: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. The North Central O'Gaugers will set up their full-scale Holiday Wonderland Train display. Club members will be available to answer questions. No charge, but registration is required. For information, call (847) 526-6225 or visit wauclib.org.

Long Grove/Lake Zurich Toastmasters Club: 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, Ela Lake Zurich Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Speak-a-Thon featuring engaging speakers covering a wide range of topics to enlighten and entertain. Open to the public. (847) 977-2239.

Dec. 6

Polish Arts Club of Chicago: 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, House of the White Eagle, 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Christmas luncheon, musical presentation. $45 per person. RSVP to Alice Tondryk, (773) 775-7554.

Dec. 8

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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.

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. 10

Catholic Women's Club of Lake County: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, St. Dismas Catholic Church, 2600 Sunset Ave., Waukegan. The meeting will begin with the rosary in the church, followed by a Pot Luck luncheon at noon in Hunter Hall. Bring a dish to pass and/or one dozen Christmas cookies. After the luncheon there will be a business meeting followed by a Christmas craft demonstration and a sing-a-long of Christmas carols. If you wish to participate in the grab bag, please bring a wrapped gift valued at $10.00. Mary, (847) 548-6839.

Dec. 15

St. Joseph's Club of Italian Americans: Meets at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit stjosephsclub.com

Dec. 17

Celebrate Your Creativity: 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Chelle Design Group, 1013 W. Park Ave., Libertyville. Chelle Design Group and Joseph's of Libertyville offer a chance to create your own holiday greeting card and floral arrangement while enjoying a cocktail and hors d'oeuvres from Parkview Gourmet. $30 admission includes supplies. RSVP to holly@chelledesign.com or (847) 816-6300. Visit chelledesign.com.

Dec. 21

Genealogy Interest Group: 3-5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, Ela Area Public Library, 275 Mohawk Trail, Lake Zurich. Grace DuMelle will discuss uncovering your past in land records. No registration required. Newcomers are always welcome. Call Carol Bartlett, at (847) 438-3433, ext. 215.

Ongoing

Toastmasters meeting: 7-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, Ela Township Meeting Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. The Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club meets to improve participants' speaking skills. All are welcome. For more information, visittoastmasterslonggrovelakezurich.com.

Knit or crochet for babies: The Waukegan Area Branch of American Association of University Women is looking for people to knit or crochet baby hats for babies born at Vista Medical Center East. Call (847) 244-7926.

Northern Lake County Quilters' Guild: 6:30 p.m. visitation and refreshments, 7 p.m. meeting, first Wednesday of each month, Antioch Township Center, 1625 Deep Lake Road, Lake Villa. Guest fee is $5. For more information, visit www.nlcqg.org or call Carol VanTreeck at (847) 395-3555.

Island Lake Seniors: 12:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month, village hall, 3720 Greenleaf, Island Lake. Monthly meeting.

Senior Men's Club: 8:45 a.m. every Tuesday at Patty Turner Senior Center, 375 Elm St., Deerfield. For details, call (847) 940-4010.

Kiwanis Club of Grayslake: Meets at noon Wednesdays at State Bank of the Lakes, 50 Commerce Drive, Grayslake. The public is welcome. For more information, call Larry Herzog at (847) 986-2000 or e-mail lherzog@VillageOfGrayslake.com

Anime Club: 4-6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of the month, Indian Trails Public Library District, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Teens in sixth through 12th grade can enjoy a new Anime movie or series and Japanese snacks. For information, call (847) 459-4100 or visit www.indiantrailslibrary.org.

Jewish Couples Club: Club holds a social event on the first Saturday of each month. 7 p.m., call for location. Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area for new couples in their 50s and 60s wishing to develop new friendships. For details, call (847) 541-4485.

Libertyville Junior Woman's Club: 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month (except for July and August), Libertyville Civic Center, 135 W. Church St., Libertyville. Open to all women interested in getting involved in the community for volunteer and social activities. For more information, call Suzanne, at (847) 680-4764 or visit www.libertyvillejuniors.org.

Wauconda Snowmobile Club: 8 p.m. the second Wednesday of the month October through March at Wauconda Bowl, 381 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Newcomers are welcome. The club plans trips, teaches snowmobile safety and is active with dealers and legislators. For information, call (847) 526-3392.

Lake County Scrabble Club: 6:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month , Panera Bread, 6557 Grand Ave., Gurnee. All levels of play are welcome. For information, call Maria, at (847) 951-6620 or visit meetup.com/lakecountyscrabble.

Ela Historical Society: 1 p.m. the third Sunday of every month, old Ela Township Hall, 95 E. Main St., Lake Zurich. All are welcome. The society also has a workshop from 9-11 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at the same address. Call (847) 438-2086.

Boy Scout Troop 275: 7-8:30 p.m. every Thursday, Community Church of Round Lake, 217 Goodnow Blvd., Round Lake. Troop 275 participates in monthly camp outs, service projects and adventure activities. Open to boys ages 11-17. Call (847) 715-6511 or e-mail inthecourt@sbcglobal.com.

Nehara Hadassah Couples Bowling League: 8 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of every month beginning in August at Lakeside Lanes, 900 S. Lake, Mundelein. This league goes from August to May with a $25 payment every month per couple. For more information or to reserve a spot contact the Hadassah North Shore office at (847) 205-1900 or email: northshore@hadassah.org.

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.

Crocheters of the Lakes: 6:30 p.m. third Wednesday of each month, Prairie Arts and Fibers, 960 Harris Road, Grayslake. The Crocheters of the Lakes chapter of the Crochet Guild of America invites crocheters of all levels, female and male. For information, e-mail CrochetersOfLakes@aol.com or call (847) 367-4216.