Cook Co. clubs & hobbies

News about club meetings and events. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

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.

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.

Delightful Dining: 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, The Clubhouse, 298 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook. Holiday Brunch. RSVP before Sunday, Nov. 29 to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com.

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.

Palatine Kiwanis Club: Meets noon Tuesday, Dec. 1, Emmett's Tavern and Brewing Company, Wood and Brockway Streets, Palatine. (847) 438-4769 or palatinekiwanis.com.

Les Bavards: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, at a Des Plaines area restaurant. Monthly francophone dinner group. For details, visit lesbavardsfrancophones@blogspot.com. RSVP before noon Tuesday, Dec. 1, at (847) 921-7864.

Bartlett Woman's Club Cookie Exchange party: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, Log Cabin 102 N. Eastern Ave., Bartlett. Bring at least three dozen cookies ready to decorate and exchange. Call Joyce, (630) 837-3177.

Dec. 2

Arlington Camera Club: Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, Arlington Historical Society, 110 W. Fremont, Arlington Heights. The club will hold a competition beginning at 7:15 p.m., for paid members. Patty, (847) 253-1471.

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.

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

Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Dec. 4, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.

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.

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

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.

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. 7

Des Plaines Toastmasters Club: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 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.

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

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.

Bartlett Woman's Club holiday party: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the home of a member. Bring items to donate for the Hanover Township Toys for Tots drive. Call Rochelle, (630) 830-0422.

Dec. 9

Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.

Dec. 10

Bartlett Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 11018: Meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, Clare Oaks Retirement Community, 825 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Auxiliary supports VFW Post 11018 in its mission. Call Joanne, (630) 830-9554.

Dec. 14

Des Plaines Camera Club: 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 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.

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.

Dec. 15

La Leche of Mount Prospect/Arlington Heights: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 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. Dec. 15, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit stjosephsclub.com

Arlington Anglers Fishing Club: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, Dick's Sports, Martingale Road, Schaumburg. Door prizes, raffles, fishing reports, more. Call Bob, (630) 688-0995 or arlingtonanglers.com.

Dec. 16

Hoffman Estates Jaycees: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Hoffman Estate Village Hall training room, 1900 Hassel Road, Hoffman Estates. Leadership and service organization for adults ages 21-40. hoffmanestatesjaycees.org.

Dec. 17

Palatine Jaycees: Meet 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, 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, Dec. 17, at a member's home. $2 donation to the AAUE Education Foundation. Call Bobbie (847) 381-335.

Dec. 19

Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road.

Bottle Decanter Collectors: Chicago Jim Beam Specialties Club meets noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 19, Wood Dale Park District. Dues are $20. Call (847) 824-1097.

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. round dancing; 8 p.m. square dancing, Saturday, Dec. 26, 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.

Jan. 12

Snowseekers Ski Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, First Presbyterian Church, Maple and Douglas Ave., Libertyville. Families, couples and singles of all ages and abilities are invited to join. Club offers skiing, snowboarding trips to Midwest and Western ski areas as well as social activities throughout the year. Call (847) 289-1811 or visit snowseekers.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.

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.