Northwest suburban clubs & hobbies

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

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.

Deck The Halls Tree-Lighting: 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Long Grove Apple Hause Square, Robert Parker Coffin and Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Highlights include strolling carolers, the Red Rose Children's' Choir from 3:30 to 4 p.m. and Santa Claus visits with guests from 3 to 5 p.m. Visit longgroveonline.com. .

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. 24

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 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.

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.

Des Plaines Toastmaster Club: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 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.

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

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.

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.