NW suburban club briefs

News about club meetings and events. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Dec. 11

Les Bavards du Nord: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, in Buffalo Grove. Monthly francophone lunch group meets for lunch and conversation in French at a Buffalo Grove area restaurant. RSVP before Friday, Dec. 11, to (847) 921-7864 or lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com.

Delightful Dining: Meet 6:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, St. Andrews Country Club, 2241 Route 59, West Chicago. Club joins with St. Charles Singles for a holiday dinner dance. RSVP before Friday, Dec. 11, to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com.

Dec. 12

Ansel Brainerd Cook Chapter NSDAR: 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, Libertyville Township office, 359 Merrill Court, Libertyville. "DAR School- Crossnore" will be presented by DAR School chairman Joyce Heide. Holiday brunch follows the meeting. Call Mary, (847) 918-8728.

Dec. 13

Schaumburg Scrabble Club: 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. All welcome.

Dec. 14

Mount Prospect/Prospect Heights Rotary Club: 12:15 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Bogie's, 303 E. Kensington, Mount Prospect. Public is welcome.

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.

ASQ Northeastern Section 1212: General meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, Arboretum Club, 401 W. Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove. Annual holiday celebration dinner. Presentation,"Integrating Quality and Social Responsibility," will begin at 7:30 p.m. $25 for dinner. RSVP before Monday, Dec. 14, to asq1212reservations@yahoo.com.

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

Arlington Camera Club: Meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 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.

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.

Morton Grove Group Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Château Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Hannukah Season meeting with book reviewer, Selma Katz, who will discuss "Meet Barbara." $18; $19 at the door. RSVP to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Dec. 17

Brotherhood of Harmony: 7:30-10:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 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, 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.

Veteran's Forum: Meets 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. All welcome. Contact Bill at billstarr14@gmail.com.

Highland Park Group of Hadassah: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, Lakeside Congregation, 1221 County Line Road, Highland Park. Guest Speaker Robert Schwartz, senior policy adviser Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. $7 includes coffee and dessert. RSVP to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Glencoe/Northbrook/Winnetka Group Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, North Shore office, 3000 Dundee Road, #313, Northbrook. Hanukkah luncheon and auction. Bring an unwrapped item for the auction. $15; $20 at the door. RSVP to (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Dec. 18

Glenview Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m. rounds; 8 p.m. square dancing, Friday, Dec. 18, Glen Grove School, 3900 Glenview Road, Glenview. Square dancing is at the Plus level. $6 per person. (847) 945-0370.

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.

Dec. 21

Des Plaines Toastmasters Club: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, 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. 26

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. 2

Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.

Jan. 3

Delightful Dining: 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, Fox Bowl, 1101 Butterfield Road, Wheaton. RSVP before Friday, Jan. 1, to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com. Visit, delightfuldining.com.

Jan. 4

Department 56 Collectors: Windy City 56'ers meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, European Imports in Niles. For details, e-mail Kitty G ksgus17@sbcglobal.net or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net.

Jan. 5

Palatine Kiwanis Club: Meets noon Tuesday, Jan. 5, Emmett's Tavern and Brewing Company, Wood and Brockway Streets, Palatine. (847) 438-4769 or palatinekiwanis.com.

Polish Roman Catholic Union of America: 10 a.m.-Noon Tuesday, Jan. 5, 984 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. Socialize, light refreshments, Bingo. (773) 782-2601.

Streamwood Woman's Club: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, 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.

Jan. 7

Eli Skinner Chapter NSDAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court. Commemorative Events committee presents, "Not Your School Days' Lincoln Story." Refreshments served. Darlene, (847) 359-0839 or Amy, (847) 726-1778. Visit DAR.org.

Jan. 11

Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7;30 p.m. rounds; 8-10 squares, Monday, Jan. 11, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme: "We Will Have Fun in 2010." (773) 775-9427 or (708) 442-8646.

Jan. 12

Long Grove Lake Zurich Toastmaster Club: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 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.

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.

Jan. 13

Elk Grove Jaycees: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Elk Grove Village Bank and Trust, 75 Turner Ave., Elk Grove Village. Leadership organization for ages 21-41.

Chai Group of Hadassah: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, Lakeside Congregation, 1221 County Line Road, Highlan Park. Game day and lunch. $25-$30, after Wednesday, Jan. 6. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Jan. 14

Bartlett Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 11018: Meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, Clare Oaks Retirement Community, 825 Carillon Drive, Bartlett. Auxiliary supports VFW Post 11018 in its mission. Call Joanne, (630) 830-9554.

Jan. 16

Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, Restone American Grill, 13 Lincoln Center, Oakbrook Terrace. RSVP before Saturday, Jan. 16, to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com. Visit, delightfuldining.com.

Jan. 23

Hatikvah Young Women's Group Hadassah: 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 1800 W. Fullerton, Chicago. Whirly ball challenge, pizza, cash bar, more. Cost, to be determined, maximum $20. For information, (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Jan. 25

Square Spares and Pairs Square Dance Club: 7;30 p.m. rounds; 8-10 squares, Monday, Jan. 25, Park Ridge Senior Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Theme: "Snowflake Shuffle." (773) 775-9427 or (708) 442-8646.

Jan. 27

Nehara Hadassah Group: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27, at the home of a member in Long Grove. Movie/book discussion of "Queen Bees and Wannabees" by Rosalind Wiseman and the movie made from that story, "Mean Girls." Light refreshments served. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Jan. 30

Delightful Dining: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, Golden Bowl, 6313 S. Fairview Ave., Westmont. RSVP before Saturday, Jan. 30, to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com. Visit, delightfuldining.com.

Feb. 11

Nehara Group Hadassah: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at a member's home in Vernon Hills. "Sushi Making 101" gathering. $28, benefits the building of the Sarah Westman Davidson Patient Tower at Hadassah Hospital. (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org.

Feb. 13

Delightful Dining: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, BlackFinn American Saloon, 16 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. RSVP before Saturday Feb 13, to Brooke, (630) 588-8289 or brooke@delightfuldining.com. Visit, delightfuldining.com.

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.