From the clubs
To submit a listing, e-mail to clubs@dailyherald.com, or fax to Club News at (847) 427-1301. Listings must be received no later than two weeks prior to the event.
New Beginnings: New Beginnings, a non-denominational social support organization for the separated, divorced, widowed and single, will hold the following activities:
• Charades night: 7:30 p.m. today; Norina's house, Hoffman Estates. RVSP to (847) 490-1066.
• See the musical "Company": 8 p.m. Saturday; Cutting Hall, 150 W. Wood St., Palatine. $17. Call Joan at (847) 397-9643 for ticket information.
• Barb Jenkins speaks on "New Year Resolutions" and managing change: 7:30 p.m. Monday; St. Matthews Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.
• Bingo at the Getz building: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; 746 S. Vermont St., Palatine.
• Fish Fry: 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25; Sports Page, 1330 E. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. For reservations, call Phil at (847) 590-5770 before Thursday.
• Dinner at Thai Garden Restaurant: 7 p.m. Jan. 26; 225 W. Golf Road, Schaumburg. RSVP to Cathy at (847) 884-9169.
• Chili Cook-off: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28; 7:30 p.m. Hughes Center, St. Matthew's Church, 1001 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg.
Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois: "Searching the Web Effectively with Google," will be the topic of discussion by Ted Bartlett when the Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group of Northern Illinois meets 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. The club meets the third Saturday of each month. For information, call Stan at (630) 529-4849.
Movin' On: Movin' On, a nondenominational social group for widowed men and women in the northwest suburbs, will host the following events:
• Dinner at Buca Di Beppo: 5 p.m. Saturday; 604 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling. For reservations, call Diane at (847) 381-6549.
• Happy hour at McCormick & Schmick's: 5 p.m. Jan. 25; 1140 E. Higgins Road, Schaumburg. Call Diane (847) 934-5542 for information.
LakeShore Ski and Sports Club: LakeShore Ski and Sports Club will host the following trips and meetings:
• Saturday: Chestnut Mountain, Galena. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, ski instruction and dinner. $105 members; $121 non-members. Call Jim at (773) 929-3271.
• Feb. 1-3: Granite Peak, Wausau, Wis. Includes two-night lodging, breakfasts, bus transportation, lift tickets, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $254, participation requires club membership. Dues $45 per year. Call Pat (708) 531-1920.
• Feb. 16; Cascade Mountain. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $91 members; $105 nonmembers. Call Peter (773) 478-4866.
Arlington Heights Garden Club: Dennis Paige, a naturalist and restorationist from the Spring Valley nature Center, Schaumburg, will be the guest speaker when the Arlington Heights Garden Club meets 7 p.m. Monday in the Arlington Heights Library, 500 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights. The public is welcome to attend free. For information, (847) 962-9909.
Northwest Stamp Club: The Northwest Stamp Club meets from 7-10 p.m. various nights throughout the year at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., or the Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road. The following programs are planned. For information, call (847) 439-1947.
• Wednesday: Show and Tell/Mixture in Arlington Heights.
• Feb. 12: Literature night in Schaumburg.
• Feb. 25: Winter auction in Arlington Heights.
• March 11: Dollar auction/swap in Schaumburg.
Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago: The Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago will meet 7 p.m. Wednesday at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, in the West Special Function dining room, 10th floor. Election of officers will be held. www.uoachicago.org.
Support4Vets: Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs director L. Tammy Duckworth will be the special guest at the Support4Vets meeting being held 7 p.m. Thursday, at District 214's Forest View Education Center, door 1, 2121 S. Goebbert Road, Arlington Heights. For information call John at (847) 259-9740 or john@support4vets.com. www.support4vets.com.
Jewish Genealogical Society: Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois presents "How to Plan the Perfect Family Reunion" by Sally Mann at 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Meeting facilities will open at 12:30 p.m. For information, call (312) 666-0100 or www.jewishgen.org/jgsi.
Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP: The Wheeling Area Chapter of AARP will meet at 1 p.m. Jan. 28 in the Pavilion Senior Center, 199 N. First St., Wheeling. Guest speaker will be Maureen O'Brien of the Cook County state's attorney's office, who will speak on identity theft. Guests are welcome to attend, refreshments served. For information, call (847) 459-2670.
February
Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: The Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club will meet 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the American Legion Hall, Miner and Douglas streets in Arlington Heights. Interested outdoorsmen, hunters, fishermen and shooters are welcome to attend. For information, call Don at (847) 494-5132.
Dance World: Dance World Dance Club will hold its next dance from 8:30-11:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Hoffman Estates Park District, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. An option one hour Quick Step lesson by Greg Gale begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $10 for guests. For information, call (847) 622-3622.
Miscellaneous
Red Hat Society: A new chapter of the Red Hat Society is forming in Buffalo Grove. Interested parties are ask to contact Myra at (847) 478-1940 for information.
Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County: The Zonta Club of Northwest Cook County is seeking female high school senior applicants for its 10th annual local Young Women in Public Affairs Award. Applicants must be female high school seniors under the age of 19 who live in communities from Niles on the east to Elgin/West Dundee on the west. The purpose of the award is to recognize the woman's leadership, volunteerism and commitment to community. For information call (847) 705-5667 or download an application at www.zonta.org.