From the clubs

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Couples Club: Jewish Couples Club in the Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights area has openings for new couples in their 50s and 60s. The club is for couples wishing to develop new friendships. Social event on the first Saturday of each month. call (847) 541-4485.

June 20

Fox River Valley Horse Trials: June 20 and 22, Riding Center of Barrington Hills, 361 Bateman Road, Barrington Hills. Jumps, cross country. Sponsored by the Fox River Valley Pony Club, a junior equestrian organization. Food vendors, free admission.

Northwest Suburban Astronomers: Meets 7:30 p.m. June 20, Hoffman Estates Park District Community Center, 1685 W. Higgins Road, Hoffman Estates. "Nature's Telescope" by Huan Lin and Donna Kubik, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, will be presented. There is no cost to attend. For information, call Gordon at (847) 231-3145 or visit www.nsaclub.org.

Computer-Assisted Genealogy Group: Meets 10:30 a.m. June 21, Schaumburg Township District Library, 130 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Mike Karsen presents, "Write Your Family History NOW!"

Palatine Township GOP/TOPPER: 8 a.m. June 21; Marlowe's, Quentin and Euclid, Palatine. Breakfast meeting features Cook County commissioners Gregg Goslin, Tony Peraica and Tim Schneider. Discussion of sales tax, and Todd Stroger management. Breakfast cost is $9 for members and $13 for guests. Call (847) 359-5212.

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae: noon June 22. Travel to Wheaton for brunch at Suzette's Creperie, followed by "Little Shop of Horrors," presented by Wheaton Drama. All Alpha Gams invited. For information, call (847) 963-6871.

Prospect Heights Lions Club: Pancake Breakfast, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. June 22 during the Prospect Heights Summerfest Celebration at the Prospect Crossing shopping center, Rand and Thomas (Willow) roads across from Hersey High School. Cost is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for children under 5.

Rolling Meadows Garden Club Garden Walk: Noon-4 p.m.; June 22; start at Rolling Meadows Historical Museum, 3100 Central Road. Seven gardens are featured. Connected to the park district, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Fundraiser benefits WINGS, Clearbrook and other community projects. Advance tickets until June 20, can be purchased for $10 at the Park District office, 3705 Pheasant Drive, or visit www.rollingmeadowsgardenclub.com. On June 22, purchase tickets in front of the historical museum for $15. For details, call (847) 818-3200, ext. 230.

Summer Sideboard Sampler: 7-8:30 p.m., June 23, Vernon Area Public Library District, 300 Olde Half Day Road, Lincolnshire. Learn to prepare a summer sideboard meal. Examples include marinated grilled pork tenderloin, orzo pasta salad, layered vegetable salad, frozen fruit slush and chocolate cognac. Tasting and recipes included. For information or to register, call (847) 634-3650 or visit www.vapld.info.

Ostomy Association of Greater Chicago: 7 p.m. June 25; Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge, in the 10th Floor West Special Function Dining Room. Guest speaker will be WOCN Bernie Auf Dem Grabem, from Resurrection Hospital. www.uoachicago.org

Nashville Songwriters Association, Chicago chapter: Meets 2-5 p.m. June 28, for a songwriters workshop at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Highway, Barrington. Workshop focuses on various aspects of the craft of songwriting and is suitable for songwriters of all levels and genres. For information, call Jeff Wilson at (847) 303-0737.

Jewish Genealogical Society: 2 p.m. June 29, Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. "Ask the Experts," bring genealogical related questions you may have regarding your research. www.jewishgen.org/jgsi or (312) 666-0100.

Des Plaines Toastmasters: Meet 7 p.m. June 30; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood. Learn to speak and present ideas in a supportive group setting. The club meets on the first, third, and fifth Mondays of every month. Call Hap (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.

Laughter Club: Meets 7:30 p.m. July 16, at the gazebo in Towne Square Park, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Free-flow laughter with breathing exercises to release stress and boost happiness. Free. Call Doug at (847) 359-6969 for information. www.laughteryogachicago.org.