Northwest suburban clubs & hobbies calendar

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

Dec. 1

Schaumburg Grandparents as Caregivers: 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, Our Savior Methodist Church, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Topic: Discipline with emphasis on the strong willed child. Free child care. Linda, (847) 640-9590.

Des Plaines Toastmasters: 7 p.m., Mondays, Dec. 1 and Jan. 5; Des Plaines Public Library, 1501 Ellinwood Ave., Room C. The club meets on the first, third, and fifth Mondays of each month. Call (847) 635-6351 or hap@therainreport.com.

Dec. 2

Northwest Stamp Club: 1-4 p.m. Dec. 2, Elk Grove Library, 1001 Wellington, Elk Grove Village. Holiday party/donation. (847) 439-1947.

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at a member's home. Christmas party includes gift wrapping for needy families. All Alpha Gams invited. (847) 963-6871.

Kiwanis Club of Palatine: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, Emmet's Tavern and Brewing Co., Palatine. Board meeting.

Bartlett Woman's Club Cookie Bake: 7 p.m. Dec. 2, Oak Room of the Bartlett Community Center, 700 S. Bartlett Road. Bring cookie dough and accessories ready to decorate and bake, exchange and share with others. For information, call Joyce, (630) 837-3177.

Dec. 3

Reseda Garden Club: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3. Program: "Enhancing Your Holiday Arrangements" by Kinsch's floral designer. (847) 358-5825.

Four Seasons Garden Club: 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3, at a member's home. Annual Christmas party buffet, discussion of decorating ideas for the holidays, floral demonstration. Bring a grab bag gift and dish to share. Arena (847) 438-3981.

Northwest Towns Sportsmen's Club: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 2; Merle Guild American Legion Post 208, Douglas and Miner streets, Arlington Heights. Holiday Banquet for all members. In a brief meeting, the club's programs will also be discussed including: Sporting Clay shoot, trapshooting, combat pistol shooting and the upcoming Father-Son-Daughter Christmas Party at Chucky Cheese. For details, call Geoff Kishpaugh, (847) 942-5269 or e-mail big_three_hunter@hotmail.com

Les Bavards: Monthly francophone dinner group meets at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 3; for dinner and conversation at a restaurant in Des Plaines to practice using the language in an informal setting. Participants have various levels of proficiency in speaking French, and include native speakers of the language. R.S.V.P. by e-mail to lesbavards@yahoo.com or call (847) 720-4502 by the preceding Monday evening.

Northwest Suburban Sewing Friends luncheon: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, Francesca's, 208 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Reservations required, all welcome. Call (847) 394-1786.

Dec. 4

Eli Skinner Chapter DAR: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. "White House Christmas Ornaments" will be presented by Dorothy Hlavacek and Susan Erlick, with a display of their collections. For membership information, call Darlene at (847) 359-0839. or Mary at (847) 394-1136.

Des Plaines Garden Club: 11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 4; Frisbie Senior Center, 52 E. Northwest Hwy., Des Plaines. Theme is "Holiday Creations." Bring sandwiches and holiday-related items to raffle. Bob Nicholson's talk is "Have Your Houseplants Begun to Droop?" There will also be time to make a holiday craft. Call (847) 299-0412.

Dec. 5

Northwest Women's Connection luncheon: Noon-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, Concorde Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Community volunteer Karen Hampel from Elgin speaks on finding peace and fulfillment. Reservations required before Dec. 5. Call (815) 759-1974 or Jennoga83@yahoo.com.

Dec. 6

Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. . 6, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.

Northern Illinois Chapter of American Historical Society of Germans From Russia: 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 6; St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1025 W. Lake St., Melrose Park. Annual Christmas meeting (773) 261-2181.

Dec. 9

Northwest Stamp Club: 7-10 p. m. Dec. 9, Schaumburg Library, Schaumburg and Roselle roads, Schaumburg. Holiday party/donation. (847) 439-1947.

Kiwanis Club of Palatine: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Emmet's Tavern and Brewing Company, Palatine. Chris Kim, a representative from PHD in Palatine, will speak about the organization's counseling program for pregnant young girls.

Bartlett Woman's Club holiday party: Dec. 9, at the home of a member. For information, call Rita, (630) 213-0100.

Polish Women's Civic Club luncheon: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, Ruth Lake Country Club, 6200 S. Madison, Hinsdale. Fashion show by Hinsdale Furrier, lunch, cocktails. Benefits scholarship fund for Polish college students. $55. Call For reservations, call Bobbie, (630) 271-1345.

Chicago NW Suburban Alumnae Chapter of Delta Delta Delta: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 9; Holiday potluck and white elephant gift exchange at a member's home in Long Grove Call (847) 996-0968 for information, directions, and to make a reservation.

Dec. 10

South Barrington Garden Club holiday luncheon: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, Seville Banquets, 700 Barrington Road, Streamwood. Sylvia's Florist will present the program. $35. Lisa, (847) 277-9112.

Dec. 11

Women's Club of Inverness: 9 a.m. Dec. 11, Inverness Golf Club. Business meeting, holiday sing-a-long, luncheon. Reservations required, call Marcia, (847) 358-5325.

Dec. 13

The North West of Us meets: 10 a.m. Dec. 13, Hotel Indigo, Route 53 and Northwest Highway, Palatine. Novice User Group meets at 8:30 a.m. Macintosh users group. Holiday activities, raffle. nwou.org.

Dec. 17

Northwest Stamp Club: Dec. 17, Holiday Party, Old Country Buffet, Rolling Meadows. For information, (847) 439-1947.

Dec. 18

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Dec. 18, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

Dec. 20

Les Bavards: Monthly francophone lunch group meets at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 20 for lunch and conversation at a Buffalo Grove area restaurant to practice using the language in an informal setting. Participants have various levels of proficiency in speaking French, and include native speakers of the language. RSVP by e-mail to lesBavardsduNord@yahoo.com or call (847) 921-7864 by the preceding Thursday evening.

Dec. 29

Northwest Stamp Club: 7-10 p.m. Dec. 29, Arlington Heights Library, 500 Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. Holiday party/donation. Everyone welcome, for information, (847) 439-1947.

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road). This is the New Year's Eve ticket dance. Callers and cuers are Wally Smulson and Howard Huffman. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

Jan. 3

Sons of the American Legion Palatine: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, American Legion Hall on Palatine Road. Call (847) 359-1606 or e-mail sal690.commander@gmail.com. Visit amlegion-palatinepost690.org.

Jan. 6

Bartlett Woman's Club meets: Tuesday, Jan. 6, Bartlett Log Cabin. Program on woman's self-defense. Peggy, (630) 830-8407.

Jan. 11

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois workshop: 1:30 p.m. Sunday Jan. 11, Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St. Beginner's Workshop lead by Judy Frazin designed to answer the question: "How do I get Started researching my family?" jewishgen.org or (312) 666-0100.

Jan. 13

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Sylvia Westgard will do a demonstration with colored pencil. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

Jan. 15

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Jan. 15, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

Jan. 24

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Curt Braffet. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

Feb. 2

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

Feb. 10

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 10; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Vanessa Walilko will demonstrate beaded sculptures. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

Feb. 19

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. Feb. 19, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

Feb 28

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Callers and cuers are Wally Smulson and Howard Hoffman. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

March 7

Scandinavian Park Inc., NFP: Saturday, March 7, Des Plaines Elks Club, Des Plaines. Annual dinner dance and fundraiser. (847) 695-6720 or vasaparkil.com.

March 10

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 10; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Carolyn Griffin will demonstrate pastels. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

March 19

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. March 19, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

March 28

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Rick Allison. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

April 14

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 14; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Wayne Atkinson will do a demonstration with watercolors. For details, call (847) 824-8952.

April 16

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. April 16, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

April 25

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Jerry Sleeman. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

May 12

Des Plaines Art Guild: 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12; Prairie Lakes Community Center, 515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines. Artist Thelma Spain will do a demonstration with watercolors. For details, call (847) 824-8952

May 21

Garden Club of Inverness: 9:30 a.m. May 21, All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Brief business meeting followed by a program of interest to gardeners. All Gardeners are welcome. For information, call Carole at (847) 381-2727.

May 23

Square Wheels Square Dance Club: 7:30 p.m., Saturday, May 23; Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 304 W. Palatine Road, Prospect Heights. (Enter off Schoenbeck Road) Caller is Mike Richard. Admission: $6. Call (847) 392-5512 or (847) 253-3206.

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

New Beginnings Women's Chorus: Meets from 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays at 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. The group is seeking new members. Call (847) 870-1567.

Bottle Decanter Collectors: Chicago Jim Beam Specialties Club meets noon-3 p.m. every third Sunday from September to June at the Wood Dale Park District. Dues are $20. Call (847) 824-1097 or Al K dadchgo@comcast.net

Mount Prospect Woman's Club: Meets from noon to 3 p.m. first Tuesday of the month October through May except January at the Mount Prospect Village Hall Community/Senior Center, 50 S. Emerson St. Club dues are $30. This is a philanthropic and social club. For details, call (847) 259-8881.

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.

St. Joseph's Club of Italian Americans: Meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month; American Legion Hall, 121 N. Douglas, Arlington Heights. Men only. Visit www.stjosephsclub.com

Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce Meadows Success Union Networking: MSU 1 Group meets from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday at the Rolling Meadows Chamber of Commerce, 2775 Algonquin Road, Rolling Meadows; MSU 2 Group meeting is 7:30-9 a.m. the first and third Tuesday; Transnational, 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 800, Rolling Meadows. To join the MSU, membership in the chamber is required. To join the chamber, call (847) 398-3730 or for details, call (847) 398-1963.

Arlington Heights Book Club: Meets at 11:30 a.m. the fourth Tuesday October through May at various banquet halls in the area. Lunch at noon, reviewer presentation at 1:15 p.m. Cost for six gatherings is $125. Call (847) 255-5084 or (847) 392-2804.