Lake County club notes

To submit a listing, send 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.

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) 479-1940 for information.

North Shore Hadassah: The Buffalo Grove Chapter of North Shore Hadassah will hold a Chanukah party noon Monday at Congregation Beth Am, 225 N. McHenry Road, Buffalo Grove. Deli lunch served followed by a discussion of Jewish humor by Dr. Fischman. A funny feature film will follow. $20. (847) 259-5502.

Four Seasons Garden Club: The Four Season Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month, September through June. For information call Lenore at (847) 381-2883.

Buffalo Grove Writers Group: The Buffalo Grove Writers Group meets from 7-9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Kingswood United Methodist Church, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. All interested writers are welcome. Contact Cindy at (847) 359-6337.

Lake Villa Township Lions: The Lake Villa Township Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m., on the first Tuesday of the month, from September through May at Saluto's restaurant, 7680 Grand Ave., Gurnee. Meetings are open to the public and everyone is invited to attend. Each meeting includes a guest speaker. www.lakevillalions.org.

Snowseekers Ski Club: Skiers and snowboarders of all ages and abilities are invited to attend the Snowseekers Ski Club meeting held at 7:30 p.m., on the second Tuesday of the month, September through April, at First Presbyterian Church, Maple and Douglas avenues in Libertyville. The club offers families, couples and singles trips to Midwestern and Western ski slopes and an annual "Learn to Ski" weekend, in addition to a variety of non-skiing social activities. For information, visit www.snowseekers.org of call (847) 289-1811.

Woodstock Squares: Woodstock Squares will hold square dance lessons at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday for 10 weeks at Whispering Hills Community Center, 4708 Jeffrey St., Johnsburg. Students dance with members of Woodstock Squares, led by a professional caller/teacher. Singles, couples and children age 8 and older with an adult are welcome. A 10-week session is $50 per person.

• On the second Friday of each month, from September through June the Woodstock Squares holds a dance at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center, on Route 47, across from the county government center. For lessons or dance information, call Mel or Cheri (815) 385-6638 or Don or Barb (815) 385-4503.

Poetic License Poetry Group: The Poetic License Poetry Group will meet from 7:30-9 p.m., on the last Wednesday of the month, at the Indian Trails Public Library, 355 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. For information, (847) 459-4100.

Garden Club of Inverness: The Garden Club of Inverness meets on the third Thursday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at All Saints Lutheran Church, 630 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. For general membership information call Carol at (847) 381-2727.

Compassionate Friends: Northern Lake County Illinois Compassionate Friends Chapter will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Millburn Church, corner of Grass Lake Road and Route 45, in Millburn. The group assist families by providing support following the death of a child of any age. Call (847) 395-8597 or (847) 838-0912 for information.

January

LakeShore Ski and Sports Club: LakeShore Ski and Sports Club will host the following trips:

• Jan 5: Devil's Head Resort, Merrimac, Wis. Day trip includes bus transportation, lifts, NASTAR racing, snacks, pizza, ski instruction. $91 members; $105 non-members. Call Dennis at (847) 740-2601.

• Jan 21: Chestnut Mountain, Glaena. 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 non-members. Call Peter (773) 478-4866.

Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois: The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois will host a beginner workshop lead by Judy Frazin at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 13, in the Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. For information, visit www. Jewishgen.org/jgsi or call (312) 666-0100.

Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club: The Jan. 14 meeting of the Long Grove-Kildeer Garden Club will be a roundtable discussion of many gardening topics and include a casual potluck soup luncheon. The meeting will be held at Reed Turner Nature Center, 3851 Old McHenry Road, Long Grove. Reservations required, call Ivy at (847) 800-5000.

Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter: The Nehara Group of Hadassah North Shore Chapter will present "New Year, New Your Wellness" seminar 7 p.m. Jan. 23 in Vernon Hills. For reservations, call the North Shore office at (847) 433-6350.

Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society: Czech Slovak American Genealogy Society will meet 1:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the First Presbyterian Church of LaGrange, 150 S. Ashland Ave., LaGrange. Craig L Pfannkuche will present "Analyzing 19th Century Photographs for Family History Data." Additional 2008 meetings will be held March 29, Mary 17, Aug. 16 and Oct. 18. For meeting and speaker information call Marge at (847) 392-9036 or e-mail mdstueck@aol.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, (312) 666-0100 or www.jewishgen.org/jgsi.

February

Beth Judea Men's Club: The Men's Club of Congregation Beth Judea will host a trip to the United Center Feb. 12 to watch the Chicago Bulls take on the New Orleans Hornets. Game time is 7:30 p.m. $30 per ticket. For information, call Fred at (847) 634-0777.