Book Discussions
When: Monthly
Cost: Free
Contact: Adrienne Fawcett, Ginny Cochran
Helping Hands
When:all the time!
Contact: Molly Martin
We provide assistance and support to other club members who are in a crisis situation (i.e. illness/death of an immediate family member, bedridden pregnancy, etc...). If your family is in crisis or you know a member who could use support (transportation, short term childcare, preparation/delivery of meals), please let me know.
International Connections
When: usually meets on the 1st Friday of the month
Cost: varies
Contact: Ana Kapoor, Louise Smith, Doris Lim (Encore)
International Connections is a group of people who are from abroad or at some time lived outside the US. We share our international perspectives, ideas, and help each other make the transition to a new place. Please remember that you must be a current member of Newcomers’ or Encore to join our group.
Playgroups
When: Thursdays at 3:30pm
Cost: free
Contact:Kristin McCain
Newcomers with preschool and infant-aged children are invited to join the playgroup. We meet each week, on Thursdays at 3:30pm, in members' homes or varied parks throughout Lake Forest and Lake Bluff. The playgroup is a great opportunity to enjoy the company of other newcomers, while your children play.
Santa comes to Playgroup each December...watch your email for dates/times!
Outdoor Tennis
When: summertime
Cost: varies
Contacts: Teri Albus, Darcy Traynor
Indoor Tennis at College Park Athletic Club (membership not required)
When:
Drills offered Mondays 11:30-12
Thursdays 1:00-2:30
Doubles play Tuesdays 10:30-11:30
$15 one time registration fee (plus playing costs)
Green Thumb (or Not)
When:varies
Cost: free
Contact: Isabella Mildenberger, (847) 235-2934 isabelle09is@yahoo.com
Mah Jongg
When: varies
Cost: free
Contact: Jayne Johnson (Encore), jaynecj@comcast.net
Movie Matinee Mavens
When: Monthly
Cost: movie ticket
Contact: Lynette Paulsen (Encore), lwpaulsen@msn.com
We will visit either the Regal Cinemas Lincolnshire 20 or Kerasotes Theaters Showplace 8 in Vernon Hills for our monthly outings. Both theaters offer early afternoon showtimes, so the best film at the best time will be selected. We have about 15 members so far on the Movie Maven email list. If you would like to be added to the list or have comments or questions, please contact Lynette. Hope to see you at the movies!
Needlework
When: varies
Cost: free
Contact: Diane Finney, (847) 234-1294 dianefinney@comcast.net
Bicycle Riding
When: varied days, check the calendar
Cost: free, just need to own your own bike!
Contact: Cindy Cary, (847) 482-0715 cindyjcary@yahoo.com
Watch your emails for upcoming Bike rides. If you have any questions
or suggestions or if you want to plan a ride then call or email Cindy.
Golf
When: Monday tee times - May to Oct (excluding holidays) at the Deer Path Golf course
Cost: League registration $25 plus tee fees
Contact: Teri Albus
The 2009 Golf Season Has BEGUN- all are welcome to join in on the fun. We play every Monday May to Oct (excluding holidays) at the Deer Path Golf course with tee times beginning at 7:00am and ending at 1:01pm. (4 weeks of tee sheets are posted at the club). Send a check for $25 payable to LB/LF Golf League to Debby Cascarano.
Home Tours
When: tbd
Cost: free
Contact: Amy Keaton
Creative Cooks
When: tbd
Cost: varies/free
Contact: Stacie Stark
Crafty Ladies
When: tbd
Cost: varies/free
Antiques/Treasure Hunting
When: varied days
Cost: free/varies
Contact: Cindy Cary, (847) 482-0715 cindyjcary@yahoo.com
We would like to continue our Antiquing throughout the summer so watch your emails for impromptu outings and event information. If you have any suggestions, please email or call me.
Good Food and Friends
When: tbd
Cost: varies
Contact:Marra Lochiatto, Carol Jakubik, Michelle Newman, Sabine Sherill, Stacie Stark, Janita Reehl
We had a blast this year making new friends, trying new restaurants and bringing their good food into members’ homes to try. We hope you enjoyed it too!
