February 2007
President/Editor
Joei Shavitz
847-291-6524
Interested in membership?
Call Debbie Reeber at 847-291-8379
Updates From the Board
Landmark Dinner event:
We
had a good attendance at the ice skating/dinner event. The skating, followed by
the burgers, salad, and vegi wraps, was enjoyed by
everyone.
ALERT: Ladies Night
Ladies
Night will be changing from the third Monday to the first Monday of the month.
Please see Ladies Night Section.
Family Focus:
On Saturday, February 10th there will be an outing for adults and
kids to see the play, Jack and the Beanstalk at the Northbrook Theatre. Kids
can have a McDonald's lunch before the play at 11:45 a.m. The play will begin
at 1:00 p.m. Please see Family Focus section for more information.
Walking:
A
number of NCC members have
started an informal walking group Saturday mornings
beginning between 8:45-9 a.m. on the 2nd floor of
New Website:
Thanks
to Debbie Reeber for setting up our new web site. It should be easier for
potential new members to find us. We can be found by doing a search on Google.
You can access our new site at:
http://northbrookcc.pbwiki.com/
Interest Group Activities for February 2007
Arts and Crafts
Date: Wednesday, February 14
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Host: Diane Routman
RSVP: By Monday, February 12, 2007 to Diane @ 847-272-4499
If you are interested in reshaping the focus of the group, please
come to this meeting.
Project:
Fondue Party and Quilt Squares: Bring scissors and ruler
Please speak
to Diane as to what to bring (evenings are best to reach her); if you have an
electric fondue pot, please let her know.
Book Club
Date: Wednesday, February 28
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Host: Pam Zadigan
RSVP: By Monday, February 26 @ 847-291-9528
Our
Book Club selection for February 28th is The Highest Tide by Jim
Lynch.
Note
-- If you are having trouble finding a copy of the book, please be aware that
you can request books from the Northbrook Library by calling the library
(847-272-6224) and asking for the Reader Services desk. They will get the book
from within a large network of libraries and will call you when the book
becomes available. Books usually become available within a week.
If
you have difficulty finding a book, please call Julie Koslow
at 847-291-7454.
Bunco
Date: Thursday, February 15
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Host: Joan Rubin
RSVP: By Monday, February 12 – 847-272-8087
ALL Bunco members must call Joan by
Monday, February 12th to let her know either that you will attend or who your
substitute will be.
Family Focus
Date: Saturday, February 10
Lunch Time: 11:45 a.m. Mc Donald's cheeseburger,
hamburger, or chicken nuggets, drink, chips, and dessert
Play Time: 1:00 P.M. Jack and the Beanstalk
Contact: Dilnaz Waraich
@ 847-729-5727 or email: dilnazw@comcast.net
On February
10th, we are going to see the play Jack in the Beanstalk at the Northbrook
Musical Theatre,
Mail
check by February 7 to: Dilnaz Waraich,
Let her know
how many people will be attending the lunch or the play.
$13.00
lunch and play tickets
$8.00
paid tickets in advance
Family Games Night
Date: Friday, February 23
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Host: Lisa and Gary Weintraub
RSVP: By Monday, February 19 @ 847-559-9113
Bring: A munchie or dessert and your
favorite game
February
Family Games Night will be at the home of Lisa and Gary Weintraub.
Please be sure to let them know if you are planning to come!
ALERT!!! Ladies’ Night Out — NEW NIGHT
Date: Monday, February 5th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Host: Diane Murphy
RSVP: By Friday, February 2 – 847-205-5122
We're
moving our date to the first Monday of the month. For February, we're meeting
at the Corner Bakery at
Ladies’ Night Out – coming up in March
Date: Monday, March 5th
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Host: Diane Murphy
RSVP: By Monday, February 26 – 847-205-5122
For
March, we're meeting at the Corner Bakery at
Moms and Tots
If
you are interested in starting a Moms & Tots group, please contact Dilnaz Waraich at 847-729-5727
Restaurant Dining
Restaurant Dining Needs a New Chairperson! If
you are interested or to find out more about chairing, please give Joan Rubin a
call at 847-272-8087.
Scrapbooking
Date: Monday, February 19
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Host: Theresa Gladden
RSVP: Theresa Gladden @ 847-656-8770
The
Scrapbook workshop is scheduled for Monday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m.
Tennis
As
a member of our club you may join Northbrook Racquet Club at a discounted
rate. Please call Carolyn Nagle at 847-498-4737 for information regarding
procedure.
Dates to
Remember
Feb 5 –
Ladies’ Night Out (NEW NIGHT!)
Feb
10 – Family Focus
Feb
14 – Arts and Crafts
Feb 15 – Bunco
Feb
19 – Scrapbooking
Feb 20
– Newsletter Deadline
Feb 23
– Family Games Night
Feb 28
– Book Club
Mar 5
– Ladies’ Night Out
Comments or suggestions for Club activities are welcome. If you would
like to contact the board, just send an email as a reply to this message, or
contact your interest group chairperson.