Activities


Almost Gourmet

This is a fun group of
ladies who lunch together once a month in a member's home. Everyone take a turn
being on a hostess team for one luncheon during the year. The other months, you enjoy
a delightful lunch served by the hostess team. Everyone takes home the recipes for the
dishes served! By the end of the year, you will have a wonderful group of friends and a
delightful collection of delicious recipes.



                       Book Group One, Two and Three

                       Barrington Newcomers and Neighbors like to read! Three books groups
meet throughout the year, reading and discussing a variety of fiction and non-fiction
works. Two of the three groups meet in the evening, the other is a daytime group. And,
with the growing interest in book discussions, a fourth group might be in the works.


Investment Group

Stumped by a P/E ratio?        
Want to better understand what makes the market go up or down? Join the Investment
Group. No money needed. The group discusses opportunities and share ideas. The
group meets once a month and gets guidance from financial experts.



                                   Bunco

                                   What a night of fun and relaxation? Join the Bunco group. This
fast paced but easy dice game allows for laughs and chatting throughout the evening.
No special skills required, just roll the dice and see what happens.




Moms and Tots

Looking for some social
events for you and your children? Moms and little ones meet about once a week for
play and friendship at a member's home, local park or special destination. No need to
host to be involved. This group also forms it's own babysitting co-op.




                                 Ladies Bowling

                                This group meets every Monday at Deer Park Lanes. Bowling
begins at 9:20 a.m. and usually ends by 11:30 a.m. The league is divided into teams of
three and beginners are always welcome. Free childcare is available on-site. If you
can't commit to every Monday, substitutes are always needed.



Ladies Game Day

Ladies' Game Day meets
the first Thursday of every month for food, fun and games. The group meets at a
member's home and the game selection changes monthly.



                             Fun Activities

                          Looking to do something new or different but don't want to go it               
                          alone? Like to shop or go to the movies? Small groups get together to
explore the area. In the past, groups have gone bike riding, learned belly dancing, or
just have lunch and go to a movie. Each month a different activity takes place.



Wine Tasting

This is a couple's event
that is open to all members. Anyone who possess the basic biological equipment in
the form of a nose and a palate can taste wine! If you are a wine lover, or just want to
learn more about wines from all over the world, this group is for you. They meet several
times a year, on a Saturday evening in a member's home,  and each meeting features
a different wine.



                                 Weekend Gourmet

                             Do you have average culinary skills but like to eat? The Weekend       
                              Gourmet group is a fun and relaxed dining group which meets
monthly throughout the year. You will make new friends and collect a great set of
menus and recipes. Each event is held at a member's home with a host team. The
host team plans and organizes the evening for the entire group. Everyone who attends
prepares one of the recipes and brings a bottle (or two) of wine to complement the
meal. If you struggle with what to fix for dinner, this is a great place to get some
fantastic ideas.


Bridge

Always wanted to learn
how to play bridge? Need to brush up your skills? This beginning group meets weekly,
twice a month with an instructor. A great opportunity to spend the morning learning.      


                              
                                     
Tennis

                                      Wednesday and Friday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m., you will   
                                       find this group at Citizen's Park in Barrington. So grab your
racket and come join the fun. Different levels of play available.


Other activities, golf and coffee and conversation.