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.

                                                                                                    
                                   
Bunco

                                  
                                  Want 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.


Second Tuesday
Gardening Group

If you are interested in learning more about gardening and gardening techniques, this
group is for you. There will be a variety of programs and field trips throughout the year
that will offer something for every interest and skill level.


Other activities, golf and coffee and conversation.