
| 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. |











