SEL ACTIVITIES
Biking Group
On Mondays, the combined groups of SEL, MEL, and GEL are "Long Riders" who normally ride 30 to 35 miles, usually with lunch at the end of the ride.Email Bob Stein, the lead contact, steincsinc@gmail.com, or Ken Davidman, kidavidman@gmail.com.
Another group bikes on Thursday mornings at 9:00 a.m. for what they describe as a "slow and leisurely ride". If interested, contact Mike Kafenstok at mkafenstok@gmail.com.
Book Club
The Book Club meets on the third Friday of every month at 1:30pm at the Northbrook library. Leader is Sal Sidoti, salsidoti@comcast.net 847-383-5460 . Contact Sal to find out the current book the group is reading.
Breakfast Club
Meets every Thursday at 8.30 am at Brunch Cafe, 250 lake Cook Rd Deerfield IL. The leader is Sal Sidoti, salsidoti@comcast.net 847-383-5460 Watch for weekly emails.
Couples Canasta
Meets the first Tuesday of each Month 5.30pm at the Pavillion restaurant at 577 Waukegan Rd in Northbrook IL, the leader is Bob Lipschultz, drdrillum@yahoo.com. Watch for emails.
Canasta Group
The Group meets each Monday at the Pavillion restaurant in Northbrook. 577 Waukegan Rd. Play starts at 10:30 a.m., breaks for lunch, and continues play until 3 PM. Contact Sal Sidoti salsidoti@comcast.net 847-383-5460 or Mike Stein xxproman@aol.com 847-921-8005 Watch for emails. Great special menu.
Discussion Group
The Discussion Group meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 10:00 am for an open discussion session, either in person at a local library or on Zoom.The planning team offers suggested topics to open the discussion. Contact either Mike Colman 847-298-6445, mikec2565@gmail.com or Jerry Perlman 847-476-4556, gperlma3389@gmail.com.
Ethnic Lunch
the lunch takes place on the third Tuesday of the month at different restaurant locations. The Group Leader is Arnie Hoffman. barterboss1218@gmail.com Watch for emails.
Gin Rummy Group
The Group meets at 10:30 a.m., at D'Agostino's restaurant in Wheeling 241 S Milwaukee Ave. Breaks for lunch at Noon and then plays until 3:00 PM. Any questions contact Art Fishoff, 847-530-3307 ( arlo975@aol.com), or Herb Braidman, 224-628-3291 (hdonaldb750@gmail.com).
Golf Group
The Golf Group usually plays every Wednesday, starting the first week of May (weather permitting) at Chevy Chase golf Club, 1000 N. Milwaukee Ave.,Wheeling, IL. The group leader will email each member their tee time and foursome each week. Costs and discounts, if available, are announced at the beginning of each season. Contact Harvey Gilden, hgilden@comcast.net 847-681-0021, or Bill Gould, billgould1@hotmail.com 847-564-7885 with any questions.
Hearts Group
This group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. Play starts at 10:30 a.m., stops for lunch, then continues to play until 3:00 pm. Any questions contact Herb Braidman at hdonaldb750@gmail.com ( 224-628-3291).
Investment Group
The MEL Group usually extends an invitation to SEL members to attend these sessions. The invitation for a specific meeting will contain the topic, the meeting place and time for the session. If interested, watch for the emails.
Poker Group
The poker group meets every Tuesday, except the 3rd Tuesday of each month, which is the SEL General Meeting day.That week, the poker game meets on Wednesday. Two types of games are played. Seven card w/ a spit- high hand only and seven card hi/lo w/a spit and a split pot. Any questions contact Les Bernstein at llbernstein@comcast.net (312-804-3193) or Phil Penner at 847-650-7346.
Pre-General Meeting Lunch Group
This group meets prior to the monthly SEL General Meeting at a site that is determined for each meeting date (subject to Covid-19 restrictions). If you wish to participate, please make sure you check this Interest area in your member profile and watch for emails. Any questions contact Herb Braidman. His email is hdonaldb750@gmail.com ( 224-628-3291)
Water Volley Ball Group
Water Volley Ball is a MEL activity open to SEL members. If you want to participate, contact Bill Gurolnick, G2444@comcast.net (312-316-3225), or SEL member Ron Schwartz at ronschwartz@gmail.com (847-971-8457).