- Veterans Organization
- Conversation Club
- Bridge Clubs
- Billiards Club
- Golf Leagues
- Shoresmen Golf Club
- LBS Golfing Solos Club
- LBSSA Sailing Association
- Bowling Leagues
- Tennis Association
- Sharecroppers Club
- Shorestitcher Club
- Garden Club
- Photo & Camera Club
- LBS Art League
- Ladies Club
- Hand & Foot Club
- LBS Singles Club
Activities
- LBS Community Channel TV = 4, 73 or 97.
-
Barrington Park District Classes
- Fitness Programs
- Paddleball
- Fishing
- Conservators
- Ladies Water Aerobics
- FAB Friday (3rd Friday of the
Month Dancing at the Ballroom)
Charter: LBS Veterans Organization: The purpose is to foster patriotism and
love of the American Flag. The organizations responsibilities are to further
the appreciation of country, U.S. Veterans, their spouses and children.
Charter:Conversation Club: To provide a community of like minded people to
meet and explore ideas and concepts ranging from science, philosophies, social
systems, and poetry in order to learn more about the world in which we live.
Several Clubs are
available:
Charter: 4th
Wednesday Bridge: Bridge and socialization with friends and neighbors
Charter: 1st Monday
Bridge: Meet monthly to play duplicate bridge.
Charter: 1st
Wednesday Bridge: To bring enjoyment to a nice group of bridge ladies.
Charter: Thursday Night
Bridge: Enjoyment-playing Bridge with other couples, singles, etc. And about 4
parties a year at the Rec Center (3-8 tables). Normally starts at 7:00pm.
Charter: Good Shepherd
Hospital Bridge Marathon: The bridge marathon is a fundraiser for Good
Shepherd Hospital and is planned for the women of LBS, played by partnership
participants. The group meets monthly from September-April. Twice a year each
member entertains a table of bridge in her home. In April, all of the women
meet and play as a group at the Recreation Center including a catered luncheon.
The
2008- 2009 bridge season will start again in September.
The deadline for registration is August 1st.
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“Sunfish” sailboats are
available for use by members upon request.
Charter: LBS Sailing Association: To teach residents
rigging, and sailing of Sunfish, to race, to use Marina facilities & lake, and
social aspect of sailing group.
Lake Barrington Shores Sailing Association (LBSSA)
Under the auspices of the Social and Sports Committee and with
approval from LBS Management and Master Board, the LBSSA has access to a fleet
of 16 community owned Sunfish class sailboats. While homeowners do not need to
be a member of LBSSA to use a Sunfish, people are encouraged to learn how to
take care of the boats and the rigging prior to use. LBSSA offers classes in
rigging, sailing, capsizing and righting and in the rules and regulations of
official Sunfish Class sailing competitions.
During the course of a typical year LBSSA offers instructional
sessions in the spring, official and unofficial races between members during the
summer and fall, and social events. We utilize the Marina for some of these
events, and the beach, pontoon boat and recreation center for other parties.
Homeowners may join as social members even without sailing knowledge or
interest.
Races are the heart of LBSSA competitions and Race days are
looked upon as the highlight of the season. Race Days occur every other Sunday
during the summer and early Fall. One category of races, called the Nugent
Series, is composed of eight race days, of three races each. The winner of this
prestigious award gets their name engraved on the large trophy and allowed to
take it home for the winter. This Series has been going on for more than 20
years, and is named for a generous donor in memory of a family member.
Other races occur on July 4 when boats, and boaters, and
spectators and pontoon boat officials decorate in the holiday tradition. On
every race day, provisions are made for a pontoon boat ride afterwards to
discuss the day, have some socialization and food and beverages, and prepare for
a cookout on the beach.
LBSSA has been in existence for nearly all of the time LBS has
been in operation. It's known as a fun organization, with equal emphasis on
competition and social activities.
Dan Brockman Commodore 2008-2009
Charter:
Highrollers: LBS Bowling League which meets every other Sunday from October till
April. The purpose of the LBS Highrollers is to promote a winter sports
activity, Bowling, for the residents of LBS.
Charter:
LBS Ladies Bowling League: The LBS Ladies Bowling League bowls on Thursday
mornings from October thru March.
Charter: LBS Tennis Association: To promote and encourage
participation in the game of tennis at Lake Barrington Shores. Members must be
LBS owners or residents. We will host weekly events from May-October.
**10 courts and ball machine, All level of play, “Pro” available for lessons
Charter:LBS
Sharecroppers: The Sharecroppers is a group of LBS residents and a few
invited guests that have one purpose in mind: to encourage a spirit of
camaraderie among the residents though gardening. Each gardener plans and
plants his/her individual garden and then toils to achieve a harvest to
share not only with fellow residents but also with the Wauconda/Island Lake
Food Pantry. We do have social gathering at the garden as well as a Wine
and Cheese Welcoming Party in the spring, and Harvestfest in the fall.
Most
residents of Lake Barrington Shores left shovels, rakes, hoses, and other
gardening tools at their previous residences.
We thought we had left gardening ambition behind too.
But, almost twenty-five years ago a group of “former gardeners”
organized the Shorecroppers. they
negotiated with the developer for the use of a parcel of land.
Wooden walks were constructed. A
water system assembled. Tools
were collected. Over the years,
the membership of Shorecroppers has changed and increased.
The membership is informal. Any
resident is eligible to grub in the dirt.
Many days, weeks, and even a couple of months might pass while one
gardener doesn’t “howdy” another. Members
assemble formally twice a year: in the spring to select the garden area they
want to grub; and in the fall, for the Harvest Fest, a celebration of our
harvest. Truly ….. shorecropping is “farming” in luxury …..
complete with waterworks and walkways and springtime plowing.
Plowed garden
plots, 1 mile from center, available in April. Call the LBS office to
join.
Shorestichers
is a group that is interested in all types of needlework!
All levels of skill and interest are welcome!
Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of each month @ 1:00p.m. in
the Upper Level Lounge of the Rec Center.
Charter:LBS
Garden Club: The Lake Barrington Shores Garden Club exists to assist in the
beautification of our cherished community by: purchasing and maintaining
flowers and flower pots which are placed at the Recreation Center, entrance
gates, and on the pool patio; purchasing holiday lights and decorations;
contributing funds for the purchase of Spring and Autumn bedding plants.,
and providing recommendations for bedding flowers selections to the
landscape contractors. Funding is provided by the sale of plants in the
community in the spring and fall. The group holds an annual
Garden Walk.
The LBS Photo Club was formed to enhance the knowledge,
skill and enjoyment of LBS residents. Members share their passion for
photography from beginning to advanced levels. The Photo Club meets on
the second Thursday of each month at 7:15pm on the second floor of the
Recreation Center. All LBS residents are welcome.
Each Meeting includes a presentation in some aspect of
photography and the critique of a gallery of photos representing each member's
interpretation of a picture-taking assignment. Future plans for the
group include field trips, examining the basics of digital photography and an
analysis of photo equipment.
Fishing is allowed in our 90-acre lake, which is stocked
with panfish, bass, Northern Pike and catfish.
Live bait other than
worms are not to be used!!! A
current fishing license is required! Panfish
are “keepers” but others are “ catch and release”.
Three courts and
a warming house
Lake Barrington Shores Community Access Channel is on Cable 4,
73 or 97 depending on your TV and cable box. Calendar, events and Highlight Information
is presented 24 hours a day.
Contact the office
for more information on Yoga classes, aerobic swimming classes, etc.
Water Aerobics: Charter: Water Aerobics: To provide
professionally instructed water exercise and to promote friendship.
Click here for
pictures of the recent Ladies Water Aerobics Luncheon.
Charter:
Conservators: The Conservators is a volunteer organization of LBS Homeowners
founded for the purpose of restoring and maintaining designated areas within LBS
to their native Illinois conditions. It also serves as an educational resource
for members and homeowners.
The Conservators
help preserve the woodland habitat in Lake Barrington Shores with special
projects throughout our naturalized areas, forest preserve and the lake
itself.
The LBS Art League meets every third Tuesday (except
December) at 7:30pm in the lower level lounge at the recreation center. Our
meetings are very informal and enjoyable. LBS artists and local artists have
demonstrated their talents, tips and techniques at the monthly meetings. Our
purpose is to encourage and promote art awareness in our community. We
encourage membership to anyone interested in the Visual Arts. They do not have
to be a practicing artist.
Click Here to see
the 1st and 2nd Annual Art Fair Event
Click Here
to see the Art League STUDENT ART CLASS Event
Leagues are arranged by and thru clubs. Details of leagues
and social functions are in the Club
Brochure and Newsletter:
Leagues:
18 hole
All
Sundowners
18 hole men Solos
18 hole couples
Shoresmen
9 hole ladies
Midwest League
Charter:
Sundowners Golf League: Golf League 9 holes for single, Solo Golfers, and
couples, gather every other Friday to play Golf and have dinner following golf.
Social Membership is also available for residents who would like to join us for
dinner.
Charter:
LBS Ladies 9 hole Golf: To enhance the fun of playing golf, going beyond
the game itself.
Charter:
18 Hole Golf League: Promote challenging competition in the true spirit
of golf, camaraderie, and cooperation among all members.
Charter: LBS Golfing
Solos: Bi-weekly Golf outings, and Dinner/Social Activities.
The
Shoresmen are primarily retired or
semi-retired residents of Lake Barrington Shores.
A few members who are non-residents participate weekly with the Shoresman
. The only requirement is to have a
golf membership at LBS.
The
Shoresmen golfers meet every Wednesday morning at 7:00am with a 7:30am start. A different game (team or individual) is played each week (18
holes) and year donation of $5.00 is used for prizes – LBS Golf Shop Credit.
Male house guests and friends are welcome to participate. Official
LBS handicaps are used. However,
temporary handicaps will be assigned while waiting for official handicaps to
be established.
The Lake Barrington Shoresmen provides an opportunity for
men who live in Lake Barrington Shores to get better acquainted.
There is a lunch and a get together on the first Thursday of every
month. The Shoresmen are by no
means restricted to retirees. The
governing factor is the availability of the individual for the monthly first
Thursday lunch or other events. Many
of the current members are still employed, but manage to work the luncheons
and events into their schedules reasonably often.
A number if additional activities have been added in the
meantime, such as cards at the reception center, dinner theater parties at
Mariott’s Lincolnshire Theater 5 times a year on Thursday evenings, dances
with the big band sound, trips to Arlington Park and other Chicago
attractions. The year culminates
with a Christmas party at the Recreation Center.
There are no dues, no by-laws, no officers, no committees.
It is all just for fun.
Charter: LBS Golfing Solos: Bi-weekly Golf outings,
and Dinner/Social Activities.
Members of this league is open to anyone, regardless of
marital status, who are current members of the LBS golf club.
Golfers participate in a 9 hole contest on alternate Fridays commencing
the first week in May and finishing the last week in September. Tee times will be available from 3:01 to 5:30pm.
Sign up is on a first come first serve basis and may be done
individually or in groups.
The format changes
on a regular basis but to participate in any prize money ALL playing golfers
must have a sanctioned handicap from LBS golf club.
The maximum allowable competitive handicap for Solos 9 hole events is
20.
The current annual
membership for playing is $40.00. Social
memberships are available to any LBS resident who is a member of the golf
club, either individually or through a family membership, for annual fee of
$20.00.
Solos Social Events
Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner is served at the LBS
Recreation Center immediately following play.
Cocktails and hors d’
oeuvres are scheduled from 6:30 pm and dinner will start promptly at 8:00pm.
It is the intention
of the elected board of the golfing solos that the social events focus not
just on golf, so specific theme evenings are scheduled at this time with such
favorites as beach party, silent auction, winter golf classics, trivia night,
plus regular yearly features.
Once a year we have
a competitive 18 hole match with our counterparts the Sundowners who meet on
opposite Fridays to play for possession of the Silver trophy.
Membership in solos
is constantly at a high level so any newcomer who wishes to join must sign up
at the earliest opportunity at the beginning of each new year.
Ladies Club
Click here for
pictures of the recent Ladies Club Activities.
Charter: LBS Ladies Club: To provide social,
educational, and philanthropy opportunities to LBS residents and their
guests all residents are welcome to attend meetings.
Charter:LBS Billiards Club: To run billiards tournaments
for club members and all who wish to join.
Charter: Hand & Foot Card Club: To meet regularly to
socialize and play the card game known as “Hand & Foot”
Charter: LBS Singles: Get together and meet singles
in LBS. Casual drop in dinners on Wednesday at LBS Golf Club and various
other places to be announced.
Copyright © 2001 [LBS Homeowners Association]. All rights reserved.
Revised: March 18, 2009
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