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Community Scene: Deco at the Drake
The Hinsdale Auxiliary of the Infant Welfare Society held its annual benefit luncheon Tablescapes 2023: Deco at the Drake on Sunday, March 12. More than 400 generous guests packed The Drake Oak Brook Hotel for an afternoon of lively shopping, bidding, and dining. This year’s theme celebrated and honored the city of Chicago, which is…
Read MoreCommunity Scene: Elm School Spring Fundraiser
Photos by 726 Visuals On the evening of March 11, parents and teachers from Elm Elementary gathered at The Elm in La Grange for their annual spring fundraiser. It was a night to remember with dueling pianos by Howl2Go and a live auction featuring school parent John Rante. Elm Principal Sara Olson and District 181…
Read MoreCommunity Scene: Wine Women & Shoes
In early March, Wine Women & Shoes took place at the Oak Brook Hills Resort. Hundreds attended to sip, savor and shop for a cause. The high-energy event featured fun and philanthropy combined with wine and bubble tasting, boutique shopping, fashion show, gourmet luncheon and chances to win vacations and experiences. Proceeds of from the…
Read MoreCommunity Scene: Hinsdale Kitchen Walk Luncheon
Photos by Marcello Rodarte Dozens of ladies from Hinsdale and surrounding communities gathered at Hinsdale Golf Club for the Hinsdale Kitchen Walk luncheon on March 8. The annual event hosted by the Hinsdale Historical Society (HHS) Women’s Board featured a panel discussion including Lauren Ashley Allan of LAA Interior Design, Corbin Horn of Hindman Auctions,…
Read MoreCommunity Scene: Heart of Gold Benefit
Photos by Marcello Rodarte The Misericordia Women’s League hosted their annual Heart Of Gold Benefit on March 17 at the Chicago Marriott Oak Brook Hotel. The event was an evening of festive entertainment, heartwarming stories, and March Madness basketball – all while supporting Misercordia’s mission of providing the highest quality of care for its 600+…
Read MoreGoing the Extra Mile
Gina Pongetti Angeletti, MPT, and Arpi Thukral, MD, step up to co-chairs this year’s Walk for Wellness House By Maureen Callahan Each spring, the first Sunday in May sees the streets bordering the north side of Hinsdale Hospital transform into the route of the annual Walk for Wellness House (WH). People afflicted by cancer, their…
Read MoreOFF to the RACES
Hinsdale Chapter of Children’s Home and Aid to Hold 68th Annual Derby Day Party By Katy Altemose The Hinsdale Auxiliary of the Children’s Home and Aid will hold its 68th annual Derby Day party on Saturday, May 6 at Butterfield Country Club in Oakbrook, IL. “We are thrilled to continue our rich tradition this May…
Read MoreMardi Gras Ball
Notre Dame Catholic School hosts second annual ball By HM Staff Notre Dame Catholic School hosted its Mardi Gras Ball February 11. This ‘feast before the fast’ invited all parish, school, and community members for an evening of dinner and dancing at Ruth Lake Country Club in Hinsdale. As it’s largest annual fundraiser the ball…
Read MoreHeartfest 2023
The Mend a Heart Foundation celebrates its Sweet 16 By HM Staff The Mend a Heart Foundation held its 16th annual Heartfest fundraiser on the first weekend of February at The Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook. More than 280 guests attended including cardiologists, surgeons, pediatric nurses, heart families, and long-time family and friends. The event…
Read MoreThe Road Less Traveled
Running partners Diane Heffernan and David Kuhn keep pace through philanthropy Further. It’s the word Hinsdale resident Diane Heffernan’s husband, Paul, says best describes his wife. “She always takes everything one step further,” he said. “That word will be her epitaph.” It’s true. When it comes to anything relative to the several charities she heavily…
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