Bring your significant other for a casual barbecue, which will feature the National Champion brats from Ream's Meat Market in Elburn, IL. Bring a dish to share. Come and meet some of the ladies of Chicago Western Villages and see what we are all about. We are looking forward to meeting some new members! 822 S. Bodin, Hinsdale, IL 60521 RSVP by Sept. 3 to Melissa at 630-325-9488 or via e-vite.
Founder's Day Celebration Thursday, October 23 @ 7 pm
Join us for drinks & appetizers at Quigley's Irish Pub 43 E. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville: phone 630-428-4774. Brush up on your Alpha Phi trivia for a quiz with prizes! RSVP to Denise at 630-323-6197 or via evite by Thursday, Oct. 16.
Wine & Olive Oil Tasting-Private Holiday Shopping Experience!
THURS. NOV. 13th 7pm
Here's your chance to taste olive oils from around the world at the Olive Tap, 5151 Main St., Downer's Grove, 60515. Joining us for this exclusive event will be the sommelier from The Cellar Door to sample wines. Bring your friends, & your holiday gift list for this special evening of casual, unique shopping. Cost is $10 per person. RSVP to Melissa at 630-325-9488 or via e-vite.
AND THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL BOOK SIGNING: Our own author Denise Joyce, Co-President, CWV, will be signing copies of her book "Scared of Santa", which features pictures of kids, well, scared of Santa. Perfect Stocking Stuff!!!
Cookie Exchange & Split the Pot Thursday, December 4 @ 7pm
Our annual holiday dinner! Also: Bring a dozen cookies to exchange with uour sisters to Ballydoyle's Irish Pub, 5157 Main St., Downers Grove and bring cash to buy tickets to play split the pot, a fundraiser for our chapter. Friends are welcome. Note: Ballydoyle has fabulous corned beef sandwiches. Yum. RSVP To Denise at 630-323-6197 or via e-vite.
NOTE: NO JANUARY MEETING. SHOVEL YOUR WALK & PLAY IN THE SNOW.
Philanthropy/No Sew Blanket Tuesday, February 24 @ 7pm
Join your Alpha Phi sisters for heart-warming project as we make no-sew blankets that we'll donate to a local hospital's pediatric ward. Click here to see what materials you need to bring. Come to Teresa McGrath's home, 6317 Snead Court, Woodridge, IL 60517 RSVP to Teresa at 630-778-6658 or via e-vite. NOTE: Last year the Pediatric Ward at Hinsdale Hospital informed us that the children use the blankets to trace & color while they're recuperating from surgery. Bold colors & designs are encouraged.
Spa Night Tuesday, March 10 @ 7 pm
Join your Alpha Phi sisters (and friends are welcome too) for a fun night of pampering at the home of Denise Joyce, 26 W. 57th St., Hinsdale, 60521. Prepare for the ultimate pampering with 10 minutes of chair-massage therapy, a mini-facial treatment and parrafin treatment for winter chapped hands. Prizes will be awarded throughtout the night and winners MUST BE PRESENT in order to win. COST IS $15/PERSON. RSVP to Melissa 630-325-9488 or via e-vite.
How does your garden grow? & Good Deed Thur., April 23 @ 7 pm
Our gardneing-themed meeting is back by popular demand! And the answer to the above question: Much better after you attend this plant clinic conducted by Melissa Wittenborn, founder of Eco-Native Landscape Design. Come with questions about how to enhance your own garden and make this summer your best growing season ever. Join your Alpha Phi sisters at Nancy Johnson's house, 5525 Heritage Court, Western Springs, IL 60558. NOTE: Please bring a garden-related item to donate to the Family Shelter Service off their wish list . Click here for suggestions. RSVP to Nancy 708-784-1684 or via e-viate.
Ideas Tuesday, May 5 @ 7 pm
Bring your bright ideas to home of Barb Cunningham for our planning meeting. We'll brainstorm creative meeting ideas for the 2009-2010 year! 2705 Newport Drive, Naperville, Il 60565 RSVP to Barb at 630-420-0272 or via e-vite.