2024 Mistletoe Medley Heralds the Holidays

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Co-Presidents, Oak Brook Chapter, Kathy Sievertsen and Marci Hanzlik

For over three decades, Mistletoe Medley has been a must-attend event for women in the western suburbs and beyond.  This year’s event, held at Drury Lane on Dec. 3, was another one for the record books with proceeds estimated to be over $150,000.

There were outstanding special and preferred raffles and shopping with 20 great exhibitors just in time for the holidays.  After lunch, over 600 guests were treated to a performance by the talented young ballerinas of the Salt Creek Ballet who danced to the Waltz of the Snowflakes.  Then came another spectacular fashion show produced by Tracey Tarantino, longtime Oak Brook Chapter Member and Executive Director of Zzazz Productions, featuring fabulous fashions from a dozen high-end boutiques and retailers.

 

 

Maria Villari, ZZAZZ Productions model, right, with “Metal Man,” Gregg Steigmeye, in costume appeared to emphasize the current trend in metallic fabrics presented throughout the fashion show.

Back Row: Nina Maimonis, Susan Santefort, Nicole Rizza, Ann Rizza, Lina Shah, Cathy Schuman, Lisa O’Mally, Janet Bon Front Row: Mary Ann Caruso, Nives Rizza, Julia Ventrella

 

 

Left to Right: Merry Cheng, Laurie Sterling, Mary Schoenthaler, Nancy Nielsen, Sharon Miller Malek, and Esther Vogel

 

Models presenting the fashions

Author

Ahmed will graduate from HCHS this spring and hopes to study law.

Model Student

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Rustic Elegance

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Music and Mentorship

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In Harmony

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Renovations Worth Every Dollar

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Home Organizing Trends

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Built for the Times

Candid photo of the original creator of the technique used explaining the process and showing on his phone

Laying the Foundation

Fair captured the
atmosphere and key moments at the Rotary GroveFest in Downers Grove this past summer.

Behind the Lens

Clarendon Hills Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society (CHIW) is composed of 50 volunteers who are dedicated to fundraising and supporting the Angel Harvey Family Health Center in Chicago. <br><i>Photos courtesy of the CHIW Light Up the Night Masquerade Ball in 2025</i>

A Gala for Giving

Sunday Funday players run a play in flag football last fall

Just Having Fun

Winners of Chef Showdown 2025: Garry Smith, General Manager, VAI’s Naperville; Karen Wells, Participant Sous Chef, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Kyle Koller, Participant Head Chef, Entourage Naperville; Dustin Wilson, Participant Sous Chef, Wellness House; and Sandy Georganas, Guest and Partner, VAI’s and Entourage Hospitality Group

Chef Showdown