Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club 2023 Benefit Wonderland

Benefit Chairs: Nadia Shamsi, Alyssa Doorhy, Amanda Mancini, Ashley Keeley, Chelsea Urban, Molly Sikora, Jennie Patricoski
Benefit Chairs: Nadia Shamsi, Alyssa Doorhy, Amanda Mancini, Ashley Keeley, Chelsea Urban, Molly Sikora, Jennie Patricoski

Photos by Molly Grace Photography

This past spring, member of the Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) and their guests raised funds at the annual “Wonderland” benefit in downtown Chicago at the Untitled Supper Club.

Featuring entertainment, tempting cocktails, and delicious bites, the event was yet another success for the philanthropic organization. Since 1949, HJWC has provided grants for deserving groups in the western suburbs from their charitable efforts. ■

Left: Ashley Keeley, Chrissy Costello, Allison Endsley, Lauren Glandt; Right: Alyssa Doorhy, Molly Sikora, Nicole Sleiman, Alison Kozlow

Dr. Aaron Zirk and Natalie Zirk

Neal and Aubrey McCarthy

Jaclyn McNamara, Chelsea Urban, Lauren Glandt and Amanda Mancini

Anna Bartz, Lauren Kavanaugh and Katie Beuke

Lauren Glandt, Jaclyn McNamara

Kelly Gress, Alyssa Parrilli, Ashley Keeley, Craig Conover (VIP celebrity guest), Kaitlin Pilcher and Nicole Kocourek

Author

Harold McGee, an Elmhurst native and internationally  recognized kitchen scientist, has spent decades exploring the chemistry behind everyday cooking.

What’s Cooking?

30-1 DGJWC House Walk

Building Community, One Home at a Time

Among the Trojans teammates pictured, Ryann Wendt (far left), Violet Mitchell (third from left), Maggie Fleming (
fourth from left), and Kate Gross (fifth from left) shared both friendship and success on the court.

From Downers Grove North to March Madness

Remembering Chuck Kalousek, whose warmth and craftsmanship made Busy Bee Bakery a cherished part of Downers Grove.

A Tribute to Busy Bee Bakery

In the Cozy Chair Room, drumming is a favorite activity for CADC Members.

Forty & Flourishing

Aili Flannery’s award-winning sculpture, “Process,” was made of copper, string, copper wire, glass beads, glass, rust-stained fabric, lace, turmeric sun-printed paper, and thread. It represents “the timeline of having depression to the process of healing,” Flannery explained, and the theme is rooted in her own experiences. “‘Start’ shows up again at the end [of the piece], because I was ready to start healing and to continue living.”

Artistic Accolades

Shared-SEASPAR

Celebrating SEASPAR

Professor Birju Shah at the India Business Conference at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. 

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LIFT co-directors Bill and Jenny Riddle

United in Song, Connected in Community

The Elmhurst Garden Club has helped beautify the community for 100 years.

One Hundred Years of Planting Progress

Photo courtesy of 2d Restaurant – House of Teriyaki

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Members of MERIT’s
Metro SWAT team prepare for
a training exercise, prepare for high-risk
incidents throughout DuPage County.

Joining Forces