It’s been asked, how does the Social Committee do all we do? And, without a budget? 

 

According to the Social Committee Co-Chairs, the short answer is YOU!

 

Jan Krizik-Schmidt explains why…

 

At many events, we take donations which we collect over time to cover various costs associated with events (mostly supplies). Our neighbors in Arbor Grove have been generous in their donations and step up when asked. Some folks have even randomly given a nice donation just to help provide seed money for future events. Others donated a part of their game winnings back to the committee. Our only intentional fundraiser, if you will, is Split the Pot at our Kentucky Derby Event. These profits are specifically earmarked for the Social Committee to help defray expenses for future events.

 

If you’re wondering what kind of expenses the Social Committee have, well we’re happy to share. Poolside Brunch is a good example.  While this is a potluck, committee members shop for plates, napkins, silverware, and glassware. Often, we can borrow items from neighbors such as (spoiler alert) the margarita machine for Cheeseburgers in Paradise night! Décor to enhance the clubhouse is also often bought from funds in our “kitty” or through the generosity of our committee members. Committee members come together before events to decorate and have everything in place to enhance your good vibes. Good examples are the Kentucky Derby, Cheeseburgers in Paradise, Oktoberfest, or our upcoming Olympic Opening Games Preview Party.  

 

As a committee, we have worked at selecting eclectic activities in the hope of offering something for everyone. For the most part, we try to plan something every month. Some events challenge your memory such as Trivia with Jean, while some are purely entertainment like Bernie’s Bingo, while others are focused on safety when we offer dryer vent cleaning or smoke detector battery replacement. We also try to come up with new events. Recently, a group of “Grovers” attended the play Mamma Mia in Chicago. We are now planning another outing to Chicago in November to see Beautiful Noise, a musical featuring the music of Neal Diamond. If the theater is not your cup of tea, you might join us for our monthly happy hour or a pop-up dinner or bags tournament! 

 

How apropos the Social Committee is featured in Monthly Matters during summer, the busiest time of the year.  Our calendar is quite full! Let’s look at what brings us together in the upcoming months.

 

August:

·       8/3 “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” Poolside Potluck with live music from 3-5 p.m.

·       8/14 Trivia with Jean

·       8/16 Happy Hour with a Guess the baby photo 

·       8/23 Dryer Vent Cleaning ($50 per home)

·       8/24 Bourbonnais Fire Department Smoke Alarm check and battery replacement. 

 

September:

·       TBD Golf Outing at Aspen Ridge

·       9/20 Dessert Bar at Happy Hour

·       9/28 Oktoberfest! 

 

Where will we see you? What will you choose to attend? Do you have an idea we might pursue? Contact any member of the Social Committee and we’ll be happy to help you plan! 

 

These are the folks working together, not only to make events fun and meaningful, but to keep the fact: Arbor Grove is THE BEST place to live in Bourbonnais! Committee members are:

 

    Cathy Allers        Eileen Boudreau     Karen Denoyer

  Mary Donovan         Jean Fons            Georgie Hess
    Linda Klette        Elaine Luedtke       Mary Magruder
 Dominic Randazzo    Donna Scott     Nina Wakeley 
                             Judy Wesolowski
 
 

This fine team is led by Co-Chairs:  Judy Balthazor, Vicki Stevenson, and Janice Krizik- Schmidt.

Thanks to all for your efforts!