AgeOptions expresses its heartfelt thanks to the sponsors and donors whose generous gifts made the evening possible and will help ensure that we continue to meet the needs of older adults in our community.
SPONSORS
Platinum
Premier Communications Partner
Premier Community Partner
Gold
Jenner & Block
MAGA Ltd.
Carla J. Rozycki & Clarence O. Redman
Silver
Addus HealthCare
Advocate Heath Care
Chicago Housing Authority
Comcast
Humana, Inc.
Leslie Jones & Ian Kirschemann
Michael & Kathy Kotel
Jonathan & Robin Lavin
Donna & Vern Moore
Perkins+Will
Diane Slezak & Dana Havranek
Tabernacki & Hetrovicz Families
Bronze
Ms. Arlene Blaha
Buffalo Wild Wings, Chicago Ridge
CB Richard Ellis
Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd.
Nick A. Cetwinski, Attorney at Law
Common Sense Solutions
Community Bank of Oak Park River Forest
Mary & Dale Coonda
Frega Associates Ltd.
Margaret Hastings
Lake Michigan Benefit Associates
New City Bank
Oakton Place
Mayor Eugene Siegel, Chicago Ridge
Sikich LLP
Stone, McGuire & Siegel
In-Kind Sponsors
Advance Event Group
Designed Cuisine
Leonard's Bakery
Maggie McKenna, Photography
McAdams Multigraphics
Murray Gordon
Jim Nosek, Communications Graphics
Windows of Opportunity
Sponsors current as of Sept. 8, 2009.
We regret any omissions.
Celebrating Aging Is Largest AgeOptions Fundraiser
More than 250 friends and supporters of AgeOptions filled the beautiful Winter Garden of Chicago’s Harold Washington Library for the fifth annual AgeOptions fundraiser on September 17, 2009. The event raised $40,000 for AgeOptions programs and services for older adults in suburban Cook County.
The evening was dedicated to raising awareness and support for the growing and diverse aging population of suburban Cook County.
Guests enthusiastically supported AgeOptions programs and services by bidding on dozens of silent auction items ranging from vacations and wine tastings to jewelry and children's items.
A Pledge Board provided an opportunity to make donations supporting specific services enhancing the quality of life for older adults.
Spirited music and dance by the rumba Flamenco group Guitarra Azul assured a vibrant evening.
Merri Dee, a longtime champion of charitable work, spoke of the warmth of giving.
The evening's theme, Celebrating Aging, saluted the strengths, diversity and experience of older adults. It also paid tribute to the community agencies, local governments and others committed to the well-being of the older members of our communities.
As in previous years, the fundraiser will help AgeOptions continue to meet the needs of older adults in suburban Cook County and their families.
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What a great event…congratulations to you and everyone who made the evening such a success.
Becky J. Frederick__________
Congratulations on a wonderful successful event. The setting was beautiful, the food delicious and the music fabulous.
Kudos to you and your group for putting on such a terrific fundraiser.
Best regards,
Laura Prohov
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WHAT A TERRIFIC EVENING...
Nan Anderson
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You outdid yourself. The event was the best and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time.
Thank you for all you did to make it so. Thanks to everyone for giving me the opportunity to join your friends and supporters. It was a successful event. I hope you will invite me again.
Merri Dee
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This was my first year attending…… I thought it was well organized and orchestrated. The entertainment was fabulous, the speakers were engaging …., the auction tables were very nicely arranged with great descriptions … The food was very good the desert great. The room was beautiful …. Nice touch to have a representative in main area first floor to help direct those individuals unfamiliar with the Library…..I have attended many silent auctions and in comparison this was well planned a lot went into it and everyone who had a hand in it should be praised.
My Best,Deborah Beaty