December 2008
Annual
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
7 PM to 9:30 PM
At the home of Nancy Jarett
It’s time again for one of our favorite events, the Annual Holiday Open House. Special thanks to Nancy Jarett for her generosity in hosting this event which allows us to celebrate this festive time of year with friends and neighbors.
In the true spirit of the season we once again ask for your help in supporting this year’s Village Club philanthropy the “I Am Me IFSA Burn Camp”. Please consider donating $10 so that we may assemble toiletry bags for the campers who benefit from this outstanding organization.
Please RSVP by December 11th to Jodi Pauly at (847) 945-3520. This festive event is open and complimentarly to all Village Club members. Appetizers and cocktails will be served.
Save the Date
For the 4th
Benefiting Camp "I Am Me" IFSA Burn Camp
Saturday, February 7th
Be sure to mark your calendars for a great evening out with your spouse and friends. It's a fun filled evening at Pinstripes -- starting with drinks, dinner and then bowling and bocce! There will be games and a silent auction as well. All donations to benefit the children attending Camp "I Am Me".
All members and non-members are encouraged to come to this great night out!! If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering for this event, please contact Lisa Orth or Katie Wolf.
This event is being sponsored by The Audi Exchange.
Village Club Member Spotlight – Did you know?
"All of us had careers before accepting the ultimate executive position: full time wife and mother. Many of us toy with the notion of returning to work, some of us have taken steps toward returning to work, and CONGRATULATIONS to CARRIE BUCHWALD who just has returned to work! After a 7 year absence from working in a recruiting and management position, Carrie was recently named Account Manager for the Corporate Education Group at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
Ironically, Carrie found the position after attending a 'relaunch' conference hosted by the School. In addition to attending this conference, Carrie utilized a variety of career services available to all of us and hit upon several important insights. For example, who you were before at work, is not who you are now, or who you still want to be. So, it is more important to find the right company, than it is to find a specific position. If you like where you are working, you will like what you are doing, especially over time as you mold your new position to fit your favorite skill set.
Most importantly, no matter how long you have been out of the work force or how old you are, if you search properly, the job you want is out there waiting for you. If you have specific questions about your own job search, please contact Carrie at carriebuchwald@aol.com. If you are interested in a group discussion led by Carrie, please contact Julia Foster at fostergimbel@comcast.net. Finally, check out the website irelaunch.com where Carrie is now featured."
I hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Where is this year going? It’s hard to believe that the holidays are already here!
As 2008 comes to an end, please make sure to mark your calendars for Thursday, December 18 as Nancy Jarrett hosts the Village Club’s Annual Holiday Open House. It will be a great time relax and unwind with friends during the busy holiday season.
Planning is underway for 2009 and we are excited about what we have to offer. The highlight will be our annual philanthropic event on Saturday, February 7 at Pinstripes in
And, don’t forget to check out our website as we are always making changes and improvements -- www.villagecluboflincolnshire.com.
Here’s wishing you a happy holiday season! I look forward to celebrating with you on the 18th!
Best wishes,
Mindy
mleonard@villagecluboflincolnshire.com
Activity Spotlight Daytime Gourmet
Daytime Gourmet began this year with an appetizer extravaganza. Although all the recipes were winners, two recipes were particularly cocktail party friendly. So, if you are tired of trying to balance your drink, your purse, your conversation, your cocktail napkin, your three bite appetizer and your dignity, try the following recipes. Because they are easy to make and may be made ahead of time, they are great additions to the hectic schedule of holiday entertaining. Also, they taste great. Bon Appetit!
Goat Cheese, Grape and Pistachio Truffles
1-1/2 pounds pistachio nuts* shelled, chopped rough (about 1 cup) ( *You may substitute your favorite nuts—walnut, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans...)
8 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
24 seedless, red grapes, stems removed, wiped clean
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread nuts on an ungreased baking sheet and toast in the oven for 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
In blender or food processor, process nuts until finely chopped.
Put one 1/2 tablespoon of goat cheese in the palm of one hand and in it roll a grape, shaping the mixture around the grape to coat. Repeat
the process with remaining grapes and chill on a sheet pan for 15 minutes.
Roll the cheese-coated grapes in the nut mixture to cover completely and chill for 30 minutes or until coating is firm. Can be made 1 day ahead.
This is fun to make with your kids. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Rosemary and Spice Nuts
2-1/2 cups (10 oz) mixed raw nuts*
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
*For the mixed nuts, choose your favorites; or pecans, walnuts and peanuts. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Place the nuts in a bowl. Pour the oil into a small, heavy saucepan and place over medium-low heat until warm. Add the rosemary and stir until the mixture is aromatic, about 1 minute. Pour the flavored oil over the nuts. Add the sugar, cumin, salt, black pepper and cayenne and stir to coat evenly. Transfer the nuts to a baking pan.
Bake, stirring occasionally, until the nuts are toasted, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Makes about 2-1/2 cups. You can double this recipe and serve it in beautiful crystal and ceramic bowls spread around the party area. I don't know if the ingredients would react to silver bowls.
Village Club Activities Update
Daytime Gourmet Members gather five times during the year for lunch and conversation in small groups of six people, each preparing a pre-assigned recipe. If you've thought about trying Daytime Gourmet, but couldn't commit to all of the luncheons, you can still sign up for the sub list. Subs get a copy of all of this year's recipes to enjoy at home. Upcoming events include Southern Comfort (January 14), Tuscan Sweetheart Dinner (February 11),
Evening Diners
We had a great meal in October with a number of new couples joining the group.The weather was warm enough to have appetizers on the patio, including the very tasty, Beef Tenderloin and artichoke Puree on Rye Toasts. If you weren't able to come then, we hope you will be able to share "Some Warm Times in Cold Weather" on January 17. You'll meet fun people and have a delicious meal, all at a cost much less than going out to a restaurant! RSVP by January 12 Chairpersons: Ann Maine (abmaine@comcast.net, 374-0214),
Daytime Bowling
Chairperson: Ann Blomberg, 945-8645.
Bunko
Please contact Julia Foster at fostergimbel@comcast.net.
Book Club
The December book club meeting will be held on Monday, December 15 at 12:30 pm at the home of Carolann Schalk,
We are looking for a hostess for our January meeting (January 19th at 7:30). If you would like to volunteer to host, please contact Amy (amyshortal@yahoo.com) or Lauren (chocholak@aol.com). The location will be published in the next newsletter and sent to the book club email list.
Chairperson: Barb Schaper at bschaper7@aol.com or 847-948-8989.
Tennis—All matches are played at College Park Athletic Club in
Women’s Doubles Chairperson: Lauren Chocholak, 282-3969.
Mixed Chairperson: Kristin Keevins, 235-2610. Next Mixed Doubles December 13th.
Playgroups
Chairperson: Carrie McCarthy at 847.267.0652 or carriejmccarthy@comcast.net.
Scrapbooking
The next scrapbooking meeting will be held on December 9th from 9:15 AM to noon at the Hampton Inn in the Riverwoods Room. The Hampton Inn is located at
Village Club Golf League Chairpersons: Carrie McCarthy at 847.267.0652 carriejmccarthy@comcast.net or Lisa Orth at lisaorth@gmail.com.
Crafts and Creations: Are you creative or looking to learn? If so, come to Crafts & Creations. This month we will make a chiffon scarf with a beaded fringe. For next year I have some interesting, fun projects lined up: a felted handbag (January), fabric covered box (February), a file holder (March), spring decoration (April) and a photo album (May). So, if you would like to learn a new skill, come to one or some or all of the events, you decide. This activity meets the first Wednesday of the month. For questions and answers, or to RSVP for an event, please contact Rose-Anne de Haan at roseannedehaan@gmail.com or (847) 607-8120.
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? IDEAS? PLEASE Contact any of the Village Club Board Members:
http:/www.villagecluboflincolnshire.com
New Word of Mouth Blog on the Village Club website!
What do a Groomer, Plumber and a Dentist have in common?
….they are all part of the Village Club's new "Word of Mouth" blog topics. The Village Club has dedicated a portion of the website to host a community blog as a place to recommend many different types of services. From handymen, painters, roofers, doctors and more, there are many to see and areas for you to post your own questions.
Please take time to visit http://www.villagecluboflincolnshire.com and click on the "Word of Mouth” tab to share the hairstylist who makes you gorgeous, the doctor who is always on time, the electrician who comes during an emergency, the interior designer who makes your house look like it should be in a magazine, the vet who makes house calls, the... Well, you get the picture. It takes only a moment!
Fall Luncheon was a Big Success – Thank you!
The Fall Luncheon and shopping boutique was a huge success. We had our best turn out yet with 75 members and guests in attendance. The mystique of The Forge Club proved to be an excellent draw and an excellent venue. For an added kick, in the spirit of “The Ladies who Lunch”, several ladies arrived donning Jackie O garb hats and all. We had a great mix of vendors offering a fun and diverse shopping experience. In total 10 lucky people went home with a beautiful raffle prize, each donated by one of our vendors.
The IFSA spokesperson who attended the event spoke of the children who attend the burn camp. Hearing their stories can make us feel good about the work that we do and the money we donate to support this significant cause. That said, our totals for the raffle sale and vendor donations were $1300.00. In a year of tough economic times, IFSA was so appreciative of our efforts. Please help us build on this success with the upcoming Philanthropy fundraiser.
Thanks again to all that attended and a special thanks to our vendors for their generous donations. We hope you enjoyed your day!
Community Announcements!
Save the Date
DECEMBER 11 the Riverside
Village Club members are invited to attend the Riverside Foundation Auxiliary's Annual Holiday Housewalk on Thursday, December 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tour four unique and exciting homes decked out in their holiday best, then join your friends at the Lincolnshire Swim Club for holiday cheer, boutiques and gift basket raffles. Proceeds benefit the Riverside Foundation. Tickets are $35 each and advance reservations are required. To make a reservation, please send your check, payable to the Riverside Foundation Auxiliary, to Peggy Gaier,
Chapter 6 - Saturday, January 31st, 7:30 p.m
This Chicago-area a cappella group, including American Idol finalist, Luke Menard, performed at Stevenson's Odyssey in February and now you can see what everyone was raving about. Chapter 6 won the 2004 National Harmony Sweepstakes, and is a three-time Chicago Regional Harmony Sweepstakes Grand Champion.
Tickets: Adults $15, Senior/Students $10.
To place your order for all performances, call Barb at 847/415-4121.
