Michelle Crowe

The Hinsdale – Clarendon Hills chapter of National Charity League celebrated a successful year with brunch at Ruth Lake Country Club. This dynamic group of mothers and daughters supports local organizations including Wellness House and the O’Brien School for the Maasai while building capable, courageous leaders through opportunities to learn, reflect, and develop. nationalcharityleague.org/chapter/hinsdaleclarendonhills

Is it the best day of the year? Many of the most fashionable women in the area cite The Hinsdale Kitchen Walk, the signature event of The Hinsdale Historical Society, as their favorite day. This year was one for the books, with traditional and vintage homes open for touring. Themed Timeless Tradition as a nod

Runners, walkers, rollers, and strollers filled the streets of Hinsdale in support of Wellness House and the mission to offer complete cancer wellness support for cancer patients and their families. Josh Meeks won the race, and more than $118,000 was raised to continue the valuable programs that Wellness House offers. wellnesshouse.org

Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) went down the rabbit hole to Wonderland for their annual Benefit and emerged with more than $460,000 raised for deserving organizations in their grant program. Special guest Craig Conover, from the Bravo series Southern Charm, added an extra spark to the evening, although the sold-out crowd shined brightly all on

The Hinsdale Auxiliary of Children’s Home & Aid dazzled guests at their annual Derby Day party. Dressed in their best florals, hats, and seersucker for the gentlemen, the crowd danced, dined, learned from keynote speaker Greg Fox’s words of wisdom, and bid on fabulous auction items in support of strong families and thriving children. brightpoint.org