Society

Celebrating 50 years of Red Devil Hockey and raising money for player scholarships were two very good reasons for members and friends of the Hinsdale Central Hockey Club to gather at the home of Jeffrey and Tina Weller. Thanks to generous sponsorships and donations, the next few years look to be some of the very

Connoisseurs and casual fans gathered to sample beers from 20 distinct breweries offering 50 varieties. Best of all, this lively event raised money for Wellness House and The People’s Resource Center. Sponsored by Hinsdale Bank and Trust, this was the third annual Fest. wellnesshouse.org

The Lake Forest Shop’s owner Ellen Stirling hosted a gathering for The Lake Forest Shop’s 100 years of fashion. Guests enjoyed light bites and champagne while perusing fashions from designers Philippe Goetschel from ALGO of Switzerland, Bonnie Beard of Lourdes Chavez, and Cyril Verdavainne. Angela Alvarez shared her “Stirling” handbag designed especially for the anniversary,

A glorious sunny Sunday was just what a large group of polo fans ordered. The Butler Invitational Cup drew families, friends, and a festive group of Hinsdale Junior Woman’s Club (HJWC) revelers welcoming new couples. The centennial season of Oak Brook Polo was a divot-smashing success. oakbrookpoloclub.com

This fall, The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted its annual Fall Benefit, themed “Illuminate,” at Theater on the Lake in Chicago. Nearly 400 guests gathered to raise funds for the Rush University Medical Center’s education, research, and community service programs, as well as The Woman’s Board Fund for Excellence in Cellular Therapy.

The 2022 Cooks’ Tour, benefitting The Woman’s Board Fund for Excellence in Cellular Therapy at Rush University, was a tour de force, with a record-setting sell out. Led by Co-Chairs Sarah Lyons, Kathryn Mangel, and Adrienne Weisenberger, along with Presidents Jan Evans and Heather Pigott, more than 600 guests toured four spectacular homes in Winnetka