Society

In November, the American India Foundation (AIF) held its 17th annual Chicago Gala at the Field Museum in Chicago. With just over 300 guests in attendance, the elegant evening raised more than $1 million dollars. Throughout the evening, AIF board members and attendees celebrated the gala honoree, Abbott, with Andrea Weiner—Executive Vice President of Rapid

The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center hosted Women All in For Poker at RPM Seafood Chicago. More than 160 women came together for this first-time event to learn the art of playing poker in support of the Museum’s mission to combat hatred, anti-Semitism, and intolerance. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and cocktails including specially

Friends of famed jewelry store, C.D. Peacock, gathered to celebrate the opening of the Old Orchard Bridal Boutique. C.D. Peacock is the first registered business and oldest guild jeweler in the Chicago area and its tradition of commitment to quality and service has lasted for more than 185 years. Sales from the event supported C.D.Peacock’s

Lake Forest’s Adrian and Nancy Smith hosted an elegant affair to celebrate the holidays with the Lake Forest International Club. Jay Lovell’s catered the event where The Buckthorn Group delighted guests with a vocal performance. The Lake Forest International Club is a nonprofit, nonpolitical, philanthropic organization, which provides its members the opportunity to meet others

The first Saturday in December belongs to The Community House, where the daily hustle and bustle is replaced by elegant décor. This year’s Holiday Ball sold out before invitations were in the mail, a testament to both how beloved this institution is and how powerfully aligned the chairs and committee were in their dedication to

The Oak Brook chapter of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago Auxiliary puts the fun in fundraising with their annual shopping, fashion show, and luncheon extravaganza. This year’s theme, “Hearts of Gold” paid tribute to the organization’s members who raised over $200,000 for IWS Family Health. This money ensures that children, women, and men have