Social Life

In April, nearly 200 athletes, coaches, and guests came together at Knollwood Club in Lake Forest for a celebration of the hard work by local coaches and student athletes with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). Vice President of the Chicago Bears and FCA board member, Brian J. McCaskey, served as the event’s emcee, welcoming

The Lake Forest Woman’s Club held its semi-annual spring philanthropic fundraiser “Ooh LaLa—In The Pink,” a Lilly Pulitzer themed event held at Exmoor Country Club on May 15th. Funds raised will go to advancing scholarships and community service. The most recent educational scholarship was awarded to a military veteran for vocational training at College of

On May 3, Lake Forest High School Foundation held its 14th Annual Spring Luncheon at Knollwood Club. This event highlighted the continuing partnership between the school and the Foundation in continuing education excellence. The luncheon’s highlight was motivational speaker Coach Q from Quest Performance Training. lfhsfoundation.org

The Women’s Board of Catholic Charities, Lake County Services, with Honorary Chairs Kirk and Nadine Shepard, hosted the 32nd Art of Caring at Onwentsia Club on Saturday, April 20. Over 120 guests attended, raising $385,000+ for critical programs. Ginny Primack was recognized with the Irene Leahy McMahon Award for exemplary volunteerism. Cocktails, dinner, and dancing

On April 26, Ragdale, the Midwest’s most renown artists’ residency program and performance space, hosted the first night of More Than a Novel Affair, its annual spring fundraiser. Nine featured authors and special guest emcee Peter Sagal joined 150 Ragdale supporters at Shoreacres for cocktails followed by remarks by the authors and a book sale

On April 27, The Women’s Board of Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital hosted its spring fundraiser, Shakin’ & Stirred, at 28 Mile Distillery Co. in Highwood. Proceeds from the event support nursing education at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and other Women’s Board initiatives. lfhwomensboard.nm.org