Girls' Night Out raises over $10,000 for senior center
Ladies entered Durty Nellie's ready for fun and pampering at the 11th annual Girls' Night Out fundraising event benefiting the Palatine Township Senior Center.
More than 180 girlfriends, mothers and daughters enjoyed food and drinks, including the Signature Drink, an Upside Down Pineapple Martini. Much fun was had at the photo booth provided by iStar Photobooth.
Music was played by Loren Freeman with Event Mobile Sound, sponsored by Bill and Marla Gillen.
There also were hors d'oeuvres provided by Durty Nellie's, cheesecake bites donated by Eli's Cheesecake and freshly made cookies provided by an anonymous donor.
Mini-manicures were provided by Mario Tricoci Salons and Day Spas; chair massages by Structural-Balance and Mindful Zen Shiatsu; lip pampering by Mari Beth Darling with Mary Kay; and hair styling by Nelson Group Salon.
Twenty-two women were thrilled to win one of the raffle baskets, varying from salon services to theater tickets, purses, specialty items and events.
The "Cork Pull" was once again a huge hit as 60 bottles of wine were sold in a matter of minutes. Some of the winners even received a gift certificate or piece of jewelry on their bottle.
The ladies received a Party Favor donated by Northwest Community Healthcare, upon departure.
"The event was an evening full of fun among friends, family and colleagues as they enjoyed music, food, drinks, photos and pampering stations, all while supporting the senior center and its very important programs," said Carol Reagan, executive director at PTSCC.
A special thank you to Northwest Community Healthcare and the Palatine Park District for their graphic design work and help with the GNO video and printing, Bob Kramer with Kramer Photographers, and to Durty Nellie's for continued support of PTSCC and this event.
A huge thank you to the event sponsors: Platinum Reserve sponsors: Lavelle Law, Ltd., Northwest Community Healthcare, Palatine Park District and Plum Creek Supportive Living; Diamond sponsors: Addolorata Villa-Franciscan Communities, Image Optics, Kabarec Financial Advisors, Ltd. and Lexington Health Network; Ruby sponsor: Loving Care Animal Hospital and Silverado Memory Care-Lake Zurich; Pearl sponsors: Comfort Keepers; Sapphire sponsors: Bikram Yoga Rolling Meadows, Maryann Duffy, Inland Bank and Trust-Lake Zurich, Inverness Cleaners & Tailors and Sheila Schwartz.
Thank you also to the many individuals and businesses that supported PTSCC by buying an ad in the program book, donating raffle items or bottles of wine.
Thank you to Girls' Night Out Chairman Kelly Anderson for her leadership of this fundraiser, and the committee members for their dedication and effort in making this event truly special.
Committee members include Maryann Duffy, Jenny Garcia-Macko, Kate Johnson, Lauren Milani, Carol Reagan, Joan Scovic, Mary Stevens, Laurie Stock, Barbara Tomasello and Ann Vatch.
PTSCC provides programs and services that support older adults and their families by encouraging independence, well-being and connection to the community.
The Recreation, Education, Health and Wellness, Noon Dining, Home Delivered Meals, Adult Day Care and Social Services programs are available to persons 50 and older and their families who live in Palatine Township and the surrounding communities in the North and Northwest suburbs.
Services are available in English, Spanish and Russian at six satellite locations. The Social Services staff also makes home visits as needed. For information, visit www.ptscc.org or call (847) 991-1112.
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