Thirsty Thursday raises nearly $8,500 for Palatine Township Senior Center

Over 150 people enjoyed food and beverages from Rocco Vino's Twin Lakes on Thursday, June 8, at the fifth annual summer fundraiser, Thirsty Thursday, benefiting the Palatine Township Senior Center.

Guests enjoyed a beautiful evening with clear skies under the tent and on the deck at Salt Creek Park District - Twin Lakes in Palatine. Donelda Danz, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council board chair and Diane Iser, PTSCC 1st vice chair and Thirsty Thursday committee chairman welcomed guests and acknowledged the sponsors for the evening.

There were 33 fabulous raffle baskets, three silent auction items, and many excited winners who were very appreciative of winning fabulous items while supporting a great organization. The most popular items included several liquor baskets, stained glass artwork, and Chicago White Sox tickets. Thank you to the community-minded donors who helped raise nearly $8,500 for the programs and services offered at the Senior Center.

"The seniors who utilize the Palatine Senior Center are thirsty also. They are thirsty for self-fulfilling lives, they are thirsty for access to good nutrition, and they are thirsty for social connection," said Committee Chairwoman Diane Iser. "Your generous support of these efforts makes them a reality. I am thrilled with the success of the event. All of the hard work of the committee paid off in seeing increased funds raised that will directly impact the lives of our seniors. My gratitude goes to all of the Thirsty Thursday Committee members and PTSCC staff."

Thank you to sponsors: Diamond Pint sponsors: The Bob Haas Family, New Eazy Duplicate Bridge, and State Senator Tom Rooney; Platinum Stein sponsors: Lavelle Law, Ltd., Palatine Park District, MeritCorp Group, LLC; Golden Mug sponsors: Plum Creek Supportive Living and Symphony of Buffalo Grove; Silver Beer Tap sponsors: Addolorata Villa Franciscan Communities, Arbonne International-Katie Brown, independent consultant, Belmont Village Assisted Living, Lexington Health Network of Wheeling, New Day Aging, LLC, Palatine Bank & Trust, Sheila & Selwyn Schwartz, and The Grand at Twin Lakes; Bronze Pilsner sponsors: Loving Care Animal Hospital, Maryann Duffy, and Windy City Limousine; Beverage sponsor: Rocco Vino's-Twin Lakes.

Thanks to the Summer Kickoff Committee: Diane Iser, chair, Donelda Danz, Maryann Duffy, Karen Fay, Jenny Garcia-Macko, Bob Haas, Amy Hoffman, Kate Johnson, Carol Reagan, Sheila Schwartz, Mary Stevens and Ann Vatch.

PTSCC provides programs and services which support older adults and their families by encouraging independence, well-being and connection to the community. Our Recreation, Education, Health and Wellness, Noon Dining, Home Delivered Meals, Adult Day Care and Social Services programs are available to persons 50 and better 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 our website at www.ptscc.org or call (847) 991-1112.

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