Rotary Club Sponsors Community Dinner at Emmaus House

On October 15th, the Rotary Club of Long Grove, Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods sponsored and prepared the Sunday evening community dinner at Emmaus House in Lake Zurich. The dinner is held weekly in the lower level of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Those volunteering for the event included: Jim Dopler of Kildeer, and his wife, Marilyn, Adam Keppel (Coordinator) of Cary and his wife, Cristina, Lyle Staab of Hawthorn Woods, Greg Cardelli of Hawthorn Woods, Sara Knight of Kildeer, Linh Bailey of Long Grove, and Ross Spencer of Inverness, and his wife, Fran. Numerous other volunteers from the local community also help out with the event each week. A picnic themed menu was provided including fried chicken, along with assorted salads, bread/rolls, vegetables, deserts and beverages. Approximately 120 guests attended the event.

Emmaus House provides food, clothing and funding for shelter to families in need in Lake County, helping them move from crisis to stability.

The Rotary Club of Long Grove, Kildeer and Hawthorn Woods meets every Tuesday morning at 7:15 AM at Joanie's Pizzeria in Long Grove. More information about the Club is available at RCLG.org.