Beer tasting aids Palatine senior center

More than 100 people enjoyed Moretti's pizza and sampled brews at Drink Nightclub June 4 for the third annual "Beers to You!" beer tasting fundraiser benefiting the Palatine Township Senior Center.

Many people enjoyed the warm weather on the patio and upbeat music provided by America's Best DJ's. Karen Fay, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council board chairman and beer tasting co-chairman and co-chair Diane Iser welcomed guests and acknowledged the sponsors for the evening.

"I support the Palatine Township Senior Center (PTSCC) because they touch so many lives in Palatine Township and surrounding communities," said Fay. "The programs and services offered are vital to the well-being of older adults and their families and help them stay independent and connected to the community.

"Because PTSCC is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit, we have to raise nearly 60 percent of our revenue each year. One of the ways we do this is by offering fundraisers that are fun and engaging; a gala in February, a beer tasting in June and Girls Night Out in the fall."

Nearly $6,500 was raised for the programs and services offered at the Palatine Township Senior Center.

There were 21 raffle baskets and three silent auction items. The most popular items included two craft beer baskets, a Two Brothers Brewery basket and a Chicago Blackhawks limited edition signature hockey stick autographed by Denis Savard.

Thank you to raffle item donors: Arcada Theater, Ala Carte Entertainment, BlackFinn Ameripub, C & A Robot Factory, Capannari Ice Cream, Circa '57, Ted Czechorski/Herbalife, Deignan Family Chiropractic, Elk Grove Bowl, Bob Haas, Hair Cuttery-Palatine, Honeyberry Café, Thomas Knickerbocker, Long Grove Confectionery Co., Lauren Milani, Morton's The Steakhouse, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pepe's Mexican Restaurants, Raceway Car Wash & Detail Center, Adam and Megan Rothenberg, Sheila and Selwyn Schwartz, Splinters Sports Pub, SportClips-Palatine, Superdawg, Frank and Mary Szuch, and Two Brothers Brewery. Thanks also to Mickey Finn's Brewery, Libertyville for donating a keg of beer for the tasting.

Thank you to sponsors: Diamond Pint sponsors: Bob and Cole Haas, Kabarec Financial Advisors, Ltd., and Plum Creek Supportive Living. Platinum Stein sponsors: Lavelle Law and Barbara and Rich Tomasello. Golden Mug sponsors: European Services at Home, Inc., and Rena A. Ballard, Attorney at Law. Silver Beer Tap sponsors: Arbonne International/Katie Brown, independent consultant; The Fay Family; McLin Tours and Travel; Palatine Park District and Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care. Bronze Pilsner sponsors: Aperion Care Plum Grove, Home Helpers and Direct Link of Palatine, Memory Training Centers of America and New Day Aging LLC/Diane Iser.

Thanks to the beer tasting committee: Karen Fay and Diane Iser, co-chairmen; Phyllis Benstein, Donelda Danz, Jenny Garcia-Macko, Bob Haas, Lauren Milani, Carol Reagan, Megan Rothenberg, Sheila Schwartz, Marla Shapiro-Gillen, Mary Szuch, 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 service 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 more information, visit www.ptscc.org or call (847) 991-1112.

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