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Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. There will NOT be an In-Person meeting at Pam’s house. There will be a virtual meeting–same date and same time. CNS members will be notified. Not a member yet? Click on Contact Us at the top of this page and ask about it.
Celebration of the Milestones of Order of the Rose, Pearl, and Diamond will take place at a later date.
BE SAFE AND BE WELL!
The governor of Illinois has issued a “Shelter-in-Place” order until April 30, 2020, during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The area-wide Founders’ Day event scheduled for April 25, 2020, has been POSTPONED and RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.
The Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic Benefit scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2020, has been CANCELLED but welcomes ticket purchases as donations. The donations will be used for the scholarships, which would have been awarded at the benefit. There will be some raffle items available, also. Check back here for the latest on how you can help!
Any scheduling changes will be posted on this website.
Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. Autism Speaks Come learn about the latest news from our national philanthropy, the results of the Autism Speaks walks, and upcoming opportunities for support. Kits for Kids will be assembled to give to Autism Speaks. Hostess: Jean* Co-hostess: Susan
All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome! We’re all good sisters!
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Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. Safety Tips for Women – Part 2 Peter Honigmann, Best Defense Concepts, will make a self-defense presentation including what to do if you find yourself in trouble, whether to comply or to fight back, and three main reactions to a dangerous situation: fight OR flight OR freeze. May you never be in a position to need his advice: but if you are, this information might actually save your life or someone else’s. Hostess: Dian Co-hostess: Kit
All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome! We’re all good sisters!
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Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-480-2323
Start the new decade with an opportunity to eat out with sisters in the Badiola Room at Pinstripes. After lunch, participate in a game of bocce or bingo. Cost: $30 per person. Dian is collecting the money, and any excess money will go towards Autism Speaks.
All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome! We’re all good sisters! Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.
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Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Come celebrate the holidays with Sisters! The evening will include a $10-15 gift exchange (optional) and an optional cookie exchange (contact Suzanne). December 11 is also the deadline for the gifts for our Northwestern Settlement House family (for those who signed up in November). Marsha is our Hostess, and Carla is our Co-hostess.
Entertainment Books are for sale at $25 each. Buy the book from Karen or order online. There is an app for your phone so the coupons will always be handy! Chicago North Shore makes a profit of $5 per book.
Note: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 12:00 p.m.: Let’s Have Lunch Together — A continuation of our Fifty is Nifty Birthday Party at Pinstripes with bocce and bingo Due date for paid reservations is 12/30. Space is limited so…first-come, first-served. Invitations to follow. You may bring your check for $30 made out to Dian to the December meeting to reserve your seat!
All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome! We’re all good sisters! Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.
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Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Book Talk –Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Dian will lead the book discussion with some prepared questions. This is the deadline to turn in your Fannie May candy order. Remember your order is shipped to you directly. Also, sign-up to participate in giving gifts in December to a family from the Northwestern University Settlement House. Our November hostess is Karen M., and our Co-hostess is Suzanne.
SPOILER ALERT! The link below has our discussion questions, but you may not want to look at them until you have read the entire book. Discussion Questions
Carla’s info on the pecans: 1-lb. bags of mammoth halves – $12.00, 12-oz. bags of the chocolate-covered pecans – $8.00. The deadline to order is November 13. You will get the pecans you ordered at the December Holiday meeting at Marsha’s house; or if you play bridge on the first Monday of the month, you will get your order on Dec. 2. Please send Carla your check for your order payable to AXD Salt Creek.
If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, stop by and check us out! We’re all good sisters!
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Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Officer Joel Detloff, Community Relations, Village of Glenview Police Department, will share safety tips for women in his presentation. Be there to learn how to help yourself or others in a variety of situations. The book selected to be discussed at the November meeting is Where the Crawdads Sing (2018) by Delia Owens. Our Hostess is Veronica, and our Co-hostess is Penny.
It’s Fannie May time! One of our main fundraisers is selling the popular Fannie May candy, nuts, and gift cards. Get a catalog and order form from Karen L. or click on “Contact Us” above this announcement to request them. Orders are due at the November 13 meeting, and your purchases are sent directly to you.
If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, stop by and check us out! We’re all good sisters!
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Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 6:45 p.m. Our annual feast of salads, sharing summer memories, and kicking off the new year of celebrating 50 years of CNS. Bring your best salad and appetite and continue the 50th celebration. Welcome in the new officers and learn about activities for the coming year. Look over the list of books in the previous post on this page. We’ll vote for the selection to be read at the November meeting. Our Hostess is Holly, and our Co-hostess is Jean.
If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, stop by and check us out! You need not bring a salad–just come and enjoy! We’re all good sisters!
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Click on the link below to check out this list of books and choose which you would like to have discussed at the November 13, 2019, meeting at Karen’s home.