Whether you are new to the Park Ridge area, or you have lived here for a while, Park Ridge Community Women welcomes you to JOIN US!
We get together monthly for social and philanthropic events. It is a great way to get involved and meet new friends who live in our community.
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Beginning in 2024, dues are "due" every January You can pay right here through our website.
When you keep your membership up to date, you will receive Evites with the details about our upcoming events, like our Salad Supper, Margarita Party and Fall Wine Tasting. It's just $35 for the whole year for current and returning members and prorated on month of joining for new members. Please take a moment to RENEW now!
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Upcoming Events- 2025
April: Celebrating our 70th Year 4/26 TBA
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On Saturday, April 26th, we'll be celebrating the 70th anniversary of Park Ridge Community Women with a special brunch at Kimberly Walter's home. You won't want to miss this event! An Evite with all the details will be sent out soon. In addition to a delicious spread and mimosas, we will have memorabilia, souvenirs from past years, and a collection of photos spanning from 1955 to today.
Be sure to mark your calendar—we can't wait to celebrate with you! |
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Continuing- Philanthropic Project!
*Baby Love philanthropy: this is how you can contribute - purchase an item(s) from this list (Baby Care List google sheet) drop off at Laura's home. Below is a pic of the items on the list. Use the Google Sheet to note the items you are generously donating.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you for your support!
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Ink Cartridges
We are still collecting ink cartridges - please drop off your empties (and your friend's and family's, too!) at Rita's (908 S Delphia). Planet Green remanufactures ink cartridges using the original manufacturer’s cartridge. They will pay us for every 20 empties we send them and our last batch earned us $78! Collect them from family and friends too! |
Past events:
March: Massage 101 3/6 7:00- 9:00p.m.
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A big thank you to Lynette, who shared her 25+ years of massage therapy experience at our February General Meeting. She demonstrated massage techniques for the head, neck, and upper back, leaving us all feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. What a wonderful and enjoyable evening!
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December: Holiday Party Thur. 12/12 6:30 P.M.
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Always a festive, fun and feisty night! A good old "Yankee Swap!" Thanks for hosting Beth.
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September : Wine Styles 9/24 TBA
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Another great night out!
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August : Margarita Party 8/23 6:30-10:00 p.m.
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What a wonderful event!
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July : Concert in the Park 7/12 6:30-10:00 p.m.
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After taking a year off, we decided to hold the raffle at the Concert in the Park again this year for the benefit of the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. A huge thank you to the following PRCW families that contributed to making 4 fabulous baskets: Biederman, Busse, Daehler, Dempsey, Eng, Pylarinos, Versino and Walters as well as WineStyles, the Park Ridge Park District and Soulful Prairies. Another shout out to the ladies that came to help sell the tickets the evening of July 12th. We raised just under $1,400 and it was greatly appreciated by the president of the Fine Arts Society. We heard directly from him some of the expenses that they incur for each concert. It’s a surprisingly high cost to put on each performance. So we’ll have to keep trying to help if we want them to continue these wonderful nights.
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June : Salad Supper 6/13 6:30-10:00 p.m.
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What a great night! Thank you for hosting Kimberly!
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April : Game Night! Fri. 4/26 7:30- 10:00 pm
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Thanks for hosting Sonia! Game night was a blast... even included James Bond Bingo! Woohoo!
See Gallery for more photos! 
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March: Baby Spirit Fundraiser Wed. 3/20 TBA
Last month we had a great time attending Baby Spirit Foundation's (www.babyspirit.org) night out fundraiser. They are a Park Ridge group who supports families with pregnancy or infant loss. What an important & worthy cause.
February: Move the Beat Fri. 2/9 8:30-10:30p.m.
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We had a great night of dancing!
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January: GM Trivia Night 6:30 P.M.
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We had a great time at Easy Street for Trivia Night. We held strong trough rounds 1 and 2, but faltered in the final round, betting all our points! No matter, the food was great, drinks were flowing and the company was fantastic!
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December: Holiday Party Thur. 12/7 6:30 P.M.
Always a festive, fun and feisty night! Thank you Beth for hosting a beautiful event. Trivets and Gnomes were all the rage this year. Although I had my eye on the "Dancing Gopher" decoration! It was a great way to start the season. See gallery for more photos of this fantastic event.
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October: Movie Night Fri. 10/20 7:00 P.M.
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What a great girls' night out-
"We are Barbie Girls, in a Barbie World!" 
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September: Wine Tasting Wed. 9/13 7:00 P.M.
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Great night! Thank you Wine Styles for hosting our event.
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August: Margarita Party Friday, August 25th at 6:30
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We had a fabulous night! Thank you for hosting Chris! Debbie you and your Margarita Machine were the bomb!
See Gallery for more photos! |
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July: Concert in the Park Friday, July 21st at 6:30 p.m.
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We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the music!
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June GM: Salad Supper Thursday, 6/29 6:30 p.m.
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Thank you Lynette for being such a wonderful host! We had a delightful evening of salads, wine and conversation!
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May GM: New Member Lunch Saturday 5/20 10 a.m.
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April: Neda Walk Sunday 4/30 at 9:00 a.m.
Thanks for coming out to walk with us!
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April : Game Night Friday 4/21 7:30-10:00 p.m.
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We had a fabulous evening! Thank you Sonia for hosting.
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March: Habitat for Humanity Event: Saturday 3/11 at 8 a.m-3:00 p.m.
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Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, March 11, 8-3:0 Thank you so much for your support for PRCW and this worthy cause! |
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March GM: Harp & Fiddle Thursday 3/9 at 6:45 p.m.
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March Social! Our St. Patrick's dinner turned into Taco Thursday, but it's not the location that matters - it's the people It was great to see everyone, as well as some new faces....and margaritas never hurt!
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February GM: "Grease" at Pickwick Thursday 2/9 6:30 p.m.
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It was fun to see John Travolta with a full head of hair and realize how risqué some of the humor was! Much more fun to see it on the big screen with friends and a full theater than streaming on a TV at home! Thanks to everyone who came out!
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December GM "Holiday Party!" Thursday 12/8 7:30 p.m.
Great event! The "infamous" gift exchange was a blast!
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Merry Christmas &
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November GM "BINGO!" Thursday 11/10 7:30 p.m.
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Bar Bingo at Moretti's
Loads of fun by everyone! |
Spooky Sweets & Haunted Hors d'oeuvres 10/21 7:30-10:00 p.m.
We had a "ghoulishly" fun time!
Support the Girls- Donate & Dinner: 9/8 7:00-10:00 p.m.
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Support the Girls - Donate & Dinner
Bring your gently used bras to donate and stay to chat over wine and appetizers Sweet N Tart - 112 S Prospect Park Ridge, IL 60068 |
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September Wine Styles: 9/8 6:30 p.m.
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We had a lovely gathering at Wine Styles for our monthly general meeting.
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August Margarita Party: 8/26 6:30 p.m.
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Looks like the Margarita party
was a fun filled night! 
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August Concert in the Park: 8/12 6:30-10:00 p.m.
PRCW LADIES Thank you all for your help last Friday night at the Hodges Park Concert. We raised a fantastic $3,524, all given to Park Ridge Fine Arts Society (PRFAS) for future concerts. PRFAS expressed their thanks to PRCW for our efforts in this annual event. All our ladies in pink did a magnificent job of soliciting donations, compiling baskets, organizing, transporting, documenting, and most importantly selling tickets the night of to achieve this result.
And thanks to the PRCW husbands who helped set up canopies, light up our space and for always being supportive.
And thanks to the PRCW husbands who helped set up canopies, light up our space and for always being supportive.
GENEROUS DONORS
Special thanks to all our local donors
who make this event possible!
We appreciate you!
Ash & Willow Eco Salon
Athleta - Park Ridge
Elements Massage
FFC - Fitness Formula Clubs
IDIQ
Mel’s Craft BBQ
Park Ridge Park District
Soulful Prairies
WineStyles Norwood Park
PRCW Families
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July Dinner at Nonna Sylvia's!: 7/21 7:00 p.m.
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We met for a delightful evening of food and fun!
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June GM: Salad Supper: 6/9 6:30 p.m.
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Summer Salad/App/Dessert Fun
We will met for a potluck dinner dinner at Gretchen's home to celebrate the start of summer. Thanks for hosting Gretchen is was a lovely evening! |
May Kids Above All: Diaper Drive donations due by 5/14
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We had a second opportunity to help others in need this month. The non-profit Kids Above All is holding a Diaper Drive and PRCW will be collecting diapers and wipes to donate to this cause. You can dropn them off before May 14th or bring them to our Feed My Starving Children night .
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May Feed My Starving Children: 5/11 7-8:45 p.m.
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FMSC does a great job of making giving back a fun social event. We will work as a group to make nutritious meal packs for children all over the world.
We committed to FMSC that we will have 15 volunteers. |
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April New Members Lunch: 4/30 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
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The New Member Brunch was held on Saturday, April 30th at 11:00 a.m. Welcome to our New Members!
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April Neda Feeding Hope Walk: 4/23 10:00 a.m.
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NEDA is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serving as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care, with a much needed 24-7 Help Line that has spiked 108% in call volumes the past year. By joining our team, you will be supporting the thousands of people who rely on NEDA’s programs and resources every day.
Five years ago, Mary's daughter Veronica died of an eating disorder, a disease of the brain that stole her adult years and interfered with so many personal and professional opportunities. She never wants her death to be in vain, which is why she has organized this opportunity for us to raise funds, awareness and hope. |
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March St. Paddy's Dinner: 3/14 7:00-10:00
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Our green beer days may be behind us, but it still was fun to share a St. Patrick's Day toast with friends. And where better in Park Ridge than the Harp & Fiddle?
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December GM: Can't Miss Holiday Party 12/9 7:30-10:00
Always a festive, fun and feisty night! Save the date for our Annual Holiday Party and Gift Exchange - Thursday, December 9th at 7:30, at Sweet & Tart in Uptown Park Ridge. Food will be provided and drinks will be available from their (cash) bar. With safety in mind, we will be in a private room and all guests must be vaccinated (masks will be welcomed, but not required).
Bring a wrapped, $25 holiday themed gift, and we will each pick/steal/keep someone else's present! Rob your neighbor in style! Bring the gift everyone wants to steal!
It would be great to see our new members and we welcome those we haven't seen in a while!
Bring a wrapped, $25 holiday themed gift, and we will each pick/steal/keep someone else's present! Rob your neighbor in style! Bring the gift everyone wants to steal!
It would be great to see our new members and we welcome those we haven't seen in a while!
*November: Chili Cook-off: Sunday-11/ 14 1:00- 4:00 p.m.
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*Sunday, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
What’s your secret ingredient?? Whip up a batch of your favorite chili or perhaps try a new recipe and put it to the test at PRCW’s CHILI COOK OFF!! *Due to poor weather conditions this event had to be cancelled this year. It was to be outside to honor covid safety measures. This yearly "couples" event will return next year! Have your top secret recipes ready... |
October GM: Spooky Sweets Swap 10/14 7:30pm-9:30pm
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Spooky Sweets Swap & Contest
Bake a Halloween themed dessert (or decorate something store-bought) and bring enough to share. We will display and sample everyone's creations and after we are "sampled out" we will vote on the top desserts - based on presentation and taste. The entries with the most votes will win a prize! At the end of the night everybody in attendance can fill a platter of desserts to take home with them and we will donate any leftover treats. Please have the desserts served in individual portions and avoid desserts that need to be refrigerated. If you are not a baker - no problem! Just come to taste and vote and bring an appetizer if you don't want to come empty handed. We welcome all who are vaccinated to attend. Feel free to wear a mask if that makes you more comfortable. |
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Sat. Oct. 2nd, 2021
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events raise money for the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives from breast cancer and raise awareness about breast cancer prevention. We will be organizing a group to walk the new route in Northbrook. It is a well run event and an easy way to support this great cause. Plus we always have a nice time walking together! Please use the link below to sign up and get all the details. If you cannot attend the walk, please consider donating on our team page to such a worthy cause!
UL 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL |
September General Meeting: WineStyles Thursday, Sept. 9th at 7:30 p.m.
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This meeting was held on Thursday, Sept 9 at 7:30pm, a wine tasting at WineStyles in Norwood Park - always a group favorite! We will have a private room and 6 wines to sample. The cost per person will be $15 and you can pay at the event. If you are not a wine drinker (like me) you can still come and enjoy the company (no fee). Keep your eye out for an Evite later this week. Please RSVP as we will need to give them a definite number of attendees. Will be a fun night! Hope to see you there & bring a friend!
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August General Meeting: Margarita Party! Friday, Aug. 20th at 7:30 p.m.
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This was a meeting not to miss! Come join fellow PRCW members and friends as we toast the end of summer and share stories of our summer adventures. This year we are moving the meeting to a Friday night, August 20th so save the date! The Board will be providing appetizers and margaritas. We encourage you to bring a friend to introduce them to our group!
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July Concert in the Park is back! 7/30 at 6:30 p.m.
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Please come join us for our Annual Fundraiser on Friday, July 30th in Hodges Park. We will be selling raffle tickets to concert-goers for themed gift baskets to benefit the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. Thanks to generous donations from members and businesses, we have several baskets and we just need members to sell raffle tickets that night. Please sign up for a shift using the link below.
Look for our pink balloons and our special roped off area for PRCW members and friends. Wear pink if you can! Bring some friends, help sell tickets, and enjoy a great night together. |
June General Meeting: Salad Supper 6/17 at 7:00 p.m.
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Time to kick off summer with our annual Salad Supper--in person! Please join us at the home of Debbie W. on Thursday, June 17th at 7:00pm - always a great turnout with some delicious food! Please bring either a salad or your favorite appetizer to share and if you choose, a beverage of your choice. If you are pressed for time and cannot make something - pick up a quick sweet treat to bring! Look for the evite in your inbox to RSVP.
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PRCW Board Installed! 8/19/20
The new PRCW Board was installed at our August Board meeting. The Board meets 3-4 times a year to plan events and support PRCW. Please congratulate our new Board members for 2020-21:
Co-Presidents: Anne Dempsey and Jennifer Briggs
Vice President: Kim Biederman
Past President: Kimberly Walters
Treasurer: Val McCarrick
Secretary: Laura Daehler
Membership: Kimberly Walters
Publicity: Amy Noble
Outreach: Debbie Walton
Philanthropy: Mary Allen
Social: Barb Versino
Newsletter: Gretchen Barina
Co-Presidents: Anne Dempsey and Jennifer Briggs
Vice President: Kim Biederman
Past President: Kimberly Walters
Treasurer: Val McCarrick
Secretary: Laura Daehler
Membership: Kimberly Walters
Publicity: Amy Noble
Outreach: Debbie Walton
Philanthropy: Mary Allen
Social: Barb Versino
Newsletter: Gretchen Barina
Unless otherwise noted, PRCW general meetings are typically held at 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month. Please email PRCW for the address if none is provided for an event held at a member's home.
Upcoming events are listed on our calendar below. Please email PRCW for the address if none is provided for an event held at a member's home or call our membership director Jennifer at 630-631-2372.