Photo Gallery
2024 "Game Night!"
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2023 Holiday "Yankee Swap" Party!
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2023 Photos from Margarita Party!
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2023 Photos from Concert in the Park!
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2022 Photos from Concert in the Park!
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2022 Photos from Nonna Sylvia's!
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Molto Bene! What wonderful service. |
2022 Photos from 6/9 Salad Supper!
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2022 Photos from Feed my Staving Children!
Way to go packing team! |
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2022 Photos from New Member Brunch!
2022 Photos from NEDA Walk!
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December General Meeting: "Gift Exchange" on 12/12/19 at 7:30 p.m.
October Service: "Making Strides" Breast Cancer Walk on 10/19 at 8 a.m.
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October General Meeting: "Spooktacular Treats" on 10/10 at 7:30 p.m.
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General Meeting at Amphora/Uptown Girlz: September 12, 2019
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Annual Margarita Party: August 22nd, 2019
Thank you Gretchen for hosting this fun filled event. Debbie thank you for providing the Margarita machine and mixing up wonderful drinks for the evening. We had a great discussion of the upcoming events planned for this PRCW season and enjoyed catching up with each other's summer adventures.
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Concert in the Park Recap 2019
Thanks to everyone who donated to "Concerts in the Park" on Friday, June 28th and helped us beat last year's total!! With your help, we raised over $4300 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. Thank you for keeping our community strong!
Thanks to everyone who donated to "Concerts in the Park" on Friday, June 28th and helped us beat last year's total!! With your help, we raised over $4300 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society. Thank you for keeping our community strong!
Concert in the Park 2017
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Affresco Pizzeria & Lounge
Blufish Sushi Bistro Eggsperience Elements Massage FFC Park Ridge Fred Astaire Dance Studios Hay Caramba! Hill's Hallmark Shop Houlihan's |
Nonna Silvia’s Trattoria
Pickwick Restaurant Starbucks Coffee The Original Pancake House Trader Joe's Vive! Therapeutic Massage Wilmette Bicycle & Sport Shop WineStyles |
The Biederman Family
The Eng-Wapner Family The Kosaka Family The Nielson Family The Versino-Spychalski Family The Walters Family The Walton Family |
APRIL 22, 2017 - TASTING AT BEER ON THE WALL
There were a wide ranges of beers tasted by PRCW members, spouses and guests at Beer on the Wall. Thank you to all who came and brought food to pair with the beer.
There were a wide ranges of beers tasted by PRCW members, spouses and guests at Beer on the Wall. Thank you to all who came and brought food to pair with the beer.
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APRIL GENERAL MEETING/NEW BOARD INSTALLATION
Thank you to Gretchen B. for hosting and to the 2017-2017 PRCW board members! And welcome to the new PRCW board, which will serve from May 2017 to April 2018.
Thank you to Gretchen B. for hosting and to the 2017-2017 PRCW board members! And welcome to the new PRCW board, which will serve from May 2017 to April 2018.
MARCH GENERAL MEETING/WINE & PAINTING
Thank you to Art Station Studio for hosting our March meeting. Members painted works of art with subjects ranging from starry night skylines to Star Wars.
Thank you to Art Station Studio for hosting our March meeting. Members painted works of art with subjects ranging from starry night skylines to Star Wars.
MARCH 2017 - NEW MEMBERS' BRUNCH
Always an appreciated event, the PRCW board hosted a brunch to officially welcome members who joined the last two years. Thank you to Rita K. for hosting!
Always an appreciated event, the PRCW board hosted a brunch to officially welcome members who joined the last two years. Thank you to Rita K. for hosting!
FEBRUARY 2017 - COUPLES GAME NIGHT
A ton of fun was had by all as members and spouses enjoyed a fabulous spread of food, games and laughs. Thank you for Kim and Rob B. for your gracious hospitality, even as the hour got late.
A ton of fun was had by all as members and spouses enjoyed a fabulous spread of food, games and laughs. Thank you for Kim and Rob B. for your gracious hospitality, even as the hour got late.
FEBRUARY 2017 - FEED OUR STARVING CHILDREN
PRCW members and families enjoyed a rewarding experience at Feed Our Starving Children by helping pack meals for children in need around the world.
PRCW members and families enjoyed a rewarding experience at Feed Our Starving Children by helping pack meals for children in need around the world.
JANUARY 2017 - PRESCHOOL & ENRICHMENT FAIR
Once again Park Ridge Community Women co-sponsored the Park Ridge Public Library's Preschool and Enrichment Fair. In attendance were an estimated 250 parents, children and representatives from more than 20 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios). Thank you to Starbucks and Einstein Bagels for their donations!
Once again Park Ridge Community Women co-sponsored the Park Ridge Public Library's Preschool and Enrichment Fair. In attendance were an estimated 250 parents, children and representatives from more than 20 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios). Thank you to Starbucks and Einstein Bagels for their donations!
DECEMBER 2016 HOLIDAY COOKIE DECORATING
Thank you to Barb V. for hosting this annual holiday event for PRCW members and their kids! A tasty event enjoyed by all.
Thank you to Barb V. for hosting this annual holiday event for PRCW members and their kids! A tasty event enjoyed by all.
DECEMBER 2016 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE
Thank you to Susan M. for opening her beautiful home for our annual holiday gift exchange. There were plenty of laughs as a wonderful selection of gifts were stolen and stolen again. Thank you also to Charlie and Allan for bartending and serving!
Thank you to Susan M. for opening her beautiful home for our annual holiday gift exchange. There were plenty of laughs as a wonderful selection of gifts were stolen and stolen again. Thank you also to Charlie and Allan for bartending and serving!
NOVEMBER 2016 GENERAL MEETING/BUNCO
It's the return of Bunco! It was a fun and lively night of Bunco for new and experienced players. Thanks to Kimberly W. for hosting and for all who came out to play. Congratulations to the winners! Half of the pot will go to PRCW's charitable disbursements at the end of the programming year.
It's the return of Bunco! It was a fun and lively night of Bunco for new and experienced players. Thanks to Kimberly W. for hosting and for all who came out to play. Congratulations to the winners! Half of the pot will go to PRCW's charitable disbursements at the end of the programming year.
OCTOBER 2016: OKTOBERFEST PUB CRAWL
Members (and spouses) who ventured out to see the Cubs' historic drive to winning the World Series were rewarded with great good, good brews and lively conversation at Holt's.
Members (and spouses) who ventured out to see the Cubs' historic drive to winning the World Series were rewarded with great good, good brews and lively conversation at Holt's.
OCTOBER 2016 GENERAL MEETING AT WINESTYLES
Members, old and new, enjoyed a variety of great, affordable wines at Winestyles.
Members, old and new, enjoyed a variety of great, affordable wines at Winestyles.
OCTOBER 2016: UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Thank you to Cynthia K. for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
Thank you to all - kids and parents - who helped or donated lunch supplies to make lunches for those in need. We packed 100 lunches for Uncle Pete's Ministry, which gave them to a homeless women's shelter, a homeless veterans program and two needy families. Thank you to Cynthia K. for hosting! For more about "Uncle Pete" please visit this website to learn about its mission and past lunch recipients.
SEPTEMBER 2016: STREET BEAUTIFICATION
For the second year, PRCW cleaned up Park RIdge. Thank you to all the families that came out to help keep our city beautiful! We picked up litter on Riverside Drive from Touhy Ave. to Oakton Ave. The kids were real troopers and by working together we were able to complete the project in about an hour. Earth-friendly totes and treats were handed out as a thank-you.
For the second year, PRCW cleaned up Park RIdge. Thank you to all the families that came out to help keep our city beautiful! We picked up litter on Riverside Drive from Touhy Ave. to Oakton Ave. The kids were real troopers and by working together we were able to complete the project in about an hour. Earth-friendly totes and treats were handed out as a thank-you.
2015-2016 CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS
PRCW presented $750 charitable disbursement checks to Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF) and Park Ridge Community Fund to support the valuable services their organizations provide. For more information about these organizations, please visit their websites www.mcyaf.com or www.prcommunityfund.org.
PRCW presented $750 charitable disbursement checks to Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation (MCYAF) and Park Ridge Community Fund to support the valuable services their organizations provide. For more information about these organizations, please visit their websites www.mcyaf.com or www.prcommunityfund.org.
PRCW board members, Lan E. and Kimberly W., with Dr. Teri Collins, MYCAF's Executive Director
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PRCW board members Rita K., Debbie W. and Jennifer B. with Sheri Roche, President of PRCF
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JUNE 2016: CONCERT IN THE PARK
It was a beautiful night for PRCW's annual raffle to support the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society's free Concerts in the Park. PRCW members raised over $4,000 for the PRFAS in our annual raffle of great gift baskets. We then relaxed with friends and families to enjoy the wonderful concert in Hodges Park. Thanks to all the members who helped to sell raffle tickets!
It was a beautiful night for PRCW's annual raffle to support the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society's free Concerts in the Park. PRCW members raised over $4,000 for the PRFAS in our annual raffle of great gift baskets. We then relaxed with friends and families to enjoy the wonderful concert in Hodges Park. Thanks to all the members who helped to sell raffle tickets!
MAY 2016: DERBY DAY CHARITABLE EVENT
Fabulous hats, lovely ladies and dapper gents were all present at the PRCW's Derby Day charitable event benefiting the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center. PRCW members, families and friends had a wonderful time socializing, playing games, and watching Nyquist win the Kentucky Derby. A big thank you to all who attended and to the businesses and individuals who donated!
Fabulous hats, lovely ladies and dapper gents were all present at the PRCW's Derby Day charitable event benefiting the Midwest Children's Brain Tumor Center. PRCW members, families and friends had a wonderful time socializing, playing games, and watching Nyquist win the Kentucky Derby. A big thank you to all who attended and to the businesses and individuals who donated!
APRIL 2016: TOP CHEF
Thank you to Margaret & John B. for hosting. Photos to come.
Thank you to Margaret & John B. for hosting. Photos to come.
FEBRUARY 2016: GAME NIGHT
Thank you to Michelle & Scott R. for hosting one of PRCW's favorite events - Game Night!
Thank you to Michelle & Scott R. for hosting one of PRCW's favorite events - Game Night!
JANUARY 2016: PARK RIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESCHOOL & ENRICHMENT FAIR
Thank you to Starbucks and Einstein Bagels for their generous donations! And thank you to our volunteers for working with the Park Ridge Public Library for its Preschool and Enrichment Fair. Over 200 participants attended to learn about the more than 25 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios).
Thank you to Starbucks and Einstein Bagels for their generous donations! And thank you to our volunteers for working with the Park Ridge Public Library for its Preschool and Enrichment Fair. Over 200 participants attended to learn about the more than 25 area preschools, day care facilities, and enrichment programs (e.g., museums, dance studios).
DECEMBER 2015 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE
Thank you for hosting this wonderful event Barbra. Happy Holidays to one and all!
Thank you for hosting this wonderful event Barbra. Happy Holidays to one and all!
NOVEMBER 2015: 2ND ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
Thank you Marlene for hosting such a great event. The chilies were hot, spicy and fun this year!
Thank you Marlene for hosting such a great event. The chilies were hot, spicy and fun this year!
NOVEMBER 2015: UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
Thank you to Molly for hosting this great event, and thank you to the volunteers who prepared all the lunches!
Thank you to Molly for hosting this great event, and thank you to the volunteers who prepared all the lunches!
OCTOBER 2015 BUNCO NIGHT
Thank you Kim for hosting a fun filled night of Bunco!
Thank you Kim for hosting a fun filled night of Bunco!
SEPTEMBER 2015: 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
What a wonderful 60th anniversary celebration we had in September! Thank you to the 40 wonderful women from both the PRCW and Park Ridge Jaycee Women's Club eras who attended, including several Jaycee Women's Club members who came in from out-of-town to join us. We celebrated our fascinating history: the good deeds and great initiatives undertaken and the friendships made.
What a wonderful 60th anniversary celebration we had in September! Thank you to the 40 wonderful women from both the PRCW and Park Ridge Jaycee Women's Club eras who attended, including several Jaycee Women's Club members who came in from out-of-town to join us. We celebrated our fascinating history: the good deeds and great initiatives undertaken and the friendships made.
AUGUST 2015 MARGARITA PARTY
Thank you Debbie for hosting this fun filled event and meeting. The margaritas and snacks were delicious and the company was delightful!
Thank you Debbie for hosting this fun filled event and meeting. The margaritas and snacks were delicious and the company was delightful!
JULY 2015: COUPLES TEXAS BBQ
Thank you Rita for being the host for this social affair. It was a great summer night filled with fun conversations and fabulous BBQ fare!
Thank you Rita for being the host for this social affair. It was a great summer night filled with fun conversations and fabulous BBQ fare!
2015 CONCERT IN THE PARK RAFFLE
We would like to give a SPECIAL THANKS to the following local businesses and families for their generous donations:
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Le Peep
Tea Lula The Original Pancake House D'Agostino's WineStyles Whole Foods Eggsperience Jeannie's Let's Celebrate
Lan Eng and Michael Wapner The Latino Family The Walters Family The Noble-Stern Family Houlihan's The Walton Family |
Nonna Silvia's
Mariano's Jewel-Osco Allegro Music Hay Caramba! Starbucks Coffee Fred Astaire Dance Studios PRFAS
Dr. Rae Ann Van Pelt DVM The Charles Melidosian Family The Knapp Family PR Chamber of Commerce The Kalo Foundation |
2015 NEW MEMBER BRUNCH
Thank you to Lan for hosting the New Member Brunch. It was a great event with new friends and wonderful food!
Thank you to Lan for hosting the New Member Brunch. It was a great event with new friends and wonderful food!
2015-2016 New Board
Thank you Kimberly for hosting the board meeting. Here is the new board for this upcoming year!
Thank you Kimberly for hosting the board meeting. Here is the new board for this upcoming year!
President: Lan Eng
Vice President: Debbie Walton
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Kimberly Walters
Past President: Jaime Busse
Membership: Marlene Arteta
Philanthropy: Barbra Versino
Communications: Gretchen Barina
Publicity: Amy Noble
Social: Rita Knapp
At-Large: Emily Toy Kosaka
Vice President: Debbie Walton
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Kimberly Walters
Past President: Jaime Busse
Membership: Marlene Arteta
Philanthropy: Barbra Versino
Communications: Gretchen Barina
Publicity: Amy Noble
Social: Rita Knapp
At-Large: Emily Toy Kosaka
2015 Top Chef Park Ridge
Thanks Heather for hosting this fantastic event! The gourmet food was out of this world, the signature drinks went down smoothly, and the company as always was terrific!
Thanks Heather for hosting this fantastic event! The gourmet food was out of this world, the signature drinks went down smoothly, and the company as always was terrific!
2015 Pre-School & Enrichment Fair
It was another successful Preschool & Enrichment Fair with over 200 attendees and over 20 preschools and enrichment programs exhibiting. Thank you to Starbucks on Prospect and Einstein Bagels for their donations. PRCW is proud to be a cosponsor with the Park Ridge Public Library of this annual community event.
It was another successful Preschool & Enrichment Fair with over 200 attendees and over 20 preschools and enrichment programs exhibiting. Thank you to Starbucks on Prospect and Einstein Bagels for their donations. PRCW is proud to be a cosponsor with the Park Ridge Public Library of this annual community event.
2014 HOLIDAY EXCHANGE
So great to see new faces and familiar ones at this year's holiday gift exchange. Many thanks to Susan M. and her family for being such gracious hosts!
So great to see new faces and familiar ones at this year's holiday gift exchange. Many thanks to Susan M. and her family for being such gracious hosts!
UNCLE PETE'S SACK LUNCHES
Nine PRCW members, ten kids, plus a PRCW husband assembled 100 sack lunches in less than an hour. They were shortly picked up by members of Uncle Pete’s Ministry and we heard from them that afternoon…”We delivered to the sisters of charity for their viaduct visits tomorrow. They were very grateful. We also gave one box to a man Pete knew from the street who now has a low paying job and is making his way. He passes along his thanks. Both are from the west side. God bless all of you for caring.”
Thank you to Debbie W. for hosting and to all who participated. Job well done!
Nine PRCW members, ten kids, plus a PRCW husband assembled 100 sack lunches in less than an hour. They were shortly picked up by members of Uncle Pete’s Ministry and we heard from them that afternoon…”We delivered to the sisters of charity for their viaduct visits tomorrow. They were very grateful. We also gave one box to a man Pete knew from the street who now has a low paying job and is making his way. He passes along his thanks. Both are from the west side. God bless all of you for caring.”
Thank you to Debbie W. for hosting and to all who participated. Job well done!
CHILI COOK-OFF
We had a great time at the chili cook off! Thank you Marlene for hosting this "hot" and "spicy" event. There were many delicious recipes to taste.
We had a great time at the chili cook off! Thank you Marlene for hosting this "hot" and "spicy" event. There were many delicious recipes to taste.
2014 NIGHTMARE ON OLMSTED FUNDRAISER-
PRCW, Michael and Randee Britt, and friends had a great Nightmare on Olmsted in October. Many supporters showed up in costume, including Hooters waitresses, drugstore items, cowboys, Miss America, Beetle Juice, Minnie Mouse, Scooby Doo and even Marilyn Monroe! More importantly, though, we raised over $14,000 for the Britt Family.
PRCW and the Britt Family extend their heartfelt thanks to the many generous donors, attendees, and everyone who participated to make this evening a success.
PRCW, Michael and Randee Britt, and friends had a great Nightmare on Olmsted in October. Many supporters showed up in costume, including Hooters waitresses, drugstore items, cowboys, Miss America, Beetle Juice, Minnie Mouse, Scooby Doo and even Marilyn Monroe! More importantly, though, we raised over $14,000 for the Britt Family.
PRCW and the Britt Family extend their heartfelt thanks to the many generous donors, attendees, and everyone who participated to make this evening a success.
2014 MARGARITA PARTY
We had a great time reconnecting with past members and gaining new members. Let's give a big hand to our brave volunteers who dared to get dunked in our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
We had a great time reconnecting with past members and gaining new members. Let's give a big hand to our brave volunteers who dared to get dunked in our ALS Ice Bucket Challenge!
2014 FUNDRAISER- CONCERT IN THE PARK RAFFLE
We raised over $2,000 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society with our raffle. Many Park Ridge business owners and our members generously donated goodies for our three beautiful gift baskets. The money supports PRFAS' free summer concerts.
We raised over $2,000 for the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society with our raffle. Many Park Ridge business owners and our members generously donated goodies for our three beautiful gift baskets. The money supports PRFAS' free summer concerts.
Thank you to our generous donors!
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Perry's
Starbucks Tea Lula WineStyles Mariano's Trader Joe's Rocky Mountain Chocolate |
Jewel
D'Agostino's Hill's Hallmark Nonna Silvia's Garden on the Run Park Ridge Strings |
2014 PRESCHOOL & ENRICHMENT FAIR
Over 200 parents, children and exhibitors attended the 2014 Preschool and Enrichment Fair, co-hosted by Park Ridge Public Library and PRCW.
Over 200 parents, children and exhibitors attended the 2014 Preschool and Enrichment Fair, co-hosted by Park Ridge Public Library and PRCW.
2013 HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE
Great gifts abound at our annual holiday gift exchange.
Great gifts abound at our annual holiday gift exchange.
2013 FUNDRAISER - NIGHTMARE ON OLMSTED
Almost $5,000 was raised toward brain aneurysm research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
Almost $5,000 was raised toward brain aneurysm research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
