This month's book club discussion took us to a remote island off the west coast of Ireland for a high profile wedding, that quickly turned into a murder mystery in the "The Guest List" by Lucy Foley.

Through the combined efforts of our sisters, Chicago West donated over 150 valentine's via our Valentine's for Seniors philanthropy last week!  Thank you to all of you who helped spread love and cheer to our local seniors!

On Wednesday, our book club met to discuss the chilling expedition that took place in "The Arctic Fury".

Earlier this week, CWS enjoyed a cooking demo led by our Chicago Northwest Suburban sister, Stephanie Mete Spletzer, and her husband Alan!  They taught us how to make Bucatini alla Carbonara, Tomato Frittes, and Salted Brown Butter Crispy Treats.  It looked delicious and we were told it smelled just as good!  Many thanks to Stephanie and Alan for a delightful evening!

Like many things in 2020, our Founders' Day panda delivery to Comer Children's Hospital was put on hold earlier this year.  However, after an extended stay in sealed garbage bags, the pandas were allowed to be delivered last week - curbside of course!  After a short quarantine period at the hospital, the pandas will be on their way to finding their forever homes!

Our annual holiday celebration may have looked a little different this year, but our sisterhood hasn't changed.  Last month our Secret Stella's were revealed and our raffle winners were announced!  The Educational Minute featured Lori Jesberg Achilles and her time in Law Enforcement.

This year may not have been what we all hoped, but we are grateful for family, good health, and our sisterhood.  We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season!

This weekend, sisters took part in the very first Jingle Bell Run Virtual 5K.  It was a rainy day in Chicago, so a few sisters crushed it on their treadmills, while others squeezed in a run in-between rain storms.  Thank you to all who participated and donated to the Arthritis Foundation!