Light Up the Night!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Chicago History Museum

On Tuesday September 24, at the Chicago History Museum, The Village held “Light Up the Night”, our 2024 annual fundraiser. A lively crowd of 220 had a wonderful time reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones at the cocktail reception. This year, though, came with an exciting twist— fun games with prizes that helped boost the funds raised that evening. 

Auctioneer Keith Jones energized the room, and sparked enthusiastic bidding with his fast-paced presentation, showcasing irresistible travel packages and Chicago experiences.

The evening culminated in a breathtaking performance by three talented young artists from Lyric Opera’s Ryan Opera Center. 

This event is important because the Village is important. We are a unique community of people dedicated to each other’s wellbeing, supported by a professional staff, providing vital connections and resources for navigating life after 50. There’s truly nothing else like us.

Thanks again to Judith Gethner and Ira Kohlman, event co-chairs, for their leadership; to the fundraiser committee and staff for their hard work – and most of all to you, our members for your commitment and support.

Thank you to our Underwriting Sponsors and Host Committee members.

Underwriting Sponsors

$5,000+

Dianne & Tom Campbell

David D. Hiller

Wintrust Bank

$2,500+

Daniel Cyganowski & Judith Metzger

Joan Goldstein

Kathie & Bob Kolodgy

Emily & Bob Spoerri

Liz Ware & Wally Shah

$1,500+

Anonymous 

Alice Brunner

Char & Larry Damron

Deborah Forman & Estia Eichten

Judith Gethner

Melissa Haley

The Haley Foundation

Janet & Alan Lougée 

Marcia Opp & Jon Ekdahl

Raymond James

Donna & Dirk Vos

Janet & Anthony Walters

Host Committee $1,000+

Susanne & David Baker

Beacon Pointe Advisors

Ellen Stone Belic

Boka Restaurant Group

Darcy L. Evon

Nancy Felton Elkins

Aviva Futorian

Home Instead Chicago

Ira Kohlman

Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises

Angela Levenstein

Gilli Quarterman

Linda Randall & William Schey

Mary Ann Schwartz

Jerome H. Stone Foundation

Lois & Richard Stuckey

Dick Sullivan

Karen & Tom Terry

Pam & Mel Washburn

Ruth Ann & Tom Watkins

Host Committee $500+

Laurel Baer & Andy Hiken

Belmont Village Senior Living Lincoln Park

Aleen Bayard & Brent Greenberg

Carol Bryant

Judy Carmack Bross

Stefanie Clark

Victoria & Tom Eley
Debra Feldman

Reven & Reed Fellars

Diane Fitzgerald & Burt Richmond

Patti & Mike Frazin

Marjorie Freed

Hayes Family Foundation

Dorothy & Bob Hernquist 

Eva & Lynn Maddox

Gail Moss

Virginia Rose Reed

Leatrice Berman Sandler & Stephen Sandler
Carol Stein

Vamse Kumar Subbiah

Diana & George Toscas

Marcia & John Volk

Pam & Doug Walter

Patricia Werhane

Special underwriters:
Susanne & David Baker for entertainment, Dick Sullivan for video, Ruth Ann & Tom Watkins for auction software