Save the Date
58th Annual Caritas Benefit
"Thanks for the Memories"
Saturday, November 13, 2010
United Club in Soldier Field - Chicago, IL
The 57th annual Caritas Benefit "As Time Goes By" was held at the United Club in Soldier Field on November 14th. As guests gathered in support of children and adults with special needs, they stepped back in time to the 1940's. Upon entering the United Club, guests were transported back to the fabulous forties, while viewing displays of vintage clothing, books and posters.
During cocktails, guests were serenaded with the brass sounds of the era as performed by Joliet Central High School's Big Band, under the direction of Michael Fiske. Meanwhile, live and silent auctions were tailored to feature some of the decade's most interesting inventions.
Later, guests kicked up their heels on the dance floor, as the Al Sofia Orchestra played lots of crowd favorites, while incorporating 1940's hits, such as
In the Mood and songs by the Andrew Sisters.
Throughout the dining room, colorful centerpieces showcasing 1940's creations, Slinkys and Legos, decorated the tables. Attendees were treated to fun forties favorites including mini corndogs, meatloaf sliders and mini banana milkshakes, in addition to a full course meal.
Former NBC Channel 5 Newscaster, Art Norman, served as Master of Ceremonies for the evening. Attendees looked on as we honored Dr. Bennett L. Leventhal, Professor of Psychiatry at the Institute for Juvenile Research and Director of the Center
for Child Mental Health and Developmental Neuroscience at the University of Illinois. Dr. Leventhal was presented with the Crystallus Award, which is offered by the St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation to an individual at the national level who has excelled in education, medicine, philanthropy, research, social services, administration or advocacy. Illinois Supreme Court Justice, Anne M. Burke, presented the award to Dr. Leventhal.
2009 RAFFLE WINNERS: Click here to view poster.
This year's raffle drawing featured eight cash prizes.
| First Prize - $5,000 cash |
Diana Bunch |
| Second Prize - $2,500 cash |
Erin Joyce |
| Third Prize - $1,000 cash |
Aaron Venouziou |
| Fourth Prize - $1,000 cash |
David Jones |
| Fifth Prize - $1,000 cash |
Bob Manhattan |
| Sixth Prize - $1,000 cash |
Mary Ellen Johnston |
| Seventh Prize - $1,000 cash |
Tom Pruziu |
| Eighth Prize - $500 cash |
Bill Droel |
All proceeds from the event will benefit children and adults with special needs.
If you would like more information about the annual Caritas Benefit, or would like to receive an invitation, please contact Barb Siwinski at 708-342-5246, or email bsiwinski@stcolettaIL.org.
The Caritas Society is the official auxiliary of the St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation dedicated to helping children and adults with developmental disabilities and/or mental retardation. Founded in 1952 by Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Caritas has hosted an annual black tie dinner dance with all the proceeds benefiting the St. Coletta's of Illinois Foundation.
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