SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER - 2010
Greetings!   

As summer comes to a close, our families adjust to a new routine with activities and events filling up the already busy schedules. And during this change of season, we remind you to save room in those hectic daily planners for a new year of La Grange Area Newcomers and Neighbors. LGAN is more than a social group, it is an organization that reminds us who we are as individuals living in a great community! And this year we strive to remind everyone why LGAN was started, what it means to you, and how it helps us to stand out in the Western Suburbs.

There are a lot of changes coming to our group this year and many old traditions that will continue on, but we hope to focus on two things: Reaching out to our NEWCOMERS by getting them involved with our group, helping them to feel welcome and also making our presence known to our NEIGHBORS within the AREA by bringing more recognition to our fun events and charitable works. To accomplish this we need YOU, our new and old members, your participation in the events our board works hard to plan and your fresh ideas on how to help LGAN grow in positive ways that can continue on for years to come.

So as we take on the exciting position of Co-Presidents for 2010-2011, please JOIN US and help spread the word, making this an unforgettable year.



Tonya Chevalier and Stephanie Hill
Co-Presidents LGAN

September Board Meeting:
Host: Stephanie Hill
Date: September 7, 2010
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: 122 N. Waiola Ave., La Grange
 
TIME TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
Please click on the membership link and renew your Membership Forms today.
Gourmet
 
Lunch/Dinner Kick off
Thursday, September 16
 
Lunch
Host: America Castagnola
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 23 N. Kensington, La Grange
 
Dinner
Host: Rita Kaspar
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: 11226, Timberview Lane, La Grange Highlands
 
We are looking forward to a year of great lunches and dinners. Gourmet meets the 3rd Thursday of every month except for November and December when we meet on the 2nd Thursday. Gourmet starts in September through May 2011. For the benefit of the new members the September Kick-Off event is a good way of getting acquainted of how Gourmet works. Join us either at the lunch house or dinner house.
 
Menu:  Salads, Appetizers and Desserts

Last names starting with A-L bring a salad or appetizer.  Last names starting with M-Z bring  a dessert. Bring 25 copies of the recipe to share. We will be collecting $6.00 per member to cover the beverages.
 
Please RSVP to Rita Kaspar at 708-246-6873 or 2mygarden@comcast.net. Please indicate if you are attending the Lunch or Dinner Gourmet.
 
Join us for a great Kick-Off event, grab a friend and enjoy good food and a glass of wine! 

Rita Kaspar & America Castagnola
Gourmet Co-Chairs
Book Review-September
book club 
Peace Like a River by Leif Enger. 

(Books are on reserve at the La Grange Park Library)

Date:  Thursday, September30th
Time:  7:30 PM
Location:  Lori Vonachen's House, 60 S. 7th Ave., La Grange
Co-Host:  Moya Belcaster
Book Review-October

The Help by Kathryn Stockett 
 
Date:  Thursday, October 28th
Time:  7:30 PM
Location:  TBD

Questions to: Chris Kahler at cskahler@comcast.net or Laura Triola at laura@lauratriloa.com
 
           
Newcomers are always welcome!
Couples
 
1st Annual Newcomers & Neighbors
Train Pub Crawl

Friday, September 24,2010
 
                      BNSF
 
Join us for the whole crawl, or meet up with us whenever you can!


STOP #1 Taste of Vino**

Depart: La Grange Road 6:01 / Depart: Stone Ave 6:04
Arrive: Western Springs 6:07

Fare: $2.50


STOP #2 James Joyce Pub

Depart: Western Springs 6:58
Arrive: Harlem 7:11

Fare: $3.50

STOP #3 Irish Times Bar & Grill **


Depart: Harlem: 7:57
Arrive: Brookfield 8:02                                                     

Fare: $2.50


STOP #4 Palmer Place**

Depart: Brookfield 9:05

Arrive: La Grange Road 9:09 / Arrive: Stone Ave 9:11

Depart:Brookfield10:02                                                             Arrive: La Grange Road 10:06 / Arrive: Stone Ave. 10:08

Depart: Brookfield 11:02                                                    Arrive: La Grange Road:  11:06  / Arrive: Stone Ave. 11:08

Fare: $2.25

Each person is responsible for covering the cost of their train tickets and drinks.   
 
Click HERE to register now!
Questions to: Katie McCarthy at kmccarthy@getblueprint.com

**Indicates stops with food menu
Outings for Kids

Storytelling with Dot Kane 

Join us for storytelling with DOT KANE!!!! "Dot's energetic and madcap presentation has delighted thousands of children and adults all over the Midwest. With a background in early childhood education, children's theater and dance, Dot educates, entertains and keeps the kids movin'!" 
 
Date: Friday, September 10
Time: 10:00-11:30AM
Location: La Grange Library Lower Room
Cost: $5.00 per family at the door. Register a NEW MEMBER at this event and both families attend for FREE!

Click HERE to register now!

Questions to: Courtney Deuter and Karen Trayser.
New Member Meeting 
 
 
 
Are you new to La Grange, La Grange Park, Western Springs...?
 
Are you already living in the area and looking to meet new people? 
 
If you have recently joined Newcomers, or are thinking about joining, come to our New Member Meeting to find out all about us and have a great time!

Date: Wednesday, September 22
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Location: Chequers Pub, 100 W Burlington Ave, La Grange

Come see what we're all about! 
 
 
LAGRANGE AREA NEWCOMERS & NEIGHBORS OFFICERS
 
Co-President 
Tonya Chevalier

Co-President 
Stephanie HIll
354-0846
 
Treasurer
Mary de Jonge
588-0458
mdejonge@nalco.com
 
Recording Secretary
Cathy Kapp
352-7499
 
Historian
OPEN
 

CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 Community News
 
Remember, our LGAN website includes:
  • Community Events 
  • Mommy Confidential: fantastic local contacts and resources
Do you have a friend or neighbor who wants to join?

book club

Click on this link for the membership form
 
 Club year runs August through May.

$25.00 Annual Membership Dues

($15 between March 1and May 30)

Email Megan Kostal @ megankostal@hotmail.com for additional membership information.

Sunshine Committee
 
Newcomers help one another by providing courtesy meals to fellow members who are experiencing extraordinary times. Anything from new baby, moving, illness or job loss. 

If you are aware of anyone needing a little sunshine please forward information to:
Playgroup
 


Playgroup is a great place for kids and caregivers to make new friends and socialize in two spacious rooms full of toys for the tiniest babies to active toddlers and pre-schoolers. Playgroup is a drop-in group, no RSVP required or any commitment - just come when you can. It's a great way to start the week for kids and moms as well. 
 
Date: Every Monday
Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: First Presbyterian Church of La Grange, 150 South Ashland Ave., La Grange
Cost: $3.00/per family visit

Questions to: Nicole Garrity nicolegarrity@yahoo.com
or Ellen MacEntee ellenmacentee@hotmail.com.

LTHS Scholarship
 
We are pleased to announce that Tiffany Barrett of Countryside received the 2009-2010 La Grange Area Newcomers and Neighbors $500 Scholarship award. Tiffany plans to attend the University of Illinois in Champaign.

The scholarship is awarded each year to a female Lyons Township High School senior who demonstrates a commitment to community service as well as financial need.



Pictured Tiffany Barrett and Rochelle Dale

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