Special Events: First Lady's Luncheon

Over 120 individuals attended the Des Plaines First Lady’s Lunch hosted by Mrs. Jean Arredia on Sunday, October 12, 2008, at the Café La Cave. The Program, which is a benefit for the Des Plaines Community Foundation, was highlighted by Interior Designer Tara Gruber who spoke on the "Fundamentals of Interior Design: What You Need To Know." Gruber operates Interiors By TGI. During the course of the event, Rosemary Argus, Alderman of the 8^th Ward and Executive Director of the Des Plaines Foundation presented Mrs. Arredia with a tea set. This marked the 6^th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon.

 
Secretary to the Mayor Donna Catlett (standing) poses for a photograph with her mother Mrs. June Griessmer (seated) at the First Lady’s Lunch. Catlett has served on the planning committee for the First Lady’s Lunch since it began six years ago.

Des Plaines First Lady Jean Arredia (left) and City Clerk Donna McAllister (right) greeted attendees at the First Lady’s Lunch as they entered the Café La Cave. McAllister also gave the invocation at the First Lady’s event.

The First Lady’s Luncheon was highlighted by a presentation on Interior Design, a raffle, and cello music presented by mother and son, Charlotte and Lucas Jackson, and Natalie Kozenczak. The music was arranged by Orchestra Instructor Mr. Jim Hajost, Des Plaines Elementary School District 62. (pictured above left to right) Lucas Jackson, Charlotte Jackson and Natalie Kozenczak entertain at the First Lady’s Lunch.

Alderman Rosemary Argus, who is also the Executive Director of the Des Plaines Community Foundation, and her granddaughters at the First Lady's Lunch. Proceeds from the Luncheon were contributed to the First Lady's Lunch.

City of Des Plaines Media Specialist William Soderberg poses for a photograph with Interior Designer Tara Gruber who gave a presentation at the lunch on the "Fundamentals of Interior Design: What You Need To Know."

Residents and friends of Des Plaines were in attendance at the First Lady's Lunch. (pictured above left to right) Ann Tennes, Rita Erdmann, Cathy Greene (seated), Karen Kozenczak and Jo Reilly pose for a photograph at the Lunch. One of the highlights of the lunch was a raffle. The following contributed to the raffle: The Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Han Goczkowski, Realtor, Deb Crowell, Starbucks, Pesche's Flower Shop, Gifts & Greenhouses, Inc. and Kuhn's Delicatessen

First Lady Jean Arredia (left) and 3rd Ward Alderman Laura Murphy (right) pose for a photograph with Des Plaines Ann Evans (middle) at the First Lady's Lunch.

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