Alpha Xi Delta Chicago North Shore

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7:30 p.m.

A good start to your December holiday celebrations is to come to Marsha’s. It’s the annual holiday party! Optional gift exchange for us ($15 – $20) and collection of gifts for our Northwestern University Settlement House family. Contact Holly with any questions about the gifts to the NUSH family or see Jean’s November meeting minutes.                    Hostess:  Marsha                    Co-hostess:  Dian

Optional: Cookie Exchange – Contact Suzanne for information.

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association has one fundraiser in the year, and NOW IS THE TIME!! MAMMOUTH PECAN HALVES are $13.00 a 16 oz. bag and CHOCOLATE COVERED PECANS are $11.00 a 12 oz. bag. If you’re new to CNS, please ask about them, and be prepared for rave reviews!! Send your order to Carla ASAP to insure delivery before the holidays. If you have any questions, contact Carla.

Wednesday, November 13, at 7:30 p.m.

Elizabeth Howard, Vice-President of Youth and Young Adult Services, Northwestern University Settlement House, will be the speaker. NUSH is one of our local philanthropies and relates to AXD’s national philanthropy, Kindly Hearts, which focuses on helping children.

CNS will give gifts to a family from NUSH as in past years. For those interested in participating, the gift assignments will be distributed. All interested in joining the cookie exchange for December, contact Suzanne..

All pecan orders are due! Support CNS’s fundraiser by buying, selling and enjoying these delicious pecans!

The Hostess is Jean, and the Co-hostess is Suzanne.

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

*NOTE: The book for discussion has been changed to: Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes.

This is a novel available at most libraries or for purchase if you choose.

The Hostess is Karen M., and the Co-hostesses are Kit Lenser and Elaine Sharp.

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. Salad Supper

The Hostess is Holly, and the Co-hostess is Karen M.

Bring your favorite salad and your summer news to share with your Alpha Xi sisters!

Time to start reading for the book discussion in October. The book is Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance, and it should be a lively discussion!

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Recognizing and celebrating our sisters’ membership in Alpha Xi Delta for 25, 50, 60 and 75 years. Pam is hostess, and Suzanne is co-hostess.

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

CANCELLED

Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.       Play games and chat with sisters! Hostess:  Karen L.            Co-hostesses:  All who come please bring a snack to share.

Dues of $50 are due for March 1, 2024-February 28, 2025.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters! Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

Check out this link to learn about “Open Books”. OPEN BOOKS

The group will make a monetary donation and collect books this night to be delivered to the facility. For those interested in bringing books, please bring 1-2 children’s books. They will go to children directly or to the bookstore for resale. The proceeds supports “Open Books”. Contact Sue with questions. Hostess: Veronica Co-hostess: Sue

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters! Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate with your sisters! Come to the annual holiday party with gift exchange for us (about $15-$20) and collection of gifts for our Northwestern University Settlement House family.   Hostess:  Marsha                    Co-hostess:  Dian

Optional: Cookie Exchange Contact Suzanne for information.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters! Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

The Pecan Project is Chicago North Shore’s only fund raiser for the year – selling outrageously good pecans!! Mammoth halves for baking or snacking ($12 oz.) and Chocolate covered pecans ($10) – contact Carla with your order!

The deadline for participating in the Holiday Donations to a Northwestern Settlement House family was MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13. If you have any questions, contact Holly…

Wednesday, November 8, at 7:00 p.m., Location: Jameson’s Original Charhouse, 1331 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-392-7100

Bring costume jewelry you don’t wear any more and use it to play the LCR card game! You will use the costume jewelry to place bets; and if you’re lucky, you will go home with new costume jewelry! Each person will choose and pay for her own dinner.

Carla is organizing pecans sales-our only fundraiser. If you haven’t had them in previous years, you are in for a treat! They are GREAT for baking and YUMMY just for snacking!

There will be a sign-up for participating in the program to donate gifts to a family from the Northwestern University Settlement House.

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

Wednesday, October 11, at 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion – Lessons in Chemistry

The meeting and book discussion will be at the Lincolnwood Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712. Kathy Brown will facilitate the discussion about Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel. The Co-hostess is Susan H.

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 6:45 p.m. Salad Supper and National Convention Report

Hostess: Holly

Bring your favorite salad and your summer news to share with your Alpha Xi sisters! Karen M. tells about her experiences at the AXD National Convention in July.

The book discussion in October will be Lessons in Chemistry, by Bonnie Garmus . Tip: There are still many weeks to read it before the October meeting.

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association received an Alumnae Association Excellence Award at Alpha Xi Delta’s 55th National Convention this July in New York City. CNS Sisters be proud and thank you for your efforts and loyalty this past year!!

Alpha Xi Delta goes to New York City for its 55th National Convention. Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association is well-represented by its president, Karen M. She will give a complete report at the September CNS meeting. Plan to come on 9/13/2023! Location TBA.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

All women who are members of one of the 26 organizations in the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) are welcome to come for a fabulous evening to support scholarships for young women who are currently in college and members in an NPC organization.

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 Sunset Ridge Country Club, 2100 Sunset Ridge Road, Northfield, IL 6:00 pm Live Music, Cash Bar, Silent Auction, Raffle and Wine Pull 7:00 pm Seated Dinner, Dessert and Presentations.

Tickets $85.00 R.S.V.P. June 1, 2023

Click here for the invitation and registration form.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

Recognizing and celebrating our sisters’ membership in Alpha Xi Delta for 25, 50, 60 and 75 years. There will be installation of the officers for the next two years and some planning for 2023-2024.

Hostess: Pam is hostess Co-hostesses: Judy H.G. and Suzanne

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

Chicago North Shore is hosting a Founders’ Day celebration. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome! Here is the information. Contact Karen M. with questions.

Saturday, April 15, 2023, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wildfire, City Park at Lincolnshire, 235 Parkway Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 847-279-7900

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m.

No meeting this month-Social Time with your sisters! Come to Karen M’s home and bring a snack to share. Chat, watch basketball, chat, have snacks, chat!!

Chicago North Shore will host Founders’ Day on April 15, 2023, at a local restaurant. Check back on this website for the location and time. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

We’re all good sisters!  If you are interested, click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. – Kindly Hearts Campaign

We will make Valentine cards for homeless youth at the Center on Halsted, where Susan works. The Association will donate money to the Center to provide gift cards to be put inside the Valentine cards we’ve made.   Hostess: Veronica        Co-hostess: Susan 

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!                                               Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.       Wednesday, March 1, 2023              “Big Fish”    Location:  Lincolnshire Marriott Theater, 10 Marriott Dr., Lincolnshire, IL  60069,              847-634-0200

Saturday, January 14, 2023, 1-3:00 p.m.                 LUNCHEON/MEETING                  La Tasca Tapas Restaurant, 25 W. Davis St., Arlington Hts., IL,  847-398-2400

Contact Dian for more information.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!                                               Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs

May 2023 be a happy and healthy year for you!

Saturday, January 14, 2023, we will meet at La Tasca Tapas Restaurant, 25 W. Davis St., Arlington Hts., for lunch from 1:00-3:00. Click on “Contact Us” or email Karen M. with questions.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

**Please note that masks are to be worn to this meeting/celebration on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.    Celebrate with your sisters! Come to the annual holiday party with gift exchange for us (about $20) and collection of gifts for our Northwestern University Settlement House family.                                                          Hostess:  Marsha                    Co-hostess:  Dian

Optional: Cookie Exchange Contact Suzanne for information.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!                                                                                                                                               Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.     Location: Jameson’s Charhouse, 1331 W. Dundee Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

In a private room we will solve a murder mystery! When you R.S.V.P., you will be assigned a character. Everyone is involved in unravelling the mystery! Each person will choose and pay for her own dinner.

Carla is organizing pecans sales-our only fundraiser. If you haven’t had them in previous years, you are in for a treat! They are GREAT for baking and YUMMY just for snacking!

There will be a sign-up for participating in the program to donate gifts to a family from the Northwestern University Settlement House.

Sign-up with Suzanne if you are interested in participating in a cookie exchange at the December meeting/holiday celebration.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!                                                                                                                                               Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Wednesday, October 12, 7:00-9:00 pm, at the Lincolnwood Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712

This book, West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, is based on the true story of the cross-country road trip that America’s first giraffes took in 1938. It’s also a coming of age story demonstrating the positive influence that caring friends and gentle animals can gave on a young man’s life. Kathryn will be our facilitator.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome! If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, please click on Contact Us to receive directions or complete details for this or any of the programs. We’re all good sisters! 

Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.* *Note earlier time

Bring a favorite salad for sharing. We will have “Celebrating of our Sisters” Awards postponed from May, a review of the upcoming CNS year and time to catch up with our sisters! Our hostess is Holly and co-hostess is Judy. Please wear a mask when inside Holly’s home and not eating or drinking.

FYI: The Book Discussion in October will be on “West with Giraffes” by Lynda Rutledge.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome! If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, please click on Contact Us to receive directions or complete details for this or any of the programs. We’re all good sisters! 

Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Sunset Ridge Country Club, Northfield, IL, at 12:00 p.m.

Register online for the Garden Party Scholarship Benefit Luncheon and Silent Auction: CLICK HERE.

A paper registration form can be downloaded HERE.

Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. CANCELLED This may be rescheduled; check this site for an update.

We are pleased to meet in person this year to honor sisters who are eligible to receive the Order of the Rose (50 years), Pearl (60 years), and Diamond (75 years) since we were last able to gather in person in May, 2019. We will also acknowledge twenty-five year members and those members who have already attained the status of Order of the Rose, Pearl or Diamond.  Join your sisters for this very special evening!

Karen M. is our hostess, and Judy and Pam are our co-hostesses.

Note the date for the Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic Benefit, Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Sunset Ridge Country Club, Northfield, IL.

Click here for the Panhellenic Benefit invitation and registration form.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome! If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, please click on Contact Us to receive directions or complete details for this or any of the programs. We’re all good sisters!                                                                                                                                             

Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.      Celebrate our AXD Founders and the return of an In-person Meeting!

Jean is our hostess, and our co-hostess is Suzanne.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Wednesday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m.

To replace the March gathering at the Marriott Theater, we will meet via Zoom with a program TBD. Check back for the details!!

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Wednesday, February 9, at 7:30 p.m.

Chicago North Shore will meet via “Zoom” in February. Alpha Xi Delta has adopted the Kindly Hearts Campaign as its National Philanthropy for 2021-2022. Chapters and Associations choose charities in their areas as their philanthropies. CNS continues to support Northwestern University Settlement House, which provides services for children and their families in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. Yasmin Rodriguez, AmeriCorps Project YES!, Director, & Food Pantry and Support Services Director, will speak about the variety of services and programs currently offered at NUSH..

Please note: The March 9, 2022, group outing to see West Side Story at Lincolnshire Marriott Theater, which had been on hold, has now been cancelled.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

May 2022 be a happy and healthy year for you!

Saturday, January 8, 2022, we will meet at Valley Lo Club for lunch from 1:00-3:00. Click on “Contact Us” or email Karen M. with questions.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Wednesday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. ZOOM into the Holidays!! While missing the person-to person sisterhood, we will give our holiday schedules a little wiggle room with eliminating travel to the meeting. Please remember Marsha’s beautiful home in past years!! There will be games and time to share holiday plans.

For those participating in donating gifts for the Northwestern University Settlement House family that was chosen for CNS, the wrapped gifts are due at Holly’s house on Monday, December 6. If you have the gift/s but don’t have time to wrap, please take them to Holly’s anyway. A couple of sisters have volunteered to help Holly with any final wrapping and packing. Contact Holly with questions.

The delicious and popular pecans are back! Carla is our fundraising leader coordinating pecan sales. $12 for 16 oz. bag of mammoth pecans and $10 for 12 oz. of chocolate covered pecans. Email or call her with your order. Send checks to her and make them payable to Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association. Contact her with questions.

We are NOT having Fannie May as a fundraiser this year.

Our January meeting will be a luncheon/meeting on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Valley Lo Club, Glenview. Barbara is our hostess. Contact Dian with questions.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

ZOOM Genealogy:  Jump Starting Your Family Research by Presenter:  Julie Bartimus

Have you always wanted to know about your family’s “tree”? Julie will give tips and guidance for this project to determine your ancestry.

We will be selling Georgia pecans again this year! Get your order in to have the large and delicious pecans for holiday season baking (and eating)! Please note that we’re taking a break from selling Fannie May candy for 2021.

Holly will be taking names of volunteers to participate in the Christmas giving to a Northwestern University Settlement House family. If you can’t attend the Zoom meeting and want to participate, please contact Holly.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

ZOOMING again this month! Kathy will be the facilitator for our Book Talk about A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Everyone is a hostess this month. ZOOM in and enjoy your Salad Supper at home! Hear fraternity updates from the National Convention and your sisters’ summer news.

Next month will be the book discussion for Woman of No Importance.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the Zoom meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

National Convention is virtual this year and will be held on June 25-26, 2021.

Chicago North Shore has its new officers in place. Check here later in the summer for information concerning the fall meetings. They may be in-person.

The book for the October book discussion is “A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purnell.. This could be a good time to read it!

Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting

Our year closes with a celebration honoring our sisters who have been Alpha Xi Delta’s for 25, 50 (Rose), 60 (Pearl), or 75 (Diamond) years and the installation of officers who will serve for the next two years.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting  VISION BOARDS

Our symphony starts with “A clear vision…” Share your personal “vision” as displayed on your Vision Board. In March we got tips from Dian and websites to get us started.

In place of a Founders’ Day gathering this April, we think about our founders’ “clear vision” and our own. No vision or goal is too large or too small. It is a personal choice.

Whether you have made a paper representation of your vision or not, join us in the discussion of “A Clear Vision”.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting     Purpose/Career Wellbeing 
Maureen Feck will tell us “How to develop and present Vision Boards.” A Vision Board can clarify a goal in your mind and suggest an action plan to achieve the goal. The goal can be in any area from career to one in your personal life.

There will be an opportunity to share your Vision Board in April.

Reminder: Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association dues of $50 are due on March 1, 2021, for 2021-2022.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

On Monday, March 1 wear your Quill badge with pride all day long! Share your photos across social media using #BadgeDay2021 and #IWearABadge and don’t forget to tag Alpha Xi Delta and NPC.

The Benefit will be virtual for 2021, and scholarships will be awarded. As previously announced, Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic’s scholarships will be for those already in college and affiliated with an NPC group. In the past they were given to incoming first year students. Your support is needed and appreciated! Click here to read about the virtual benefit and donate toward the scholarships.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 7:30 p.m. , Zoom meeting

Annual program on our philanthropy-Autism Speaks. Hear how reaching out to others boosts our own Financial Wellbeing.

Reminder: Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association dues of $50 are due on March 1, 2021, for 2021-2022.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Saturday, January 9, 2021, at 1:00 p.m., via Zoom

In recent Januarys we have gathered at a restaurant. During this year of “virtual” gatherings, we’ll “Go to the Races” via Zoom! Race games and Bingo! Join us! Contact Dian with questions.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM gathering. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Happy Holidays!

May 2021 be filled with many special times for you!

Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic’s scholarships will no longer be for incoming first years. They will be for those already in college and affiliated with an NPC group. Click on this link to get the complete information.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting    
Social and Community Wellbeing Cont.       

No snow worries this year! Enjoy the Holiday meeting from the comfort of your home and show off your “Ugly” sweater! Have some fun with this–that’s the purpose of these Holiday sweaters!

This year in particular–sisterhood can lift our spirits, and that in turn can lead to us passing joy and good will to others.

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, 7:30 p.m., Zoom Meeting     Social and Community Wellbeing            Colleen Sehy speaks on “Finding Shakespeare in America.”  A Kappa sister tells about the Shakespeare in our midst.

Reminders: CNS members will receive an email from Holly about participating in the holiday project of helping a family from the Northwestern University Settlement House Let her know by November 6, 2020, if you are interested in buying a gift or donating for a gift card.

CNS is selling pecans and Fannie May! If you have had these pecans in past years, you know they are huge and delicious–for baking or eating @ $12 per 1 lb. bag. For snacking there are the irresistible chocolate covered pecans @ $9 per 12 oz. bag. Let Carla know your order.

Karen is coordinating the Fannie May sales. Here are links to the Holiday brochure and order form. Fannie May brochure Unsure of the kind of candy to buy? Discounted gift cards are the answer! Fannie May order form

Autism Speaks Virtual Walk: Chicago North Shore – Sunday, October 11, 2020  See Calendar page for links to details.

Clear Vision of Life, Wellbeing Program

Wednesday, October, 14, 2020     Community Wellbeing with Book Discussion        The New York Times Bestseller novel about racism in the USA, Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult will be the focus of the discussion facilitated by Trish.

Reminders of Autism Speaks Virtual Walks: Chicago – September 19, 2020 Chicago North Shore – Sunday, October 11, 2020  See Calendar page for links to details.

Clear Vision of Life, Wellbeing Program

Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

The year will feature Alpha Xi Delta’s Wellbeing Program.  It is from Wellbeing, The Five Essential Elements” by T. Rath and J. Harter.  Traditionally, Chicago North Shore starts its year with a salad supper, but not THIS year! It will be a Virtual Feast for social purposes; and when you choose your salad, consider your Physical Wellbeing! It is said that “Every hour of Social Time keeps stress away.”

Share joys and concerns on the ZOOM meeting and find out how sisters have weathered COVID-19 the past few months. Members have been emailed instructions to join the meeting.

If you are new to Chicago North Shore Alumnae, click on Contact Us to let us know you would like the information to join the ZOOM meeting. All Alpha Xi’s are welcome!

Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Noon      Picnic at Arlington Park!  A Day at the Races!  THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.  A  great idea from Dian that has been cancelled due to COVID-19.  

TAKE CARE, BE SAFE, AND BE WELL THIS SUMMER!

Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.  There will NOT be an In-Person meeting at Pam’s house. There will be a virtual meeting–same date and same time. CNS members will be notified.  Not a member yet?  Click on Contact Us at the top of this page and ask about it.

Celebration of the Milestones of Order of the Rose, Pearl, and Diamond will take place at a later date.

  BE SAFE AND BE WELL!

The governor of Illinois has issued a “Shelter-in-Place” order until April 30, 2020, during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The area-wide Founders’ Day event scheduled for April 25, 2020, has been POSTPONED and RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m.

The Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic Benefit scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, 2020, has been CANCELLED but welcomes ticket purchases as donations. The donations will be used for the scholarships, which would have been awarded at the benefit. There will be some raffle items available, also. Check back here for the latest on how you can help!

Any scheduling changes will be posted on this website.

Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.  Autism Speaks           Come learn about the latest news from our national philanthropy, the results of the Autism Speaks walks, and upcoming opportunities for support. Kits for Kids will be assembled to give to Autism Speaks. Hostess:  Jean*     Co-hostess: Susan

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters! 

Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at 7:30 p.m.      Safety Tips for Women – Part 2          Peter Honigmann, Best Defense Concepts, will make a self-defense presentation including what to do if you find yourself in trouble, whether to comply or to fight back, and three main reactions to a dangerous situation: fight OR flight OR freeze.  May you never be in a position to need his advice: but if you are, this information might actually save your life or someone else’s.             Hostess:  Dian        Co-hostess: Kit

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters! 

Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty

Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.

Pinstripes, 1150 Willow Road, Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-480-2323

Start the new decade with an opportunity to eat out with sisters in the Badiola Room at Pinstripes. After lunch, participate in a game of bocce or bingo. Cost: $30 per person. Dian is collecting the money, and any excess money will go towards Autism Speaks.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!                                                                                                                                               Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty

Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.  Come celebrate the holidays with Sisters! The evening will include a $10-15 gift exchange (optional) and an optional cookie exchange (contact Suzanne). December 11 is also the deadline for the gifts for our Northwestern Settlement House family (for those who signed up in November).     Marsha is our Hostess, and Carla is our Co-hostess.

Entertainment Books are for sale at $25 each.  Buy the book from Karen or order online. There is an app for your phone so the coupons will always be handy!  Chicago North Shore makes a profit of $5 per book. 

Note: Saturday, January 11, 2020, 12:00 p.m.:  Let’s Have Lunch Together — A continuation of our Fifty is Nifty Birthday Party at Pinstripes with bocce and bingo  Due date for paid reservations is 12/30. Space is limited so…first-come, first-served.  Invitations to follow.   You may bring your check for $30 made out to Dian to the December meeting to reserve your seat!

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!                                                                                                                                               Click on “Contact Us” for directions or complete details on any of the programs.

Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.    Book Talk –Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens   Dian will lead the book discussion with some prepared questions. This is the deadline to turn in your Fannie May candy order. Remember your order is shipped to you directly. Also, sign-up to participate in giving gifts in December to a family from the Northwestern University Settlement House. Our November hostess is Karen M., and our Co-hostess is Suzanne.

SPOILER ALERT! The link below has our discussion questions, but you may not want to look at them until you have read the entire book. Discussion Questions

Carla’s info on the pecans: 1-lb. bags of mammoth halves – $12.00, 12-oz. bags of the chocolate-covered pecans – $8.00. The deadline to order is November 13. You will get the pecans you ordered at the December Holiday meeting at Marsha’s house; or if you play bridge on the first Monday of the month, you will get your order on Dec. 2. Please send Carla your check for your order payable to AXD Salt Creek.

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Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at 7:30 p.m. Officer Joel Detloff, Community Relations, Village of Glenview Police Department, will share safety tips for women in his presentation. Be there to learn how to help yourself or others in a variety of situations. The book selected to be discussed at the November meeting is Where the Crawdads Sing (2018) by Delia Owens. Our Hostess is Veronica, and our Co-hostess is Penny.

It’s Fannie May time! One of our main fundraisers is selling the popular Fannie May candy, nuts, and gift cards. Get a catalog and order form from Karen L. or click on “Contact Us” above this announcement to request them. Orders are due at the November 13 meeting, and your purchases are sent directly to you.

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Fifty is Awesome, Fifty is Nifty                                                                                                                                  Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at 6:45 p.m. Our annual feast of salads, sharing summer memories, and kicking off the new year of celebrating 50 years of CNS. Bring your best salad and appetite and continue the 50th celebration. Welcome in the new officers and learn about activities for the coming year. Look over the list of books in the previous post on this page. We’ll vote for the selection to be read at the November meeting. Our Hostess is Holly, and our Co-hostess is Jean.

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Click on the link below to check out this list of books and choose which you would like to have discussed at the November 13, 2019, meeting at Karen’s home.

List of Book Titles – August 2019

Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association’s celebration of its 50th anniversary got off to a great start, July 14, 2019, at Homer’s in Wilmette, with reminiscing, games, prizes, and of course, Homer’s Ice Cream!

The 50TH ANNIVERSARY of CHICAGO NORTH SHORE is this summer! Celebrate with sisters at an Ice Cream Social, on Sunday, July 14, 2019, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 pm, at Homer’s Ice Cream, 1237 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL to commemorate CNS’s special anniversary! We have a private room and the charge is $10 per person. Chicago North Shore was chartered as an Alumnae Chapter on July 14, 1969, becoming an Alumnae Association in 1993 as directed by the national fraternity.

Alpha Xi Delta’s gather July 3-6, 2019, in Seattle, Washington, for the National Convention. Penny will represent Chicago North Shore Alumnae Association and will tell us all about her experience at our September 11, 2019, Salad Supper.

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.  This is the annual end of the year gathering to honor those members receiving the Order of the Rose (50 years), Order of the Pearl (60 years) and Diamond (75 years), as well as the members who have already reached these milestones. Installation of new officers serving the next two years will take place. Pam is our hostess, and our co-hostess is Judy. Join your sisters for this very special evening!

Saturday, April 27, 2019 Autism Speaks Chicago North Shore Walk    New Trier West campus  Kit set up a walking team–“Alpha Xi Delta Northshore Family and Friends”. If you participated, thank you! Donations are accepted after the walk date through May 26, 2019. If you are interested, click here.

Saturday, June 1, 2019   Autism Speaks Chicago Walk   Montrose Harbor, Chicago      Here’s the link for the Chicago Walk.   If you have questions, contact Kit.

The 50TH ANNIVERSARY of CHICAGO NORTH SHORE is coming this summer! Celebrate with sisters at an Ice Cream Social, on Sunday, July 14, 2019, 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 pm, at Homer’s Restaurant, 1237 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, IL to commemorate CNS’s special anniversary! We have a private room and the charge is $10 per person. Chicago North Shore was chartered as an Alumnae Chapter on July 14, 1969, becoming an Alumnae Association in 1993 as directed by the national fraternity.

NATIONAL CONVENTION:  Seattle, WA  –  July 3-6, 2019

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.      Exercise Your Brain and Keep it Sharp! Learn about brain-training exercises and the research behind them. We will try some exercises! Election of officers for the next two years will take place. Chocolate (brain food?) and Irish treats will be served. Dian is our hostess, and our co-hostess is Susan.

The area-wide AXD Founders’ Day Luncheon is April 27, 2019, Noon-3:00 p.m., at Meze Mediterraneo, 680 Mall Drive, Schaumberg. Click this link for information and the reservation form. https://www.alphaxideltachicagonorthshore.com/wp-content/uploads/AXD-Founders-Day-4-27-2019-Invitation.pdf

The Chicago North Shore Alumnae Panhellenic Benefit Dinner will be April 25, 2019, at The Knollwood Club, 1890 Knollwood Rd., Lake Forest. Proceeds benefit college scholarships for women. Here are links with the information. To see the pages go to the Calendar section of this website.

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All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at 7:30 p.m.      Let’s Talk About Recipes    Everyone has a favorite recipe.  Bring a copy and briefly share the story behind it.    Karen M. is our hostess, and our co-hostess is Martha.

All Alpha Xi Delta’s are welcome!  We’re all good sisters!

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