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.
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February 10, 2021 – Philanthropy and Financial Well-being: Austim Speaks
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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!
January 9, 2021 – Day at the Races
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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!
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Happy Holidays!
May 2021 be filled with many special times for you!
Alumnae Panhellenic’s New Format for Scholarships
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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.
December 9, 2020
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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.

November 11, 2020 – “Finding Shakespeare in America”
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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.
October 14, 2020 Community Wellbeing with Book Discussion
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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.
September 9, 2020 – Social Wellbeing: A Virtual Feast
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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!
June 28, 2020 – Day at Arlington Park
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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!