Guests enjoy a retro meal just like Mom used to make.
Guests enjoy a retro meal just like Mom used to make.

Lincoln Park was rockin' and Cafe Brauer was filled with the sounds of Motown, Funk, and Disco as members and guests of The Village Chicago held their annual benefit, Then and Now - a Retro Celebration. On the lovely fall evening of September 29, guests were greeted by "Marilyn"and "Elvis" and enjoyed an evening of music (provided by outstanding DJ James Gustin of Fig Media), a nostalgic buffet dinner, and captivating dance performances by Jessica Mays and Stanislav Havrylchenko of Windy City Wedding Dance.

Jessica Mays and Stanislav Havrylchenko perform the American FoxTrot
Jessica Mays and Stanislav Havrylchenko perform the American FoxTrot
Guest Anna Rakowsky and Village member Ruth Ann Watkins
Guest Anna Rakowsky and Village member Ruth Ann Watkins

"We wanted to do something different this year, says Village Executive Director Molly Conley, "... and it was a hit all around as we reached our fundraising goals and people had a wonderful time."

Village staff members Niki Fox and Callie Alton
Village staff members Niki Fox and Callie Alton
Board Chair David Baker thanks the Benefit Committee
Board Chair David Baker thanks the Benefit Committee
Elvis (Village member Bill Wright) greets a guest decked out in tie-dye, beads, and bell-bottoms.
Elvis (Village member Bill Wright) greets a guest decked out in tie-dye, beads, and bell-bottoms.

The Village Chicago serves older adults and their families through learning, connections, and a deeply engaged community.

Judy Brady, Bonnie Schuessler, Nadine "Marilyn" Wright, Phyllis Hemphill, Pam Peterson, Ellen Baren
Judy Brady, Bonnie Schuessler, Nadine "Marilyn" Wright, Phyllis Hemphill, Pam Peterson, Ellen Baren