Nodding back to the famous Manhattan Club (frequented in the 1930’s through the 1950’s by celebrities like Marilyn Monroe and Jimmy Stewart and famous for its zebra-themed interior), the event made guests feel as though they were transported back in time. From the complete transformation of the Four Seasons ballroom (courtesy of designer Tom Kehoe) to the absolute classic elegance of the over 430 guests, the evening will last forever in the memory of those present.
Co-chairs Toni Canada, Dusty Stemer and Laurie Davis helped pull the evening go off without a hitch, complete with a delicious meal. An over-the-top silent auction, a prize-packed live auction conducted by celebrity auctioneer Jim Karas, a heartfelt thank you speech from Service Club president Sherrill Bodine, Masters of Ceremony, Val Warner and Ryan Chiaverini of Windy City Live, and beautiful music from the Ken Arlen Orchestra with a special performance by Shelley MacArthur Farley all contributed to an amazing evening for all.
Best of all, like always, the event benefited those in need, raising almost $250,000. The Woods of Davis Imperial Cleaners are proud to be a part of such a generous long-standing all-volunteer organization providing grants to local educational, social service, civic, health and cultural organizations. We’d love to share some pictures of the event with you below.
To learn more about the Service Club, click here or see our last Service Club event recap here. Photos courtesy of CandidCandace.com, Steve Starr Photography, Caitlin Saville Collins Photography and Cindy Barrymore Photography.
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| Co-chairs Toni Canada, Dusty Stemer and Laurie Davis |
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| Lynda and Rick Wood of Davis Imperial Cleaners provided gift cards and fabricare tip books for all! |
