OUR FOUNDING TRADITION

Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home

Founded in 1958 by Elna Lorentzen, the Women’s Auxiliary helps raise funds for and are avid volunteers at The Danish Home of Chicago.  The purpose is to assist in the social well-being of the beloved residents at The Danish Home and to help improve their quality of life.  The Women’s Auxiliary consists of a dedicated team of 21 board members and over 200 members.  The Women’s Auxiliary luncheons provide an opportunity to get together with new and old friends while supporting a good cause, meeting residents and learning firsthand about this wonderful senior living community.

Women of all heritages and backgrounds are invited and encouraged to join this vital group of volunteers. All that is required is a willing spirit to continue and grow The Danish Home’s legacy of enhancing and enriching the lives of older adults, their families and the greater community. The Women’s Auxiliary is responsible for planning and implementing myriad activities, events and initiatives all throughout the year.

BIRTHDAY PARTY EACH MONTH:
On the third Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m., we welcome all who had a birthday in that month and those who want to wish them well to The Danish Home for our monthly birthday celebration. Please join us for the celebration!

Sunday Coffee:  
Every Sunday at 2:00 p.m., coffee hour is held at The Danish Home.

Upcoming Events

2024 Spring Luncheon

Happy Spring! The Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home of Chicago always showcases a spectacular array of Raffle Baskets and Silent Auction items at its Annual Spring Luncheon, this year ranging from an Echo Dot Gift Basket to a Breakfast Basket, Kids’ Basket, Nature/Outdoors Basket, Lottery & Liquor Basket, $100 Bill, Tre Kronor Gift Card Basket, a $100 Gift Card to “Lettuce Entertain You” Restaurants (donated by IVY Marketing Group), and more.

The Women’s Auxiliary’s upcoming Spring Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Manzo’s Banquets, 1571 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines, IL, starting at 11:00 a.m. with Cocktails and Punch followed by the 12:00 Noon Luncheon. Entertainment will be presented by Casey Myles, featuring the stylings of Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra.

Everyone is welcome to attend! Please bring your friends and family. Gentlemen are welcome! Luncheon Cost: $55.00 per person. If you aren’t an Auxiliary member yet, please join the Women’s Auxiliary as a new member from now until March 30, 2024 and your 2024 Spring Luncheon will be half off ($27.50). Call Spring Luncheon Chairperson Karen Nylen-Swidergal at 847-525-0307 for details.

Please RSVP for the luncheon by March 30, 2024 to Karen Nylen-Swidergal, 97 Carriage Road, Barrington, IL 60010. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to “The Women’s Auxiliary of The Danish Home”, sponsoring a resident to attend the luncheon, and/or purchasing Lucky Chances ($1 each). We look forward to seeing you at Manzo’s Banquets on Saturday, April 13, 2024!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past Events

The Women’s Auxiliary proudly presented its Annual Spring Luncheon at a lovely new location in 2023.
Read about the event

Click here for Women’s Auxiliary Brochure

Call today to learn more or to schedule a visit

773-775-7383, Ext 4