
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.
Monthly birthday parties
Sunday coffee
Upcoming Events
Saturday, May 30, 2026
11:00 AM at The Danish Home
Summerfest
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Noon-5:00 PM at The Danish Home
Women’s Auxiliary’s Family Day BBQ
with Lawn Games at The Danish Home
Sunday, August 9, 2026 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
The Danish Home Foundation’s Annual Benefit
Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM
in the New Dining Room/Garden
Women’s Auxiliary’s Annual Membership
Meeting and Brunch
Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:30 AM at The Danish Home
Fall Fest
Sunday, November 1, 2026
11:30 AM-3:00 PM at The Danish Home
Click here for Women’s Auxiliary Brochure
“For the Osuch family, choosing The Danish Home of Chicago for our parents was always our first choice. We have had a lifetime of great experiences there, well before the folks moved in.”