Cruise into Spring

Special Leisure Services Foundation presents.....
“Cruise into Spring”
The 22 nd Annual
Gold Medal Fashion Show
February 26, 2012
To Benefit: NWSRA Lightning team athletes who can compete in Special Olympics, Paralympic and Unified Sports opportunities.
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Welcome
Dear Friends,
On behalf of Special Leisure Services Foundation, it is my pleasure to welcome
you to The 22nd Annual Gold Medal Fashion Show. This event spotlights the
children and adults who attend Northwest Special Recreation Association
programs and compete on NWSRA Lightning teams for local, regional and
state competitions.
As the fundraising arm of NWSRA, SLSF provides funding for accessible
transportation, general program support, the Kevin T. Kendrigan Memorial
Scholarship program, inclusion opportunities and NWSRA Lightning athletes
who can compete in Special Olympics, Paralympic and Unified Sports
opportunities in the northwest suburbs. SLSF salutes the dedicated staff of
NWSRA as they continue to provide world-class programming and life-changing
experiences throughout seventeen member park district communities. Please also
join me in thanking the exceptional team of committee members and volunteers
who have worked tirelessly to organize this event.
SLSF’s mission is to support and promote outstanding opportunities through
recreation for children and adults with disabilities. We thank you for supporting
the SLSF mission by sharing the spotlight with our models today, and for making
so many special experiences possible. Enjoy the show!
Sincerely,
Brian Rubin
Chair, Special Leisure Services Foundation
Premier Partner:
Opportunity Partner:
Media Partner:
Emerald Table Sponsor:
Ruby Table Sponsors:
The Fax & Printer Company
Richard & Joanne Kluck
The Lordots Family & Friends
Table Sponsors:
The Anderson Family
BMO Harris Bank
The Cassata Family
The Grunewald Family
Barbara Johnson
Brandy Richter
Elaine Schmitt
Jennifer Ubert
The Wohlhart Family
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Cruise Directors:
Lori Anderson
Christina Anderson-Heller
Sandra Aussem
Dianne Bartlett
Louise Dickey
Fran Falcone
Karen Geraci
Natasha Hiller
Judy Houser
Bev Kaman
Laurel Katz
Joanne Kluck
SLSF Board of Directors:
Brian Rubin, Chair
Terri Oates, Vice Chair
Amy Charlesworth,
Secretary &
Organizational Treasurer
Ernest R. Blomquist,
Attorney
Tracey Crawford,
NWSRA Executive Director
& President, SLSF
Jeff Acks
Carl Arthur
Jan Buchs
Thomas M. Campone
Jacky Cartwright
Dennis Hanson
Jim Heyden
Jim Houser, Jr.
Jean Lamantia
Mary Larson
Diane Maxwell
Joanne Terrelli
Jen Ubert
Ann Zgoda
Diane Maxwell
Tom Perkins
Tim Schaap
Jean Schlinkmann
Elaine Schmitt
Jim Schwantz
Kristine M. Stabler
Eric Wasowicz
NWSRA Board of Trustees:
Sharon Anderson, Chair Jeffrey Acks
Diane Hilgers
Mt. Prospect
Hanover Park
Salt Creek
Kathy Nowicki, Vice Chair Dean Bostrom
Jean Schlinkmann
Prospect Heights
Hoffman Estates Schaumburg
Steve Scholten
Robert Dowling
Jay Morgan
Arlington Heights
Inverness
South Barrington
Rita Fletcher
Ron Gbur
Dennis Stein
Bartlett
Palatine
Streamwood
Dan Schimmel
Debbie Carlson Kudla
Jan Buchs
Buffalo Grove
Wheeling
River Trails
Michael Brottman
Amy Charlesworth
Elk Grove
Rolling Meadows
Special thanks to all of the models’ families
who worked tirelessly to make this day a success.
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DEPARTS
Cash Bar & Basket Viewing
Luncheon & Basket Prize Winners Announced
Luncheon Menu:
House Salad with choice of
Ranch or Champagne
Vinaigrette
Apricot Chicken
Medley of Zucchini, Squash
& Red Peppers
Orzo with Cranberries
& Apricots
Raspberry Brandy Cake
10:30 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
Fashion Show
1:15 p.m.
Grand Raffle
2:30 p.m.
Fashions:
Old Orchard
Giveaways courtesy of:
Dick Wilson ~ Proforma
Forbici Salon & Spa
Program printing courtesy of:
Northrop Grumman
Hair & Make-up:
Forbici Salon & Spa
Arlington Heights
Stage Design:
Paul Sowa
Printing of signage courtesy of:
Modagraphics
D.J. courtesy of:
Elgin Recycling
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Grand Raffle
$10.00 Grand Prize Raffle Directions
Tickets are being sold 1 for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00 or 7 for $50.00.
On your entry ticket, please indicate the number
that corresponds to the prize you want to win.
Tickets can be purchased throughout the day.
The winners will be drawn just after the grand finale.
1.A day with interior designer Ellyn Anderson, ISID, who will take the items you already own and rearrange them to give your home a brand new look.
2.A beautiful Autumn Gold Maple tree valued at $499.99 donated by
The Atrium Garden Center in Lake Zurich.
3.A $1,000 check courtesy of Tom Pross of Americor, Ltd.
4.A Toro Snow Blower valued at $399.99 donated by
Russo Power Equipment.
5.A black and white Coach “C” tote bag donated by Joanne Kluck.
6.A $500 gift certificate for Woodfield Mall donated by
Complete Building Maintenance.
7.Overnight accommodations for two at Lynfred Winery in one of their designer suites: Includes a cheese and cracker tray, wine, made to order breakfast, and a gift certificate to come back for a private wine tasting
for ten people. Also included is a $100 gift certificate for Wildfire
Restaurant. All courtesy of the Anderson and Heller families.
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Cubs
Dream Day!
$750 Value
Your day includes 4 field box tickets and an opportunity to
have your photo taken on the field before the game.
Winner must provide three 2012 home game date choices.
Opening Day, games against the St. Louis Cardinals, Boston
Red Sox and Chicago White Sox are not available.
The date of this event will be determined by the Chicago Cubs
from your three chosen dates and is subject to availability.
Offer expires at the end of the 2012 season. Game choices
must be registered with the Chicago Cubs prior to May 1, 2012.
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Basket Raffle
$1.00 Raffle Directions
Tickets are being sold for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
Read through the list of raffle baskets in your program. Choose the prize
basket(s) on which you wish to bid.
If you wish, you may write your name on the back of one side of the
double tickets. Be sure to keep the side of the ticket that is imprinted
“KEEP THIS TICKET”. As the prize package winners are drawn, you
will need to refer to these tickets.
Proceed to the prize tables and place your ticket(s) in the numbered bag(s)
corresponding to the prize basket(s) desired. You may put all of your
tickets in one bag or spread the wealth between several baskets.
Prize basket winners will be drawn throughout the luncheon. You may
continue to purchase tickets until the last winner is drawn.
To redeem prize baskets:
If you are the winner of a basket, CONGRATULATIONS!
• You must show your winning ticket stub to redeem your basket.
• Bring your ticket to the prize table to redeem your prize.
• Baskets can be picked up from the prize tables following the finale.
Thank you for participating in the raffles!
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Basket Raffle
1 7th Inning Stretch
Watercolor print of Wrigley Field by Sally Perfect-Wallman
2 Cruisin’…Dinin’…Smilin’
Two tickets to any play on Theatre.com, two wine glasses and napkins,
Godiva chocolate, gourmet cheeses, crackers, cookies, and genoa salami
3 “Aye” Matey
iPod Shuffle, $25.00 iTunes gift card, two sets of iPod/iPhone earbuds, and an iHome portable rechargeable stereo speaker set
4 Booze Cruise
Laphroaig Islay and Ardmore single Malt Scotch Whiskeys, Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, set of six Nachtmann whiskey tumblers, and set of five bar mops
5
O.Y. Not Tastefully Simple basket of gourmet goodies including: rhubarb
strawberry fruit spread, creamy carmel sauce, amaretto chocolate sauce,
apple n’ pear slush, key lime cheeseball, english toffee cheeseball, truffle fudge brownie mix, nana’s apple cake, almond pound cake, and chocolate pound cake
6 Hop To It
Easter basket with tulips and rabbit
7 Tickled Pink
Vera Bradley set in Twirley Birds Pink including: Betsy bag, coin & key purse, gallery wallet, small cosmetic case, and tech case
8
Port Paw Prince
“Pamper Your Pooch” aloe and oatmeal shampoo, ear cleaning solution, oral hygiene kit, pet brush, cat and dog treats, cat and dog toys and a $50.00 gift
certificate for an appointment to Loving Care Animal Hospital
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9 Vintage Hummel
Hummel figurines: “I Didn’t Do It”, “Smiling Through”, “Celebrate With Song”, and a Hummel Collector’s bisque plaque 10 Sobuyit
$100 Crate & Barrel gift certificate and bottle of Norma Jean Merlot
vintage 2005
11
Midnight Buffet
$25.00 Lou Malnati’s gift card, $25 Palatine Inn Restaurant gift card,
Brighton black and white lunch bag, Vera Bradley purple flip-flops and a Dooney & Bourke wristlet
12 Too Hot to Handle
Kindle Fire book reader
13
Bells Will Be Ringing
“Let It Snow” four pack of spreaders, four pack linen napkins, 70” red linen tablecloth, snowman decoration, Sesame Street ornaments, snowman garden flag, two packages of holiday appetizer napkins, two teddy bear ornaments, star ornament, and $25 gift card to Chili’s
14 Zero Cavities. Say Ah!
Oral B electric toothbrush, teeth whitening and supplies
15 Calm Your Inner Spirit
Stained glass sculpture by Larry Zgoda
16
Whoseyourdaddy?
Baby memories book, Curious George bathtime book, Peek-a-Boo Forest soft book, Touch of the Art, Pop Warhol book, Gund bear, baby blanket, Ugg style booties, rattle, stroller clip-on moose toy, Baby Magic products, and small glass photo frame
17
Can’t Have Enough Crystal
Gift certificate for hair cut and style at Mane Street Hair-Styling, Bath & Body Works Paris Amour shower gel and body lotions, $20 Vittorio
de Roma gift card, Swarovski Crystal necklace, boxed soap, and jewelry case
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18 Fun With McKenna
2012 American Girl Doll of the year, McKenna
19 Crow’s Nest
Spa basket filled with everything you need to treat yourself to a
“home spa day”
20
May I Bring My Pets?
$50 new patient gift card for Palatine Animal Hospital, small doggie
necklace, $10 Uptown Cafe gift certificate, Bath & Body Works
“Carried Away” body lotion, Beanie Babies, and a Princess Diana collectible Beanie Baby
21 It’s In the Bag
Coach bag in khaki and a beige Coach wallet
22
Set Sail for the Holidays
Christmas mug and tree plate, photo ornament, snowman votives with candles, snowman wine stopper, snowman cache pot, reindeer
candlestand with candle, snowman soap dispenser, holiday tray,
Coldwater Creek teddy bear, Sally Perfect-Wallman holiday cards, chip and dip tray, Christmas mugs and peace, joy and love silver bracelet
23
“Tee” for Two
Foursome of golf and lunch at Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, Grayslake, $25 Shaw’s Crab House gift card, $20 Vince’s gift card, a bottle of Kanga Reserve Chardonnay, Geneva wristwatch, and golf ball wine stoppers
24 Cruise Control
“The Works” gift certificate to Arlington Heights Ford including: oil change, tire rotation, and multi point inspection, bottle of FB Chardonnay,
wooden wine stopper, $25 Lou Malnati’s gift card, and a Bulls ballcap
25 Hot Ticket
Two tickets to the Bulls vs. Hornets game, Section 203, Row 7, Seats 5 and 6
including parking in Lot C on February 28th
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26 Dinner on the Deck
Crate & Barrel salad bowl with servers, lemonade pitcher, set of four glasses, beverage napkins, and a $25 Jewel gift card
27 Wrapped in Luxury
Tulip pattern afghan by Carolyn Hajost and $50 Café Fourteen gift card
28
Tooth Fairy Envy
“Zoom” in office tooth whitening system, Cuvee du Rocher French red wine, Hugue Whirte Riesling wine, sculptured grape candles, wooden wine stoppers, Vanilla Sugar body wash and lotion and make-up bag
29 A Day at the Beach
Four general admissions to the Shedd Aquarium, $20 Chili’s gift card,
microwave popcorn popper, jar of popcorn and Kirkland caramel nut clusters
30
Kid’s Kamp
Jewelry kit, MP3 lunchbag, kneesocks, Blue’s Clues bookmark, Dora
backpack, Beanie Babies, toy cars, stuffed bunny, lacing beads, Candyland and Memory games, Geo Space digital disc, and dinosaur floor puzzle
31
A Day in Paradise
$25 Peggy Kinnane’s gift card, $25 Shaw’s Crab House gift card, 4 tickets
to Laugh Out Loud, candle, ladies terry robe, Ulta Pink Petals shower gel, body lotion and fragrance mist, Redken products, manicure set, and Bath & Body Works Sweet Pea and White Citrus shower gels
32 Merry Wanderer
Hummel figurines: “A Fair Measure”, “Country Suitor”, “The Surprise”, “Merry Wanderer”, and Hummel pendant
33
Maiden Voyage
Little girl’s summer top and pants (size 4T) with matching hair accessory, white baby blanket with matching jacket hand knit by Sue Entwistle, recordable baby album, Willow Tree “New Life” statuette, Russell Stover chocolates, $25 Maggiano’s gift card, Barnaby’s Pizza gift certificate, and
photo frame
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34
Cabin Fever
Green tray, wine glasses, paper napkins, bowls, wine opener, Kernal
Fabyan’s snacks, chocolate covered macadamia nuts, stuffed frogs, chef’s apron, $25 Jewel gift card, bottle of wine, wooden wine stopper, $20 in Olive Garden gift certificates, notecards, and Fitz & Floyd rooster figurine
35
Tuca Tuca
$25 Heng Wing gift certificate, Yankee Candle with shade and plate, Kernal Fabyan snacks, Caribou coffee, pot holder and oven mitt set, bottle of wine, glass coasters, wooden wine stopper, and ice cream sundae set
36 Weekend Waterbed
Overnight stay for two at the Chicago Hilton/Indian Lakes Resort, Twilight Woods men’s cologne and body wash, votives, and $25 Biaggi’s gift card
37 Fin Addict
Purple Angora sweater with jeweled pin, Brighton necklace with shell, pearl and starfish, handcream, Brighton tote-bag, and floral notecards
38
Wine Down
Cooper’s Hawk wine tasting for four, wooden wine stopper, “Girl’s Night Out” frame, Liz Claibourne gold clip earrings, Liz Claibourne dolphin pin, houndstooth cap, knit scarf, and gloves
39 YUM!!!!
$25.00 gift card and gourmet foods from The Fresh Market
40 Bella Mia
Beauty products including a $50.00 gift certificate to jd Michael Studio
41
No Passport Required
Three month individual membership (for new member only) to
The Wellness Center, cosmetic bag set, $25 Shaw’s Crab House gift card, Mary Kay sampler pack, and scented bath products
42 Wanna See Stars
Four admissions to the Adler Planetarium, 5 x 7 frame, Harry & David chocolate, Caribou Coffee gift pack, photo globe, and $25 Salerno’s gift card
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43 The Crown Jewel
Women’s silver Skagen watch, $20 Vince’s Italian Restaurant gift card,
Kernal Fabyan’s snacks, bottle of wine, body spray, and make-up bag
44
Let’s Get Packing
Tablecloth, silverware, plates, bowls, tiffin box and tote basket, hot pepper jelly, queso, $25 Peggy Kinnane’s gift card, Mary Engelbreit journal, and luggage tag with initial “J”
45 Wunderbar
Hummel figurines: “My Wish Is Small”, “Hello World”, “Daisies Don’t Tell”, and miniature Hummel
46 Seas the Day
4’ x 5’ hand pieced quilt in pink/purple/green made by Pat Flaherty
47 Passport Please
Beaded necklace and Coach wallet
48 Happy Hours
$100 Lettuce Entertain You gift card, Mythique Laguedoc French red wine, knit scarf, gloves, Rowenta fabric steambrush, notepad set, and purse hanger
49 Vera’s Island Blooms
Two piece Vera Bradley set in Island Blooms design
50 Somewhere Over the Rainbow
$50.00 gift certificate to Rainbow Design Jewelers, jewelry cleaner,
Swarovski Crystal necklace, $25 Shaw’s Crab House gift card, crystal
candlesticks, and Party Light candles
51
Pampered Chef
$20 Go Roma gift card, embroidered table topper hand-crafted by
Pat Flaherty, paper plates, napkins, $20 Vince’s Italian Restaurant gift card, jelly roll and mini cupcake pans, and Pampered Chef stoneware pans
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52 Your Place Oar Mine
Service for eight “Tahoe” Pfaltzgraff dishes and $20.00 Go Roma gift card
53
My Two Front Teeth
Coach wristlet, teeth whitening certificate at Village Dental, Elk Grove Village, Senorita Margarita Hot Salt scrub, shower gel set, business card case, and key ring
54 Stress Reliever
A box of luxury bath products from LUSH
55 Jewel of the Pacific
Skagen watch, Botanic Garden gift package for four, breakfast or lunch for two at Egg Harbor, and a box of lavender scented soap
56 Christmas in Reykjavik Sally Perfect-Wallman holiday cards and assorted holiday home decorations
57 A View of Americana
“Barn & Meadow” watercolor print by Sally Perfect-Wallman
58 Deep Purple
Marie Osmond collectable doll
59 “Bowes, Bowes Your Boat Gently Down…”
Bowes Creek Country Club in Elgin gift pack and two “Member for a Day” complimentary guest passes
60 I Can’t Hear You
iHome speaker system
61 Blood, Sweat, and “Beers”
Krugs B100 Beertender
62 Orange You Glad You’re a Girl?
Mary Kay products especially for a teen/young woman
63 Shore Excursion
Wicker picnic basket filled with picnic supplies courtesy of UPS
Thank you to the following people and companies for their support in
making our show a success. Please support the donors by patronizing
their establishments and thanking them for donating to
Special Leisure Services Foundation.
EVENT DONORS
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Elizabeth Bergmark
Chicago Cubs, Chicago
Gulino & Gulino, P.C.
Chicago White Sox, Chicago
Jack O’Brien
Chili’s Grill & Bar, Arlington Heights
Cooper’s Hawk, Countryside
GRAND PRIZE DONORS
Corner Bakery, Arlington Heights
Americor Electronics, Ltd.
Crate & Barrel, Deer Park
Ellyn Anderson, ISID
Dick Pond Athletics, Schaumburg
The Anderson and Heller Families
Dobby’s World-Wide Liquors & Wine, The Atrium Garden Center,
Palatine
Lake Zurich
Egg Harbor Café, Lincolnshire
Complete Building Maintenance
Einstein Bagles, Palatine
Joanne Kluck
Dr. Eugene Levin, D.D.S., Palatine
Russo Power Equipment
Gigi Hill, Chicago
Go Roma Italian Kitchen, Deer Park
PRIZE DONORS
Harrington Manor, Palatine
BUSINESSES
Harry & David, Deer Park
Adler Planetarium, Chicago
Heng Wing Restaurant, Palatine
Banner Moulded Products,
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort, River Grove
Bloomingdale
Barnaby’s Restaurant,
J.M. Irrigation, LLC, Volo
Arlington Heights
jd Michael Studio, Palatine
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano,
Jewel Food Stores, Elk Grove Village
Deer Park
Dr. John D. Gorrell, D.D.S., Ltd.,
Bowes Creek Country Club, Elgin
Elk Grove Village
Café Fourteen, Palatine
Kernel Fabyan’s, Deer Park
Caribou Coffee, Deer Park
Kevin Gorski Carpentry, Palatine
Caribou Coffee, Rolling Meadows
Laugh Out Loud, Schaumburg
Chandelier Boutique, Palatine
Loving Care Animal Hospital,
Rolling Meadows
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Lush, Schaumburg
Malnati Organization, Inc., Northbrook
Mane Street Hair Salon, Palatine
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, Schaumburg
Nanabimbi, Arlington Heights
Olive Garden, Arlington Heights
Palatine Inn Restaurant, Palatine
Peggy Kinnane’s, LLC, Arlington Heights
Plum Grove Dental Assoc., Ltd., Palatine
Rainbow Design Jewelers, Schaumburg
Russo Power Equipment, Schiller Park
Salerno’s Restaurant, Mount Prospect
Shaw’s Crab House, Chicago
Shedd Aquarium, Chicago
The Fresh Market, Kildeer
The Wellness Center, Arlington Heights
UPS, Addison
Uptown Café, Arlington Heights
Vera Bradley Store, Deer Park
Village Cyclesport, Arlington Heights
Vince’s Italian Restaurant, Palatine
Vintages, Arlington Heights
Vittorio de Roma Italian Bistro, Palatine
Yankee Candle, Deer Park
INDIVIDUALS
Lori Anderson
Sandra Aussem
Audrey Berg
Traudy Burmeister
The Calzaretta Family
Ann Crawford
Louise Dickey
Sue Entwistle
Fran Falcone
Bob Flaherty
Patricia Flaherty
Peggy Grunewald
Carolyn Hajost
Cynthia Hajost
Linda Hall
Barbara Johnson
Bev Kaman
Lauren Katz
Joanne Kluck
Karen Knafl
Jean Lamantia
Sharon Lanera
Mary Larson
Stacy Magnusson
Sean & Jennifer O’Brien
The Orlando Family
The Paradise Family
Sally Perfect-Wallman
Ann Scheuer
Barbara Szaflarski
Joanne Terrelli
Jennifer Ubert
Janet Yamamoto
Ann Marie Zgoda
Larry Zgoda
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Model Biographies
Billy Anderson
Billy is the proud uncle of Tyler and newborn
Hailey. He is also an avid sports fan and
NWSRA Lightning athlete. Billy is a longtime
employee of Rolling Meadows High School.
Emily Aussem
Emily works at a doggy day care. She
participates in skiing, track and equestrian.
She has received medals in each of those
sports.
Joe Bartlett
Joe is a 2003 graduate of Wheeling High.
He is currently involved in volleyball, floor
hockey, and track & field. Joe loves rock
music and NASCAR and hopes to attend a
race someday.
Tracey Beesley
Tracey is an NWSRA Lightning athlete who
participates in bocce, volleyball and bowling.
Tracey just won a gold medal in bowling at
the state Special Olympics competition.
Joe Bisek
Joe Bisek is a student at Palatine High School
ATP. To keep fit he works out at the Y and
takes long walks in the forest. He competes
in gymnastics and power lifting.
Aimee Breckenridge
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Aimee is an NWSRA Lightning athlete who
participates in floor hockey, volleyball, track
and field, and unified bowling. This year she
is trying a new sport, basketball, which may be
the most fun yet. Aimee loves to dance, listen
to music, and spend time with her boyfriend,
Richard.
Danny Burmeister
Danny has been involved in sports for the
past 15 years and has over 200 medals
hanging in his room. He is in level three
gymnastics and also in bowling, swimming
and NWSRA social groups. Danny attends
Harper College’s cooking class and works at
Countryside.
John Calzaretta
John has been modeling in the Gold Medal
Fashion Show for 10 years. John participates
in track & field, swimming, golf and basketball.
John has worked at Jewel for 14 years. He loves
online PlayStation and hanging out with his
friends and his girlfriend Allison.
Cristina Cassata
Crisitina’s well-rounded sports involvement
includes volleyball, floor hockey, basketball,
track & field, and gymnastics. She loves to
sing, dance and act in plays.
Ashley Costigan
Ashley is in 5th grade at Hunting Ridge School
in Palatine. She is also a Girl Scout and plays
the drums. She plays basketball and soccer
with her team, the Blue Jays. She also plays
softball with Palatine Youth Softball and is
learning to ride a bike and to ski.
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Carrie Crawford
Carrie loves to participate in sports, especially
basketball where she excels. She has been
employed at Jewel-Osco for 11 years.
Matthew Downing
Matthew is a big Cubs fan. He loves to swim
and watch TV. He enjoys playing his Wii and
his new iPad. Walking to school, playing with
dogs Buddy & Charlie and fishing with Dad
& Grandpa are really fun.
Jovi Erickson
This is the third time that Jovi has enjoyed the
fashion show spotlight. Jovi has participated in
bowling, basketball, soccer, skiing, swimming,
snowshoeing, and golf. He has won a state gold
medal for golf.
Gabby Esbenshade
Gabby is 11 years old. She participates in her
home park district gymnastics program with
an inclusion aide from NWSRA. She is fully
included in 5th grade and enjoys playing violin,
horseback riding, swimming, and running.
When she has time, she shows her cats and
assists the ring judges at regional cat shows.
Jeffrey Falcone
Jeffrey has been involved with NWSRA for
many years and he continues to participate in
many of the NWSRA outings and trips. Jeffrey
is a Global Messenger for Special Olympics.
He enjoys playing Wii games, working on the
computer and talking on the phone with his
friends, especially girlfriend Rachel.
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Megan Farrell
Megan is proud to be a part of NWSRA
Purple Lightning Teams. Playing sports helps
her feel good about herself. She loves playing
sports with her friends.
Tory Geraci
Tory enjoys NWSRA Nighthawks and sports
including volleyball, power lifting, golf,
basketball, floor hockey, snowshoeing, and
Unified Softball. Tory is in the transition
program at Hersey High School.
Jessica Gianopulos
Jessica loves athletics and loves people. She
also loves being a big sister to Cassidy.
Cassidy Gianopulos
Cassidy has four mommies. Her big mommy
and her three sister mommies. She is a quick
learner and loves school.
Gayle Gianopulos
Gayle is the mother of four beautiful
girls- two of whom happen to have Down
Syndrome.
Katelyn Grunewald
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Katelyn just celebrated her 21st birthday by
visiting Las Vegas! Katelyn is an NWSRA
Lightning athlete who competes in
gymnastics and power lifting. She is also a
Global Messenger for Special Olympics.
Katie Hajost
Katie is a Palatine High School graduate.
She enjoys participating in NWSRA social
activities and sports. Her participation helps
her have friends and an active social life.
Allyson Houser
Allyson is once again modeling with her
longtime boyfriend Billy Anderson: They
have participated in NWSRA activities
together for most of their lives. Allyson is
proud to have been employed by Jewel for 10
years.
Robert Johnson
Robert is active in several sports including
basketball, volleyball, track, gymnastics, and
figure skating. He especially likes figure
skating where he has competed all over the
United States. Robert currently attends Hersey
High School Bridge Program.
Ashley Jones
Ashley is 22 years old and volunteers three
days a week at Willowcreek Church and
attends YAMO one day a week. She attends
some classes at Harper College. Ashley has
hopes of one day attending Elmhurst College.
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Jessica Kaiser
Jessica has modeled in the fashion show
many times. She is excited to be back after a
two year absence. Watch for her giant smile
as she walks down the runway!
Stephen Katz
Stephen received a five years of service pin
from Jewel in October. He loves playing
with his niece Emilie and his nephew Joshua
who will be two tomorrow. He is a Global
Messenger for Special Olympics.
Christina Lanera
Tina is a big fan of the television show,
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” She loves
hanging out with her BFFs, Megan and Katy,
in the summer.
John Chris Lordots
John lives in a CILA home in Palatine with six
other fellas. He has participated in bowling,
softball, basketball and lots of other activities
that are scheduled for him through his home at
Clearbrook. John LOVES his job working at
the Clearbrook resale shop.
Christine Maxwell
Christine is proud to live as an independent
woman in her own condo. She loves going on
trips with NWSRA . She has been employed
at Cinemark Theater for 11 years.
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Joe O’Brien
Joe is an active player on many NWSRA
Lightning Teams. He works at the Jewel in Elk
Grove Village. He has been a model in the Gold
Medal Fashion Show for over 20 years.
Danny Orlando
Danny is a junior at Streamwood High School.
He made the Boys’ Varsity Golf Team and
met a bunch of cool guys! Over the summer
Danny went to Great America over 18 times.
He loves riding on the roller coasters.
Nicole Paradise
Nicole is a sophomore at Bartlett High School.
She is active in theater and gymnastics.
Joli St. Pierre
Joli enjoys being a model. She has a lot of fun
with her friends through the NWSRA TGIF
club. She loves to dance, watch scary movies
and be with her friends. She also loves The
Three Stooges.
C. J. Tenner
C.J. likes to play video games and do
gymnastics. He really enjoys being on
the NWSRA gymnastics team and going
downstate for competition.
USS SLSF
Courtney Tenner
Courtney attends Palatine High School.
She loves Paralympic Sports and Pep Squad.
John Terrelli
John has been involved in NWSRA programs
and sports teams for many years. He has
competed in world and national games in
softball, golf and bowling. John loves sports,
travel and has a job at Lowe’s.
Linda Troth
Linda has worked at Gate Gourmet for 15
years and was the employee of the month
last April. She enjoys Unified Bowling and
participating in numerous NWSRA programs.
Linda has owned her own condo in Rolling
Meadows since 2006. She loves to spend time
with her dog, Tippy.
Cassandra Wohlhart
Cassandra is 17 years old and a senior at
Hoffman Estates High School. She is active in
sports and competes in bowling, snowshoeing
and basketball. She loves traveling and
spending time with her family.
Welcome Therapy Dogs!
SLSF welcomes the Northwest Community Healthcare Animal Assisted
Therapy (AAT) Program to the show. Since the AAT program began in
August 2007, over 20,000 therapy dog visits have been made to patients
with overwhelmingly positive results.
Cathy LaRocca
Cathy is modeling with her
Leonberger, Dakota.
Eddi Perlis
Eddi is modeling with her
Portuguese Water Dog, Kirby. They
have been volunteers at NCH for
over four years. Eddi recently was
certified in geriatric massage through
the program at Harper College.
Thank you to all of the volunteers
who coordinated the model fashions:
Kate Stinebring and
the Bloomingdale’s Old Orchard employees
Thank you to our hair & make-up artists from:
Forbici Salon & Spa, Arlington Heights
Thank you to our emcees
Kate Stinebring and Lori Anderson
We would also like to thank all the volunteers who have worked to
make this year’s fashion show such a huge success.
You make this show happen!
SLSF thanks the
following sponsors
for their support of
today’s event.
The Fax & Printer Company
Proud supporters of the
NWSRA Lightning Teams
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