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Above / The Pavilion at Meson Sabika will open its doors to host the annual benefit for Casa de Luz.

casa-7332_135706228729_7568515_nOn Thurs., Nov. 3, Ginny and Neil Gerald and sons will host their Annual Charity Event in the Pavilion at Meson Sabika to benefit Casa de Luz.  The evening begins at 6PM with cocktails, followed by dinner and a live auction. The cost is $100 per guest.

All of the funds from this year’s event will go toward providing for the children at Casa de Luz, a Family Resource Outreach Center & Full Day Childcare Facility located in Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

The center provides valuable resources in the areas of childcare, recreation, education, spiritual, and health and wellness programs to families in great need.

A brief history about Casa de Luz

About 10 years ago, the Geralds along with Neil’s sister Marilyn started the organization in Honduras to help children that were in the most desperate of situations… Since that time through their combined efforts with others, these kids now have a school building where they can go to be in a safe nurturing environment.

“It truly is a remarkable response to what was a very sad story – and they are continuing their support again this year,” said Ray Kinney, who noted the Gerald’s longtime support of community events such as Last Fling, Ribfest, The Edward Foundation, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, Hesed House, Families Helping Families, DuPage PADS, NEF, The Y, etc. “They believe in giving back to the communities that have supported them and will continue to do so… We are blessed to have them as part of Naperville.”

The National Institute For Community (IFC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building quality relationships where people live and work through the power of genuine community. Utilizing four portals of entry into community: Friendship, Membership, Partnership, Ownership, the IFC develops grass root relationships as well as strategic corporate partnerships creating value in the neighborhoods served. The National Institute For Community has adopted Casa de Luz as an International Outreach of its Family Resource Center Programs.

For more information, contact Lisa Hoofnagle via email at lhoofnagle@geraldauto.com.

The Pavilion at Meson Sabika is located next to the historic mansion at 1025 Aurora Avenue.

Sports-Friendly Auction Items / Updated October 27, 2016

Live Auction Items

Golf:  Threesome hosted by member (Except for Rich Harvest—which is a Foursome)

  Chicago Golf Club (donated by Herb Getz)

  Rich Harvest Farms 4-Some (donated by Tingate Jue)

  Ridgemoor Country Club (donated by Joe Mayer)

Butterfield Country Club (donated by Ken Koranda)

Medinah Country Club (donated by Jim Connell)

  Calusa Pines (donated by Neil Gerald)

Dinner for 8 at Sullivan’s Restaurant – Enjoy dinner & cocktails for 8 at the best steak restaurant in Naperville! (donated by Chris Pieters & Sullivan’s Steakhouse)

Ultimate Polo Experience for Four : Explanation of the techniques, hitting demonstration, riding polo ponies, graduation polo game, Argentine Asado with wine & photos.  All at Arranmore Farm & Polo Club.  Late May – mid Sept 2017 (donated by John Greene)

Bulls Tickets – Two tickets (Club Sec. 217, Row 5, Seats 5&6) to the December 5 (7:00p) Bulls vs Portland Trailblazers (donated by The Oak Group)

Hawks Tickets Four tickets (Sec. 227, Row 5, Seats 5-8) w/parking pass, to the December 4 (6:00p) Hawks vs Winnipeg Jets game (donated by Jack Block)

Weekend Stay in Chicago Condo – Weekend stay at a 3-bedroom, 3-bath recently remodeled Chicago Condominium located in the West Loop area.  Enjoy all the amenities that Chicago has to offer—without the drive home!  Date to be mutually agreed upon. (donated by Doug Gerald)

 Bears Tickets: Four tickets (Sec. 320, Row 10, Seats 7-10) to the November 27 (12 Noon) Bears vs Titans game (donated by Carnica)

Bulls Tickets: Two tickets (Sec. 110, Row 2, Seats 17-18) to the November 30 (7:00p) Bulls vs LA Lakers game (donated by Carnica)

Dinner for 8 at Hugo’s Restaurant – Enjoy dinner and cocktails for 8 at the best seafood restaurant in Naperville! (donated by Anthony Losurdo &Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House)

Hawks Tickets Four tickets (Sec. 102, Row 8, Seats 15-18) w/parking pass, to the December 6 (7:30p) Hawks vs Arizona Coyotes game (donated Hyundai)

Waterfront Condo in Naples, Florida – 1-week stay at a 2-bedroom, 2-bath waterfront condo in Naples, Florida.  Walking distance to beach and upscale shopping &  dining.   Date to be mutually agreed upon. (donated by Neil, Ginny & Shirley Gerald)

 Hawks Tickets Four tickets (Sec. 102, Row 8, Seats 15-18) w/parking pass, to the March 31 (7:30p) Hawks vs Columbus Blue Jackets game (donated Hyundai)

Champagne Hors d’oeuvres party for 25 – 3 Magnum bottles of French sparkling champagne & specialty crafted Hors d’oeuvres to celebrate any specialty brunch or evening cocktail party including delivery (donated by Chef by Request & Chef Dave Miller)

 Bulls Tickets – Two tickets (Sec. 113, Row 5, Seats 3&4) to the December 28 (7:00p) Bulls vs Brooklyn Nets (donated by Pam & Larry Zall)

5 Day Stay in Naples, Florida Waterfront Home – 5 day stay at Neil & Ginny’s Naples Florida waterfront home.  Includes use of 4 bedrooms.  Hosts will provide dinner the first evening.  Date to be mutually agreed upon. (donated by Neil & Ginny Gerald)

Framed Jake Arrieta Jersey Autographed Chicago Cubs Pitcher, Jake Arrieta Jersey (Jersey donated by Neil Gerald, Framing donated by Colbert Custom Framing, Signature obtained by Mike Pesola)

Hawks Tickets: Two tickets (Sec. 116, Row 3, Seats 5&6) February 23 (7:30p) Hawks vs Arizona Coyotes game (donated by Pam & Larry Zall)

Chef Prepared Dinner for 8—Chef Brittany Giannini will prepare a 4-course dinner for 8 in your home (donated by Robert Schaul & Schaul’s Signature Cuisine)

A Day At the Races in Lexington, KY – Table for 6 in the beautiful clubhouse at Keeneland Racetrack in the rolling hills of Lexington, Kentucky in the spring or fall meet in 2017.  Includes a $300 dining certificate.  Dates to be selected & mutually agreed upon. (donated by Cathy Jacobs)

Bulls Tickets – Four tickets (Sec. 121, Row 15, Seats 1-4) to the December 5 (7:00p) Bulls vs Portland Trailblazers (donated by Stuart Buck)

 Guest Villa in Tuscany, Italy – 1-week stay at a 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom completely refurbished farmhouse in the picturesque hills of Tuscany, Italy (donated by Larry & Becky Stern)

 

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