Member Spotlights

Amy Wagliardo & Leslie LordGorton Community Center400 E. Illinois Rd., LFwww.gortoncenter.org   Gorton Community Center is the gathering placed in the heart of our community where people connect, converse, learn, listen, play and perform. It’s also home to Dog Day, coming up Saturday, June 22 from 10am to 12pm…don’t miss it!   Lake Forest/Lake Bluff…

Sandie BaconArtists on the Bluff www.artistsonthebluff.org   Don’t miss the 19th annual Artists on the Bluff 2019 Summer Arts Festival!  This independent outdoor art show highlighting local artists is June 15 & 16 on the Lake Bluff Village Green. With live entertainment, food, and a children’s crafts tent, it is sure to be a lively community…

Pat DavenportA Safe Place www.asafeplaceforhelp.org   A Safe Place organizes four fundraising events each year–in August they will host their Drive Out Domestic Violence Golf Outing. The golf outing, which raises much needed funds for programs and services that help transform the lives of victims of domestic violence and their children, will take place at Briarwood…

Rick LesserLesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP 191 E. Deerpath, LFwww.llphlegal.com   Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe, LLP is an experienced North Shore estate planning and litigation law firm.   Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce: What was the inspiration for launching Lesser Lutrey Pasquesi & Howe LLP? Rick Lesser:  We’re a small law firm by Chicago…

Erika VernonElawa Farm Foundation1401 Middlefork Dr., LFwww.elawafarm.org     Elawa Farm is a wonderful place to learn about the history of the “Gentlemen’s Farm” movement, enjoy a beautifully restored and productive garden and purchase the products made in their kitchen at their Garden Market held on Fridays and Saturdays 8am to 1pm, now through the end of…

Rebecca AsfourThe Dailey Method 188 East Westminster, LF847-283-9000Instagram  The Dailey Method is the fastest way to a strong, lean, sculpted body. Combining the best of Pilates, yoga, and ballet barre training, classes are an ever-evolving mix of movement that offer extreme benefits for body and mind.   Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce: What was your…

Suzy’s Swirl April 29, 2019 Sue Tierno & Kathy Wood 703 Rockland Rd., LB www.suzysswirl.com Suzy’s Swirl is a family-owned and operated frozen dessert business swirling frozen happiness-offering the most craveable yogurt, gelato, sorbetto, ice and custards. Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce: What was the inspiration behind opening Well,Suzy’s Swirl? Sue Tierno: There were…

Colette MendelsonStepping Stones Networkwww.steppingstonesnetwork.orgStepping Stones Network is a nonprofit whose mission is to educate and engage the community to prevent domestic commercial sexual exploitation and to provide comprehensive, restorative care to survivors.     Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce: Tell us about Stepping Stones Network and your involvement in the organization.   Colette Mendelson: About…