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The Garden Club of Downers Grove

“A Festive Touch”

at The Carlisle

Monday, November 23, 2026​

435 E. Butterfield, Rd., Lombard, IL

Sip & Shop 10:30 am

Luncheon 12:00 Noon

Program 1:00 pm 

Jennifer Hunt, Floral Designer

Ticket Cost

$55.

Advanced

Reservations

Required

Complimentary

Valet Parking

Available

Cash Bar open from

10:30 am-12:30 pm

​​On the day of the luncheon each guest will receive a lanyard containing:

Name & Table Assignment

Entrée Card for Wait Staff reference

Raffle Ticket for Jennifer Hunt’s floral design

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  • All members are receiving this Letter & Reservation Form via email August 25, 2026 to purchase their reservation.  Those that do not have email will be sent the letter and form.   Surrounding clubs will be sent their letter and Reservation Form on September 14, 2026, as well as posted on The Garden Club of Downers Grove’s website.  The Ticket Chair will send a confirmation email with the Guest’s food selection once the payment has been received.

 

  • Note:  Table assignment will be based on the date payment is received by the Ticket Chairperson.  If you wish to be seated with a specific group, be sure to submit all checks for your group at the same time; otherwise, the group will be assigned a table by the date the last payment is received.  Each table seats 10 people, NO exceptions can be made. Please do not switch from your assigned table.

 

  • As is typical with all fundraisers, there will be no refunds.

 

We will be offering three different entrees to choose from: (1) Breast of Chicken Mornay, topped with asparagus, (2) Beef Filet Mignon Brochette, accompanied by green peppers, onions, tomatoes and mushrooms, (3) Vegetarian Lasagna.  Each dinner will be served with Caesar Salad, Roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, and Harvest Blend Vegetables.  The dessert is Peach Melba.  All meals need to be pre-ordered when ticket names and monies are turned in.      

 

  • All registration forms and payments need to be turned in by October 31, 2026.

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FOR REGISTRATION FORM

Questions: Text Sue Khalaieff at 630-697-9955 (cell) or email her at skhalaieff@gmail.com

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President &

Boutique Chair

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Reception 

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Table Setting

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Centerpieces

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Handmade

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 Basket Raffle 

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Fresh Arrangements

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Goodies Table 

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