Special Events: First Lady's Luncheon

The Des Plaines First Lady’s Lunch was held Saturday, September 8, 2007, at Café La Cave, 2777 Mannheim Road. The event which had a chocolate theme, was hosted by Jean Arredia, Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia’s wife, and members of the Mayor’s Family Health Committee. Highlighting the event was a presentation by Linda Hills, owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, and a special chocolate dessert demonstration by Café La Cave’s Chef Jeff Myers. Graham’s Fine Chocolates and Ice Cream, Geneva provided favors. 2007 marks the fifth year that a First Lady’s Lunch has been held. The event, which attracts approximately 200 people, is a benefit for the Healthy Community Partnership Foundation, which provides assistance to those in need in the local community.

Alderman Rosemary Argus, Ward 8, Member of the Mayor’s Family Health Committee & Executive Director of the Healthy Community Partnership; Mrs. Jean Arredia, Mayor Tony Arredia’s wife; Linda Hills, Owner of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Park Ridge, and Guest Speaker at the First Lady’s Lunch and Mayor Tony Arredia sample a variety of chocolates provided by Linda Hills at the luncheon held Saturday.

Des Plaines Secretary to the Mayor and Members of the Mayor’s Health Committee Donna Catlett; First Lady Jean Arredia; Café La Cave Chef Jeff Myers; 8th Ward Alderman Rosemary Argus and City Clerk Donna McAllister pose for a photograph at the First Lady’s Lunch.

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