WOW! THIS EVENT IS FULL!

To be added to the Waitlist, please email Amanda - akochenash@gurneeparkdistrict.com.  Thank you!

Join the women of WILS Chi Chapter on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 for an afternoon of holiday cheer starting at 2pm!

2pm-4pm: Jewelry-making, refreshments, activities, scholarship raffle
4pm-5pm: Networking and holiday social hour

Design Your Own Jewelry

Celebrate the season with a little sparkle and creativity! 

We are excited to welcome Michelle from The Lunga Collection to help us create some one-of-a-kind jewelry!  Choose from a variety of natural genuine gemstone beads to design your own pieces.  Each participant will choose to create either a Custom Necklace & Bracelet -OR- Custom Necklace & Earrings that shine with your personal style!  (Your registration confirmation email will contain an online link to select your choices, so please look for that email.)

The event also includes:

• Appetizer snacks & one beverage ticket
• Networking with fellow industry professionals
• “Joy in a Jar” gift exchange – spend $5-$10 and bring a little something that fits in a jar! (Gifts should be in a jar and wrapped!)
• Holiday Sweater Contest – whether funny, classy, vintage, or homemade, wear your festive best to compete for prizes in various categories!
• Scholarship Raffle - buy tickets for a chance to win great prizes while supporting professional development for some deserving members!
• Donation Opportunity - 'tis the season of giving, so we will be collecting items to donate to WINGS shelter, providing shelter and resources to women and children escaping domestic violence.  We are asking each attendee to donate items such as:  shampoo, conditioner, body wash, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, cozy socks or gift cards to Walmart/Walgreens/Grocery Stores.

Refund requests will not be accepted after November 25, 2025. Refunds requested before 11pm on Monday, November 25, 2025 will incur a $10 cancellation fee. All refunds will be processed via check. 

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