Epicurean Delight was "delightful"!
Thank you to everyone who contributed and participated in
our 2011 Epicurean Delight Dinner to celebrate 50 years
of service to the community. Thank you toour sponsors
who helped make the event possible . . .
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EFS Foundation |
IHC Construction Companies |
Hausner Foundation |
Robert J. Bronski D.D.S., M.S. |
Corkill Insurance |
Accumation Inc. |
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ITW Shakeproof |
Smiles for Life Dental |
Guests enjoyed a four course meal that included:
Potato Leek Soup |
Mixed Green Salad |
Filet au Poivre with red wine veal sauce |
Apple Tart (see picture below) |
Guests enjoyed hearing pieces of Renz Center history, a presenation of the
Julie McCormack Award, and a Cake Decorating Demonstration.
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ECC Pastry Chef Julie Pierce showcased her decorating skills with this beautiful anniversary cake made especially for Renz Center. |
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Renz Center board president, Dr. Ian Jones presented Brian McGuire, Hanover Township Supervisor with the Julie McCormack Award. The award was given to Hanover Township Mental Health Board for their many years of continued support for the agencies programs. |
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Rick Jakle of Fox Valley Broadcasting was the emcee for the evening. Rick did a supurb job of keeping the evening interesting! |
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Darlene was the happy winner of the iPad2 which was raffled off at the event! |
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Little Home Church by the Wayside, represented by Valeri Baldwin, was an honored guest for their many years of financial support! |
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Ron Razowsky, board member emeritus, shared a little Renz Center history with the guests. |
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Dessert!
A magnificent pastry topped with thinly sliced and seasoned apples with a apple decoration on top . . . with a spoonful of strawberry mousse and chocolate icing lattice with a "50" for our 50 years of service - delicious. |
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Jill -Raffle Prize Winner! |
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Jane - Raffle Prize Winner! |
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Lysette & Ricardo working registration |
Thank you for celebrating . . .
50 years of service with us!
Images from the Open House February 9th . . .
Sam's Club donated the Former employee came
cake! back to see those who
still work at Renz Center
after 20+ years!
(l to r) Jerry and Joe Guests review the
Jerry is the current Executive agency display describing
Director and Dr. Joe was the the various programs.
Director from 1986-1996.
Epicurean Delight was a success again this year,
thanks to all our sponsors and guests.
Special thanks to Elgin Community College's
Culinary Arts Department for an
excellent menu, presentation, and service.
Congratulations to Lane Hoffman our 2010 Julie McCormack Award Winner
who supports our group meetings for youth and adults.
Out gratitude to Rick Jakle, of Fox Valley Broadcasting,
who was our wonderful emcee . . .
Below are some images of the evening . . .
Jeff Risch, Celebrity Chef from SmithAmundsen, making empanadas . . .
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David Bear, Celebrity Chef from McDonald's of Elgin, at the beef tenderloin carving station . . .
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Deborah Pankey, Celebrity Chef, from the Daily Herald, decorating (yes she did "pipe" the frosting on herself!).
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Mary Hyatt, Celebrity Chef from Kane County Probation, at the Bourbon Shrimp station . . .
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ECC Pastry Chef, Chrystie Boukhalfa, stands next to her creation topped off with Renz Center's logo! The cake was raffled off to a guest that evening! |
Guests walk around the room to sample all the sweet and savory offerings while viewing the raffle baskets on display.
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Epicurean Delight 2009 was a great success! A memorable evening of cooking demonstrations, delicious food, wine, raffles and casual conversation with great people -- all for a great cause:
Celebrity Chefs l to r: Ian Lamp, Bette Roeser, Joe Stanczak & Randy Matz (Linda Deering not pictured)
Linda Deering and ECC student Chef
at the beef tenderloin carving station
Emcee, Rick Jakle of Fox Valley Broadcasting
Bette Roeser & ECC Student Chef
at the Carnitas Tostadas station
Celebrity Chefs for the '09 Epicurean Delight event includes:
Linda Deering, Chief Operating Officer at Sherman Hospital
Ian Lamp, Vice President of Marketing & Sales
Tom Roeser, President of Otto
Randy Matz, President of Diamond Mart
Joe Stanczak, Senior Vice President of First Community Bank
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Renz Center's Epicurean Delight - October 18th, 2008
Elgin Community College Culinary Institute
The evening was a 'delicious' success!
Thank you to our Celebrity Chefs . . .
L to R: State Senator Michael Noland, Streamwood Mayor Billie Roth, Dist. #300 Associate Supt. Dr. David Scarpino, ECC President Dr. David Sam (center), State Representative Ruth Munson, and Elgin City Councilman Juan Figueroa.
Congratulations to Elgin Police Sgt. Al Young,
recipient of the Julie McCormack Award!
Sgt. Young is pictured here with three of his fellow officers
after receiving the award for supporting the mission of
Renz Addiction Counseling Center.
September is
National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
To recognize the importance of seeking help, Renz is
offering free assessments on Thursday, September 19th,
from 11 am - 8 pm at our Two American Way location in Elgin. No appointment necessary.
October 15th is National latino HIV Awareness Day - free HIV testing and counseling is available - call Katie at 844-697-1221. |
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