We can’t wait to celebrate our family with all of you!

Friday, May 23rd

Meet & Greet
7:00 pm
The Hyatt Regency

Jaxx Lounge (first floor lobby bar)
1750 Lake Cook Road
Deerfield, IL

  • optional event

  • adults & kids over 13 only

  • food & drinks available for purchase

  • parking is free

Saturday, May 24th

Ping Pong
9am
Foglia YMCA

1025 N. Old McHenry Road
Lake Zurich, IL
(9 miles due West from
the Marriott Lincolnshire on Rt. 22)

  • $10 guest fee per person

The Main Event
3-7pm
Vernon Hills Rec Center

635 N. Aspen Drive
Vernon Hills, IL

  • games, crafts, family photos, & more!

  • dinner will be provided

  • Color palette for family photos is shades of navy, blue, denim, white, and beige/khaki

    Saturday Timeline:
    - Please arrive promptly at 3:00pm so that photos can start on time -

    3:00pm - 3:15pm
    All arrivals, meet and greet.  Expect approx. 40 adults and 13 kids under 7.

    3:15pm - 4:30pm
    Group photos with professional.  Full group first, then family photos. 

    4:00pm - 5:00pm
    Balloonist, temporary tattoos and face-painting.

    During photo sessions:  adult card games, little kids' arts and crafts and weather permitting, outdoor playground. 

    5:00pm
    Buffet style dinner.

    5:30pm
    Family skits - 5 min max; any presentation option will work.

    Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary singing - Everyone bring their favorite desserts.

    6:30pm
    Megan McMartin leading a sing-a-long

    7:00pm
    All depart except for clean-up

Sunday, May 25th

Open House Pool Party
12-5pm
Arlene & Ron’s House

313 Sutcliffe Circle
Vernon Hills, IL

  • heated pool & bounce house

  • Place your own order from Vernon Hills Jersey Mike’s (subs) - (847) 362-6453 - or Cafe Zupa’s (salads) - (847) 281-5608 for 11:30am pickup by Ron, otherwise eat prior or bring your own food. Please text Ron after you order (847) 306-0978

  • Hosts will provide Bev’s cherry kugel, kid-friendly food, and snacks and beverages.

  • For the kids, at 3:30pm there will be a piñata game in honor of James’ birthday

Monday, May 26th

River Forest
Memorial Day Parade
& Luncheon
10am in River Forest;
Luncheon to follow
at Judy & Jon Klem’s

Klem Home:
901 N. Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL

  • Optional Event

  • Ella Klem is playing
    in the River Forest Parade