OGLESBY — Illinois Valley Midday Connection, a non-denominational Christian women’s group, invites all women from the Illinois Valley area to its monthly luncheon and program at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Senica’s Deer Park Golf Club, LLC, 100 Deer Park Lane, Oglesby (south off of Route 71, about 1/2 mile west of Route 178).
The theme for the September luncheon is “The Joy of Chocolate.” The speaker is Shirley Mozena from Vancouver, Wash. She is an author and a world traveler who loves adventure. Her theme is “Heartbreak to Joy.”
The special feature will teach participants how to “savor” chocolate in every meal. Presenter Pam Lipka is a Dove chocolatier who lives in LaSalle.
There are no membership fees or special requirements to attend. Deer Park is all handicapped accessible and everyone who would like to meet new people and enjoy a good program is welcome. The cost for the lunch and program is $19 inclusive, paid at the door. The group is non-profit and all expenses are covered by the fee. Be sure to cancel if you make a reservation and then cannot attend.
It is best if most reservations and/or cancellations are made by Monday, Sept. 5. Free childcare is available if a reservation is made by the deadline. After Sept. 5, call Vickie at 815-223-4687 or Anita at 815-223-2852 to let them know you want to come and they will advise. Email reservations can be sent to scolari12@comcast.net, Any special prayer requests are also accepted with reservations.
This event is sponsored by Stonecroft Ministries of Overland Park, Mo.
The group will have an Illinois Valley Prayer Connection at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Liberty Restaurant in Peru. All women are invited for prayer and fellowship. For more information, call Valerie at 815-474-9528.