A Taste Of Holiday Friendship

Celebrate the holidays with tasty treats, good company, and the joy of making new friends in person! Come as a guest. Leave as a friend. A Taste of Holiday Friendship is the Friendship Circle's holiday brunch — a warm, joyful morning for women across Chicago and Cook County to eat well, laugh loud, and belong. Hosted by Dr. Dorothy Ross and Team, this is a celebration for every woman who has ever felt alone in a crowded room. Whether you have been with the Circle for years or you don't know a single soul yet, there is a seat saved for you — and a Sister waiting to welcome you. Your $35 ticket includes: - A festive holiday brunch at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn - Icebreakers, speakers, fun and games — including our mystery gift-bag game (every Sister takes a bag home!) - Line dancing, photography, and beautiful holiday surprises - Meaningful conversation and real connection - An extra hour together for Sisters, until 3:00 PM Our day together: - 10:00–10:30 AM — Welcome & Personal Life Bingo - 10:30–11:00 AM — Main Game "Who or What Is This?" & Group Photos - 11:00 AM–12:00 PM — Special Guest Conversation & Q&A - 12:00–1:00 PM — Meal & Table Time - 1:00–1:30 PM — Gift-Bag Clue Game "Sister, Pick Your Bag!" - 1:30–1:50 PM — Open Dance Floor - 1:50–2:00 PM — Closing Remarks - 2:00–3:00 PM — Sisters' Extra Hour Please bring: one wrapped gift of $25 or more for our holiday exchange — for members of the Friendship Circle. For guests, bringing a gift is optional. Tickets are $35 each ($175 for five); Eventbrite adds its fee at checkout — $39.19 total for a single ticket. No woman walks alone. Come hungry, come happy, come as you are. Buy by November 1 and choose your gift bag category: Creative Writer, Movie Night Lover, Pampered Sister (Spa Night), Cozy Reader, or Prayer & Reflection. Gift your ticket to another Sister — just let us know. There is no refund for this event. Loved this celebration? Become part of the Friendship Circle, our community for women 45+ where no woman walks alone. We meet every other Thursday on Zoom and once a month face to face for coffee break. Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DXTKKua5Wt95Mu2UA — you'll be added to our email list.