Literal “Feast of St. Valentine” Celebrated by NIRG Members at

Drury Lane as Cupid’s Day Drew Near

By John Emmering

With Valentine’s Day just two days away, nineteen Northern Illinois Regional Group members gathered to celebrate the occasion by partaking in the Sunday Brunch February 12^th at the Drury Lane conference center in Oak Brook Terrace.   Tradition has it that Valentine’s day started out as a feast day and those present at Drury Lane certainly were offered a feast at the buffet tables.  Breakfast fare was available, such as omelets and waffles as well as seafood, turkey, beef, and other choices depending on the desires of the patron.  The servers kept the coffee cups full and were generous in pouring Champaign or mimosas upon request.  Most of the group found their favorite dessert to top off the meal.

The group filled two tables in the dining room and had a great time of conversation, caching up with old friends and getting to know some of our newer people.  Members discussed their current automotive projects and chatted about activities planned for spring and summer 2017. 

As the meal ended the participants parted, having had a very enjoyable dining experience.   John & Robin Emmering hosted the event and those partaking were Ken & Carolyn Bounds, John Judge, Frank & Phyllis Madrigali, Michael & Grace Mohawk, Joe Novak & Millie Olds, Mike & Amanda Sargis, John & Este Scheve, John & Barbara Slobodnik and Jim & Harriet Taylor.