Butterfield’s was the Scene of Annual Valentine’s Day Event

By John Emmering

Butterfield’s Pancake House and Restaurant was the destination of 17 Northern Illinois Regional Group members and friends Saturday, February 17th, as they gathered for a Valentine’s Luncheon.   NIRG members began to assemble at the entrance to the restaurant as the tables were being prepared for the group and soon the participants took their places.  As coffee cups were being filled members had an opportunity to catch up with each other on a variety of subjects.  The planned club activities coming up in the months ahead were one of the topics discussed.

After the arrival of all those participating, orders were placed from either the lunch or the breakfast menus.  The conversation continued as the food was brought in from the kitchen and the meal began.  Enjoying the luncheon were John & Robin Emmering, Terry & Kitty Freihage, Frank & Phyllis Madrigali, with their guest Louise Engert, Joe & Millie Olds, John & Este Scheve, John & Barbara Slobodnik, and George & Dawn Zulas along with their son Tom accompanied Denise Brussels.  John and Colleen Steck had planned the event, however were unable to attend due to a last minute commitment.

After a pleasing lunch and more conversation the group began to break up to depart for home amidst the snow flurries that had recently commenced, a reminder that it was still mid-February.  The Valentine’s luncheon was an enjoyable time and great ending to Valentine’s week 2018.