By John Emmering

Outside, on Saturday February 16th the Macray Memorial Golf Club’s course was a frozen tundra bereft of golfers.  However inside the Oak Terrace Restaurant, the onsite golf club eatery, it was nice and toasty.  On that afternoon twenty-nine Northern Illinois Regional Group members and friends gathered at the Oak Terrace Restaurant in Barrington for a romantic Valentine’s Luncheon in what proved to be a great event.  

As participating members filled the tables reserved for the luncheon, there was a nice time of conversation and some of the attendees took advantage of drinks from the cash bar.  As mealtime approached participants were able to choose from the special menu offering a Black-Angus Hamburger, Chicken Boursin, Fish and Chips or a Chicken Breast Sandwich. 

The clear weather and reasonable temperatures brought out a good crowd.  Those who came out to enjoy the Valentine’s Luncheon were Gladys Duzell, John & Robin Emmering, Terry & Kitty Freihage, Scott & Nicole Gilday, Earl & Gene Heintz, Paul & Janet Levine, Frank & Phyllis Madrigali, along with their friend Louise Engert, Pat & Dee Maroney, Joe & Millie Novak, Gary & Dawn Osborne, John & Este Scheve, Ron Steck, Jim & Harriet Taylor, Len & Irene Vinyard, and George & Dawn Zulas.  

Members in attendance were grateful to Scott and Nicole Gilday for setting up this special Valentine’s event. The Oak Terrace Grill came to Scott’s mind when he discussed the possibility of a Valentine’s Luncheon with his fellow board members.  Scott and Nicole followed through and made the arrangements  leading to a successful event.  With two enjoyable winter activities already in 2019 the NIRG can look forward to a great year as spring approaches.