The Grapevine 1 Bordeaux Estates Social News --Reaching Out to Bring Friends and Fun Together— New neighbors and new ideas are encouraged to support and celebrate the people who are Bordeaux Estates. VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2 Thank You Bordeaux HOA For sponsoring this color Quarterly issue of The Grapevine New Baby Boy Scott and Jenny Smith are the proud parents of Matthew Scott. Matthew was born February 6. Congratulations! BBCHS Grad / Illinois State Scholar Luke Goldfain, son of Valerie Goldfain, has been named as an Illinois State Scholar. He will graduate from BBCHS in May 2015 and will be attending college in the fall, with plans to major engineering. APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2015 Easter Egg Hunt Forty children participated in the 7th annual Easter Egg Hunt, having fun hunting for over 700 eggs! They could also choose a prize from the lollipop egg, get a balloon animal made, make a craft, and choose a bunny made by Phyllis Edlund. The Freeman, Cuddy, and Baker families were the winners of the raffle, each getting to bring a big stuffed bunny home. Thank you to the Tamblyn and Hendrix families for the use of their yards. A very big thanks to all the families who made candy and monetary contributions. Your generosity helps make this event a huge success! We especially appreciate the efforts of Phyllis Edlund and Renee Hendrix, who coordinated the Hunt again this year. Special thanks to the Easter Bunny and all the helpers! Calling All 2015 Graduates! Please send information regarding family members who are 2015 graduates to be published in the next Bordeaux newsletter.  Any level--elementary school through graduate, medical, or law school  Include any awards received, accomplishments, and future plans Send information, no later than June 15 to Carol Freeman 815-304-5169 carol_freeman@hotmail.com BEE-U-TIFUL Spelling! Eric Errampalli won the regional spelling bee which qualified him to participate in the national Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington DC, May 25–29. This competition will be televised live on ESPN. Be sure to check your listings, so you can cheer on our neighbor, Eric!!! 1 Welcome to Our New Neighbors! Mark Your Calendars A Welcome Basket was delivered to Dr. Obi Ekwenna and Family. They reside at 1050 Medoc. Basketball Champs! Corrine O'Connor, granddaughter of Tom and Maureen O’Connor, was a member of the Bishop McNamara's girls' basketball team who won the Class 2A State Championship this year. Standout in Soccer Elizabeth Stam, granddaughter of Stanley and Shirley Stam, plans to continue her soccer career at the University of Iowa. The Midfielder from Bishop McNamara Catholic High School was a three-time team captain, three-time Kankakee All-Area honoree, and East Suburban Catholic first-team All-Conference selection as a sophomore. She played club soccer for Chicago Magic Boys and Girls (2009-13) and Chicago Fire Juniors (2013-15). She was named to the 2013 Illinois ODP State Select Team. She also lettered in cross country, where she was a fouryear state qualifier and a fourtime All-Area selection and the team MVP and all-city champion as freshman and senior. April 30… Book Club—Sylvia Rockett @ 9:30 AM / Outstanding in the Community Joy Rose was called our community’s “Human Valentine” in a Daily Journal article on February 14. She not only writes personal notes to the sick, but encourages us all to do the same through her Joy’s Hallmark Store which has been a “hub” of communications for many for more than 30 years. Joy is known for her volunteer work also. She has been involved with The American Cancer Society, Kankakee Kultivators, Zonta, Z-Club, Crusaders, Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Women’s Board, Riverside Auxiliary, along with the Riverside Foundation and Senior Living Board. Economic Leadership 1018 Blaye / 815-937-4595 Book Selection: The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro May TBA…Book Club June 3… Social Committee Meeting (Wednesday) — Renee Hendrix @ 9:00 AM / 1189 Lascombes / 815-936-1558 25… Book Club—Marsha Hill @ 10 AM / 1018 Latour / 815-932-8865 Book Selection: TBA July TBA… Book Club—Linda Jensen@ 9:30 AM/ Phil Kambic is the 2015-2016 chairman of the board of directors of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County. 3560 Toulouse / 815-939-0968 Book Selection: TBA Gold Medal Brewing! The Brickstone Restaurant and Brewery won the gold medal at the Beverage Testing Institute’s 2015 World Beer Championships. Our neighbor, George Giannakopoulos is a co-owner. August 5… Social Committee Meeting (Wednesday) — 9:00 AM / Place TBA TBA… Book Club—Lana Shear @ 9:30 AM / 1124 Lafite / 815-936-0144 Book Selection: TBA Condolences Our sympathy to Warren Schultz and his family on the loss of his younger brother, Robert Schultz. He passed away on April 3 in Milwaukee. Generous Spirit Jade Baker, daughter of Michael and Lourdes Baker, donated her birthday gifts to Kankakee County Humane Foundation. Garage Sale The semi-annual garage sale will be held Saturday, May 16. To be included, call: Sylvia Rockett 815-937-4595 Bordeaux Estates Holiday House Walk Progressive Dinner Our neighborhood progressive dinner was held on Saturday, March 21, with a Mexican Fiesta theme. Myron and Renee Hendrix hosted the appetizers and main course; John and Lorene Jakubowski hosted the dessert course. All participants brought tasty items for the fiesta. Our hosts’ homes were festively decorated for the occasion, and the Mexican food served was delicious!! Remember…You heard it through The Edited by Elise Schultz We would like to have a neighborhood House Walk this December. Please help us usher in the holiday season by opening your home to your neighbors for this festive evening! We need 4 homes to participate in order to hold the event. Please call Linda Jensen (815-939-0968) if you would consider including your home, or if you would like more information. Breakfast Social Hours at Panera! In months, when the Bordeaux Social Committee is not meeting, we have a casual gathering. Join us! If you would like to attend, call Gloria Wilhelm 815-932-6793 Grapevine. APRIL / MAY / JUNE 2015 2