For me, it seems like along with my annual reading of Christmas cards (which I still send and love to receive), I read a lot of articles commending gratitude. We were reminded that not only does God expect our gratitude, but listing our blessings improves our outlook;...
January 2019
October 2018
Dean’s Column
An Evening of Hymns and Friends
Our Hymn Festival of Global Hymns and Songs held on Sept 16th was a wonderful way to begin a very exciting year of programming for the North Shore Chapter. Royce Eckhardt prepared a varied program of hymns and songs from around the globe and left us wishing the...
September 2018
Dean’s Column
We’ll Save a Seat for You!
Can you hear Tom Bodett’s welcoming voice in the Motel 6 commercials - “We’ll leave the light on for you”? That is the message I want to clearly communicate as we begin this new season of programs for our North Shore Chapter. In the busyness of life, it is easy...
July 2018
Dean’s Column
A Warm Greeting
We’ve had a wonderful year celebrating our 60th anniversary as the North Shore Chapter of AGO. Hopefully you have been able to join us for at least some of the events as they have included such a variety of programs. This year, we had the opportunity to...
June 2018
Dean’s Column
Coda….
Wow – my last dean’s column. I just looked through the archive of dean’s columns and saw that my first dean’s column, in September of 2013, noted that we were beginning our 55th season. And as we all know, we just finished an entire season of celebrations for our 60th...
May 2018
Dean’s Column
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
What a magnificent final anniversary celebration we had this past Sunday, first with a dean’s recital at First Presbyterian Church of Evanston and then a delightful banquet and program at the Crystal Ballroom in Evanston. Please make sure to scroll down to read a...