2025/2026 HOPE HOLIDAY CHAIRS: Kristina Barnett & Rachel Menge-Flanagan

hope holiday night out update:

This year, our annual HOPE holiday event is getting a fresh twist! In the past, HOPE has always taken place on the first Tuesday of December as our holiday mixer in lieu of a general meeting. After a vote at the August executive board meeting, we’re excited to announce a new plan: HOPE will be held on February 7th at Biltmore Country Club with a Valentine’s/Sweetheart theme—and for the first time, spouses and partners are invited to join the fun!
There will be no December general meeting, as members will instead focus that week on Barrington’s Giving Day Toy Section, happening the first Saturday of December. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the end of the year & join the committee if this interests you!

HOPE Holiday was another great success this past December and held at Treetime in Lake Barrington. Members were able to munch on some light bites, enjoy a holiday themed cocktail, mingle with friends, watch a holiday wreath demonstration & take in the magical winter wonderland inside Treetime. All the attendees looked beautiful in their holiday attire!
Our annual HOPE Holiday raised over $4,000 in funds to support BJWC’s Philanthropy efforts.