2026 Evening of Elegance
The Chicago Society of the Polish National Alliance cordially invites you to join us for our Evening of Elegance Gala, to be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the Park Ridge Country Club, located at 636 N. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, Illinois. During this distinguished evening, we will proudly install the 2026 Officers and Directors of the Chicago Society.
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This year, we are honored to recognize Honorable Mariyana Spyropoulos, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, who will receive the Friend of Polonia Award in acknowledgment of her outstanding achievements, commitment to access to justice, and dedication to the Polish-American community.
We are also pleased to present attorney Ted Makarewicz with the Romuald “Ro” Matuszczak Member of the Year Award, recognizing his exceptional service and contributions to the Chicago Society.
Also, we are proud to honor LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s national carrier, operating continuously since 1929 and one of the world’s oldest airlines. As a member of the Star Alliance, LOT connects Poland with hundreds of cities across the globe, promoting the highest standards of quality, safety, and Polish hospitality worldwide. During the Gala, the Business of the Year Award will be accepted on behalf of LOT Polish Airlines by Mr. MichaÅ‚ FijoÅ‚, President of the Management Board.
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The evening will start at 6:30 pm with open bar cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Cocktail and Dinner Music Provided by the Anthony Kawalkowski Orchestra. After dinner dance music provided by DJ Kuba and a cash bar.
Tickets for this event will be $200 per person which will include a dinner choice of Chicken Florentine, Pan Roasted Salmon, or Vegetarian. Black-tie is optional for this event but always welcome.
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We will also have a program book for this event. You may also demonstrate your support for the Chicago Society and all of our honorees by placing a congratulatory message or advertisement in our program book. Full page ads are $200, half page are $100 and quarter page are $50. Inside front and back as well as outside back covers are also available on a first come first serve basis. If you are interested in placing an ad, you can do so by using the button below.
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It is our sincerest hope that you will join us at our Evening of Elegance. Online RSVP is available below.
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Please join us on January 31, 2026
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​6:30 pm - Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:30 pm - Dinner
8:30 pm - Program