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Growing up in New Jersey, Jay Moody started playing lacrosse before he was in kindergarten. "I was always an East Coast guy before I was transferred out here to Chicago," the Hinsdale resident said. "I thought lacrosse was going to be bigger out here than it was." The father of three boys was disappointed that the only acknowledgment he saw of his favorite sport were signs saying, "No throwing lacrosse balls" at the elementary schools. So Moody, a former Brown University...
The kids had a blast Tuesday morning at Tot Rock at the Clarendon Hills Community Center, co-sponsored by the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department and the Clarendon Hills Park District. With music and movement at its core, the class gives everyone a chance to sing, dance and play. Sammie Booth along with nanny Evelyn Lambrou, Keagan Bolotin with mom Joy and Rosemary Rowland with nanny Augusta McNeary all love the class. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
You won't find any cubicles or stuffy conference rooms at Hilary Poshek's place of work. Tucked inside a nearly 100-year-old home designed by a famous local architect, Poshek's office is surrounded by 52 acres of trees and parkland known as Katherine Legge Memorial Park. As sales and events manager at The Lodge at KLM Park, Poshek spends her days showing potential event hosts what the venue has to offer and helping them to imagine how they will temporarily transform the rustic...
Dressed all in fur - While some kids are frightened by the large man with his white beard and furry red outfit, Liliana Siedlecki throughly enjoyed the time she spent with the big guy. She even paused her breakfast while Santa tried to tickle a smile out of her. The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department hosted the annual Breakfast with Santa at KLM. Please turn to Page 16 for more pictures. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
The Hinsdalean was named one of three Illinois Parks' Top Journalists at the Illinois Association of Park Districts' Best of the Best Awards Gala Friday in Wheeling. The paper was nominated by the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department. "Co-owners Pamela Lannom and Jim Slonoff, along with their outstanding team, have brought consistent attention to the village's parks and recreation department, highlighting events, parks, facilities and staff," the nomination read. "They...
Goblins and ghouls all over Hinsdale are busy putting the finishing touches on their costumes for Hinsdale's annual Family Fall Fest. Set for 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, in Robbins Park, South Vine and Seventh streets, the event always includes some stiff competition in the costume contest. "The costumes are amazing," said Eva Field, president and CEO of the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce. Check in at the chamber of commerce table from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to be...
The Memorial Hall board room was standing room only Tuesday night as KLM Park users turned out to urge village officials not to replace the open space they and their off-leash dogs enjoy with a much smaller fenced facility. The special meeting of the parks and recreation commission served as an opportunity for commissioners to hear public opinion on a plan revealed last month to create a 3.35-acre fenced area in the southwest corner of the 52-acre park at 5901 S. County Line Road. Dogs are currently free to roam 13.5 acres...
PUBLIC SAVESTATION DEDICATED The first 24/7 accessible SaveStation with life-saving AED in Hinsdale was dedicated Sept. 21 at Burns Field Park in Hinsdale. The station was donated by the Just1Mike Foundation in honor of Michael Brindley, who died of sudden cardiac arrest at age 16. His family are former Hinsdale residents and Mike was a frequent user of the park. “The village is excited and honored to be the recipient of this public access SaveStation with AED,” said Heather Bereckis, superintendent of parks and recreation. ...
Anyone who has attended Hinsdale's Fourth of July celebration, sifted through the parks brochure or clicked on the village's website has witnessed firsthand the work of Sammy Hanzel. As recreation and marketing communications manager for the village, Hanzel not only plans a host of special events but also lets people know about them through banners, website posts, brochures and flyers. "If it's printed, I probably worked on it," said Hanzel, who joined Hinsdale's staff five...
Laughing along with lunch on the lawn - The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department and Hinsdale Public Library's three-part Lunch on the Lawn series concluded Aug. 4 with Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show. Sophia Mersman was a big fan of Gogh's comedy, magic and art. Gogh uses his show to help inspire kids to read. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
Learning the ropes - The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department sponsored a lacrosse camp at KLM last month. With the goal of teaching various lacrosse techniques, such as cradling, scooping, passing, catching, shooting and goalie skills, the camp covered all the fundamentals. Finn Norman watches closely as camp instructor Dryden Hall lines up a shot on goal. (Jim Slonoff photo)...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Fall 2021 Program Guide is now available online at https://www.villageofhinsdale.org/pr in anticipation of the start of registration on Monday, Aug. 2. Printed copies will be delivered to residents by mid-August. New programs and events include Little Medical School and Fun Friday Dance Parties. Returning events include the Fall Family Fest Oct. 16, Breakfast with Santa Dec. 4, the Holiday Express Dec. 5. A host of creative and athletic programs for everyone from preschoolers to seniors are...
How often do you give thanks for your nearby park? We often take these refreshingly open and family-friendly expanses for granted, local features that are just another part of the landscape. But while the style and footprints of the housing stock morph over time, these parks hold their ground, inviting generation after generation to enjoy both the active and leisurely pleasures they provide. Since 1985, America has celebrated July as the nation’s official Park and Recreation Month. Created by the National Recreation and P...
Rockin' and stompin' in the park - Musician Super Stolie brought her music and energy to Hinsdale's Lunch on the Lawn concert series June 16 in Burlington Park. Stolie had the audience laughing, dancing and singing throughout the show. Greta and Marie Klein were among the dozens of kids enjoying the performance. The series of free shows, sponsored by the village's parks and recreation department and the Hinsdale Public Library, continues July 14 with Scribble Monster: The Eco...
The Hinsdale Community Pool will be closed June 25-27 for the annual Hinsdale Swim Cliub meet. Pool members and residents will be able to use the pool at Five Seassons, 6901 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge, as an alternative swim location. The Five Seasons pool has open swim from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Lap swim is available from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. June 25 and 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. June 26 & 27. A lane must be reserved in advance at http://www.my-bookings.net/cgi-bin/scheduling/fiveseasonssportsclub/schedule.cgi. Members must present...
The village of Hinsdale will hold its annual Independence Day Parade on Saturday, July 3, starting at 10 a.m. The parade will follow its traditional route, kicking off from Sixth Street and Garfield Avenue, traveling north to First Street and continuing west to Grant Street before turning south on Grant and ending at Sixth and Grant. This year’s celebration will not include the festival in Burlington Park that has been held in conjunction with previous Independence Day parades. Those with questions about the parade should c...
What’s the recipe for a perfect summer? Living in a great town like Hinsdale that no longer faces COVID-19 restrictions. As of tomorrow, that will be us. So today, even though summer doesn’t officially arrive until June 20, we’re celebrating the top 10 things that will make for a perfect summer in Hinsdale. 10. A dip in the pool Hinsdale is lucky to boast a community pool among its amenities. In addition to being a great place to cool off, the pool is home to swimming and diving lessons, a junior lifeguard program, swim...
“We’re near the end.” Those were the words of Village President Tom Cauley at Tuesday’s night Hinsdale Village Board meeting — the first to be held in person since the pandemic hit in 2020. There’s a lot of good news when it comes to COVID-19. Illinois has entered the “Bridge” phase, and if current trends continue, authorities expect the state to open fully June 11. Here in town, eateries are welcoming diners to their establishments — with seating indoors and outdoors — for Hinsdale Restaurant Week. Instead of watching a virt...
What will summer in Hinsdale look like? It's hard to say. "It's been challenging because we've been planning everything with three scenarios," said Heather Bereckis, superintendent of parks and recreation for the village. The region is currently under Phase 4 restrictions, but Gov. JB Pritzker said Tuesday the state is "making progress" in its coronavirus metrics and could enter the bridge phase of its reopening plan soon - maybe within a week. "Every single event, every...
Maggie Smith, Heather Bereckis and Sammy Hanzel from the Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department took on the role of Cupid's couriers Friday. They delivered almost 100 goody bags of treats and balloons as part of the village's plan to spread love - not cooties - in honor of Valentine's Day. The bags of treats included coloring books, bracelets, heart stress balls, lollipops, Hershey's Kisses, heart tattoos, Rice Krispie treats, conversation hearts, animal crackers and a...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department held its first handmade ornament contest this year. More than 50 ornaments were received and now hang from several trees in Burlington Park. Heather Brereckis and Sammy Hanzel spent time in the park recently hanging the creations for all to see. (Jim Slonoff photos)...
Welcome to Holidays in Hinsdale: Pandemic Edition. Restrictions on gatherings have had a Grinch-like impact, stealing away the ability to hold numerous cherished seasonal programs and activities. But like Whoville, the community has found ways to overcome the adversity, modifying events and leveraging the magic of technology to delight residents of all ages. Here a some to check out, and see the Holiday Happenings listing starting on Page 30 for more details. Time slots for...
No matter what challenges we’ve faced this year as individuals, family members, business owners and community members, we still have countless reasons to be thankful. Here’s our list — one for each day of the month leading up to and including Thanksgiving. Nov. 1 — the health care workers whose professional and personal lives have been so much more difficult since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March Nov. 2 — Sammy Hanzel and Heather Bereckis, the creative minds at the village’s parks and recreation department,...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to find giant turkeys all over town in the Hinsdale Turkey Trail. The event is a free and fun way for families to stay engaged and positive this season. Plus everyone can burn calories to make room for Thanksgiving dinner. Simply take a walk through the neighborhood or the village’s business districts and be on the lookout for the oversize gobblers. Also search #HinsdaleTurkeyTrail or @HinsdaleParks on social media to locate others (hint: more than 10 big birds a...
The Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department invites residents to find giant turkeys all over town in the Hinsdale Turkey Trail. The event is a free and fun way for families to stay engaged and positive this season. Plus everyone can burn calories to make room for Thanksgiving dinner. Simply take a walk through the neighborhood or the village’s business districts and be on the lookout for the oversize gobblers. Also search #HinsdaleTurkeyTrail or @HinsdaleParks on social media to locate others (hint: more than 10 big birds a...
