Celebrating the original Ford Thunderbird
from 1955, 1956, and 1957
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Recent Events
MT. PROSPECT CRUISE NIGHT
As usual, we had a wonderful turnout at the Mt. Prospect cruise night. 26 members came out for a fun-filled evening, even those members from Indiana and Florida. We had Thunderbirds, other show cars and people who parked their cars and walked in. The weather was great, the drinks and pizza plentiful, and the fellowship remarkable.
By Laura Cielenski
Tech Session
For the 17th year the Tech Session was organized by Bob Wenderski. The day began with coffee and rolls at the shop of Mac Kedzior, owner of Kleen Werks Auto Detailing Studio in Lake Forest, Illinois. Sixteen CTCC members in attendance included Dan Anderson, Allen Bryant, Barb and Joe Esdale, Charlie Freund, Gordon Gluff, Art Hahl, Peter Hauser, Len Keil, Barry Konigsford, Lloyd Schellin, Ken Smizinski, Len Vinyard, Bob Wenderski, Jane Wilson and me. Nikki Pesavento was there to assist.
By Jim Wilson
Colletti’s
It proved to be a wonderful way to get together during the “off” months. Karen Kelly planned a mid-afternoon meal opportunity at Colletti’s. Nineteen of us enjoyed each other’s company and delicious food. Thank you, Karen, for planning this outing. In attendance were Kirk Forgue, Gordon Gluff, Gail Hascek & Mike Detty, Peter & Katie Hauser, Len (hidden in the photo) & Mary Keil, Karen Kelly, Rose Kovalenko, Marylu Kramer, Lloyd & Joan Schellin, Ken & Kathy Smizinski, Bob Sroka, Len & Irene Vinyard, and Liz Werth.
In Memoriam
Jerry Michna
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of member Jerry Michna on March 13th, 2024. Jerry & Doreen participated in many CTCC events, we will miss Jerry’s outgoing and friendly personality.
The Officers and Directors send their sincerest sympathy to Doreen and their family.
Jerry will truly be missed
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Helen Hoge
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of member Helen Hoge on January 24th, 2024. Bob & Helen were together for 66 years and participated in many CTCC events along with hosting many club events.
The Officers and Directors send their sincerest sympathy to Bob and their family. Helen will truly be missed.
An Evening with Terry Evanswood by Laura Cielenski
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It was a cloudy chilly day but that didn’t stop 20 club members coming out for an entertaining afternoon of delicious food, great conversation, comedy and magic. We had the Arcada Speakeasy to ourselves for a roaring 20’s lunch. After lunch we all headed around the corner to the Moonlight Theater to see Terry Evanswood perform.
Terry came out and amazed us with his illusions, magic and comic relief. A few members were even called upon by Terry to be a part of the show. A wonderful afternoon was had by all. A huge THANK YOU goes out to Bob Hoge for arranging the afternoon. Those who attended were: Mike & Laura Cielenski, Gordon Gluff and Mary Ziemba, Bob Hoge, Len & Mary Keil, Jerry & Dorene Michna, Lloyd & Joan Schellin, Ken & Kathy Smizinski, Len & Irene Vinyard and their son Jeff, Liz Werth, Jim & Jane Wilson and Madeline Zambon.
