An Evening of Chicago Swing for BACOA

Chicago swing bandleader Alan Gresik highlights a night of music, food, and auctions, at the Barrington Area Council on Aging’s “A Night of Chicago Swing Benefitting BACOA.”

Gresik directs the Swing Shift Orchestra every Thursday at Chicago’s historic Green Mill Lounge. He leads a variety of smaller groups that play throughout the Chicago area and perform a wide range of music styles.

Guests at “A Night of Chicago Swing” will also have a chance to win the evening’s main raffle item: the Wagon of Wine, two cases of wine specially selected by Wine Discount Center.

The benefit will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6 at Makray Memorial Golf Club, 1010 S. Northwest Highway, Barrington. The cost is $115. Reservations are available from BACOA at 847-381-5030; online reservations are available at BACOA's website.

Sponsors are Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital; Alden Estates of Barrington; PricewaterhouseCoopers; Silverado Senior Living - Lake Zurich and The Garlands of Barrington; BMO Harris Bank is the entertainment sponsor.

Proceeds from the event benefit BACOA’s services and programs for seniors and caregivers. These include Meals with Wheels, information and resources on aging-related issues, social and recreational programs for seniors, supportive services for family caregivers, support and education groups.