2020 Virtual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
2020-08-01 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Online
Did you really think we would let a summer pass by without hosting the Highland Games? On Saturday, August 1st we are bringing the fun and traditions to you—wherever you are!
You can expect a little bit of everything that you love at our Games! So get your kilt on, pour yourself some whisky, and get ready to experience the first Virtual Event in our (almost) 175 year history!
If you’ve never been to a Highland Games before this is a great way to learn about Scottish Culture and get a taste of what our festival is all about. From pipe bands to Highland dancing to heavy athletics there will be something for everyone!
This year’s Games will be a one-of-a-kind experience and is free to all. We do hope you’ll consider one of our supporter tickets which benefit Chicago Scots and our principal charity Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care. Read more about how we are keeping residents safe during COVID-19 here.
***Register by July 20th and be entered into a raffle for a 2021 Highland Games Family Pack with parking pass and a $25 Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria gift card!***
Purchase a ticket by July 15th at the $100 or $500 level and receive a special “Games in a Box” to enjoy while you watch the Games.
On August 1st we’ll also have our Virtual Marketplace open and you’ll be able to buy unique experiences and Highland Games swag in support of our mission.
Please contact info@chicagoscots.org for questions and visit our EventBrite page to purchase tickets.
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175th Annual Feast of the Haggis - VIRTUAL
2020-11-30 18:30 - 20:00 | Online
It’s our great pleasure to invite you to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of Chicago Scots in a spectacular fashion. Join us as we gather virtually to salute our Scottish heritage and the vital work we do at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.
Attendees will enjoy a taste of the pomp and circumstance of our traditional Feast of the Haggis and journey to hear the voices of heroes from our past tell the astonishing story of Chicago Scots.
Gary Maclean, the National Chef of Scotland, has curated our Feast in a Box – a Scottish hamper available for purchase in advance of the event. Create your own Feast in your home using his recipes and specialty ingredients included in the hamper or if you prefer use them to add the perfect Scottish flair to a meal this holiday season. Cook along with Chef Gary as he prepares two of the courses the afternoon of The Feast. To guarantee receipt by November 30th please purchase by end of business on Friday, November 13th.
You will also hear inspiring congratulatory messages from other leading Scots and meet our accomplished 175th Anniversary Honorees.
With your support our evening will be a great success. A generous anonymous donor will match every gift donated online during our event up to $50,000. Your support will be appreciated and directly benefit our important work in elder care at Caledonia Senior Living.
Register online and answer what Scottish identity means to you (100 words or less) to enter a raffle for a $100 gift certificate to The Scotland Shop and a copy of Chef Gary Maclean’s cook book. Winner must be present Nov. 30.
Put on your tartan and help celebrate the heroes and values that shaped our first 175 years and the heroes among us today. We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 30.
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Our Scottish hamper is thoughtfully curated by Chef Gary Maclean and includes a suggested menu and recipes for you to prepare your own Feast of the Haggis in your home.
The Feast-in-a-Box includes:

Cold Smoked Scottish Salmon

Highland Oat Crackers

Scottish Highlands Heather Honey

Aegean Fig Chutney

Caledonian Kitchen Highland Beef Haggis

Tracklements Wiltshire Beer Mustard

Mull of Kintyre Mature Scottish Cheddar

Your “Feast of the Haggis” also includes a pair of commemorative whisky glasses and napkins.
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Get Your Zen On: Guided Restorative Exercise and Meditation
2021-05-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Online
Spring is a time of renewal! Renew your energy with some self-care tips from Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. We will guide you through low-impact restorative exercises followed by a relaxing, regenerating meditation cooldown. Later that afternoon, we invite you to stop by our community to pick up a self-care bag.
Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, Maay 18th from 10:00am-10:45am. Pick up your self-care bag between 1:00pm-4:00pm.
RSVP Required. Please call Erin at 708-426-7129 or Vicky at 708-426-7149 to RSVP.
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tzcpcmppjkeutedr3ugajuosfznqydn190v

The 106th Caledonia Senior Living Picnic
2022-08-06 11:00 - 15:00 | Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
All are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 6th for our 106th Annual Summer Picnic. Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids games and much more!
If you are a local business and would like to support the raffle, please complete the donation letter.

The 107th Annual Scottish Home Picnic
2023-08-05 11:00 - 15:00 | Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
All are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 5th for our 107th Annual Summer Picnic. Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids games and much more!
If you are a local business and would like to support the raffle, please complete the donation letter.

The 108th Annual Picnic
2024-08-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
Join us for a summer celebration of family & community at our 108th Annual Picnic!

Live Music
Food
Highland Dancing
Petting Zoo (11am-1pm)
Children’s Games
Raffles
Facepainting (1pm – 3pm)
Highland Cattle
UNICORN RIDES!

Admission is FREE! Donations are welcome.

109th Annual Scottish Home Picnic
2025-08-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
Join us for a summer celebration of family & community!
Live Music
Food
Highland Dancing
Children’s Games
Raffles
Admission is FREE!

Haunted Drive-Thru Trails
2025-10-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
Join us for our Spooktacular Haunted Drive-Thru Trails!
28th & Des Plaines Avenue Driveway.
$5 Per Car with proceeds supporting care at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

Brain Health and Dementia Care Symposium
2025-12-05 08:30 - 12:30 | Concordia University Chicago, Center for Gerontology, 7400 Augusta Street, River Forest, IL, 60305, United States
Join Chicago Scots for a Leadership Symposium in partnership with The Center for Gerontology at Concordia University Chicago.
Dementia cases in the United States and globally are projected to rise dramatically in the coming decades. While this trend is closely tied to longer lifespans and improved detection, it also underscores an urgent need for the memory care sector to evolve. Innovation, investment, and new forms of collaboration will be essential to meet the expanding and complex needs of individuals and families affected by dementia.
On December 5, join the Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care for an in-depth dialogue with experts from Scotland and the US who are shaping the future of brain health and dementia care.

Holiday Party & General Meeting
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00 | Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, 60546, United States
As we approach Saint Andrew’s Day and the Holiday Season, we wish you and your loved ones health and every happiness on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Illinois Saint Andrew Society, the Chicago Scots and everyone at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. All Chicago Scots Members, Families & Friends are invited to join the festivities.
