2025 Champagne Extravaganza
THANK YOU
to all who attended and Volunteered
Joe's Champagne Wishes
4th Annual Champagne Extravaganza
YOU
made it a great success!
Joe's Champagne Wishes
4th Annual Champagne Extravaganza
Friday, December 5
6:30 PM - Midnight
Honoring Joseph Peter Spencer
FEATURING
The Jersey Girls
2025 Wish Recipients
This past year has been amazing. Thank you! Through our donors, sponsors and patrons at last year’s event, we were able to raise more than $50,000 for our mission. Toula and the board have been continuing to work all year to grant “Champagne Wishes” to several worthy causes.
Joe's Champagne Wishes
is proud to announce the winners for 2025!
Nora Farrell
Is a dance teacher assistant for the Infiniti Dance Company. This is her 3rd year on the IndepenDANCE Jr. dance team, and she is studying ballet, lyrical and hip hop/jazz fusion. She’s been dancing since she was 2 years old. JCW assisted Nora in the team’s travel dance performances at Universal Studios, Knott’s Berry Farm and for her godmother. Nora was fortunate to share the stage with Joe Spencer in “Believe In Your Elf” in 2013 and in 2015.
Margie Hess
Is a student performer involved with community theatre, orchestra, choir, and student council. She is hardworking, dedicated and enjoys sharing her love of theatre. JCW is assisting Margie, so she is able to attend he Spotlight Arts Collective Developing Artist Musical Theatre Camp.
Vasilios Malamis
Is a serious high school student and musician studying music performance. He plays trombone for both York Community High School and the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO). JCW helped Vasilios perform with CYSO in Spain.
Grace Regalado
Had the privilege of being selected for a role in the Illinois Theater Association’s All State production of Newsies The Musical. More than 400 teenagers auditioned, and Grace was one of 53 chosen. This production will take place at Illinois State University in January. Grace is a Junior at Mother McAuley, a member of the IndepenDANCE Sr. Dance Team, and of the Beverly Theatre Guild. Grace and Joe were in “A Christmas Carol” together.
Gallery
Some photos from the event.
To order high-resolution prints, please contact Elios Photography
Purchase Tickets
Early Purchase Discount Until 11:59 PM, October 17
Table of 10: $1,100
Single Ticket: $125
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The Event
The Chateau Del Mar, Hickory Hills Country Club
8201 West 95th Street, Hickory Hills, IL
6:30 PM - Midnight
Ticket Included:
4 hours of Premium Open Bar
Hors d'oeuvres
Champagne
Plated Dinner Service
Coffee, Soft Drinks
Dessert Table
Free Onsite Parking
JCW Wish Recipient Announcements
Entertainment Included:
Live Music & Dancing
The Jersey Girls
Live and Silent Auctions
Wish Recipient Presentations
...and more...
Sponsors for the Event
The following Corporations, Businesses and individuals contributed to support Joe's Champagne Wishes by sponsoring items at the 4th Annual JCW Extravaganza: Winter Wonderland.
Thank you for your contributions. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Dalmares Produce
Sponsor: Open Bar
Please visit our Sponsor
Markella's Gyros
15500 S. Cicero Ave.
Oak Forest, IL. 60452
708-429-2333
Sponsor: Photographer
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Prime Time Restaurant and Bar
Sponsor: Event Advertising
Please visit our Sponsor
Chateau Del Mar
Sponsor: Event Facility
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Remodeling Station
Sponsor: Skirt and Table Champagne
Please visit our Sponsor
Women's Health Institute of Illinois
Sponsor: Dessert Table
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Athenian Body Shop
Sponsor: Centerpieces
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Vitco Steel Supply Corp.
Sponsor: Champagne and Wine Grab
Please visit our Sponsor
$500 Donors
The following Corporations, Businesses and individuals contributed $500 to support Joe's Champagne Wishes 4th Annual JCW Extravaganza:
Winter Wonderland.
Thank you for your contributions. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Marjorie McCaw and Baker Murphy
Phoenix, AZ
European Auto Werks
Please visit our Donor
L.A. Tax Inc.
7834 W. 95th St. Suite 1A
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
630-661-1120
Please visit our Donor
630-661-1120
Stanley's Marble & Granite-SMG
Please visit our Donor
Special Thanks
Lolo Campobasso / Vitco Steel
for their generous donation of the Bears Tickets
Benchmark, Pyramid Luxury and Lifestyle
for their generous donation of Quadrangle Club & Bar David vouchers
Wishing Well Wishes
The wishes below were wished during the 4th Annual JCW Extravaganza.
This is just a sample of the hundreds of wishes...
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Jersey Girls $5,000
You or your company can sponsor The Jersey Girls performance at the Winter Wonderland gala. This includes a table of 10. Your personal or company signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your personal or company advertisement will be on the Joe's Champagne Wishes website for 1 year.
Open Bar $3,000
You or your company can sponsor the Open Bar for the Winter Wonderland gala. This includes a table of 10. Your personal or company signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your personal or company advertisement will be on the Joe's Champagne Wishes website for 1 year.
SOLD
Photographer $1,550
You or your company can sponsor the Photography Crew for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your personal or company signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your personal or company advertisement will be on the Joe's Champagne Wishes website for 1 year.
SOLD
Event Advertising $1,000
You or your company can sponsor the Event Advertising (Invitations, Postcards, Tickets, Flyers, etc.) for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.
SOLD
Dessert Table $1,000
You or your company can sponsor the Dessert Table for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.
SOLD
Centerpieces $750
You or your company can sponsor the Centerpieces for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.
SOLD
Skirt & Table Champagne $750
You or your company can sponsor the champagne for the Champagne Skirt and tables, to be distributed during the event. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed, and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.
Champagne & Wine Grab $500
You or your company can sponsor the Champagne and Wine for the Winter Wonderland Gala. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed on the Dessert Table and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.
SOLD
One-Hour Family Photo Session $450
Donated
A Gift Certificate for a One-Hour Family Photo Session with Elios Photography.
Chicago Cubs Tickets $250 (x 2)
Donated
Philadelphia Phillies at Chicago Cubs Sunday, April 27, 2025, 1:20 PM Wrigley Field Section: Budweiser Bleacher General
Bruce Peters & Mara Xenos
Chicago Bears Tickets $300 (x 2)
Donated
Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears Thursday, December 26, 7:15 PM Soldier Field, Chicago, Sec 126 Row 17
Jerry and Patrice Gabriel
Champagne Wish Fountain $250
One (1) Available - SOLD
You or your company can sponsor the Champagne Wish Fountain at the Event. Your signage and proof of your generous donation will be displayed on the Fountain and your advertisement will be on the website for 1 year.
SOLD
Gala proceeds support the pursuit of Joe’s Champagne Wishes mission to help youth and their families and to make a positive difference in their lives. The goal of this organization is to assist youths and young adults with their “wishes” to pursue and further their appreciation, knowledge and talent within the visual and performing arts community. We intend to raise funds through hosting events, raffles, auctions and other fundraising activities in order to provide Grants and Scholarships to assist with the financial burden involved in furthering a young person’s quest for education, participation and experiences within the performing and visual arts.
Chateau Del Mar
Hickory Hills Country Club
8201 West 95th Street
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
Join us December 5th, 2025, from 6:30 PM to Midnight for a thrilling evening at our Fourth Annual Champagne Extravaganza!
Chateau Del Mar is located on 95th Street, just West of Roberts Road in Hickory Hills