At the Friday, August 29 Noon Meeting, the guest speakers were Bill Linardos and his son, Billy. They spoke about their joint venture (with the Karas Restaurant Group) of Squire on The Square, the ups & downs of opening the restaurant (especially because of it being in such a historic space that was obviously not originally intended to be a dining facility), and what it takes to keep the business running smoothly (like hiring and retaining approximately 50 employees). Billy is excited about the month of September because for the whole month, they will be celebrating “Greek Fest,” where diners can experience “authentic Greek-inspired specials, sip on refreshing drinks, and enjoy the festive vibes that will transport you straight to the Mediterranean.” It was wonderful to hear from the Linardos family members, and of course we thanked them for letting us use the “bar’s side room” for our 1x monthly Satellite meetings.
And yes, I am again participating in Walk to End Alzheimer’s, so looking for anyone who would like to join me at the Walk in Crystal Lake on Sunday, October 5. It’s a short, brisk walk around downtown Crystal Lake, and we (my team and friends) join for a light lunch afterwards, usually at Rookies on Williams Street. I’m also accepting donations, too, for this, my 13th year doing the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. My video, information, and donation page is here: http://www.tinyurl.com/Ziemba2025. Thank you!