2025 Q1 Newsletter
Dear ANZACC’ers,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! As promised here is the 2nd quarterly newsletter for ANZACC.
Although a little late, we are so excited to share the events we have for 2025 with you!!
Firstly, ANZACC would like to thank all those that came out to one of the all time biggest events that we have hosted over the 25+ years ANZACC has been in existence. On November 23rd, over 150 of you came out to the relaunch of ANZACC at the Koala event at Brookfield Zoo. Take a look at the fun everybody had at the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1- VSsG6CIv1NGp5bMgFRMAN7ZnYolvH9j?usp=sharing_eip&invite=CKvAsaUG&ts=6744f 23d
A quick reminder of the mission and reason for this group to exist:
The Australian New Zealand American Community in Chicago (ANZACC) is a social, cultural and business networking group that serves as a hub for Australians, New Zealanders, and Americans with ties to Australia and New Zealand. The community offers opportunities for people from these countries to connect, celebrate shared heritage, and engage in cultural and business exchanges.
Key features of the ANZACC include:
1. Events and Celebrations:
2. Networking and Social Connections:
3. Charity and Philanthropy:
4. Cultural Promotion:
Overall, it serves as a cultural and networking bridge between the three nations, fostering a sense of belonging and identity for those with Australian and New Zealand backgrounds living in Chicago.
COMMUNICATION
We will communicate through a variety of channels:
· Website – www.anzacc.org
· Facebook and Insta - @anzaccmidwest- make sure to follow us!
· This quarterly newsletter
EVENTS
We look forward to offering plenty of opportunities to get together. Make sure to mark up your calendars, and keep an eye out for information on how to join each of the following events:
JANUARY 25TH – DOWN UNDER DAY @ CHAPEL ST CAFÉ – 12PM & 2PM
The newly opened, Aussie-owned Chapel St Cafe and Restaurant will host a joint Australia Day and Waitangi Day. This will be a great opportunity for newcomers to Chicago to meet the greater community, and for the long-timers to catch up and network. It will be a lunch event with 2 seatings at 12pm and 2pm, and will take place during Chicago Restaurant Week so there will be a set menu for purchase for $30 (+tax and any bevvies you wish to imbibe).
CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL INVITES AND $10 DEPOSIT (credited back at Chapel St):
· 12pm Lunch Seating - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anzacc-down- under-day-celebration-chapel-street-long-lunch-1200pm-tickets- 1146043058639?aff=oddtdtcreator
· 2pm Lunch Seating - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/anzacc-down- under-day-celebration-chapel-street-long-lunch-200pm-tickets- 1145902989689?aff=oddtdtcreator
JANUARY 25TH – CHICAGO SWANS AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY – 7PM
The annual Australia Day Party is on again! So if you want to “kick on” after the Down Under Day event or just hang out with The Chicago Swans AFL Team head over to the Brickhouse Bar in Wrigley to join in from 7pm onwards.
Click here for tickets - https://chicagofooty.com/collections/store/products/2025-chicago-swans-australia-day-party
APRIL 9TH – NETWORKING EVENT FEATURING KIWI VIOLINIST BENJAMIN BAKER (TBC)
Our first business networking event of the year will take place on Apritl 9th (TBC) and will feature Kiwi violinist, Benjamin Baker, from New Zealand’s At the World’s Edge Festival. Time and location TBC.
APRIL 25th - ANZAC DAY
The annual ANZAC Day Ceremony will take place at the Vietnam War Memorial starting at 7am.
COMMONWEALTH FRIENDSHIP EVENT - TBC
A new idea for 2025 is to join up with the other groups in Chicago that have a connection to the Commonwealth e.g Canada, UK and beyond. Stay tuned for further details of a joint event.
OTHER HAPPENINGS IN THE COMMUNITY
· Aussie Tory Taylor is playing for the Chicago Bears!
· Aussie Josh Giddey is playing for the Chicago Bulls!
· January 11th - Netball Taster Day in Chicago! - Are you ready to try something new, reconnect with netball, or meet a vibrant community of players? Chicago Netball Club invites you to our Training Day! - https://www.zeffy.com/en- US/ticketing/2025-winterspring-netball-training- day?fbclid=IwY2xjawHpLdpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfGyvGYgUYp2UdmxSOHts7tr nFFvAUWnptERoL7tpubRd08ax83AuyXT_g_aem_-8_EPTNplc0eqM2tcTA3yw
· April 2nd – Kylie Minogue
· April 28th /29th – Nick Cave plays at The Salt Shed
· May 24th – AC/DC at Soldier Field
· June 27th - Aussie band Cat Empire performs at Thalia Hall
· End of the year – rumour has it that All Blacks vs Ireland will be held at Soldier Field in late October or early November 2025, in a rematch of 2016 when Ireland beat the All Blacks for the first time in 111 years!!
Know of more upcoming Kiwi or Aussie events in Chicago? Let us know by emailing gday@anzacc.org
If there are anything that community members want to add to the newsletter please reach out to gday@anzacc.org.
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Thank you for taking the time to read and feedback is always welcome. Cheers,