Diane Burrs of Woodstock is about to cross the threshold of a tour home in Kenilworth at 414 Warwick Road. Christy Callahan (right) of Wilmette, Winnetka Realtor, greeter and docent volunteer. Also on immediate left are Marla Bagan and Celia Nelson, both of Winnetka.

More than 400 ticket purchasers could tour the five homes of Winnetka and Kenilworth via The Winnetka Club “Lifestyles” Housewalk 2016 on May 18.

An annual event for more than three decades, the housewalk raised about $40,000 this year for local organizations and charities.

“It brings community together,” said Marla Bagan of Winnetka, development chairman from The Winnetka Club.

“It’s unique in that we promote local businesses and build community.”

Christy Callahan of Wilmette, a greeter and volunteer, in the dining.

The five homeowners could select a charity or organization of choice, each entity receiving $500.

“This is a really fabulous opportunity for people to learn about the league and to do outreach,” said Denise Siegel of Deerfield, board president of the North Shore Art League (NSAL).

The NSAL was a $500 donation recipient, selected by the owner of a tour home in Kenilworth (414 Warwick Road).

People traveled from municipalities such as Woodstock to experience tour housewalk homes with recent or longer construction history.

“I’ve come lots of years,” said Rosemary Tupper of Kenilworth, a tour guest. “It’s fabulous.

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Diane Burrs of Woodstock is among guests on the porch of a tour home.

I like to see the houses and it’s (the housewalk) so well-organized,” Tupper said.

Julie Karagianis of Northbrook looked forward to the morning touring as a guest.

“I think it’s the most elegant housewalk on the North Shore,” Karagianis said.

Holly Miller (left) of Winnetka is among guests.

“No two houses are ever alike and it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these houses on the inside.”

Members of the Northbrook Woman’s Club & Foundation (NWC/F) were among tour guests.

Volunteers were estimated at 200, according to Bagan.

“We’d like to thank our volunteers, our sponsors and our homeowners,” Bagan said.

At The Grand Food Center (606 Green Bay Road) in Winnetka (from left) Tanya Vovk of Buffalo Grove, a Highland Park-based Realtor, is a volunteer passing out goody bags to housewalk guests like Cindy Lucaccioni of Wilmette. On far right, seated, also at the event’s starting point, is Angela Kageler of Winnetka, executive director of The Winnetka Club.

“I love the old architecture in the area and it’s really fun to explain it to people,” said Catherine Davis of Wilmette, a volunteer and docent.

Since 1908, The Winnetka Club has served Winnetka and the North Shore.

Formerly The Winnetka Woman’s Club, the organization supports charitable and civic service projects while also providing scholarships to students residing in New Trier Township.

In 2015, The Winnetka Club made financial contributions to more than 16 local 501c3 charities with support to local service events for veterans and more.

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