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WELCOME TO
CONNECTIONS 2026!

The Geraghty
2520 S. Hoyne Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
6:00 PM

Connections is Lab’s biennial gala fundraiser—an over 30 year tradition that brings together parents, alumni, alumni parents, grandparents, faculty, and staff to celebrate and support the Schools' mission. Connections promises to be an elegant evening of community that will include dinner, dancing, and entertainment.

This event will help underwrite need-based financial aid at the Laboratory Schools. 

We hope you can join us and/or support this student financial aid benefit.

Connections 2026 Co-Chairs

Saima and Amir Sufi P'24, P'27, P'30
Laura Nelson and David Garfield P'29, P'31
Kelley and Matthew Kaleta P'35
Juliana Sung and Robert Gephardt P'38, P'40

 

 

 

We are excited for Connections 2026 on Saturday for an evening of community, school spirit, and fun in support of financial aid at the Laboratory Schools. 
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A few details ahead of the event:
February 7, 2026
6–11 p.m.
The Geraghty
2520 S. Hoyne Avenue
Chicago, IL 60608
Cocktail attire
Adults only
Valet parking available
(rideshare recommended)

There will be multiple ways to increase your impact throughout the evening, such as a silent auction and this year’s giving tree, titled the “Easels of Excellence.”

Enjoy performances from Lab’s Chamber Collective and the Middle School Jazz Band, remarks from members of our community, and a special video.

If you have any questions about the event in the coming days, please reach out to Carrie Phillips Trimble ’93, P’34, P’37. Thank you for your support!