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We are looking for a new Chicago Estonian House caretaker who can keep our facility clean, organized and welcoming for our members and guests. Starting date is after May 1, 2022. For more information contact Eero Pikat (eero@pikat.com).  Otsime uut Chicago Eesti Maja majahooldajat, kes suudaks hoida meie rajatise puhtana, korrastatuna ja meie liikmeid ja külalisi vastutulelikuna. Alguskuupäev on pärast 1. maid 2022. Täpsem info Eero Pikat (eero@pikat.com).Read More →

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Rein Raja, a long-time member of the Chicago Estonian House, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, in the room he considered home in his assisted living facility in St. Petersburg, Florida. He is survived by his wife Geri Raja. Rein will be cremated, and plans for what will follow are in discussion. In the meantime, the Florida Eesti Selts (of which he was also a member and their treasurer) is composing a tribute to Rein, and they invite you to participate by emailing your reflections to Tõnu Toomepuu or Triin Karr this week. You may email Tõnu and Triin at these addresses: ttoomepuu@gmail.com, triin.karr@gmail.comRead More →

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Thanks to the generosity of our members and friends of the Chicago Estonian House, we raised $1,665 for Giving Tuesday ($825 on our web site and $840 through Facebook). We would like to thank those who contributed: Mailis Ausmees, Janne Dombroski, Aarne Elias, Linda Ellen, Chicago Estonian School Parents, Mare Gutmann, Matt Jaanimägi, Kristiina Jakobsen, Crystal Lagrone, Nora Laos, Liisa Mcmahon, Andres Merits, Mai Meyers, Tiina Murro, Kaia Papaya, Hilja Pikat, Tiia Saaaremets, Ellen Smith, Maie Taits, Katrin Tullinen, Katrin Unger, and Mary Wurzer.Read More →

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We mourn the loss of former President and long-time board member Mehis Vahtra who passed away on November 14th. Our deepest condolences to his children, family and friends. Current plans are to hold a memorial service at the Chicago Estonian House on January 22, 2022.Read More →

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With a donation of $100,000 from member and neighbor Jim Seckelmann (owner of the Mulch Center on Milwaukee Ave.) the Board of Directors has established a Building Fund to guide and manage renovations to the Estonian House. If you are interested in participating in the planning of the renovations or would like to make a donation to the Building Fund, please contact us at: president@eestimaja.comRead More →

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The Estonian House mourns the passing of our member Matti Makinen who passed away on August 19th. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. We wish to thank the following people who have donated to his memorial fund ($550): Denis & Mary Sue Ciezadlo, Katherine & Michael Gecewich, Charles & Julie Haapala, Reijo & Eeva Kallio, Helmi Makinen, Imre Pagi, Vello & Mare Suigussaar, and Mary Wurzer.Read More →

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A big thanks for all who helped organize and for those who attended our annual mid-summer celebration. The weather was beautiful and fun was had by all.  Read More →