Celebrating 100 Years of service to Crystal Lake families!

The Service League of Crystal Lake began at The Dole in 1925.

In 1922, the abandoned Dole Mansion had been purchased and transformed into the original Crystal Lake Country Club, thanks to Eliza Louise Ringling and her investors.

By 1925 the “South Shore Sewing Circle” would gather in the Mansion, in a second floor bedroom, which was now a guest suite for club members, and make clothing items for local families in need.

The South Shore Sewing Circle evolved into Service League of Crystal Lake and The Dole is where it all began!

100 years later, the organization of 45 women/volunteers, continues to offer financial assistance to local families in need. They are able to do this thru fundraising efforts such as Fashion Show, House-walk, Casino Night, and Holiday Gala, as well as partnering with The Dole and providing volunteers for Farmers Market+. It truly does “take a village” and Service League of Crystal Lake and The Dole have collaborated to bring the community a fabulous celebration honoring our history’s together!

Celebration Details Coming Soon!