September 2008
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Mon. Sept. 1st Labor Day Have a great Labor Day!
Sept. 7 to 13 National Assisted Living Week Call us during National Assisted Living Week to set up a time to come and tour The Woodlands, our Assisted Living Residence. 708-485-1155
Mon. Sept. 8 Annual Golf Outing to benefit residents of The British Home This year our Golf Outing will be held at Maple Meadows Golf Club in Wood Dale, IL. Registration and lunch start at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start of golf at 12:30 p.m. Dinner and cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Call Kevin Heraty, Director of Development, at 708-485-5533 for more information.
Tues. Sept. 9, 8-10 a.m. Coffee Talk at Gem Cafe Come to Gem Cafe, 31 Forest Ave in Riverside from 8 to 10 a.m. to have free coffee, pastries and talk about how you can volunteer with PeopleCare Inc. to help older adults in this area. No registration required. Just stop by!
Wed. Sept. 10, 2-4 p.m. Resident Art Exhibit In honor of National Assisted Living Week, join us for a Resident Art Exhibit in The Woodlands. Wine and cheese will be served. Please call Stephanie at 708-485-5663 for exhibit times and to RSVP.
Fri. Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Chili Cook-Off Open to residents, staff, family members and friends of The British Home. Call Stephanie at 708-485-5663 for more information.
Mon. Sept. 22 First Day of Autumn Farewell summer! We will miss you.
Sun. Sept. 28, seatings at 10:30 am and 12:30 pm Brunch at Wye Valley Ever wonder what it would be like to live at Wye Valley, our Independent Living Residence? Join us for a fabulous brunch buffet, followed by tours of our model apartment. Cost is $8 per person. Reservations required. Call 708-485-1155.
October 2008
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Wed. Oct. 8th, 2-4 p.m. Pumpkin Facials at Wye Valley Join us at Wye Valley for the beauty treatment of the season: Pumpkin Facials. These aromatic and skin-firming facials are sure to make your face feel fantastic. Free. RSVP to 708-485-1155
Thus. Oct. 14, 10 am - 2 pm Senior Health Fair To be held at the Brookfield Village Hall, 8820 Brookfield Avenue in Brookfield. Sponsored by the Brookfield Aging Well Committee. No need to RSVP. Flu shots will be given - bring your Medicare card.
Thurs. Oct. 16, 12-2 p.m. Medicare Help Desk Dan Cantu, from the Service in the Neighborhood for Seniors Division of BlueCross BlueShield, will be here to answer your Medicare questions. To make an appointment for this free service, call Pam at 708-485-5636.
Sat. Oct. 18th, 3 p.m. Aster Brio Dance Company Performance Join us at The British Home for this dance performance by the resident troupe from Principal Dance Studio in Riverside.
Wed. Oct. 22, 4-6 p.m. Soup Supper at Wye Valley Join us at our Fall Soup Supper, featuring Winter Squash Soup and Lentil Soup. Salad and bread will also be served. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP to 708-485-1155.
Fri. Oct. 31 Halloween Happy Halloween!
November 2008
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Sat. Nov. 22, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Daughters of The British Empire Bake Sale Come and enjoy a taste of Great Britain at our annual DBE Bake Sale. Proceeds benefit The British Home, a not-for-profit retirement community.
Thurs. Nov. 27 Thanksgiving Day Thank you to all those we serve for giving us the great honor of providing care to older adults and their families.
Fri. Nov. 28 Information Office Open We know many families are in town around the Thanksgiving holiday, so our Information Office will be open Friday, November 28th. Please call 708-485-1155 to make an appointment for a tour. Thank you!
December 2008
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Sat. Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. Tree Trimming Join us as we trim our trees in the holiday spirit! All are welcome.
Thurs. Dec. 18, 12-2 p.m. Medicare Help Desk Dan Cantu, from the Service in the Neighborhood for Seniors Division of BlueCross BlueShield, will be here to answer your Medicare questions. To make an appointment for this free service, call Pam at 708-485-5636.
Thurs. Dec. 25 Christmas Day Happy Holidays! Business offices at The British Home will be closed Christmas Day.