GCS Newsletter THE LEAFLET Issue JUN 2018

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JUNE

2018

Garden Center Services

The View From My Chair A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

donation! As always there will be great refreshments prepared by the Knights at our post-walk picnic. Didn’t have time to register? NO PROBLEM! You can register the day of the event. SEE YOU THERE!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE THE VIEW FROM MY CHAIR Page 1 GOOD SIGNS Page 2 STATE KITCHEN REMODEL Page 3 AROUND GCS Page 4

With the long, cold, wet winter that we had, I am so thrilled to experience the sunshine and warmth we have experienced over the last couple of weeks. Hopefully we’ll have good weather for this Saturday’s Super Sunny Walk N’ Rolla-Thon that will be held at Newcastle Park, 8050 S. Newcastle in Burbank, beginning at 10 a.m. Come out to enjoy our new and improved event that will feature some good old-fashioned family games & activities. You’ll have the opportunity to join in some challenges like the “Dunk Our Exec” Tank, as well as other games/races where you can win CASH PRIZES for a small

June 2nd 10am Newcastle Park The Super Sunny is a celebration of the GCS community and one of our two fund raising events of the year. We are so thankful to the many families that on a regular basis find it in their hearts to generously donate resources that help us provide the services and programs that our individuals need, and deserve. One such family is that of Carolyn and Lou Viverito. They have found many ways over the years to

assist Garden Center Services by targeting funds for the agency, working with local vendors and fraternal organizations to help with the costs of our projects, and to strengthen our cause with the Illinois legislature and our funders. A year and a half ago when Carolyn and Lou tragically lost their beautiful and kind daughter Marianne, they were still able to have that loss become a source of life and enrichment for the persons that attend GCS. By kindly identifying our agency as the recipient of donations in honor of their dear Marianne, we were more than able to cover the cost of a complete rehab of the kitchen at the State Road building (see photos inside) which is so enjoyed by individuals in our cooking classes and as their prepare their lunches. It was a special day when I was a able to provide a tour of the facility to Carolyn, Lou, and their grandson, Jack. A heartfelt thank you to their family.


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