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Jennings Terrace Auxiliary 2009 Fall Newsletter

Greetings Jennings Auxiliary Members and Friends!

Memberships

We are grateful for the growth in membership during our 50th year with 99 paid members. Currently, we have 74 members and are still collecting 2009 Memberships. Dues are still just $5! What a deal! ...and what a great opportunity to help enrich the lives of the residents of Jennings Terrace! Membership is open to anyone. Funds raised by the Jennings Terrace Auxiliary, including membership dues, provide programs, social events and parties, small favors and gifts for Jennings Terrace residents as well as the purchase of equipment and enhancements that directly benefit the residents.

If you haven't already, please use the enclosed membership envelope for your dues or donations.

Annual Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon

•  Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 4th, 11 AM - 3 PM, for the 51st Annual Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar. This is the Auxiliary"s big one-day fund raiser and there are many opportunities for everyone to participate.

•  Bake Shop ~ Bakery donations are needed. Items may be dropped off, wrapped, priced and ready to sell on November 3rd all day, or November 4th from 8 AM - 10 AM. Please label if baked goods contain nuts. Volunteers are also needed to work shifts in the Bake Shop. If interested, please call Sharon Weindorf ( 630 ) 897-1977.

•  Raffle Donations ~ There is always room for additional raffle prizes for the Auxiliary Raffle. Donations may be dropped off at the Jennings Terrace Main Office or contact Raffle Chairman, Leora Cross, ( 630 ) 898-7355. Enclosed with this mailing is one packet of Raffle tickets. Each book of 6 tickets is $5.00 or $1.00 per ticket. They are available to sell or buy. Please return all unsold tickets to the Bazaar and either mail or bring in the completed tickets and payment.

•  Holiday Craft Booth ~ Calling all talented Auxiliary members. We need handcrafted holiday items for the Bazaar Craft Booth. Donations may be labeled and dropped off at the Jennings Terrace Main Office or you may contact Holiday Craft Booth Chairmen, Bert VanEkeren ( 630 ) 897-9646 and Lorraine Gill ( 630 ) 896-9445 for more information or to volunteer to assist at the Holiday Craft Booth November 4th.

•  Holiday Gift Boutique ~ Booth space for crafters and outside gift vendors will be offered and set up in the Memorial Lounge. Each 10' X 10' space is available for $25. For additional information, please contact Lynn Akers ( 630 ) 499-0330.

•  Grandma"s Attic ~ Donations of collectables, antiques and vintage treasures such as glassware, kitchen and household items, books, and jewelry are sought for this years Grandma"s Attic booth. Donations may be dropped off at Jennings Terrace. Sheltered Care Activities Director, Nancy Wheeler and Jenning"s residents will be heading up Grandma"s Attic this year.

•  Bazaar Luncheon ~ A delicious buffet luncheon will be served from 12noon - 2pm in the Jennings Terrace Dining Room. Buffet tickets are $6.50 per person and once again take outs will be available. Hostesses will be needed to work in the dining room. If you are interested, please call Luncheon Chairman, Mary Barbee ( 630 ) 896-1608. Enclosed with this mailing are two luncheon tickets to buy or sell. Please mail in your payment or bring to the Christmas Bazaar, November 4th.

•  Additional donations are needed for a special Holiday Bazaar Project!

 - quart mason jars

 

 - holiday print material

 

 - bags of granulated sugar

 

 - bags of brown sugar

 

 - bags of chocolate chips

 

Please drop off any of these items at the Jennings Terrace main office by October 26th.

These donations will be needed for a special Bazaar Craft Project Day on October 29th, 10:30 AM, in the Memorial Lounge. Everyone is welcome to come and lend a hand; no experience is needed, and all materials will be provided. Please join in for an assembly line type project for the Christmas Bazaar.

Another Successful Ice Cream Social

The 51st Annual Ice Cream Social was held on Wednesday, July 15th on the grounds of Jennings Terrace. Unlike some of the other years, the weather cooperated and everyone was able to enjoy homemade cake and ice cream and entertainment from Terry"s Tunes outside. Over $1,300 was raised from this fun annual event.

Mark your calendars now for the 52nd Annual Auxiliary Ice Cream Social to be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010.

Jennings Terrace Auxiliary Fall and Winter Program Calendar

Jennings Terrace Resident Store

Tuesdays, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM throughout the year Auxiliary members "mind" the small on site "general store" at Jennings Terrace. Many residents look forward to the opportunity to browse the shelves and pick up needed items, small toiletries, snacks, cards etc. Volunteers are always needed. Usually two volunteers operate the store each week, assisting residents with their purchases from the already stocked shelves. If you are interested to help for a shift, please call Jean Meyer, ( 630 ) 801-9866.

Donations and Projects Update

The Jennings Terrace Auxiliary purchased new light fixtures that were recently installed in the Annex Lobby. Additional projects are being considered at this time, but not finalized.