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LATEST NEWSWinter 2006/2007LITTLE HANDS, BIG HEARTS GALA
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Woodstock Mayor, Brian Sager was our auctioneer for the Live Auction portion of the evening.
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The 3rd annual Little Hands, Big Hearts gala benefiting Woodstock Early Learning Center was a huge success despite a winter blizzard! Nearly 200 guests enjoyed a fine dinner, entertainment, silent auction, raffle, live auction and more. The event was held at Boulder Ridge Country Club in Lake In The Hills during our recent snow and ice storm. Guests braved the elements to come out in support of Woodstock Early Learning Center. More details coming soon.
WELC STUDENTS CREATE ART
Wouldn't you love to own a beautiful piece of original art? Now you can! Some of the students in the WELC Blue Room (after school program) used acrylic paints, their imaginations and creative skills to complete the two 40" x 30" modern art pieces shown above. Both will be up for auction at the Little Hands, Big Hearts fundraising event. Go to the Event Calendar page for more information.
HEARTHSTONE VILLAGE RECEIVES GRANT!
Woodstock Christian Life Services has been awarded a grant from the McHenry County Senior Services Grant Fund! The money will be used to provide exercise equipment, and workshops for the residents of Hearthstone Village, their families and friends as well as people from our community.
The grant will pay for several new pieces of exercise equipment with low to the ground clearance that is easy to exit or enter with straightforward displays. The fitness area will be enhanced to include padded exercise flooring, better lighting, a video monitor and a safety phone. Educational workshops and training will also be provided via speaker presentations, pamphlets, videos, and reading materials.
PEARL WILLHAMMER'S VILLAGE
Hearthstone Village resident, Pearl Willhammer, graciously invited one and all to stop by to see her spectacular miniature winter village. Pearl and her family have been collecting and displaying the scenes which include animated "action," music, and illumination, for many years. Thanks for sharing, Pearl!
HEARTHSTONE VILLAGE HOSTS EVENT
A reception was held on December 3rd to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Woodstock Christian Life Services. The newly appointed Heritage Room was blessed by Pastor Randy Waller and our guests enjoyed browsing through the collection of memorabilia surrounding the rich history of WCLS.
WOODSTOCK MORNING ROTARY BUILDS PERGOLA
Gayle Mansfield (standing), Pearl Willhammer, and Hazel Powell of Hearthstone Village in Woodstock pose under the newly donated pergola built and funded by the Woodstock Morning Rotary Club. Residents of Hearthstone Village are grateful to have a peaceful place to sit.
HEARTHSTONE RECEIVES DONATION HONORING NEW RESIDENTS
Mary and Henry Niemeyer attended Our Savior Lutheran Church for the Deaf for more than 70 years. Recently the church, located in Wood Dale, closed its doors. The church leaders wished to use their remaining funds to honor people like the Niemeyers who were long time members. The Niemeyers moved to Hearthstone Senior Living Community in June. As a not for profit organization serving area seniors, Hearthstone is eligible for and welcomes donations. The church leaders from Our Savior Lutheran Church for the Deaf chose to honor the Niemeyers with a donation to Hearthstone.
Although the Niemeyers were sad to leave their church, they have found a new church in Cary that offers sign language interpreters.
