Thursday, August 29, 2013

A Good Day for a Barbecue







It was a hot and muggy afternoon in August. Only a few people were hanging around the Sasser House as preparations were made for the annual PET (Participant's Event Team) Barbecue.




While they were waiting for the grill to warm up and the party to start, some clients entertained themselves by hula hooping.








The clients from each of the Avenues residential sites showed up and the line started forming.  The food was ready and the group was hungry.  Hot dogs, veggies, and chips were served.  













The food was good!  The company was even better!  


 









After everyone was pleasantly full of food, it was decided that the best way to cool off was with a nice game of water balloon toss!  That nice game quickly turned into chaos as water balloons were being thrown around, bouncing off the ground, trees, and each other.  And of course popping and getting everyone drenched!  So much fun was had by all!  










 
 New friends were made and old friends reconnected.








 The barbecue was a success!!


Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Avenues Thrift Shoppe

Avenues Thirft Shoppe


Did you know that Avenues has a Thrift Shoppe? Our store is located on Touhy Ave just outside of Park Ridge. Our merchandise is value priced (from $1 and up). We offer gently used clothing for infants, men, women, and children. We also have a wide variety of shoes, china, household items, small appliances, collectibles, books, toys, and gift-ware. 


There’s a daily “Sale Board" and every Wednesday, seniors 60 years and older receive 10% off all regularly priced items.

We are open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am - 5 pm; Thursday 12 - 8 pm and we are closed on Sunday

Please contact us at 773-631-6230 if you have any questions.

Come visit our friendly shoppe - Avenues program participants who are part of the Thrift Shoppe team look forward to meeting you!


Our Thrift Shoppe is always in need of volunteers. If you are interested in helping out, click HERE!