Due to the increasing concern regarding Covid-19, Avenues has restricted all outside and internal activities of our residents, staff, board and volunteers. No visitors will be permitted at any Avenues residential location. The Avenues Center for Independence in Wheeling and our Thrift Shoppe in Chicago will be closed until further notice. To assure that we will be able keep our residents safe, we will be sending staff members from the Center for Independence to our homes to ensure that all of our residents’ needs are being met.
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This letter is to let you know how to proceed with your attendance and involvement in programs, services and other activities taking place under the auspices of Avenues to Independence.
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As you may already know, the Coronavirus COVID-19 is in Illinois and cases have been diagnosed in towns around the Chicago area. However, it must be stressed that no evidence of Covid 19 have been disclosed or diagnosed among any participants, families, staff and others associated with Avenues to Independence.
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Avenues to Independence celebrated the 15th Annual Spotlight on Wine on Thursday October 24 at the Harold Washington Library Winter Garden. Wines were generously donated by Jim Cosma of Atlas Imports and the food was once again provided by Hel’s Kitchen.
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On July 22 Avenues held the Annual Avenues/ Gorman Golf, Tennis and Paddle Classic. This is the 31st Classic held at the Park Ridge Country Club. It was a successful event raising nearly $215,000 to help support improvements to the health and fitness programs at the Center for Independence. Avenues Board President Jerry Feldman introduced Jenny and Stephanie, two Avenues program participants, who shared their excitement for the improvements with guests.
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On Sunday September 15 Avenues to Independence held the 8th Annual Beyond the Runway Tea & Fashion Show was held the Chicago/ Northbrook Hilton Hotel and raised more than $28,000. Proceeds will help support the AveVenture Employment Program at the Avenues Thrift Shoppe.
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