garden center services newsletter: the leaflet issue jan2013
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“...we have kicked off 2013 with a fresh design for the Leaflet... Each element of
the new design was carefully selected to represent the important work we do. ”
2013January
THE VIEW FROM MY CHAIR
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GCS FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
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GCS COMMUNITY GROUPS
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FRIENDS OF GCS
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HE LEAFLETTG a r d e n C e n t e r S e r v i c e s
The View From My Chair
Dear Friends,
We have just started the New
Year, and already we are off to a
busy start here at Garden Center
Services. I hope your holidays were
peaceful, and that you were able
to have significant, quality time
with those you are close to. With
some of the unsettling events of
the day, it is so apparent that those
moments we spend expressing and
receiving love are the only true gifts
we require. May the coming
year be filled with many
opportunities for all of
us, especially our consumers, to
experience these gifts.
As you can see, we have kicked
off 2013 with a fresh design for
the Leaflet. Over the past several
months we have worked hard
to develop a new look for our
marketing materials so that we can
put our best foot forward as we
work to share our story with others.
Each element of the new design was
carefully selected to represent the
important work we do. The image
of the tree speaks to our mission
and the amazing growth that takes
place each day here at the agency.
The leaves on the tree and the
vivid modern colors represent each
exceptional consumer, staff, family
member, and friend that is a part of
the Garden Center community.
We are anxious to use our new
design to share our story with
others. If you know of any
individuals or organizations that
may want to learn more about
Garden Center Services, please
forward their information to me and
I will be happy to contact them.
Finally, if you are looking to chase
away the dark days of winter, come
join us on Sunday, January 27th
from 12pm to 4pm at Andersonville
Kitchen and Bath (5038 N. Clark
Street, Chicago) for an Art Exhibit
& Sale benefitting Garden Center.
We will also be hosting our First
Friday event at the Garden Gallery
on Friday, February 1st from 7pm to
9pm. Please join us and enjoy the
beautiful works of art created by
our talented artists.
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G C S B U S I N E S S C O R N E R
Babeth Kopf
COFFEE Co.COFFEE Co..Tastes Good. Does Good. Feels Good
Do good when you shop...
Nicholas Harris
Beth accepts New Chamber Member of the Year Award for Gallery
Nick’s Starry Night
We recycle ink cartridges, cell phones, small electronics and perform
confidential paper shredding
Nicholas (Nick) Harris has attended Garden Center since June
2008. When GCS began the art program in 2009, Nick joined
and never locked back. Nick paints Monday through Friday,
producing amazing artwork that draws attention at every
exhibit. In addition to the Garden Gallery, Nick’s works have
been displayed in several local Starbucks, The Caterpillar
Gallery at Lewis University, and the RR Donnelley building.
Nick’s work will also be featured in an Art Exhibit and Sale
at Andersonville Kitchen & Bath Showroom in Chicago on
January 27th from 12pm to 4pm. In addition, this March,
Nick’s take on van Gogh’s Starry Night, will be featured in
an exhibit of Garden Gallery artist’s work at the Chicago
Flower and Garden Expo at Navy Pier. His work, along with three
other Garden Center artist’s pieces, will be interpreted into flower arrangements by
experts from the American Institute of Floral Designers.
GCS RECYCLING and Confidential Document Shredding collects unwanted cell
phones, laptops, inkjets, toner cartridges and digital cameras from the community
to recycle. We earn money for each approved item we collect. Our recycling team
prepares and packages the items and then ships them to our partner, Think Recycle. As
our recycling credit grows, we receive a check
for our efforts. In addition, GCS Recycling also
performs confidential document shredding at
our Burbank location. Please think of GCS
Recycling for your home and business recycling
and confidential document shredding needs.
Items for recycle can be dropped off at the Burbank or Kedzie day program locations’ recycle boxes.
If you would like to learn more about how you can place a recycling box at your place of business or about our shredding services, contact Anne McFerron at [email protected]
Babeth (Beth) joined the Garden Center family in November 2009. She started as a volunteer teaching
art classes in our day program. As a result of the transformation she saw in the lives of her students,
Beth wanted to become more involved in our programs. She soon came on as an employee and the art
program, as well as the individuals involved in it, continued to flourish. Last year, Beth and Garden Center
opened Garden Gallery & Studio in Tinley Park. Now Beth’s art
students have a comfortable place to create and sell their works.
Beth is a visual artist who works in all mediums with a
specialization in charcoals. She has completed several
commissions for portraits and taught art classes through the
Village of Crestwood. Before finding Garden Center, Beth
volunteered for ten years in the Nathan Hale Grammar School
art program after their arts funding was cut. In 2011, Beth
won the Best New Artist award in the Tinley Park Benches on
the Avenue contest. This June, Beth’s works will be
featured in a solo show at Garden Gallery & Studio.
GARDEN CENTER FAMILY SPOTLIGHT
GCS’s Community Groups Make a DifferenceGCS community-based day program participants are involved in numerous volunteer activities in our local community, enabling participants to connect with other community members while contributing to many wonderful organizations that serve our area.
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Making General Store Deliveries
THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO USED iGIVE FOR YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING!Garden Center has earned almost $400 from our 55 iGive supporters.
visit www.iGive.com/GardenCenter to learn how you can earn Garden Center cash when you shop online.
Helping with Christmas Party at Smith Retirement Village
Mark your calendar...
needslist
• Computers
• Vacuum sweepers
• Books
• Event tickets
• Puzzles
• Games
• Art/Craft supplies
• Art frames
• Blank canvases
• CDs & players
• VHS/DVD players
• Exercise videos &
equipment
• Music instruments
• Digital cameras
• X-Box and Wii
games
• G a r d e n i n g
supplies
• Storage bins
• Storage cabinets
• Electric Stove
If you would like to
learn more about our
c o m m u n i t y - b a s e d
programs or have an
idea for a volunteer
relationship, please
contact Sheryl
Kincinas at sheryl@
gardencenterservices.org
In July 2009, Garden Center Services started
our first community-based day program. The
group, who named themselves The Community
Crusaders, contribute to their communities
through volunteering in reoccurring projects
including delivering Meals on Wheels, baking
for Ronald McDonald House families, caring for
pets waiting for adoption at the Barker Shop,
sanitizing toys at the Children’s Museum
of Oak Lawn, assisting with
events at Smith
Village Retirement
C o m m u n i t y ,
cleaning stables
at Hanson
Farms, assisting
at Deborah’s
P l a c e
h o m e l e s s
s h e l t e r ,
distributing food at
the Food Circle food pantry and
many more projects for other great charities.
As a result of the popularity of the program, last
year GCS added a second community-based
program. This group, aptly named The Switcheroo
Crew because participants rotate depending on the
activity scheduled, has also begun participating in
the many community projects taken on by The
Community Crusaders. The groups have a great
time while not only making a difference in the
lives of others, but also showing the community
what amazing talents they have to offer.
Genel, Adam and Stacey h
anding
out food at F
ood Circle
Hangin’ with Mayor Klein at Burbank Veteran’s Celebration
ORDER YOUR 2013 GARDEN GALLERY CALENDAR TODAY!
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FIRST FRIDAY AT THE GALLERYFriday, February 1st 7pm to 9pm at Garden Gallery & Studio - 17459 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley
SECOND CHANCE THRIFT SUPER SALESunday, February 3rd 12pm to 4pm at Second Chance Thrift Shoppe - 44 Stephen Street, Lemont
GCS MEMBERSHIP MEETING Friday, January 25th 7pm at GCS Main Building - 8333 S. Austin Ave., Burbank
ART EXHIBIT & SALE - Benefiting Garden GallerySunday, January 27th 12pm to 4pm at Andersonville Kitchen & Bath - 5038 N. Clark Street, Chicago
3rd ANNUAL GCS POTTING PARTYFriday, April 5th 7pm to 12am at Bourbon Street - 3359 W. 115th Street Merrionette Park
Growing dignity and independence 8333 S. Austin Ave. Burbank, IL 60459
phone 708.636.0054
email [email protected]
web www.gardencenterservices.org
President Daniel Wenzler
1st Vice President Scott Hardek
2nd Vice President Doug Combs
Treasurer R. Pat Ballis
Secretary Annmarie Caulfield
Members: John J. Kunkes
Linda Stearns
Linda Sherwood
Sharon Duncan
Jenny Wojcik
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OUR MISSION
Garden Center Services is committed
to supporting and empowering persons with developmental disabilities through innovative and person-centered services.
Our commitment to the excellence of our
programs is surpassed only by our devotion to the people we serve
and the communities in which they live.
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