Member News

From Gail,

We’re getting down to the wire! Our annual dinner is this Saturday and it’s going to be fantastic! We’re finalizing table seating, raffle prizes, silent auction items, décor, and speeches – looks like we’ll have our 200 too! Jackie and I are doing the seating today – she’s my guru on all things regarding special events!

We can still accept your donations of gift certificates, etc! You will be listed on the handout that all 200+ attendees receive! At this point though, please plan to drop off donations as we’re slammed with activity!

From a Chamber member:

“We recently had a vendor from Back Flow Solutions show up and tell our receptionist that he was there to inspect our water back flow . . . and he was allowed access to the basement. He came in blind and unsolicited. Our staff made a mistake and admitted him, but I wanted to make sure that others were alerted to this.”

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Winter Storm Watch for Chicago Metro Friday 1/20/12 AM thru Midnight
A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the metropolitan area with expected snow accumulations on Friday to be in the 6 - 8 inch area for most of the city and north. The heaviest snows are currently expected Friday afternoon into evening which will affect rush hour travel.

A weather watch indicates the potential for severe or damaging weather conditions.
For full details, view this message on the web
Maine Township Office of Emergency Management, 1700 E Ballard Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068. To manage your email settings, click here.

Thank you to the dozens of you who sent me the link to have Jonathan Brandmeier broadcast in Park Ridge on Friday, February 17!

I have submitted my suggestions and will let you know when I know. Wherever they go, I told them they needed to have Karen Larsen interviewed because she knows more about Park Ridge than anyone else I know!

Did You Know?

• You can make your appointment with Linda Russo Stylist in Park Ridge for your Hair and Makeup! So you look your best going to the Installation Dinner this Saturday. Call Linda Russo to make your appointment 847-493-9012 www.lindaarusso.com
• Kiddie Kingdom celebrated their first anniversary this week? And they serve beer and wine! www.KiddieKingdomFun.com
• June Moon Estate Sales will be at 6028 N. Nassau Ave. in Chicago this Friday January 20th and Saturday January 21st from 9AM to 3PM. Check our June Moon Home Page Upcoming for details or call us at 847-698-2559. We hope to see you there on Friday or Saturday. Lots to see.
• ... that the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge is now Reconciling? On January 8, the church voted to officially welcome all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and a host of other attributes. The banner's up on Touhy! See www.parkridgeumc.org.
• That January 24 is National Belly Laugh Day? Celebrate with the Park Ridge Hysterical Society at 7 p.m. www.ParkRidgeLaughter.com

• Ben Wilson, Falkor Group, told me they’re hiring! Looking for an Accounting Manager for their downtown Chicago office: Falkor Hiring Accounting Manager
• Kidwinks.com is offering 15% for advertising commitments made by Groundhog Day! Reach Chicago Area Moms for Less!
• Lasting Legacy’s Nick Brait is hosting “The Ledger of Your Life’ series in 5 sessions. For reservations please call Krista at 847-685-8402.


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Willow Wellness Center is offering a mindfulness meditation class to start February 2 in Park Ridge. Drs. Sandra Carey and Bob Campbell are co-leading the course--an 8-week program providing mindfulness education and practice for a limited number of participants. Classes will involve attention to breathing, gentle movement, and a focus on being present with oneself--and provide a great way to learn to relax! Classes are Thursday evenings, 7:00 to 8:30, from February 2 through March 22. The cost is $249 for the entire course, payable with cash, check, or credit card. Fliers are available for sharing upon request.

If you or anyone you know is interested, please contact Dr. Bob Campbell at (847) 318-8200 or rcampbell@willowwellness.com.

The Center of Concern Auxiliary is hosting two Bunko Parties on February 10th

Bunko is a fun dice game that anyone can play –no experience necessary! Two Bunko parties will be held to benefit The Center of Concern, a social service agency in Park Ridge. The events will be held on Friday, February 10th at the South Park Recreation Center (Talcott and Cumberland) in Park Ridge. The first event, “Bunko and Lunch” for men and women will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Later, “Ladies’ Night” will be held from 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. $15.00 ticket includes Bunko games and prizes, choice of beef sandwich or mostaccioli, dessert, coffee and tea. Wine, beer and pop will be available for purchase. Contact Nancy at (847) 318-1008 to make your reservations, and your tickets will be held at the door. Please indicate whether you would like to come for the afternoon or evening session and whether you would like beef or pasta.

How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions? Is one of them get healthy or lose weight? (or both?) Weight Watchers At Work is changing. The next series won't be a block of 15 or 17 weeks but weekly meetings for just $39.95/month. That's less than going to a traditional meeting near your home. Stay tuned for more information and spread the word. Now is the time to join Weight Watchers at AANA!

New program starts Thursday, February 2.

Meetings are Thursdays:
(AANA) American Assn of Nurse Anesthetists
222 S. Prospect Avenue Park Ridge, IL
Weigh In: 11:15am
Meeting: 11:45 am - 12:15pm

Please let us know that you are interested in joining. Either email me and I will let you know when you can sign up online, or if you have any questions or wish to discuss the program, please contact our group leader:

Jeanne Robert
wwjro@comcast.net
847-341-1028
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Gail Haller
Executive Director
Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce
720 Garden Street
Park Ridge, IL 60068

phone: 847.825.3121
fax: 847.825.3122
facebook.com/ShopParkRidgeIL
www.parkridgechamber.org

Thank you to our Platinum members
1. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and
Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital: 847.723.2210 New!
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
4. ATI Physical Therapy: 847.292.0151
5. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
6. Charter Fitness of Park Ridge: 847.318.7550
7. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
8. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
9. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
10. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
11. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
12. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
13. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
14. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
15. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
16. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary New!
17. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
18. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
19. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
20. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
21. Pickwick Theatre: 847.825.5800
22. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
23. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
24. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
25. The Exercise Coach: 847.823.0035 New!
26. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
27. Unbound Technology: 847.235.4994
28. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007
29. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
30. Y-Tech Heating & Cooling: 847.696.0477
31. You can be here!
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