Member News

From Gail

We received dozens of positive comments about the Chamber’s new logo! Thank you to all who responded.

We still have some space available at tomorrow’s fashion show luncheon benefiting the Park Ridge Community Fund. Held at The Summit of Uptown. Fashions by Chico’s and by Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique. Makeup by Linda Russo. Great raffle prizes! Call to reserve your spot today!

Don’t forget about our photo contest to have your photo on the cover of the Park Ridge Community Guide!


Did you know… Did you know:

• The Chamber has a scholarship committee putting together a scholarship program - Would you like to donate for it? Send in a check and say ‘Scholarship’ in the memo (and thank you!) – if everyone sent in $10, we’d have a great program to announce!
• Amberly Dressler from Where You Shop just joined the Chamber’s Newsletter Committee!
• Kalo Foundation is hosting a program tomorrow, 3/16, at the library at 10 a.m. regarding the cultural history of Park Ridge.
• Geri at Vive! Therapeutic Massage is having a Wellness Week Mar. 19 – 25 with $50 specials.
• The Chamber will march in the Memorial Day Parade – are you in? We’ll know our slot number by May 1.
• Carlucci hase ‘Van Gogh’ Vodka Night tonight 5:30 to 8 with comp tastings and ‘Van Gogh’ Signature Drinks for $5. 847.518.0990
• Corks for a Cure will be held Friday, May 4 at the Park Ridge Country Club in memory of Chris Diez. Chris served as choir director at St. Paul of the Cross for 15 years. The fundraiser, a wine tasting event, will include a silent auction and they are seeking donations.847.677.8273
• TriPilates is offering a spring tune-up March madness sale!

• A White Elephant Sale to benefit the Kalo Foundation will be held this Saturday March 17th from 9AM to 2PM at the Alphonso Iannelli Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Hwy. in Park Ridge. For info call Nancy at 847-698-9512.

• Rainbow Hospice has a Rainbow Raffle with a first prize of $10,000! Win With Rainbow Hotline at (847) 292-2355


Fashion Show Luncheon tomorrow The Spring Fling Fashion Show to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund featuring spring fashions by Chico’s of Park Ridge and Kustum Kribs Baby Boutique and makeup by Linda Russo will be presented at The Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Summit (at Touhy) tomorrow, Friday, March 16, beginning at 11:30 a.m. A fabulous lunch will be served. $20pp

Kidwinks on WGN Check out Jean & Nina of kidwinks.com sharing some family-friendly St. Patrick’s Day events on WGN Midday News this past Tuesday. Stay tuned, they are going to be on ABC next Friday with some great Spring Break ideas, 11:45am if you want to catch them live.

Anthony Valentino Salon & Spa IT'S SPRING AT ANTHONY VALENTINO SALON AND SPA!
Exciting March Promotions:
• One hour massage with Alex for $49
• Salon & Spa package for $75 (half price!) includes ½ massage, ½ hour hydrating facial; haircut with Fagan or Cathy
• Purchase $50 on products – get $5 coupon

847-318-5577 (tell them the Chamber referred you!)
WWW.ANTHONYVALENTINOSALONANDSPA.COM

Vive! Therapeutic
Massage "Stress Management (Hands on) Session" by Vive! Therapeutic Massage

Wellness Week presents "Stress Management (Hands On) Session-Mar. 25, 3pm

Tax season, job insecurity, family responsibilities, and ... so much to do in so little time. Are you finding that your daily commitments are strapping you down? Beware of stress and the physical and psychological effects it may have on your health. When under stress, the hormone, Cortisol, is increased. Under normal conditions this hormone is important to the proper functioning of the body. However, under stressful situations, this hormone is increased as a result of the body's "fight or flight" response to stress. If the body is not restored to its neutral level of cortisol through relaxation and stress management this high level of cortisol is sustained and over time, can be damaging to your body possibly resulting in high blood pressure and heart conditions. There are ways to control your response to stress and allowing your body to return to a state of homeostasis (balance).

To hear more about the effects of stress on the body and your muscles and to receive stress reduction tips and feel the effects of massage (free samples!), come to our Wellness Week "Stress Management (Hands On) Session" on Sunday, March 25 at 3pm at 1416 S. Canfield. Let go of the reins of stress and feel the freedom of being able to breathe more easily, relax and be in control of the daily bombardments of stress.

Terrace Gardens THE BOOMER GENERATION – WHAT YOU
NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Terrace Gardens Assisted Living and The Bethany Terrace will co-sponsor “The Boomer Generation: What You Need to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease” on Saturday, March 31, from 10 am to 11 am.
Every 69 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. Statistics show that over 10 million Baby Boomers are expected to develop it. Join us for an informative and stimulating workshop presented by the Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Illinois Chapter that focuses on normal age-related memory changes, the warning signs of more serious memory loss, and what you can do to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s.
There is no cost for this program; registration is required. “The Boomer Generation – What You Need to Know about Alzheimer’s Disease” will be held at Terrace Gardens Assisted Living, 8415 N. Waukegan Road in Morton Grove. To register, call 847.933.2413.

Oakton Breaking Ground
Oakton to Break Ground on Science and Health Careers Building
For the first time since its Des Plaines campus opened in 1980, Oakton Community College will kick off a major construction project at the site when it breaks ground on a $39 million Science and Health Careers Building on Thursday, April 5 at 10 a.m.

The 93,000-square-foot building, scheduled for completion in 2014, will launch the College’s $68.5 million five-year Facilities Master Plan, approved by the Board of Trustees in December 2010.

Science and health career education has changed radically since the 1980s and enrollment in these programs has increased. Over time, Oakton’s existing science and health career facilities have become outdated and overcrowded. The new facility meets contemporary and emerging science and health career educational standards, and will house the College’s anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, earth science, medical laboratory technology, nursing, physics, and physical therapy assistant programs. Located on the northeast side of the existing campus, it will feature sophisticated labs; flexible, light-filled classrooms; enhanced technology; and abundant lab preparation and storage space.

The Science and Health Careers Building will celebrate the site’s natural highlights. Offices and student study spaces will provide optimum views of the lake, while windows in the corridors and classrooms will frame the surrounding forest. Oakton will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for the facility, which will feature a number of “green” elements. The building will maximize solar heat gain and mitigate winter winds. A system that uses exhaust air to preheat and cool supply air will reduce heating Oakton Science and Health Careers Building and cooling loads, and occupancy sensors will regulate lighting. Daylight harvesting will bring natural light to 75 percent of the classrooms and the building façade will be self-shading.

The groundbreaking ceremony will take place at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road, with a reception immediately following.
Contact Info 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
2. All on the Road Catering & Bakery: 847.518.8958
3. AthletiCo Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy: 847-292-4710
4. Blufish Sushi Bistro: 847.720.4479
5. Comfort Inn O'Hare/Des Plaines: 847.635.1300
6. D'Agostino's Pizza & Pub: 847.518.8700
7. E.J. Coyne & Company Inc: 847.692.9077
8. Express Auto Center: 847.813.9469
9. Home Comfort Heating & Cooling: 847.824.4336
10. Houlihan's Restaurant: 847.692.6205
11. Jason's Deli: 847.823.0210
12. K.G.M. Plumbing, Inc.: 847.583.8988
13. LIN-MAR Motors: 847.965.4200
14. Mary Kay Beauty Consultant, Hilary Sopata: www.marykay.com/hilary
15. North South Masonry & Tuckpointing: 847.384.0917
16. Pangaea Tiling & Decorative Painting: 847.899.3539
17. Paul Davis Emergency Services: 847.692.5000
18. Periodontics of Niles: 847.685.6686
19. Responsive Management Solutions: 847.804.8800
20. Resurrection Health Care: 847.813.3210
21. Ross E. Rubino, D.D.S.P.C. & Associates: 847.825.1002
22. The Exercise Coach: 847.823.0035
23. Transition Brokers RE: 312.399.2490
24. Village Bank & Trust: 847-870-6007
25. Why Not Complete Home Improvement: 847-297-0101
26. You can be here!