On Thursday, October 27, Misericordia is bringing the Cheesies Food Truck (grilled cheese sandwiches) to campus for an appreciation event for all Misericordia staff. Volunteers are needed to greet staff, check-in staff and hand out tickets. They will also help keep the area clean.
All volunteers must be fully vaccinated/boosted and wear a mask on campus. Please bring a copy of your vaccination card.
The Food Truck will be on campus at the Holbrook Lot (facing west) from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. There will be four shifts with two volunteers needed for each shift.
Please click here to sign-up: SignUp Genius online signup form
Thank you,
Lisa Masucci & John Butler
MFA’s Staff Appreciation Coordinators
During October, we are recognizing the hard work and dedication of the Misericordia Day Services Staff. There will be an Appreciation Event on October 20th, which will include a catered lunch, staff gifts and raffles.
Misericordia Day Services is an enrichment program that focuses on developing and enhancing the residents’ daily living skills, economic self-sufficiency and independence. Day Services include Developmental Training, Community Day Services and McAuley Day Services.
Please check out the Artist in All website and become a sponsor, purchase tickets or preview a sample of the art that will be on display and auctioned off on November 16th at the Art Institute of Chicago. We are thrilled to be back and looking forward to celebrating 25 years of beautiful art produced by our Misericordia siblings and their amazing art instructors.
After two quiet years the Misericordia Hearts and Flour Bakery is once again planning on having individual and group volunteer opportunities this holiday season! If you, your friends or family members are interested in volunteering, please read more about the updated requirements for this and sign up at one of these links:
October and November Opportunities
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4caeac23a2f49-misericordia6
December Opportunities
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4caeac23a2f49-misericordia7
We're also looking for volunteers to help on Sundays in our on-campus restaurant, the Greenhouse Inn! Whether you're looking for service hours for school or supporting us on behalf of a friend or family member at Misericordia, we really appreciate the help! Click here for more information about this opportunity and to sign up.
by Linda Buchalo
The Shannon Apartment building was constructed in 1991, thanks to the generosity of Brian and Sue Shannon. The building is situated on the perimeter of the campus, directly across the road from the Moore Aquatic and Fitness Center.
Shannon Apartments is currently home to 56 male and female residents who are moderately independent and able to perform daily living activities with limited assistance. Staff are available to provide guidance, supervision, training, and other assistance. The apartments are also home to some very special residents, including Sr. Rosemary and Fr. Jack.
While Shannon Apartments has had various renovations over the years, the basic structure of the building has remained the same - a multi-unit dwelling with a large common gathering and dining area. Residents live within their own apartment, and these vary in size, serving between one to five people. The building is co-ed but each apartment is all male or all female. Each apartment has its own living room, dining room, and kitchen, in addition to the bedrooms and bathrooms. There are several offices and a meeting room on the main level. The lower level has a social center, game room, computer room, and three-lane bowling alley. These rooms are well-used, but during the recent pandemic, residents were especially appreciative of these extra amenities.
The MFA invites you to attend our first IN PERSON Membership Meeting since October of 2019. Wait there’s more . . . We are also inviting you to join us at an After Party to celebrate our first chance to be together, live, in three years.
Welcome Back Re-connect with your friends and other members. Meet the MFA Board and Past Chairs. Welcome our new members. We’ll offer conversation, food and beverages and a TV watch corner will be set up for diehard Bears fans. Leave your checkbook at home -- this is just meant to be a fun way to re-engage with each other!
Sunday, October 30, 2022 in the Jean Marie Ryan Center
MFA Membership Meeting: 11:00 until 11:55 am (Doors open at 10:30 am)
Masks required on campus when not eating/drinking. The meeting will be recorded for those who cannot attend.
After Party: Noon – 3:00 pm (Bears vs Cowboys @ noon)
PLEASE RSVP! We’re ordering food so we ask that you RSVP here: http://rsvp.m-f-a.org
by Linda Buchalo
Our next stop on the tour of Misericordia residences takes us to Mercy Glen, the home of 47 very fun-loving and outgoing individuals. This group definitely enjoys life to the fullest.
Mercy Glen comprises four ranch-style homes that were constructed in 2010. Three of the homes are all-male and the fourth serves female residents. Each home has a main living area and kitchens as well as a large lower-level social area. The bedrooms are divided into single and double rooms, for a total of twelve beds per house. Patios and gardens provide a place for gathering outdoors.
Each home is staffed by three people per shift. The residents at Mercy Glen benefit by additional support from staff for activities of daily living and navigation within the campus. All the homes are a short walk to support services and the campus amenities, maximizing the quality of life for Mercy Glen residents.
The 25th annual Artist In All event preparations are in motion, and we need your help! We are in need of volunteers to stuff the invitations, seal the outer envelopes, adhere mailing labels, and stamp the invites for our guests.
Date: 10/08/2022 (Sat.)
Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Location: Misericordia Lois Gates Courtyard Inn, 6300 North Ridge Avenue
Please report to the Courtyard Inn at Misericordia. Enter through the Ridge Avenue main entrance. We will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.
If you have any questions, please contact Megan Biggam at
Thank you,
Misericordia Siblings Association
September 27, 2022
Dear Parents, Siblings and Guardians,
It is with genuine disappointment and an abundance of caution that we are cancelling our Sibling Halloween party that was scheduled for Sunday, October 23. Offering full transparency regarding unresolved Covid and ongoing shortage of staff and volunteers has led us to postpone this celebration until a later date. We are hopeful that we can gather together after the holidays and enjoy each other’s company at a masquerade party in our beautiful Jean Marie Ryan Center.
Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to seeing you in your favorite costumes.
Lois C. Gates
Executive Director
Misericordia Foundation
Dear Families,
We have received the unfortunate news that Camp Red Leaf will be closing. Our residents have loved their many summers at Camp Red Leaf and we are so sad that this was their last.
Going forward, Misericordia will not be coordinating camp experiences. If you find a camp that your family member would like to attend, please feel free to sign them up. Please be sure to inform the QIDP and/or Social Service representative of the anticipated dates.
The letter from Camp Red Leaf is below.
Sincerely,
Lindsey Wilkens
Social Service Director
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