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Greco Gardens: Something for Everyone
Greco Gardens: Something for Everyone
by Linda Buchalo
In 1993, Elizabeth Messer started a horticulture program at Holbrook Center. A year later, Misericordia began construction on an actual greenhouse. The Greco Gardens greenhouse and surrounding gardens opened in 1995 and were dedicated to Pauline Greco in honor of her family's long-standing support.
Located on the southwest side of Conway, Greco Gardens includes the greenhouse, an office, utility rooms, and restrooms. The green...
Misericordia 47th Annual Bums Golf Outing
Misericordia 47th Annual Bums Golf Outing
by Rob Figliulo
Great Turnout! Great Success!
On Monday, June 14, almost 700 golfers played in the Annual Misericordia Bums Golf Outing! That’s close to the record number of players in the outing’s 47-year history. It took four private golf clubs to accommodate so many players. Olympia Fields Country Club has two full 18-hole courses (North and South) and is home to many tournaments on the professional golf tour, including the U.S. Open and LPGA. We always ...
Brian Barry Recycling Center: Making a Difference
Brian Barry Recycling Center: Making a Difference
by Linda Buchalo
2021 MFA Benefit Followup
2021 MFA Benefit Followup
If you missed last night's MFA Virtual Benefit, or would just like to see it again, you can view it below on YouTube. Please share the program video link with friends and family. It is also available via the Benefit homepage at http://www.mfabenefit.org .
Here's an index of the "highlights" so that you can "fast forward" to your favorite parts:
Time Item
00:08:17 Intro: Fanfare for the Common Man
00:10:30 Benef...
Gail Wojciechowski - Misericordia's Woman of Leisure
Gail Wojciechowski - Misericordia's Woman of Leisure
by Ernie Stark
Gail Wojciechowski, Misericordia’s Director of Recreation and Leisure, is close to celebrating her 48th anniversary at Misericordia. She is now at precisely 47 years, and 6 months!
Gail grew up on the southwest side of Chicago. Close to where her family lived was Misericordia South. During her college years, at UICC, as it was known then, Gail studied physical education. While obtaining a teaching certificate...
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A Message from Sister Rosemary 7-9-2021
A Message from Sister Rosemary
July 9, 2021
Dear Friends,
I hope you had a relaxing 4th of July holiday weekend. I am writing to let you know that on Sunday, July 4, The New York Times featured a powerful Guest Essay article from our good friend and fellow MFA parent David Axelrod. If you haven't read it yet, please take the time to do so. I am sharing it in this email as an attachment. We are so grateful to David and Susan for taking the time to share their ...
When It Comes to People Like My Daughter, One Size Does Not Fit All
When It Comes to People Like My Daughter, One Size Does Not Fit All
July 4, 2021
OPINION
By David Axelrod
Mr. Axelrod was the senior strategist for Barack Obama’s 2008 campaign. His daughter Lauren lives in Misericordia on Chicago’s North Side.
My daughter, Lauren, turned 40 last month. She is happy and healthy. And that is nothing short of a miracle.
From the moment my wife, Susan, found Lauren blue and limp in her crib at the age of 7 months — the consequence, we later would learn, of epi...
Family Fest Update 6-29-2021
Family Fest Update
June 29, 2021
On behalf of the entire Misericordia community, we hope and pray that you are safe and well during these challenging times.
Normally at this time of year we would be writing to you about our annual Misericordia Family Fest. But, like 2020, 2021 is very different as we emerge from the COVID-19 restrictions and yet continue to ensure the health and safety of our residents and staff.
In the interest of keeping everyone safe, we have made the difficult decision of postpo...
Community Day Services Update 6-1-2021
Community Day Services Update 6-1-2021
June 1, 2021
Community Day Services (CDS) is in an ongoing state of transformation, working in tandem with the administrative and executive team to insure consistent application of the latest COVID guidance. Together with campus leadership, CDS is committed to continue to expand resident day service opportunities, with both safety and quality at the forefront of decision making.
The spring outbreaks and subsequent mitigation steps slowed the opening progr...
Your Opinion Matters - Public Comment on HCBS Access Act is Due 4/26
Your Opinion Matters - Public Comment on HCBS Access Act is Due 4/26
Dear TFC Members:
Senators Hassan, Casey, and Brown, and Representative Dingell, have circulated a draft bill called the Home and Community-Based Services Access Act (the “HAA”). They have asked members of the public to provide comments on the HAA. It is critically important that each of you send in your own comments on this proposed legislation.
The HAA is being portrayed as legislation that will help individuals with disabilitie...
