Press Release
Get in the holiday spirit at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild's Annual Reindeer Route Housewalk
For immediate release, November 6, 2009
Contact
Christine Doucet, Public Relations Coordinator, 630-993-5819
ELMHURST — Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season at the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild's 33rd Annual Reindeer Route Housewalk on Friday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Elmhurst Junior Unit of the Guild, all event proceeds benefit projects and programs of Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare.
You will have the opportunity to tour the following Elmhurst Homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays by local florists:
The homes of... Decorated by..
Jeff & Laura Hughart Shamrock Garden Florist, Ltd.
182 Kenmore 901 East St. Charles Road, Lombard
Chris Gair & Vilia Dedinas Phillip's Flowers and Gifts
407 Hill 526 Spring Road, Elmhurst
Alan & Kathi Bosworth Carousel Flowers
267 South 527 South York Road, Elmhurst
James Bursch & Dana Voris Bursch The Uptown Shop
302 Poplar 111 East First Street, Elmhurst
Vince & Mindy Provenzano The Good Earth Greenhouse
296 Elm 555 South York Road, Elmhurst
Sean & Nicole Delaney Jane's Blue Iris
424 W. Third 36 South Washington, Hinsdale
Tickets cost $25 and can be purchased in advance or on the day of the walk at the following locations: The Pink Elephant Resale Shop, the Volunteer Office at Elmhurst Memorial Hospital or any of the florists listed above. Tickets can also be purchased in advance by calling Dierdre Wicklow at (630) 833-0038. On the day of the walk, tickets will be available for purchase for $30 at any of the featured homes.
Housewalk participants are invited to gather on the day of the event for several special offers from local restaurants:
- Cafe Amano (105 S. York Road, Elmhurst) will offer a European Breakfast Table for $9 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Francesca's Amici (174 North York Road, Elmhurst) will offer a special luncheon for $15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required by calling (630) 279-7970.
- Francesca's Amici (174 North York Road, Elmhurst) will also offer a complimentary glass of wine from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Roberto's Ristorante (483 Spring Road, Elmhurst) will offer a complimentary glass of wine after 9 p.m.