The Chicago Southwest Suburban Community

Parish and Community Center Foundation

Sunday services 8:30am, 12:30pm and 4:30pm http://www.thecenterpalos.org 708-361-3650

The Center gives people of all faiths, back-

grounds, and ages the space to dream, grow, and

become fully alive—physically, mentally, emotion-

ally, and spiritually.

“The Value of Work” It has been said the most effective social service program in the world is a job. I could not agree more. A job gets you up in the morning; it gives you purpose, direction, and discipline. It brings self-sufficiency to your life. An honest day’s work gives you an honest day’s pay. Idleness gives room for doubts and fear while work keeps you focused and productive. For three generations, The Center has put great emphasis on work and service. Our Pathway to So-briety program is a shining example of how work and service bring positive results into one’s life. Work requires immediate action. Acting your way into a new way of thinking is much easier that think-ing your way into a new way of acting. You can think all day long and do nothing. Therefore, when a client comes here to our program, they immediately begin to work. Work is just as valuable a therapy as meetings, one-on-one counseling, group treatment, or sponsorship. It lays the foundation for growth and productivity. A client may have a sincere willingness to change (that is what they are think-ing), but it is work that provides the tools and the mindset to take action. George Shinn in his book “Miracle of Motivation” says, “Action is indeed therapy. It erases doubts and fears, anxieties and worries. It capitalizes on failures and mistakes and turns them into positive influ-ences. It exercises the mind for problem solving and creation. It develops poise under pressure and uses wisdom and experience to consider alternatives and to provide a back-up plan. It calls forth the best in us all, and it becomes the password to success. Action is work and work is happiness.” An unknown poet put it this way: If you are rich, work. If you are burdened with seemingly unfair responsibilities, work. If you are happy, continue to work. Idleness gives room for doubts and fears. If sorrow overwhelms you and loved ones seem not true, work. If disappointments come, work. If faith falters and reason fails, just work. When dreams are shattered and hope seems dead, Work, work, as if your life were in peril; It really is. No matter what ails you, work. Work faithfully and work with faith. Work is the greatest material remedy available. Work will cure both mental and physical afflictions. Work.

These last two months the men in Pathway have worked right alongside with staff putting up 2,500 bales of hay into our hayloft, and spent three weeks picking up and moving furniture for our rum-mage sale. Pathway helps us keep our barns cleaned and animals fed daily, and work in the kitchen serving and cleaning up after meals. Pathway helps us keep our grounds maintained and our build-ings clean. Through their work and service, the Pathway men become a part of our staff and a help-ing and positive part of our community. Their efforts should be commended. Only eleven percent of individuals afflicted with alcoholism or substance abuse ever seek professional help or treatment, and only about three percent recover. That is roughly one in ten who walk through our doors seek-ing help. These individuals in their journey to recovery here at The Center indeed contribute their part to making the world around them a better place. “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” - Samuel Goldwyn “Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat.” - Ann Landers “The only place “success” comes before “work” is in the dictionary.” - Vince Lombardi “Beginning is half done.” - Unknown

October Offerings Meditation: Attending the Silence*, Tuesday evenings - 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Please join us for a 20 minute period of silent meditation each week. Come whenever you are able.

Metta Meditation*, Monday mornings - 9 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. There can only be peace in the world, when we find peace within ourselves. That is the intent and purpose of Metta meditation: to pray for peace in us first and then for all of creation. You are invited to join in a communal prayer for world peace each Monday morning. Please arrive at 8:55 so that we can begin promptly at 9 a.m. Come whenever you are able. *Please make sure you wear your mask.

LABYRINTH OFFERING Walk in Autumn Glory, Sunday, Oct. 3 - 10 a.m. Join us as we walk the Labyrinth celebrating the beauty of Autumn…

Mindfulness, Sunday mornings - 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Mindfulness: the practice of being present to what is with kindness and curiosity. For anyone who has tried, they can tell you that it is easier said than done! Come gather with others who seek to be truly present to their lives. If you have any questions, please email or call Dan Morley at 708-280-3945 or dsmorley99@comcast.net.

Spirituality 101, Tuesday evening - 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (or) Thursday morning - 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. Our fall study reading and discussing, Saving Jesus from the Church by Robin R. Meyers began on Sept. 14 & 16. Newcomers are still welcome to join us! This study will continue until Nov. 30 & Dec. 2. If you wish to join the class, please email Rev. Chris at waysiderev@thecenterpalos.org

Sunday Service, Every Sunday - 8:30 a.m. Reminiscent of the early house churches, this gathering meets in the Forest View Room and incorporates meditative music, silence, prayer, the Scripture reading for the day, and a reflection on the reading. This gath-ering welcomes engaged participation if you wish! All are welcome!

Vespers in the Chapel, Every Sunday - 12:30p.m. Please join us each week for a nondenominational service of music, meditation and prayer led by Rev. Chris Hop-kins. The Chapel stands on the highest point of The Center’s grounds and symbolizes the underlying spirituality of all Center programs. All are welcome!

Communion Sunday, Oct. 3 - 8:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. On the first Sunday of each month (except December) Communion is offered at both of services. We offer a non-alcoholic cup and gluten free bread. ALL ARE WELCOME!

Family Service Sunday, October 17 - 10 a.m. Please join us as we to read a Scripture story, pray and sing (all appropriate for young children), striving to help the children know the Great Mystery that is only Love. We gather outdoors behind the Lodge on the west side of Southwest Highway this family friendly service. Spiritual Direction Spiritual Direction (Companionship) is a long time non-denominational practice that offers a person confiden-tial space to reflect upon the intersection of their lives and God's presence. A Spiritual Director is trained to listen without judgment and with compassion in order to help you understand where and how God is acting in your life. If you would like to make an appointment with a Certified Spiritual Director, please call the Center at 708-361-3650. They will have one of our Spiritual Directors give you a call to make an appointment with you. The cost is $30/hr.

October Art Classes for Children

LOG CABIN ART FOR KIDS, Instructor Heaven Newsom

Four Tuesdays beginning October 12, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. or

Four Saturdays beginning October 16, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Class fee: $50 plus a $15 materials per session.

Students will learn techniques in painting and drawing as well as fun craft projects. If weather allows students will work outdoors. Classes held in our fun log cabin art center! Open to students in grades K-8.

POTTERY FOR KIDS, Instructor: Madeleine Burns

Four Wednesdays beginning October 27, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Class fee $50 plus a $15 materials fee per session.

Fun with clay! Maddie will have creative projects planned each week instructing students how to create a variety of pottery and sculpture piec-es. Open to students in grades K-6

TEEN POTTERY, Instructor: Madeleine Burns

Four Wednesday nights beginning October 27, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Class fee: $85 plus a $15 materials fee.

Students will take turns working on the pottery wheel as well as learning hand building techniques with clay. Open to students in grades 6 - 12

October Schedule of Art Classes for Adults Teens are able to register for most adult classes, please inquire with interest.

BEGINNING CROCHET, Instructor : Annie Bohanon

Two Wednesday mornings starting November 3, 10:00 - noon, Class fee: $40 plus a $5 materials fee

Learn about different types of yarn, crochet hooks, and the first stitch. Students will create their own dish cloth or scarf within this introductory class.

Instructor: Marge Boyd Three Monday afternoons beginning October 11, 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Class fee $70 Work with pens and ink practicing letter styles then start a book with a hand lettering style. A list of needed supplies will be emailed to students upon registration.

CARD MAKING WORKSHOP Instructor : Janice Schmid

Wednesday, October 20, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Workshop fee: $22 plus an $9 materials fee

Create a gate fold card that can be used for any occasion, simple note cards and some Iris folded and Shaker Cards.

COLLAGE Instructor : Apr il Schabes

Six Wednesdays mornings beginning October 20, 9:30 a.m. – noon or

Six Monday mornings beginning October 25, 9:30 – noon,

Class fee: $143 per session

Experiment with color and composition to create your own mixed-media collages... an opportunity to “play in your own world of artistic expression with a fun and easy art form!”

DRAWING Instructor : Lois Hrejsa

Six Thursday mornings beginning October 14, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30

Class fee: $143

Work in pencil or pen and ink to achieve a realistic three-dimensional ef-fect on a two-dimensional surface. Value, perspective, composition, land-scape, still life and portraiture will be explored. Students with drawing experience will be encouraged to try other drawing materials such as col-ored pencils or watercolor washes combined with pen and ink. Individual and group critiques will be offered.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES Instructor : Karen Signore

No prior art or writing skill or experience needed. These workshops are based on The Creative Journal Expressive Arts method (CJEA) developed by Lucia Capacchione, PhD, A.T.R.

INNER EXPRESSIONS Saturday, October 9, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Workshop fee: $40 plus a $5 materials fee When we acknowledge and express our inner world, both the pleasant and the difficult feelings we embrace and validate all of ourselves and we can gain wisdom and motivation and bring depth and richness to our lives. Through guided medi-tation, process-oriented multimedia art experiences, whole brain journaling and Reiki Energy Healing you will learn powerful, effective creative tools to: validate, process and express your feelings you experience in everyday life, gleam insights and wisdom from your feelings, experience Reiki energy healing to support you in deep relaxation, acceptance and self-compassion.

THE ART OF GRATITUDE Saturday, November 13, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Workshop fee: $40 plus a $5 materials fee The practice of gratitude enhances our well-being and quality of life in many ways. When we are in a state of gratitude, our focus on appreciating what we have attracts more to be grateful for. Join us in this season of Thanksgiving as we count our blessings and experience the power of gratitude. Through guided meditation, gentle movement, process-oriented art experiences and transformative whole brain jour-naling techniques you will reflect on gratitude and explore practices for cultivating a grateful mindset and integrating gratitude into your daily life. No art or journaling experience needed.

EXPRESSIVE WATERCOLORS WORKSHOP Instructor: Donna Hughes

Thursday night, October 21, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Workshop fee: $22

Using watercolor paints students will create a landscape bookmark and a circle sky painting using a variety of techniques

HANDMADE BOOKS WORKSHOP Instructor : Barb Thompson Tuesday, October 26, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Workshop fee: $22 plus a $5 materials fee Learn the basic techniques involved in bookmaking. Projects will include a book with Japanese 4-hole binding and a triangle accordion book. All art supplies are pro-vided although students are welcome to bring their own favorite papers to incorpo-rate within their books.

FOLK ARTS WORKS SHOPS Instructor : Lois Lauer

SEASONAL FOLK ARTS DECORATIONS—a new swag for your home for each month! Saturday afternoons, October 2, November 6 and Sunday November 28, all workshops are 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Simple-to-make decorations for your door or your wall each month this fall, with cornhusks and cattails for October, grapevines and wheat for November, and Christmas greens and pinecones for December! Finished off with seasonal ribbons, the swags will be a beautiful way to add a touch of nature to your home. Class fee each month: $18 plus $7 materials fee each month CORNHUSK SUNFLOWERS Monday, October 18, 1-3 pm Class fee: $22 plus a $10 materials fee Create a beautiful “sunflower” from cornhusks and pinecones. Using hot glue, the pro-ject is easy to do and results in a beautiful piece of folk art for your home. Class fee: $22 plus a $10 materials fee

CORNHUSK ANGELS and NATIVITY FIGURES FOR CHRISTMAS! Monday, Nov. 15, 1-3 pm Create a Christmas Angel, and, if ambitious, an entire set of Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus figures. Creating charming cornhusks dolls is a traditional early American folk art, a technique which we’ll adopt for our Christmas tableaus. Class fee: $22 plus an $10 materials fee FOLK ARTS FLOWERS PAINTING WORKSHOP Instructor : Kara DeKar lo Saturday October 9, 10:00 a.m. – noon Workshop fee: $22 plus a $5 materials fee Learn the design and principals behind folk art and develop the skills to create your own folk art flower paintings. All materials provided.

LAPIDARY Six Monday mornings beginning November 1, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Larry Rothenberg or Six Monday nights beginning October 4, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Instructor: Jackie Burger Class Fee: $135 per class session Turn rough hunks of rock into beautifully polished gemstones. Create a pair of round or oval stones, and then advance to more complex designs. Stones can be purchased from our instructor for projects.

METALSMITHING FOR JEWELRY Instructor : Mary Michaelson

Six Tuesday nights, beginning November 2, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. or

Six Thursday mornings starting November 4, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Class fee: $120 plus a $35 materials fee per session

By working with silver, copper or brass students can create either a silver ring or pendant. Learn the basics of met-alsmithing such as sawing, filing, sanding and soldering to create your own original jewelry pieces. Students are wel-come to bring in stones to create their own settings for. Advanced instruction will be given to continuing/advanced students.

OIL PAINTING Instructor : Arlene Tilghman Six Friday mornings starting October 8, 9:30 - noon Learn the technique of oil painting in this open studio class for students with all levels of experience. Painters will work on their own independent project with guidance from the Instructor. Demos on various topics plus instruction in composition and color will be offered. Supply list will be emailed to new students. Class fee: $143

PAINTING WORKSHOPS Instructor : Heaven Newsom

Painting Workshops for artists of all ages! Heaven will show you step by step how to create these fun paintings, all materials provided. Students ages 11 and under must be accompanied by an adult who is also registered. Workshop

fee: $17 plus a $5 materials fee, per class

PUMPKIN PAINTING Saturday, October 2, 10:30 – noon

Learn step by step how to create this colorful fall pumpkin painting on canvas.

HARVEST MOON LANDSCAPE Saturday, October 23, 10:30 – noon

PAPERMAKING WORKSHOP Instructor : Marilyn VandenBout Saturday, October 16, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Workshop fee: $22 plus a $5 materials fee Create your own papers imbedded with dried herbs and scented with essential oils. These papers are a piece of art on their own or can be used for drawing upon or hand-made cards

PORTRAITURE DRAWING WORKSHOP Instructor : Sandy Safranek

Tuesday October 5, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Workshop fee: $22 plus a $10 materials fee

Learn the basic proportions of the human face, from a frontal view, and tips on how to draw individual facial features. Students will learn the correct placement of the facial features while completing a drawn study of the human face. Bring a frontal view picture of an adult to work from, or the instructor will have some images for students to work from. Students will experiment with ebony pencils and charcoal to complete their drawings.

POTTERY Instructor : Madeleine Burns

Five Tuesday nights starting November 9, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Class fee: $135 plus a $35 materials fee

Students will learn to create pottery pieces by hand as well as learning the steps to create pottery pieces on the wheel such as bowls, cups, mugs and more! Welcome to students of all levels. All materials provided.

SEWING WORKSHOPS Instructor : Chris Walsh

SEWING MACHINE BASICS, Thursday October 7, 6:00- 9:00 p.m., Workshop fee: $22

Do you have a sewing machine at home but don’t know how to use it, or have questions on becoming more familiar with your machine?? Join us as we go through the threading process, what threads to purchase, when and how to change the machine needle, bobbin winding, stitch selection and use of accessories that come with your machine. Bring your sewing machine, spooled thread and a pair of scissors. Please make sure your sewing machine works prior to registering.

SEWING MACHINE BASICS, PART TWO Saturday, October 9, 10:00- noon, Workshop fee: $22 Bring your sewing machine, foot pedal, cord, thread, bobbins, machine feet and accessories. Students will learn to sew in a zipper, sew on buttons, make button holes, learn the blind hem stitch for sewing hems, learn to sew in bias tape, piping, cording and how to add lace to projects. Instructor will provide materials.

TABLE RUNNER WORKSHOP Thursday, October 14, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Workshop fee: $22 Open to students of all levels. Bring your sewing machine, foot pedal and cord, machine accessories, ¼ yard of cotton

fabric, ½ yard coordination fabric, ½ yard of medium or lightweight fusible interfacing, one spool of matching thread,

one bobbin filled with matching thread, straight pins, scissors and a rotary cutter if you have one.

STAINED GLASS Instructor : Har ry Meneghini

Six Thursday nights beginning October 28, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Create beautiful stained glass pieces, by learning the principles of glass design and color and the techniques of cutting and soldering, using both lead came and copper foil to join the pieces of glass. Start with simple projects, and eventually design your own windows, pictures, and lamps. Harry will hand out the supply list on the first day of class and go over the materials needed. Glass will be provided for beginning projects.

Class Fee: $130

WATERCOLOR PAINTING Six Wednesday evenings beginning October 20, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Instructor: Lenox Wallace or 6 Thursday afternoons beginning October 14, 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Instructor: Lois Hrejsa Class Fee: $143 per session Wednesday evenings with Lenox Wallace feature structured lessons for beginning watercolorists with critique and guidance in composition, val-ues, textures, negative painting, brush stroke usage, and more, while ex-perienced painters work individually with occasional guidance and cri-tique. Thursday afternoons with Lois Hrejsa, include instruction in color mixing and theory, washes, light and shad-ow, glazing and negative painting, while intermediate and advanced students have the opportunity to further express themselves in watercolor with attention to areas of interest to the individual student. Opportunities will arise to expand the advanced students' painting experience. Individual and group critiques will point out what has worked and how to improve that which has not. Materials list will be emailed to new students upon registration

WOODCARVING Instructor : Lar ry Rothenberg

Six Thursday mornings beginning Thursday November 4, 9:00 –11:00 a.m. Class Fee: $115.

Learn and practice the tools and techniques of woodcarving using a variety of types of wood. Create beautiful animals, objects, and faces. New students will make 3-6 projects such as a bird, a shoe, an egret, and miniature people. If you're experienced, you may design your own projects. Wood and bench knives are available for purchase in class (approximately $25 for wood and bench knives)

WREATHMAKING Instructor : George Mitchell -a circle of fresh greens for Christmas! Monday evening, Nov. 29, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Class fee: $22 plus $16 materials fee (bring your own pruners) Let professional floral designer George Mitchell help you to create a beautiful fresh balsam fir wreath complete with pinecones and a red velvet bow, just in time for the Christmas holi-days.

REJUVENATE YOURSELF AT THE CENTER

YOGA AND MORE!

GENTLE YOGA CLASSES Instructor : Carolyn Harms

Six Monday nights, beginning November 8, 6:00 - 7:15 p.m.

Class fee for 6-week session: $75

Five Thursday evenings, beginning November 11, 6:00 – 7:15. p.m. (No class Nov. 25) or

Five Friday mornings, beginning November 12, 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. (No class Nov. 26)

Class fee: $63 for each 5-week session

Come practice gentle yoga at The Center. These 75 minute hatha yoga classes are perfect for releasing tension, connecting will the breath and helping students gain strength and flexibility. Class with take place in the beautiful forest view room in the lodge. Class fills quickly, make sure to register in advance to secure your space. Bring your own yoga mat and props.

GONG BATH Facilitator: Debbie Jacobs, Vibrational Sound Therapy Certified Practitioner

Sunday night, October 17, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Fee: $25

Spend an evening immersed in the serene sounds and vibrations of the gong, accompanied by singing crystal and Tibetan bowls. Relax on your yoga mat and allow these ancient heal-ing sounds and vibrations to wash over and through your body to deepen your state of relaxa-tion. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat, pillow and blanket to maximize your relaxing ex-perience. Will take place in The Forest View Room.

Advance registration required and recommended early as to secure your space.

Pre-registration is required 24 hours in advance for all Log Cabin classes and workshops. Class and materials fees are due at time of registration; we cannot reserve space without payment. No refunds or transfers of fees are available for cancellations made less than 72 hours prior to the beginning of class. Any cancellations made by students will subtract a $10 administration fee. To register you can visit our website at thecenterpalos.org! You can also call 708-361-3650 or visit our main office between the hours of 9:00 – 5:00 daily.

The Witches Tea

Friday, October 15, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Dust off your witch’s hat and broomstick to prepare for

another magical Witches Tea!!! A bewitching event held

in The Great Hall of the Lodge. Our cackle of witches

will serve you spider cider, a special herbal elixir brewed

from our garden and a fanciful spread of finger foods.

Actress and Storyteller Megan wells will enchant with her

version of The Wizard of Oz.

Event price: $37 per person

Upcoming Retreats at the Center You deserve a break! Treat yourself to a retreat.... Register early to reserve your spot in one of these wonderful weekends! Awake at The Center: A Day of Mindfulness in the Out of Doors Saturday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. The grounds of The Center hold a beauty and peace that, when we take the time, can be truly felt. Please join us for a day retreat led by Dan Morley and the other leaders of our Sunday morning mindfulness group. You will be invited to sit, to walk, to listen, to share, to hear, and to see that beauty and wonder that abounds all around us. Wear clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather as we will be spending most of our time out of doors. Retreat fee: $60 includes leadership, lunch, and retreat supplies.

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS RETREAT: Preparing Our Hearts and Our Hearths for Christmas Saturday, November 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We gather for our very popular annual women’s Christmas Retreat, which will focus on preparing not just our homes, but also our hearts for the holidays! Featuring Christmas crafts and gourmet treats, fireside fellowship, and time for reflection, this women’s retreat is always a wonderful way to get in the spirit of the season. A day full of creativity and Christmas Spirit! Retreat leaders: Lois Lauer and Heather Young. Retreat cost: $80, includes leadership, lunch and art supplies.

Please support our Generous Sponsor!

NEW Offering this fall: for seniors seeking to flourish as they age!

WOMEN ROWING NORTH!

Instructor: Lois Lauer

Eight Friday mornings, beginning October 8, 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Prospective participants are invited to an introductory course over-view on Fri., Oct. 1,10 am.

We will read and discuss Mary Pipher’s bestselling Women Rowing North, Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing as We Age. In 20 short chapters, the book will take us on a journey to uncover how, with the right attitude, growing older can mean becoming more active, pas-sionate, and engaging – how we can become warmer, wiser, and hap-pier. Mary Pipher (author of Reviving Ophelia), is a clinical psycholo-gist who explains how to meet this journey with joy and courage.

Five years into retirement, The Center’s former program director, Lois Lauer, will facilitate this fun, gentle journey of self discovery.

Program fee for 8 week course: $80. No charge for introductory ses-sion on Oct. 1 and no need to make a commitment to the next 8 until after Oct. 1st. Students will be asked to purchase their own textbook for the course (or to obtain it from the library system), and to read the first assignment before the Oct. 8 class.

TOASTMASTERS! Wednesday evenings, October 6 and 20, 7-9 p.m. Learn to communicate with poise and confidence, to groups, large and small, though practice and the support of our troop of fellow Toastmas-ters, all of whom are trying to improve their public speaking skills, just like you! We take turns leading the meetings, giving speeches, giving evaluations of each other’s speeches. And... we have fun doing it. You are invited to come as a guest to see what happens at our Toastmasters meetings. For further information, contact Lois Lauer. WOMANTALK COFFEE HOUR! Tuesday, October 26, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. WOMANTALK! is a wonderfully nurturing and supportive women’s discussion group, led by Mary Anne O’Callaghan, and focusing on the month’s readings in Sarah Ban Breathnach’s “Simple Abundance” or any other inspirational resources that ladies would like to bring to share. The focus of Womantalk is on learning to live authentically, joy-fully, simply, and gratefully. Please call to reserve a spot.

CENTER SINGERS! The Center Singers will begin the Fall singing season on Monday, Octo-ber 4th at 5:30 pm in the lodge. As protocol dictates, non-vaccinated sing-ers are expected to wear a mask. If you have any questions please contact The Center at 708-361-3650. Any updates will be sent to that number. Thank you, Penny Wills

Our eBay volunteers are asking you to:

Donate small bubble wrap and packing peanuts to our eBay store.

Come visit us this fall—we look forward to seeing YOU!

Our Rummage Sale again set lots of records for The Center: There are fifty people in the picture above, rep-resenting more than 115 who joined us in the arena and helped in one way or another, both records. We made a bit over $40,000 this year, up from last year’s previous record of $34,000. The most important things, though, are always hard to quantify. I truly believe that the Rummage Sale does more than provide funds to further our mission—Everyone’s teamwork actually embodies the mission of The Center. You keep making this sale more organized, user-friendly, and yes, Fun! To the many people who seemed never to stop emptying their cars full of treasures to pass on. To the droves of people who shopped our sale. Thanks to you all. Your love, hard work, and support makes me feel humble.

OCTOBER LUNCHEONS Luncheons run from noon until 2 p.m., cost $26 per person, and offer a delicious meal and the best in enter-tainment and educational programming. Tuesday, October 5 — A Tour of Vietnam with Joyce Icenogle and Mark Walker Join us for a combination travelogue/film study discussion. Joyce will discuss her travels in Vietnam, and Center Development Director Mark Walker will follow up with video clips and a discussion centering around his book “Vietnam Veteran Films.”

Tuesday, October 12 — Oktoberfest with Glenn Ellison & The Deutsch Meisters Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Center with the Deutsch Meisters band. The Group has been performing since the late 1960's. They play all the traditional German/Polish Oktoberfest music, and it's sure to be a rousing afternoon!

Tuesday, October 19 — Scary Stories from Neal Gibbons’ Graveside Paranormal Just in time for Halloween, this team of ghost hunters will share stories of strange activity all across Chicagoland. Did you know that the legend of the “Butcher of Palos Park” has its origin right here on the grounds of The Center?

Tuesday, October 26 — Jenny Riddle’s Signature-Style Review of Current Best-Selling Books Get ready for this fast-paced, motivational, giant book review as Jenny shares fascinating stories, sage advice, and practical takeaways from the day’s most interesting and inspiring books.

Christmas Wreaths. . . Please order electronically by October 29 Once again we are providing beautifully handmade balsam fir wreaths with red velvet bows to make your home merry for Christmas. Wreaths are available in 4 sizes: 24, 36, 48, and 60 inches which cost $22, $33, $44, and $55. You can order the wreaths through The Center's website or by calling the main office. Pick up will be Nov. 26 - 27 at the farm, or by arrangement.

Calling all willing volunteers…

Educational Farm Tour Guides, Hayrack Drivers, Pump-kin Sellers, Hotdog Grillers, Cashiers, Greeters, Animal Guides – You name it and we need it! With our Fall Sea-son Upon us, The Children’s Farm is approaching our busiest time of year. We are ready to give children and families a safe, out of doors, Fall experience but we need your help. Please consider donating some of your time this year as any and all help will be greatly appreciated! We are open for business every day during October and need dozens of volunteers daily. If you think you can as-sist in anyway, please email thechildrens-farm@thecenterpalos.org for more information! Volun-teers must be 13 years of age and older. Thank you in ad-vance and Happy Fall!

Farm Fresh Meats from The Children’s Farm Our 2021 SAGE meat harvests have been abundant and the freezers are

full!

Plan a Fall trip to The Children’s Farm to shop a great selection of Farm Fresh meats, eggs and honey! A la carte items and bulk bundles available.

Weekly offerings vary as inventory allows.

Grass Finished Aberdeen Angus Beef Pastured, Non-GMO Heritage Pork

Free Range Eggs Local Honey

On farm sales available Thursdays – Sundays from 10am-4pm or by ap-

pointment. All items are locally processed in a USDA certified facility, individually packed and ready for your home kitchen.

Did you know........That if you already have an Amazon account, you can log into Amazon Smile with the same log in, choose The Center as your charity, and a donation will be made to The Cen-ter for every purchase made??

Please search: The Center Palos Park Illinois

(Chicago Southwest Suburban Community Parish and Community Center Foundation)

The Pathway Golf Outing 2021

We were hoping for an extra-special time at the Pathway Golf Outing, and it was! For the first year ever, the outing was completely sold out. Plus, the rain stayed away, and hole sponsorships, ads, and donations were all at record levels. Whether you golfed, attended the dinner, sponsored a hole, placed an ad, bid at the auction, bought a raffle ticket, or made a donation, you helped raise over $37,000 for the Pathway to Sobriety program!!! What’s more important is that we all had so much fun doing it. The Center Staff and the men of Pathway say Thank you so much! We are looking forward to next year and hope you are too.

Dave Bousson Pathway Program Director

Gift Certificates are available.

Purchase a gift certificate in any de-nomination for a friend or loved one.

You can come in the office any day of the week to purchase or call the office

(from 8:30am—5:00pm) and we will mail it to you.

GREAT for a Birthday,

Special Occasion or Christmas gift!

Pumpkin Days & Open Farm Thursdays – Sundays

Plus, Columbus Day (October 11th) 10AM-4PM

Admission Fee $10 for everyone ages 2 and up Barn tours & Petting Farm

Spooky Wood Shed Hay Climber Crazy Mazey

Hay Rack Rides Food Concessions

60 Acres of Mapped Walking Trails

You-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Farm Stand (Patch only, No Barn or Farm Admittance)

Free Admission!* Thursdays – Sundays

10am-4pm Offering a variety of pumpkins, gourds, mini pumpkins, carving tools, straw

bales, corn stalks, local honey, farm fresh meats & more! *NO free admission October 23rd and 24th due to special event.

Guided Tours for Groups of 12 or more Perfect for schools, daycare programs, camps, moms groups, etc.

Reservation times available Monday – Wednesday Advanced Reservations Required

$9.75 per person, Includes guided farm tour, hayrack ride & pie pumpkin

Come out to our farm this FALL!

The Chicago Southwest Suburban Community Parish and Community Center Foundation 12700 Southwest Highway, Palos Park, IL 60464 708-361-3650 fax: 708-361-2811 Website: http://www.thecenterpalos.org Email: admin@thecenterpalos.org

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