Aurora students bring arts, crafts and holiday cheer to residents of Marklund
November 30, 2009 by Andy Richardson
Filed under Announcements
Welcome back!
Aurora’s Annunciation School has been sending 8th-graders to Marklund at holiday time for many, many years. This year, 30 8th-graders will brighten the holidays for the residents of Marklund by having an arts and crafts session from 1 – 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in the multipurpose room at Marklund Hyde Center, 1S450 Wyatt Dr., Geneva.
The craft session is modified creatively for Marklund’s clients to provide maximum participation. Marklund is a network of programs and services that benefit the lives of infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities
“We so enjoy coming to Marklund each year,” said Karen Wollwert, principal of Annunciation School. “Our students learn that volunteering builds connections. Many of them, including family members, continue to volunteer at Marklund throughout high school.”
“This visit brings the holiday spirit and infinite smiles to our clients as well as the students,” said Vicki Krystof, communications manager at Marklund.
For more information, call Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org.
About Marklund
Founded in 1954, Marklund enriches the lives of those with special healthcare needs by honoring the unique purpose of each individual. Those served are able to enjoy a full and meaningful life supported by a compassionate nurturing environment; a strong partnership with the community; and an unmatched dedication to personal growth. Marklund’s vision: Rising above limitations.
Marklund’s main campus in Geneva, Ill., consists of six 16-bed residential homes for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities as well as an educational and training center that provides for the intensive medical, social, emotional and physical needs of the residents.
In Bloomingdale, Ill., the Marklund Philip Center for Children encompasses the Children’s Home, a skilled pediatric nursing facility for infants, children and medically fragile adults; the Day School, an education program for children ages 3 – 21; early intervention for infants and toddlers age birth to three; and Marklund’s respite program.
For more information about Marklund, call Vicki Krystof at 630-593-5482 or visit http://www.marklund.org/
