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Take a Bough creative morning

Bring your favorite holiday extras and re-imagine them to use again

Guests from last year's Take a Bough show off their new and refreshed holiday decor at the Atrium at Oak Crest in Elgin.The popular event returns this year on December 16 at 10:30 am.  Call 847-742-2255 for information.
Guests from last year's Take a Bough show off their new and refreshed holiday decor at the Atrium at Oak Crest in Elgin.The popular event returns this year on December 16 at 10:30 am. Call 847-742-2255 for information. (Atrium at Oak Crest)

Do you have holiday decor that’s just sitting in a box? Give it a new life! Join the fun, make new friends, and enjoy a delicious lunch, too.

Bring your favorite holiday extras to be re-imagined into something new for this year’s festivities at the β€œTake A Bough” craft event at The Atrium at Oak Crest in Elgin on Tuesday, December 16 at 10:30 am to noon; with lunch from noon to 1:00pm.

A $10.00 donation includes a creative morning of crafting a new wreath or table arrangement followed by a freshly prepared lunch.

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β€œWe had so much fun last year with Take a Bough,” said Executive Director Susan Cincinelli. β€œOur guests enjoyed re-purposing and recycling their beloved holiday items. There are so many possibilities to unleash your crafty imagination.. We’ll have plenty of additional pieces to make your project a success. ”

Guests will leave the event with a brand new arrangement they can take home to keep for themselves or gift a family member or friend.

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For more information and to rsvp attendance, contact Cincinelli at 847-742-2255.

Oak Crest/Atrium Apartments is located at 204 South State Street in Elgin. Visit the website at OakCrestAtrium.org. Follow us on Facebook.

About Oak Crest Residence/Atrium Apartments
Established in 1904, Oak Crest Residence/Atrium Apartments is a private, 501C3 not for profit organization. Its focus is on healthy aging to enrich the quality of life for each individual member. Residents enjoy an inviting, cozy, and caring personal environment. Services includes a wide variety of features for independent living, assisted living, respite stays, and memory care.

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