October Newsletter

Published: Tue, 10/16/18

October Newsletter

There is briskness in the air and the leaves are starting to turn different shades of fall. The best thing about Autumn: It’s not too hot, not too cold, the food we make is heartier and comforting, and football season is in full swing. No matter what team you root for, fall is a chance for new beginnings, to re-invigorate ourselves. So go take that walk, read a book and make time for you.

Review Us to Win Raffle – Win Before the Holidays!

Review Us to Win Raffle. The World Wide Web and Social Media is playing a more important role in our society. We have had the honor of taking care of your family or friends in the past and would appreciate a 5 Star rating on Google or Facebook or Yelp. A chance for each entry! Family and friends who participate are eligible as well. By rating us, we will enter you into a Review Us to Win Raffle for a chance to win one of four $100 cash gift cards. What a great way to start the holidays. The drawing will take place on November 1, 2018; winners will be posted in our next Newsletter. P.S. – You could win more than once (just enter your rating on each site)!

We appreciate the opportunity to serve your family; we want to always be a place to provide you with comfort, professionalism and peace of mind. If by chance we did not earn a 5 Star review in your eyes, please call us or email us and let us know how we can serve you better. We want to continue to better ourselves for generations to come. Thank you!

Happenings!

Come Join Us for the LaGrange Park Chamber’s Haunted Trolley on Friday, October 26, 2018

From 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CDT. Children of all ages will be Trick or Treating at the businesses and the Park District in La Grange Park on "Haunted" Trolleys. Stop by to get your Witches Brew (Hot Chocolate) Spider Eggs (Marshmallows) and Dragon Snot (Whip Cream) optional.

This is a great event for the whole family.

Monsters On Main Street

Trick or treating in the Grand Boulevard & Broadway business districts followed by refreshments, pumpkin and taffy apple giveaways, and a costume contest at the Brookfield Historical Society’s Grossdale Station, 8820 Brookfield Ave. Saturday, October 27th, 2018 - 12:00PM to 03:00PM

Mark your Calendars!

November 4, 2018 – Daylight Saving Time Ends

Fall Back, set your clocks accordingly and get ready for your extra hour of sleep! Check the batteries on your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors…let’s be safe.

Latte Theatre, A group of talented Teen Age Actors will be performing The Diary of Anne Frank
November 9, 2018 at 7 P.M. or November 10, 2018 at 2 P.M. or 7 P.M., at the Plymouth Place, 315 N. LaGrange Road, LaGrange Park, IL 60526 Tickets at $15 Adults / $5 Students & Seniors.

Following the show there will be a panel discussion with a representative from the Illinois Holocaust Museum. Like us on Facebook and enter to win tickets!

We are Hosting Grief Support Gatherings the Second Tuesday of Each Month. Grief manifests in a number of ways, not just sadness. If you, a family member or a friend is looking for a little hope. Please join us, November 13, 2018, Topic “Coping with Grief During the Holidays”, seats are limited, please call us to reserve your spot. Refreshments will be served. For more information: www.hitzemanfuneral.com/griefsupport/

37^th Annual Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo. Our sponsored trees help the Brookfield Zoo and gives our local Girl Scout Troop and Boy Scout troop a chance to be creative and decorate the trees with over 300 handmade ornaments.

They are on display from November 19, 2018

though the end of December.

THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 22, 2018 - 8:30am
Lyons Township High School, North Campus

This fun, must-do local 5k Run / Walk is a great way to kick off your Thanksgiving Day with your friends and family! The Pilgrim Pie Run for Rotary winds through the tree-lined streets of mid-village La Grange, a scenic course you don’t want to miss! And on Thanksgiving Day you can share your own blessings with your support of the Rotary Club of La Grange and its wonderful causes.

Since we are a long time member of the Brookfield Chamber, we wish to extend to you this special offer for your family members or friends.

Use the promotional code BROOKFIELDCHAMBER18 (case sensitive)

and receive $5 off individual Adult registrations!

This is a limited time offer (ends Wednesday, October 31 @ midnight) so register now at www.pilgrimpierun.com

The best part… The first 2,000 racers that register will receive a Sara Lee Pie on race day.

Holiday Remembrance Event

We will be hosting our annual Holiday Remembrance Event on Saturday December 1, 2018. From 3:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

It will be a joyous event with music, stories and a special token of our sincere gratitude. We will provide Hot Chocolate and as a group will attend the Festivities at the Brookfield Holiday event where we will witnesses the tree lighting and partake in the ringing in of the season.

Holidays can be the most difficult time of the year for someone who has experienced the death of a close family member or friend. Our Holiday Remembrance Event is intended to help those cope with the grief they may face during the holiday season. It is never too early to sign up!

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Obituary Archive – FREE listing! Perfect for those Google Genealogy Hunters!

Back in the day, before the World Wide Web, obituaries were posted in the newspapers. Now it is customary to post your loved one’s obituary on-line. If you have a family member or loved one that you would like to have their notice posted to pay tribute in our archive, we would be happy to do that for you-at no charge. Go to https://www.hitzemanfuneral.com/obituaries/submit-obituary/ to start the process. If you have a picture to accompany your listing you may go to https://www.hitzemanfuneral.com/obituaries/submit-obituary-picture/

Recipe of the Fall…that you will keep coming back for more!

Slow Cooked French Dip Sandwich

4 lbs of Chuck or Rump Roast

1 12-ounce bottle of your favorite beer

1 10 oz can of French onion soup

1 10 oz can of beef broth

2 thinly sliced onions

Here is the easy part…load everything up in your crock pot the night before and keep it in the fridge overnight. In the morning, plug your crock pot in, turn the setting to low and in 7-8 hours you will have an amazing filling for french rolls. Yum!

Thank you for allowing us to serve your family.