Spring Fair Saturday

SPRING FAIR MAY 2

The annual Brinkerhoff Spring Fair will be held on May 2nd on the grounds of the Home. Many vendors of merchandise will be available.

50/50 Raffle Tickets Enclosed

Tickets for the 50/50 drawing to be held at the Spring Fair are enclosed with this month’s newsletter. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. The drawing is at 2 p.m. and attendance is not required.

Please send your completed ticket stubs and donation to Kevin Beatty, 140 Sidener Lane, Springfield, Illinois 62707.

Country Kitchen Baked Goods

Country Kitchen will need lots of baked goods for the Fair. Suggestions are pies, cakes, breads, cookies, pizelles or brownies. We would appreciate it if you would package and label the goods in zip lock bags. Cakes, pies and breads should be labeled and covered in saran or clear wrap. Baked items can be dropped off at the home on Friday, May 1st from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. If baked items cannot be delivered on Friday, we need them no later than 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. If you are unable to bake an item and wish to donate to the Home, please send your check made payable to the Brinkerhoff Home at 1500 N. 5th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62702.

Better Buys

If anyone has any items for better buys, please contact Nancy Nolan at 528-5087 or Susan Canny at 494-1571 for pickup.

Free Home Tours

The Home will be open to the public during the Fair. If you would like to be tour guide, call John Bucari at 585-0845.



On the Auction Block

The Silent Auction, featuring antiques and collectibles, will be taking bids until 2:00 p.m. If you have any antiques, collectibles, china or crystal to donate, call Penny Greek at 546-8890.

Memorabilia

Polo shirts with the Home insignia will be available for $16 at the Fair. Cook books will be available for $10. Aprons, tote bags, Christmas ornaments, napkins and note cards will also be available for purchase.

Concession

Concession will be provided by Vose. Come have a corn dog!!


Restoration

Thanks to Riley and Ann Barber for the 1800-1900’s mantel clock for the Home.


Membership Dues

Just a reminder – if you haven’t sent in your membership dues, please send to the Home at 1500 N. 5th Street, Springfield, Illinois 62702 or bring your dues to the Fair. If you have moved or changed your phone number, please contact Nancy Nolan at 528-5087.


New Members

Welcome to new members – Mary Stewart, Kevin & Carolyn Delaney and Marian Kochmann.


Golf Outing
The golf outing scheduled for June 8th has been cancelled.