New Lenox Gil Scout Troop # 359 made blankets to keep newborns warm at Silver Cross Hospital.
Members from Girl Scouts Troup #359 in New Lenox, delivered handmade blankets to Silver Cross Hospital to be given to newborn babies born at the hospital’s Birthing Center. The Girl Scouts made the fleece blankets as part of their community service project. During this same visit, the girls also participated in a first aid class to learn the basics of providing initial care for an illness or injury, said Tracy Simons, communications relations director for Silver Cross Hospital. “We are grateful to the Girl Scouts for taking the time to make these beautiful baby blankets,” said Marilyn Paolella, R.N., director Women and Infant Services at Silver Cross Hospital. “Through their gift, we will be able to provide warm blankets to babies whose …
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Girl Scout cookies are on sale until Jan. 28. Booth sales begin once the cookies arrive in February.
Those famous Girl Scout cookies are on sale. Yes, Thin Mints, Caramel deLites, Savannah Smiles and more of your favorites are on sale until Jan. 28. Each box is $4.Cookes are due in by Feb. 10. Can't remember which variety you like best? When in doubt, buy a bunch—or check out the Cookie Guide. And if you're not sure where to buy them locally, you can plug your zip code into the cookie finder on the Scouts' website to find out. Once they arrive, Patch will provide a list of booth locations. Be assured, there will be various locations in the area. Cookie Booth sales will continue throughout the month of February. While Girl Scouts just celebrated their 100th birthday last year, Girl Scout cookies in some fashion have been around since 1917…
The seniors at the Guy Sell Senior Center were treated to Christmas songs sung by the Girl Scouts.
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