Elmhurst Hospital's Reindeer Route Housewalk, Love Lights on December 4

The Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation will host its Love Lights celebration and 39th Annual Reindeer Route Housewalk on Friday, December 4.

The Reindeer Route Housewalk begins the holiday season festivities by featuring six Elmhurst homes decorated for the holidays by local florists. There are two Housewalk tours on Friday, December 4: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 6 – 9 p.m. The featured homes are located at and decorated by:

• 589 W. Gladys – Blossoms of Lombard
• 499 S. Parkside – Shamrock Garden Florist
• 187 E. Vallette – Blossoms and Branches
• 342 E. May St. – Carousel Flowers
• 413 S. York Rd. – Phillip’s Flowers
• 316 E. Third St. – Uptown Shop and Elmhurst Hospital Wild Rose Floral and Gift Shop

Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased in advance at: Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation – Elmhurst Hospital; Pink Elephant Resale Shop, Elmhurst; Wild Rose Floral, Elmhurst Hospital; Carousel Flowers, Elmhurst; Phillip’s Flowers, Elmhurst; Uptown Shop, Elmhurst; Blossoms of Lombard and Shamrock Garden Florist, Lombard. On the day of the Housewalk, tickets can be purchased for $35 at any of the featured homes.

Proceeds from the 2015 Reindeer Route Housewalk will benefit the Teen Volunteer Health Profession Scholarship fund, which includes the Marilyn A. Graber Teen Scholarship. The scholarships are for Elmhurst Hospital teen volunteers interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

Housewalk participants are also invited to take advantage of special offers from local restaurants and Elmhurst Hospital:

• Francesca’s Amici, 174 N. York Rd., Elmhurst; 3 Course Pre-Fixed Lunch, $16 per person; 3 – 6 p.m.; complimentary glass of wine (with event ticket book); reservations required, (630) 279-7970

• Café Amano, 118 E. Schiller St., Elmhurst; Happy Hour, 2 – 6 p.m.; complimentary appetizer sampler (with the purchase of wine, cocktails, beer); (630) 279-9333

• Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd.; Open House: 4:30 – 6 p.m. (East Entrance); Tree Lighting: 5 p.m.; (331) 221-0388

• Roberto’s Ristorante, 483 Spring Rd., Elmhurst; complimentary glass of house wine (after 9 p.m.); (630) 279-8486

The Annual Love Lights celebration will be held on Friday, December 4 at Elmhurst Hospital, 155 E. Brush Hill Rd., 4:30 – 6 p.m. (between the day and evening sessions of the Reindeer Route Housewalk). The celebration includes an Open House Reception with refreshments and holiday music, 4:30 – 6 p.m., at the Hospital’s East Entrance and Tree Lighting at 5 p.m., as the trees lining the Hospital’s Central Gardens are lit for the season.

Love Lights was established as a way to recognize a caregiver, colleague, volunteer, physician or special person in a meaningful way. For a $20, a donor can honor a special person in their life. A $30 donation will also include a commemorative Love Lights ornament. Visit www.emhfoundation.org/events to donate to the Love Lights program.

For more information about the Reindeer Route Housewalk and Love Lights, call the EMH Foundation office, (331) 221-0388 or visit www.emhfoundation.org/events.