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Pleasure & Pain in the Garden

Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres by the club's gorgeous outdoor pool as Barbara Kreski, Horticultural Therapy Supervisor from Chicago Botanic Garden, discusses `You Planted, It Grew, Now What?'

Topics to include summer watering and maintenance, demonstration and use of ergonomically correct gardening tools and creating a mid-summer arrangement.

In addition, Neel Patel, Clinical Director, TRU Rehabilitation & Wellness, will demonstrate exercises and therapies to alleviate pain from gardening chores.

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The first 25 to register will receive a free voucher for “A Day at the Garden," including admission to Chicago Botanic Garden, Tram Ride and Train Exhibit pass.

All attendees will receive parting bags including TRU Rehab and Wellness Gift Cards ($225 value), guest passes to Five Seasons and other gifts. Win Lowe’s gift cards, Barbara’s arrangement, personal training and other raffle prizes.

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Admission is complimentary, but space is limited so please reserve your spot today. The event will be followed by a brief tour of the facility.

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