ASNA Chicago http://www.asnachicago.org Andersonville South Neighborhood Association News and Events Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:19:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 ASNA Caroling Party http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/09/asna-caroling-party-2/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/09/asna-caroling-party-2/#comments Tue, 10 Jan 2012 01:19:03 +0000 noelsuarez http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1052 ASNA

Caroling at the Bethany Retirement Party

]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/09/asna-caroling-party-2/feed/ 0 ASNA Board Meeting – Monday, January 9, 2012 http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/09/asna-board-meeting-monday-january-9-2012/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/09/asna-board-meeting-monday-january-9-2012/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:36:16 +0000 noelsuarez http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1048 1706 W. Carmen Ave. (Noel Suarez). Social hour: 6:30. Meeting: 7 p.m.

]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/09/asna-board-meeting-monday-january-9-2012/feed/ 0 Thanks… http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/04/thanks/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/04/thanks/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:57:22 +0000 Linda Wallace http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1040 to all of you who made our neighborhood a merrier place this holiday season.

ASNA awarded two first place prizes of $50 and two runners up prizes of $25 for the best decorated homes. The winner for best daytime decorations is 1654 W. Carmen (home of Mimi Cabreros) and the winner for best night time decorations is 1665 W. Winona (home of Rich McMurray). Runners up are 1705 W. Carmen (home of Manuel Giron and Rosario Galicia) and 1740 W. Winona (home of Tom & Candy Lonis).

The ASNA carolers were a big hit again at the Bethany Retirement Home. This year we sang on all seven floors—a joyous and moving experience both for us and the folks who live there. A big thanks to Mark and Andy Rosenberg for hosting the pre- and post- Caroling party and to all who lent their voices. Also special thanks to Bryan and Christie Carmody, Julie Demitros and her husband, and Chris Bayard for bringing their little ones. More than 100 pounds of nonperishable food items were contributed by ASNA residents and given to the Care for Real Food Pantry.

A resolution…

If you are reading this and are not yet a member of ASNA, we hope you’ll resolve to join us in 2012. If you are already a member, we hope you’ll volunteer to lend a hand with our social activities, newsletter, parkway maintenance and other activities. ASNA provides many fun opportunities to meet your neighbors and help make our neighborhood a better place. Contact Mark Rosenberg at 773 942-7050 or mark@home123furniture.com/.

]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/04/thanks/feed/ 0 January Board Meeting http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/04/january-board-meeting/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/04/january-board-meeting/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:53:39 +0000 Linda Wallace http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1038 The ASNA board will have its first meeting of the New Year this Monday, January 9, at 1706 W. Carmen, home of Noel Suarez. There’ll be a social hour starts at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7. Refreshments will be served. Everyone welcome! If you have agenda items or would like to host an ASNA board meeting, please contact ASNA President Mark Rosenberg at 773 942-7050 or mark@home123furniture.com/.

]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2012/01/04/january-board-meeting/feed/ 0 Happy Holidays, Everyone! http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/happy-holidays-everyone/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/happy-holidays-everyone/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:00:55 +0000 admin http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1028 We in Andersonville South have much to be thankful for, especially our wonderful neighborhood. Among the things that add to its unique character are the many diverse and locally owned shops. These shop owners are under increasing pressure from rising rents, high property taxes, a weak economy and a growing number of chain stores. The Clark Street corridor is vital to Andersonville as it provides jobs, tax revenue and the neighborhood feel that is one of the main attractions to living in our area. The ASNA Board encourages all of our residents to support our local merchants as much as you can this holiday season and throughout the year. The ASNA Board will stay informed on the issues that arise affecting these retailers, share them with our residents and represent our neighborhood in any discussions that arise. Our thanks to you for being good and caring neighbors.

—Your ASNA Board

]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/happy-holidays-everyone/feed/ 0 Sears parking lot development moving forward http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/sears-parking-lot-development-moving-forward/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/sears-parking-lot-development-moving-forward/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:00:03 +0000 admin http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1026 Development of the Sears parking lot at Lawrence and Ravenswood was the focus of a Ward Council meeting on December 1. On the south side, there would be a $42 million retail development anchored by a Mariano’s grocery store and Sears Auto Center. On the north side would be a low-rise, low-density residential development. Alderman Pawar strongly backs the proposal and will arrange for a $4.5 million TIF break for the developers. This amount would be recouped in roughly four years based on sales and property tax revenues. Construction would be completed in Spring 2013 along with the Lawrence streetscaping, Metra bridge fix and station revamp. On the plus side, the construction will be LEED certified, which means it’s green. There will be a self-contained traffic pattern with only one vehicular access point from Lawrence, and no alley access or entry points in the surrounding residential neighborhood. The developers will contribute $250,000 to a new urban agriculture fund grow food in the 47th Ward, and there will be a shuttlebus for seniors. There will be plenty of on-site parking for retail customers – some 200 spaces. The 50 spaces dedicated to Metra riders are a potential problem. Metra leases those spaces from Sears, but that will end the day they break ground. It would be worth follow-up questions for those interested in attending the two other meetings on this issue scheduled for December 15 and December 19. Check the Alderman’s website at http://chicago47.org/ for details, including a slide presentation.

—Chris Bayard


]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/sears-parking-lot-development-moving-forward/feed/ 0 Holiday time in Andersonville South http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/holiday-time-in-andersonville-south/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/holiday-time-in-andersonville-south/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:59:07 +0000 admin http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1024 The winter holidays are another opportunity to celebrate our neighborhood and ASNA has several activities planned. These include our annual caroling party and holiday decorations contest, also our first food drive. Please call Mark Rosenberg at 773-942-7050 or mark@home123furniture.com with questions.

]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/12/07/holiday-time-in-andersonville-south/feed/ 0 Swedish Covenant Hospital – December community events http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/11/27/swedish-covenant-hospital-december-community-events/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/11/27/swedish-covenant-hospital-december-community-events/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:57:43 +0000 noelsuarez http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1020 Throughout the year, Swedish Covenant Hospital hosts a variety of community events within Chicago’s North side neighborhoods. December is typically a lighter month for programs. As local businesses, legislators or community groups, we are all engaged with our communities in different ways, and together we help keep neighbors healthy and prosperous. Listed below are upcoming wellness programs – moving forward we will share these events with you on a monthly basis so you have the opportunity to keep your community informed about them as well.

12/06/2011 Playing Brain Games
Try out the latest brain games to keep you sharp at any age and learn how they impact different parts of your brain from Marbles: The Brain Store andDr. Danny Park, a neurologist from Swedish Covenant Hospital. Need to finish some last minute holiday shopping? Products from Marbles: The Brain Store will also be for sale this evening at a special discounted price. Free
Time: 6:30 – 7:30PM
Location: Galter LifeCenter, Studio 4, 5157 N. Francisco Ave.
Reservations: (773) 878-6888

12/14/2011 Meet the Physical Therapist
Meet with a physical therapist who will assess your joint pain, answer your questions about exercise and activity, and, if needed, recommend further medical or surgical consultation. Free
Time: 4:00 – 6:00PM
Location: Galter LifeCenter, Rehabilitation Services Department 5157 N. Francisco Avenue Chicago, IL 60625
Reservations: (773) 878-6888

12/14/2011 Learning About Natural Childbirth
Learn about natural childbirth and nurse-midwifery philosophies from Sherri Ruerup, certified nurse-midwife and Director of Nurse-Midwifery at Swedish Covenant Hospital. Also hear from a panel of women who will discuss their experiences with childbirth. Free
Time: 6:30 – 7:45PM
Location: Bloom Yoga Studio – 4663 N. Rockwell
Reservations: 773-878-6888

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]]> http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/11/13/asna-caroling-party/feed/ 0 ASNA Board Meeting – Monday, December 12, 2011 http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/11/13/asna-board-meeting-monday-december-12-2011/ http://www.asnachicago.org/2011/11/13/asna-board-meeting-monday-december-12-2011/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 03:43:17 +0000 noelsuarez http://www.asnachicago.org/?p=1011 1617 W. Winona (Bryan & Christy Carmody). Social hour: 6:30. Meeting: 7 p.m.

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