Hit a Hole in One at Our Golf and Sports Simulation Outing!

A big thank you to Mr. Gunn for helping us perfect our swings at our recent Golf and Sports Simulation Outing. We had a blast enjoying delicious food and fantastic company. Check out the photo gallery to see all the fun!

01/2025

Your generous donations made it possible for Making Room Participants and their guests to experience this captivating and enjoyable performance.

12/2024 see photo gallery

Friendsgiving Dinner & Dance

Chicago Heights Country Club-West

1112 Scott Avenue

Chicago Heights, IL. 60411

Friday, November 22, 2024

5-8pm

$20 (free for registered participants & plus one)

*Dress to Impress

*Flashing lights

Our Friendsgiving Event was a resounding success! Participants, guests, volunteers, and plus-ones enjoyed an evening of dancing, delicious cuisine, and wonderful company in a beautiful setting. We extend our sincere gratitude to our volunteers, including Coach Meeky and the Southland Girls Tennis Team, as well as our generous donors and supporters. Don't miss our upcoming Lovin' Life Party on February 2nd, 2025! Raffle tickets are available now for a chance to win a prize valued at $200.

Limited Tickets Available…Don’t miss this!

FALL KICKBALL FUNDRAISER

Saturday OCTOBER 19, 2024

Bob Lueder Fields

1040 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

2-6pm

$20 tickets (ages H.S. & over)

Registration Required

kickball games, lunch, dance party

No Cost to non-profit participants, plus one or volunteers.

Our Fall Kickball event was a resounding success! We enjoyed a day filled with movement, laughter, and sunshine through kickball and lively dance. We extend our sincere gratitude to Meek Sounds - DJ., Sam's Club (Ms. Tiny) in Calumet City, Dr. D and the Chicago Heights Park District, the Southland College Prep High School Girls Tennis Team, our dedicated volunteers, and all our generous donors. Please check out the photo gallery to relive the fun!

Stepping Party. October 12, 2024. Hosted by Underground Steppers Club

Gloria Taylor Banquet Hall

14821 Broadway Ave, Harvey, IL

8-Midnight

Reservation and Tickets provided by Making Room

Guest Speaker

Sharon Gunn

Sharon Gunn PT, DPT, MS is a doctor in physical therapy with over 40 years of experience in a variety of settings.  She has experience in hospitals, nursing homes, Rehabilitation facilities, home care and the school system.  Her last twenty years have been working with students from preschool to high school with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities.  She is a strong advocate for physical activities for all age groups.  Her current hobbies include walking, swimming, biking, group exercises, bowling and reading.  She just finished her fourth triathlon this August.    She is presently working on her book, entitled MAD – March Against Diabetes, that will include the role of exercise in diabetes management.  

INVITATION ONLY EVENT

Guest Speaker

Gloria J. Bashir, DACM, MSOM, MSW, LCSW, LAc.

Dr. Bashir has a dual career in Social Work and Oriental Medicine.  As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker she has been a fierce advocate for social, emotional, healthcare and economic justice that included experience in psychiatric social work, child welfare, foster care, and School Social Work.  Later in her career Dr. Bashir developed an interest in holistic wellness which spurred a desire to broaden her knowledge.  She embarked on a journey that led her to the study of Oriental Medicine and the holistic modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine, earning a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.  She has been a practicing Acupuncturist for over 15 years all while continuing to support at risk populations as a Social Worker.