Festival Of Trees

Please join us for an evening of great food, beverage and fun!   In its 18th year, the 2011 Festival of Trees is certain to help you ring in the holidays! For the first time ever, we will be introducing the Tablescape segment of the event as well as a Distinguished Designer/Decorator Mingle for those with VIP Passes!  As always, there will be unlimited great food and beverage as you take the time to enjoy the Christmas décor and find that one-of-a-kind special tree, gorgeous wreath for your mantle or front door and/or a tablescape you want to take home for your holiday dinner. The Grand Prize Tree will be available for raffle.   Click here to view the Festival Of Trees Brochure

What is the Festival Of Trees and who is this year's recipient?

Since 1993, Gateway Center’s Board of Directors have given local not-for-profit organizations the opportunity to raise funds for ongoing and new communitybased projects through the Festival Of Trees (FOT) events. The recipient for 2011 is the Anderson Hospital Auxiliary.

The Anderson Hospital Auxiliary was established in 1966, long before the hospital was built. The Auxiliary’s mission is to support, promote and advance Anderson Hospital, which is owned and operated by Southwestern Illinois Health Facilities, Inc., in its program to provide health services and facilities to the area residents. This mission shall be accomplished consistent with the objectives and approval of the Hospital through fundraising, service to patients, and interpretation of the Hospital to the public.

Currently, the Auxiliary has a membership of over 300 men and women who represent over 922,921 hours of service to the hospital, since 1977.

The Auxiliary is pleased to present the proceeds from the 2011 Festival of Trees to Anderson Hospital’s Growing for the Future Campaign, to benefit the recently renovated, updated and expanded 12 bed Intensive Care Unit. The auxiliary is excited to share this spectacular event with the community.

Click here to view the Festival Of Trees Brochure with more information, pricing, options, and an order form.

If you have any questions, or would like to learn more about the event, please contact:

Alice Drobisch
Festival of Trees 2011
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618.391.6427