Bill Cox feels right at home working the equipment in The Garlands' Woodshop on the garage level near the Wright elevator. In fact, he used the workshop for years at Clearbrook in Arlington Heights, an organization caring for people with developmental disabilities. Teaching woodworking to them was very satisfying. Clearbrook phased out the woodworking classes and offered Bill, at no charge, all the shop equipment. Bill alerted The Garlands, who quickly accepted it for our active retirement community.

Equipment and parts later donated by Bill Youngberg, Bucky Ellis and others help maintain the shop's high quality. Members build professional pieces here. Recently, Sam Jeffers finished a beautiful folding screen for his apartment. The photo does not reveal all its beauty. The screen is seven feet high, has three vertical two-and-a-half foot wide hinged panels; each having three padded sections covered in elegant fabric and framed by rosewood stained maple.

Bill Youngberg designed and made a solid oak bookshelf to fit a special space in his daughter's home. Many appreciated his banana hangers and various footrests built for The Garlands and Prairieview. Bucky contructed sliding shelves for his apartment's kitchen cabinets. Others sharpen knives, fix chairs, tighten nuts and bolts and more. Bill Cox still advises all who need help.

Scott Weimer, assistant Plant Director and his staff use it for maintenance. Members are encouraged to use it and do--mostly men but women are welcome. Member service will open the shop for any members, just dial *02.

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