Sherman Foundation to Host "Music by the Water" Event
On Sunday, August 28, The Sherman Health Foundation is hosting, "Music by the Water," a family-friendly event set around Sherman Hospital's 15-acre geothermal lake at 1425 N. Randall Road. This event will honor Sherman Health Foundation Tree of Life Society members and proceeds will benefit Sherman Hospital's Musicians Care program.
Beginning at 3 p.m., festivities will include a picnic and music provided by Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) musicians, a mini jazz ensemble, an opera singer, disc jockey, and more. Children's activities will include an instrument petting zoo, face painting, crafts and balloon art. A raffle will also be available for variety of great prizes, from spa gift cards and wine to dinner packages and ESO tickets.
Premium Tent seating tickets, including a seat in the premium tent by the geothermal lake with an elegant buffet meal and drinks, is $75 per person or $700 for a table of 10. General lawn seating tickets can be purchased for $30 per family. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
General lawn seating guests are encouraged to bring chairs and/or blankets. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact the Sherman Health Foundation at 224-783-02500, email Foundation@ShermanHospital.org or visit ShermanHealthFoundation.com.
About Musicians Care at Sherman
The only program of its kind at a hospital in the area, Musicians Care at Sherman was designed to enhance the patient-centered care experience at Sherman Hospital, provide a calming and relaxing environment and contribute to the healing process through music. Studies have shown that music helps to ease patients' pain, lower blood pressure, reduce anxiety, and improve coping abilities.
ESO musicians visit Sherman Hospital from noon to 2pm on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.