Afternoon of games to benefit Association for Individual Development

Submitted by Association for Individual Development

Gather with friends and enjoy an afternoon of fun and socializing while helping raise money for programs and services benefiting individuals with disabilities. On Saturday, Feb. 25, the Association for Individual Development will host a Bunco game and Bean Bag Tournament at their Elgin Training Center, 1135 Bowes Road, Elgin.

Registration for both events will be open from 1 to 1:45 p.m. with games scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. Individuals can sign up to participate in the Bunco game and/or the Bean Bag tournament at this time.

The entry fee for the Bean Bag tournament is $40 per team. The tournament will be double elimination and teams will compete for a grand prize of $200 in cash. Prizes also will be rewarded to the second- and third-place teams in the competition.

Occurring simultaneously as the Bean Bag Tournament will be a game of Bunco. This fun, and social dice game is sure to be a great time for all who participate. The game’s top two players will win gift baskets valued at more than $50.

Guests attending this event also will be able to enjoy complimentary food and snacks while they hang out and play Bags or Bunco. Also on display will be hundreds of incredible pieces of jewelry, all available at wholesale prices. For details, call Wendy Bialek at (847) 931-2294 or email wbialek@the-association.org.

For more than 50 years, the Association for Individual Development has provided services to individuals who have developmental, physical and/or mental disabilities, those who have suffered a trauma or those at risk. Serving more than 5,100 clients in 20 programs operating in 45 communities, AID is a leading provider of services that address the unique needs of individuals throughout every stage of their lives. A person-centered approach coupled with innovative practices ensures the highest level of accomplishment. Visit the-association.org.