Arlington Heights Nurses Club awards scholarships
The Arlington Heights Nurses Club introduced its 2014-2015 scholarship winners to members at its May meeting. Seven outstanding nursing students were honored to receive scholarships to help fund their nursing education.
The John and Patricia Boudin Scholarship was given in honor of the late husband of club member, Pat Boudin. It was awarded to Melissa Grove of Harper College.
Dana Markech, a student at Bradley University, was awarded the Martha Jackson Scholarship, which honors the club's founder.
An ongoing memorial scholarship, the Beverly Tresnowski Scholarship, was given to St. Louis University student, Margaret Stefanowski.
Four Nurses Club Scholarships were awarded to Nicole D'Acquisto of Illinois State University, Sofia Guerrero of Bradley University, Hannah Leahy of St. Louis University, and Emily Moody of Bradley University.
The Arlington Heights Nurses Club has served the Arlington Heights Community for 76 years. It offers a Lending Closet, free to residents of Arlington Heights, which provides durable medical equipment such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, crutches and bathing equipment.
Housed in the Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W. Central Road, Arlington Heights, the Lending Closet is open 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; noon-3 p.m. Mondays; and 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays. For details call the Lending Closet at (847) 797-5315. Donations are always appreciated to help keep this volunteer operation going.
Scholarship assistance to local nursing students and registered nurses who wish to further their nursing education continues to be a top priority for the club. The mission of the Arlington Heights Nurses Club includes dedication to philanthropy, education and community service.
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