April 22 , 2009

CONTACT:
Communications Department
(320) 251-2700, ext. 74980

Annual Spring Fling changes venue

St. Cloud, Minn. – Enjoy dancing in Lillian’s Garden at the sixth annual Spring Fling from
4:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 4, on the campus of St. Benedict’s Senior Community.

With more of a garden party feel, the outdoor event includes a candlelit dinner and dancing to the music of the George Maurer Variety Group.

Schedule of events
4:30 p.m. Social hour and tours
5:30 p.m. Program and candlelit dinner with wine
7 p.m. Dancing and dessert in Lillian’s Garden

Residents of St. Benedict’s campus and their families are invited to join us in Lillian’s Garden for dessert, dancing and warm conversation. Residents of St. Benedict’s Village will be displaying their beautiful crafts which will be available for purchase. Rosewood Nursery will offer garden décor and spring and summer flowers. You can help support St. Benedict's Senior Community by purchasing flowers to fill your home gardens.

The fund-raising event is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for the residents of St. Benedict’s Senior Community. This year’s proceeds will help support pastoral care, two new outdoor gardens and bringing nature indoors.

Tickets are on sale at St. Benedict’s Senior Community, St. Cloud Hospital Gift Gallery and online at www.centracare.com. Tickets are $75 per person. For more information, call (320) 240-2810. The presenting sponsor for Spring Fling 2009 is Marco. Co-sponsors are Patrick Lynch, Mary and John Weitzel.

About St. Benedict’s Senior Community
St. Benedict’s Senior Community in St. Cloud houses more than 500 people throughout its facility which includes 178 long-term care beds, 44 short-stay beds, 40 assisted living apartments, 95 independent apartments, Benedict Homes (for people with early stage memory loss) and Benet Place (subsidized senior housing).

In addition, St. Benedict’s Senior Community in Monticello includes 59 independent living apartments, 61 assisted living apartments and 30 memory care apartments.

Learn more about St. Benedict’s Senior Community - St. Cloud
Learn more about St. Benedict’s Senior Community - Monticello

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