On Monday, November 1st, the St. Anthony Hospital Auxiliary held their annual Fall Banquet for members at the Carrollton Inn.

A highlight of the evening was the Auxiliary’s presentation of the last of four $25,000 installments to complete their pledge of $100,000 to the St. Anthony Education Center. Auxiliary Co-Presidents, Marilyn Hoffman and Pat Sanders, presented the check to hospital President, Gary Riedmann, and Development Director, Trish Roberts.

The St. Anthony Auxiliary supports many hospital projects and healthcare scholarships using funds raised at the hospital Coffee and Gift Shop and special events throughout the year.

Upcoming holiday events this year include the annual Christmas Tour of Homes, scheduled for December 5th, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 and are available at the Hy-Vee Branch of Carroll County State Bank, Enchanted Gardens, Special Moments/Perk Central, Breda Savings Bank, Templeton Savings Bank and the St. Anthony Coffee and Gift Shop.

Additional Auxiliary fall events include:

Nov. 8-13 Christmas in the Gift Shop – 15% off
Nov. 23-24 Book & Bake Sale
Dec. 5 Tour of Homes
Dec. 7 Auxiliary Social: Cafeteria, 2-4 p.m. Bingo
Dec. 10 Discovery Toy Sale
Jan. 7 Auxiliary Social: Keeping Limber & Staying Active by Dan Mack, 2-4 pm