Resthave Home Invites You to an Open House

The public is cordially invited to attend an Open House at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, April 12, 2015.  From 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Resthave Home will showcase the newly-constructed Nursing addition.  Adding to the celebration, goodies made by residents of the Assisted

Hands Up for Odell Library’s “High Five”

Sunday, April 12, through Saturday, April 18, 2015, is National Library Week.  Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is celebrating the entire month of April with a fundraising program called “High Five!”   People give each other a “high five” when they celebrate an accomplishment.  Odell’s “High

“Chicago” Will Entertain at Odell

Moviegoers will be humming and tapping a toe as they leave the Odell Public Library’s April movie, “Chicago.”  This big, dazzling, and entertaining film will be presented on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room.  There is no charge, although donations are always welcomed. “Chicago”

Give a “High Five” for Odell’s 125 Years

Help celebrate National Library Month during April 2015 at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Come together and give the library a “high five” for its 125 years of continuous service to the Community. Kids and adults congratulate someone with a “high five.”  Let’s applaud our library

Hitchcock Thriller “North by Northwest” March 10

Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful classic “North by Northwest” starring Cary Grant will hit the big screen at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, March 10, 2015.  Movie time is 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room.  The film is one of the most entertaining movies ever

Resthave Finishes Phase Two Renovations

A three phase building program at Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, is now into its final phase. During the week of Monday, February 9, 2015, 39 nursing home residents were moved into the newly completed Nursing Wing, completing Phase Two.  In addition, ten residents from Morrison Community Hospital’s

Resthave: Rooms Waiting, People Waiting

The building and decoration of the new nursing wing at Resthave Retirement Home, 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL, is completed.  All that awaits is for the 70 new private rooms to be filled with residents who eagerly anticipate their move.  Marketing Director Karla Burn said, “People have picked their

Valentine’s Day Serenade at Odell

As a treat for Odell Public Library patrons, cellist Sam Sykes will perform on Saturday, February 14, 2015, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and again from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Sykes, shown below, is an 8th grader, the son of

Classic Film at Odell February 10

Editor’s note:  Associated Press stated on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, that Publisher Harper will release the second novel by Harper Lee, author of “To Kill a Mockingbird.”  Completed in the 1950’s, “Go Set a Watchman” was set aside, but the book will be released Tuesday, July 14.  It “is essentially a

Odell Program: “The Stops of Jesus”

Father Gary Lawler will be a guest presenter at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, January 29, 2015.  Beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room, he will share his thoughts and impressions of Jerusalem and surrounding area, in a talk and slide presentation, “The

“The Stops of Jesus”

Father Gary Lawler of Saint Anne’s Episcopal Church in Morrison, IL, will present “The Stops of Jesus” on Thursday evening, January 29, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The event will be in the Program Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Offered by the Odell Public

Hear the King Speak at the Odell Public Library

Tuesday, January 13, 2015, is movie day at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The new year begins with the Oscar winning film, “The King’s Speech,” beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Program Room.  The drama takes us to England during the time of the abdication of

Library’s November Movie, “Saving Mr. Banks”

“Saving Mr. Banks” is an intoxicating feel-good movie for young-at-heart adults, inspired by the making of the film “Mary Poppins.”  Beginning at 2:00 p.m., the movie will be shown in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014..   The movie

Let’s Go to the Movies

Want to be entertained?  Want to enjoy an afternoon with friends?  Then, come to the movies at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson, above, star in “Saving Mr. Banks,” the movie scheduled for Tuesday, November 18, 2014.  This is the inspired and

Karla Burn Is Resthave Marketing Director

Resthave Retirement and Nursing Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, proudly announces the appointment of Karla Burn as Marketing Director.  Both residents and the community will recognize Burn, as she has been Social Services Director for many years. Karla said, “[I am] excited for the change and want the community