Contact: Gale Ketteler, Program Coordinator/Marketing Specialist, 815-877-0118 office, 815-227-0598 cell, gale@womanspace-rockford.org

[Pronunciation: AHN-jah-lee] 

NEWS RELEASE

Womanspace dedicates new Anjali Pavilion

Rockford Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on June 9

Womanspace invites the public and media to a special ribbon cutting, building dedication and news conference for the new Anjali Pavilion on their campus located a half mile west of Rock Valley College at 3333 Maria Linden Drive in Rockford. Situated on the edge of the pine forest, the structure was generously donated by First Rockford Group, Inc. President Sunil Puri and named for his daughter Anjali who is nine years old. This beautiful and functional building will be utilized during Glitzy Garage Sale June 3-5, with the official dedication on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 10:00am. The ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 10:15am with City of Rockford Mayor Lawrence Morrissey, Sunil Puri, Rockford Chamber of Commerce President Einar Forsman and additional special guests. Complimentary refreshments will be served. More information is available at 815-877-0118, info@womanspace-rockford.org, www.womanspace-rockford.org and www.facebook.com/Womanspace.

Womanspace Executive Director Elaine Hirschenberger stated, “Over the years we have often mused about an open sided gathering space here on our campus. Now, thanks to Mr. Puri, that concept is a reality! We are thrilled with the way the architect, builders and landscapers have executed this project.”

The 36 year-old not-for-profit organization offers art classes and exhibits, and a wide range of programs and events to enhance body, mind and spirit, with a focus on interfaith exploration, holistic health and environmental stewardship. Womanspace plans to use the Anjali Pavilion as an outdoor venue for multicultural events, social activities, ceremonies, and musical performances. Like most of their campus buildings, gardens, and labyrinth, it will be available for rentals.

See www.womanspace-rockford.org for upcoming programs, including Red Tent Events June 21-26, during which the Anjali Pavilion will be the main gathering space. It will also be utilized for the Fairy Festival with Rockford Dance Company on July 23, and the FREE “Quilts in a Garden” garden walk on June 15 with the Council of Rockford Gardeners.

To avoid road construction on Spring Brook, you may approach from the north via Riverside Boulevard or Pepper Drive to Applewood. Travel south on Applewood and turn right at Maria Linden Drive. At the top of the hill, veer to the right in front of the lot for Provena Cor Mariae. 

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About Womanspace: Womanspace seeks to inspire individuals to discover new talents, interests and friendships, and is dedicated to helping people live their best lives through programs that enhance mind, body and spirit. Situated on a seven-acre campus with art studios, galleries, Gallery2Go gift shop, beautiful gardens and a labyrinth, Womanspace has touched the lives of more than 20,000 men, women and children since its founding in Rockford, Illinois in 1975. Womanspace operates as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.