Holiday Shopper’s Showcase at Bickford Rockford

From press release

Bickford of Rockford, 960 N. Mulford Road, invites the community to a vendor-based shopping event called Shopper’s Showcase from 3-7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11. Vendors include Mary Kay Cosmetics, Gold Canyon Candles, Discovery Toys, Cheryl’s Crafts, Sarah’s Cinnamon Roasted Nuts, Jewelry, Roann’s Creations and MORI. This event is open to the public, and admission is free. All items are $20 and below with free gift wrapping. Also, the public is invited to a special book signing by local author, Jim Phelps. His book, Letters From Bermuda, captures more than 500 love letters sent between his mother and father during World War II. Enjoy a night out with friends for fun and pizza as you shop this holiday season.

Bickford’s Shopper’s Showcase creates an environment where people can do all of their holiday shopping conveniently under one roof with affordable and unique gifts available for purchase. All shoppers will be entered in a drawing to receive a giveaway from the vendors.

Andy Eby, president of Bickford Senior Living, said, “Our Shopper’s Showcase event is by far one of our favorite events! It gives our residents and the community a chance to celebrate the holiday season together through a fun and festive shopping experience.”

Bickford Senior Living manages and operates more than 40 Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care branches in Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Michigan, with headquarters in Olathe, Kans.

The company was created when owners, Don and Judie Eby, were unable to find a quality assisted living residence for their mother, Mary Bickford, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. The Bickford story is told in more detail at www.enrichinghappiness.com.