CHI Health St. Francis Newly Expanded Gift Shop Opens Nov. 8, Ribbon-Cutting Nov. 17
CHI Health St. Francis invites the community to help it celebrate the opening of the hospital’s newly expanded Gift Shop.
The fully renovated retail, featuring more than 500 square-feet of additional space, returns to its original location just inside the hospital’s main entrance, starting Nov. 8. The Gift Shop was temporarily relocated to the hospital’s conference facilities during the planned three-month construction project.
The new Gift Shop will feature a spacious layout, new displays and a wider selection of items. Popular and unique gifts, florals, clothing apparel, home decor, candles and baby items for patients, visitors, staff and the community will remain part of the shop’s offerings. All the proceeds from purchases made in the Gift Shop will continue to benefit patient care programs at St. Francis.
The public is invited to enjoy refreshments and tour the new space at the following upcoming events:
Christmas Open House
■ Wednesday, Nov. 8 — 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
■ Thursday, Nov. 9 — 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
■ Friday, Nov. 10 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
■ Saturday, Nov. 11 — 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Community Ribbon-Cutting
The Gift Shop’s new name will be revealed!
■ Friday, Nov. 17 — 10 a.m.
In addition to a new name, to be revealed at the upcoming ribbon-cutting on Nov. 17, the Gift Shop will also extend its normal business hours to include more evenings and weekends starting Nov. 8.
New Hours of Operation
■ Monday- Thursday: 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
■ Friday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
■ Saturday: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
■ Sunday: 1-4 p.m.
“We appreciate the hard work and patience during our time of remodeling the St. Francis Gift Shop,” says Jen Hohlen, St. Francis Volunteer Services manager. “During a hospital stay, a gift, snack or personal item can make all the difference in a person’s care. The Gift Shop is a great support to not only our patients but to the community as a whole and the volunteers who run it who play an important role in those moments of compassion.”
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available at St. Francis, including positions to volunteer in the newly renovated gift shop. Please call the Volunteer Services office at (308) 398-8960 for more information.