THE GREATER BARN SALE AND OLD & NEW SHOP
INTERIM CO-CHAIRS: Judy Lorenz & Lucy Wright
WHAT: The Greater Barn Sale is comprised of (1) two traditional Barn Sales held semiannually; (2) the Old & New Shop; and (3) continuing sales, mostly furniture.
WHERE: Barn Sale Workroom, located on the back hallway of the lower level of the Community Center. Old and New Shop – Lower Level of the Community Center.
WHEN: Ongoing, with sale events posted throughout the year.
DETAILS: The Greater Barn Sale (GBS) provides a service to residents and their families in the disposal of surplus furniture and other household items when a residence is vacated, as well as an opportunity for residents to dispose of surplus items they no longer need. It also provides an opportunity for residents, staff, and the public to purchase furniture and other household items at economical prices. These activities raise much of the financial resources (approximately $60,000 annually), that fund the programs and activities of the Broadmead Residents Association (BRA).
Note: All sales may be paid for by cash, check, or credit card.
(1) SEMI ANNUAL BARN SALES
ORGANIZER: The Greater Barn Sale Team
WHERE: Ground floor of the Community Center and the Barn Sale Workroom, located on the back hallway of the lower level of the Community Center.
WHEN: Fall and spring, as announced. These occur on a Friday and Saturday in the Community Center and are open to residents, team members, family, and friends of each group.
DETAILS: These sales traditionally occur in October and April at time announced.
(2) THE OLD and NEW SHOP
MANAGER: Connie McCulloch
ASSISTANT MANAGERS: Maryann Busse and Susan O’Connor
WHERE: Old and New Shop, lower level of the Community Center next to the Bistro
WHEN: Hours of operation: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm weekdays; closed on weekends and holidays.
DETAILS: The Old & New Shop offers an assortment of highly desirable merchandise donated by residents, including jewelry, clothing, home decor, furniture, books, kitchen and barware, stamps, etc. The Shop also features a selection of greeting cards for many occasions, as well as cards designed by resident artists. Broadmead Honey in season.
(3) FURNITURE: Sales by Appointment and by posted instructions on the
hallway wall at the open storeroom door.
CHAIR: Tom Boytim
WHERE: The back hallway of the lower level of the Community Center and one furniture storeroom, located adjacent to the workroom.
WHEN: Hours of operation: as needed.
DETAILS: Sales by Appointment are those that do not occur in conjunction with a Barn Sale or the Old & New Shop; they can be arranged at any time. Many of the items being sold are furniture and involve Tom Boytim, the Furniture Department Head.
SEW AND SO
ORGANIZER: Karen Seybold
WHERE: Sew and So Room, lower level of the Community Center
WHEN: Wednesdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
DETAILS: The Sew and So group consists of resident volunteers who meet weekly to repair many different cloth items at the request of the residents and staff. These repairs are done at a minimal cost. Repairs include shortening skirts or pants, mending rips or tears, replacement of buttons, and reduction or expansion of waistbands. Interesting articles repaired include Christmas ornaments, Halloween costumes, boxing gloves, straps for sandals or shoes, tears in bed comforters, and tears caused by pets. The Sew and So group welcomes volunteers, and one does not have to be an expert seamstress or tailor to join.
WOOD & METAL SHOPS
ORGANIZER: John Burton and Fred Terry, respectively
WHERE: Lower level of the Community Center
WHEN: Ongoing
DETAILS:Residents who are members of the woodshop do furniture repairs, minor carpentry, and minor electrical equipment repairs (such as lamps). The cost of the work is modest. The woodshop is available to other residents who wish to work on their own projects, with supervision from woodshop members. The woodshop members do not have the capacity to do refinishing projects but are able to advise individuals who do the refinishing themselves in the shop. Questions should be directed to John Burton. For questions about work in the metal shop, contact Fred Terry directly.