Oakwood Service League

The Service League was formed in 1952 as the Oakwood Auxiliary to provide volunteer support for the residents of Oakwood. As Oakwood struggled and grew, the Auxiliary, which became the Service League in 1962, played a vital role. Members canned food, made curtains, and when necessary, stoked the furnace in the middle of the night. Most importantly, members of the Service League brought compassionate attention to people who needed care.

The purpose of the Oakwood Service League is to support the mission of Oakwood through services that enhance the quality of life for residents.

The Oakwood Service League continues to be an essential component of the Oakwood community, bringing personal attention to the residents. The tasks may have changed since 1952, but the organization remains energetically committed to the pursuit of the mission of Oakwood.

Nearly 500 members participate in a wide variety of activities. The Oakleaf Coffee/Gift Shoppe, Terrace Tea Room, Village Store, and Village Mercantile are open throughout the year. Members tend gardens during the summer and prepare for weekly worship services in Resurrection Chapel. The funds raised by the Oakwood Service League fund projects that enhance the pleasure and comfort of residents beyond what can be done through Oakwood's operating budget.

Projects Funded by the Service League

Established a Resale Shop as a service to residents, their families and the community. Proceeds assist residents who have run out of financial resources to pay for their care.
Established the Oakleaf Shoppe, a coffee/gift shop for residents, families and friends on the Oakwood West campus.
Established a gift/grocery/sundry store to serve residents and their guests at Oakwood Village East.
Operate the Village Store and Terrace Tea Room, a grocery story and lunch counter, which serve hundreds of residents at Oakwood Village West.
Purchased aviaries for the enjoyment of residents.
Provided funds for various renovation and remodeling projects.
Purchased artwork and decorations for all Oakwood facilities.
Contributed toward the purchase of many items including a grand piano, audio-visual equipment, wheelchair accessible bus, rehabilitative equipment, indoor and outdoor furnishings, in-house cable television and much more.

Annual Activities

March - October: Monthly Resales
April: General Membership Meeting, Sweepstakes, Book Fair
May: Plant Sale
July: No Bake Sale, Strategic Planning
October: Membership Drive, Book Fair
November: LoveLights
December: Hanging of the Greens Christmas Decorating

Join the Service League

Join nearly 500 other members who provide approximately 12,000 hours of volunteer service each year as well as the funds to carry out.

Your support, whether through financial contributions or volunteer service, helps to provide improvements which directly benefit residents of Oakwood Village East and West.

To learn more about the Oakwood Service League, please contact:

Randa Gabel
Service League Coordinator
(608) 230-4213

Beautiful contributions

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The Oakwood Service league contributes to the enjoyment of our residents and the beauty of our campus through many differnt projects.

Mission Statement

Oakwood is a Lutheran church-sponsored organization whose mission is to serve older persons through loving, caring Christian communities, responding to their physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual needs, and to encourage a sense of independence, individuality, dignity and worth throughout life.