Attendees of the Abilities Plus Open House enjoyed some refreshments. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]

The annual Abilities Plus open house, held on Sunday, Dec. 8, was well-attended and this year, attendees could get their photos taken with the Grinch and an elf.

The money raised from the open house helps to fund the agency’s programs.

In addition to a bake sale and raffle, the organization also distributed its preordered wreaths, crafted by Abilities Plus clients.

Abilities Plus is a not-for-profit organization located in Kewanee and serves individuals of all ages with disabilities. The organization was founded in 1959 with a class of seven children and now serves approximately 250 children and adults from Henry, Stark and Western Bureau counties.

Those attending the Abilities Plus Open House on Sunday were welcome to get their photos taken with the Grinch. From left are Juana Ponce, children’s service coordinator, Jessica Edgell, parent educator and Jenny Witte and Amanda Maupin, parent educators. [Photo by Susan DeVilder]

Guests of the open house shopped for gifts and collectible items as well as picked up their preordered wreaths. The wreath sale is an annual event for Abilities Plus and the wreaths are made by Abilities Plus clients. [Photos by Susan DeVilder]