It’s about more than coffee. “I’m ready for my cup of coffee. I usually have one every day,” says 93-year-old John Andersen, as he waits his turn in a line outside his home at GreenFields of Geneva senior living community. He could get it in the dining room, “but I want to patronize him, and … Brewing Up Relationships
Famed 20th century artist Pablo Picasso once said that “art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life” – and whether one is appreciating, creating or both, art has indeed been proven to do that and much more. Creating art in any form – whether sculpting with clay, creating collages with pictures from magazines … Artistic Expressions
Mid-summer: the word brings to mind bright sunshine, fragrant blossoms nodding under the careful attention of graceful butterflies and fuzzy bumblebees, and long days spent enjoying outdoor activities. Perhaps nowhere is this more true than within a garden. While helping to bring life back to the warming Earth in springtime by planting flowers, herbs and … Dig Deeper
Long before the necessity of virtual programming brought on by the pandemic, GreenFields of Geneva senior living community’s life enrichment department already had one foot out the door…literally and figuratively. The team launched their Exploring the World Our Way (eWow) initiative in 2018 after deciding to use the wonders of modern technology to plan virtual … Continuing to Explore the World Our Way
She started well before it was trendy or cool. Barbara Greenwald traces her passion for recycling back to the 1930s. The resident of GreenFields of Geneva said that she started repurposing and reusing when “things were sparce. During the Depression, we didn’t have much and were very frugal. We didn’t throw things away. I’ve always … Putting the ‘Green’ in Greenwald and GreenFields
Whether it is the high-profile excitement of the recently-concluded Olympic Games or the Tour de France, the adorable spectacle of pups and their devoted trainers vying for Best in Show, or even a friendly but spirited game of Monopoly or chess, competition has a unique way of motivating people and pushing them to be their … A Healthy Competition
There’s Always Room for More Friends It’s true. There’s always room for more friends, because friends make life better. Not only is this true emotionally, but it’s actually the case physically as well. Studies have indicated that the greatest amount of human happiness comes from meaningful relationships with others. Friends matter to people and their … There’s Always Room for More Friends
The first time she set foot inside her apartment at GreenFields of Geneva was on the day she moved in. “I’d seen pictures, and my daughter had researched and looked at different apartments for me,” said Susanne Ferris. “I am delighted with the choice. It’s two bedrooms and is well lit and spacious. It’s close … Residents and Staff at GreenFields: Friendly and Fascinating
The athleticism and determination shown by participants in the recently-concluded 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo certainly wowed the millions of viewers who tuned in for the events – but there’s no need to be a world-class athlete to reap the numerous benefits of physical activity. Exercise confers numerous benefits for seniors – including strengthing muscles … Fit and Fabulous
Karen Tomko, life enrichment manager at GreenFields of Geneva, begins her workday even before she comes into her office at the senior living community. The owner of Jazzercise Batavia, Tomko, first goes to the Dance Dynamics studio where she leads a Jazzercise class at 6:15 each morning. Tomko had been participating in Jazzercise for more … Seniors Who Shake It