What do Betty White, Tony Bennett, Judi Dench and Morgan Freeman have in common? Although they are well into their golden years, they’re working hard, earning accolades, pursuing talents and interests that they love, and proving without question that those years are indeed golden. These constantly evolving seniors are, as a result of their behavior, … These are Indeed the Golden Years
On the second Saturday evening of each month, you’re likely to find the residents of GreenFields tapping their toes to the lively tempos of bluegrass brought to them by Tom Dearing. A resident of GreenFields of Geneva retirement community for five years, Dearing is a retired high school chemistry teacher and a self-professed bluegrass aficionado. … Jammin’ At GreenFields
They’re working outside of the box, pushing the envelope, staying a step ahead, coloring outside of the lines…they fit virtually any cliché about not fitting into a mold. The life enrichment duo of Kathryn (Kat) Schumpert and Emily Abrahamson are charmingly alike…energetic, enthusiastic and funny, sometimes dressing the same and often finishing each other’s sentences; … Not Your Typical Life Enrichment Team
Yesterday, I went to visit my grandmother, Virginia Martin, in her new place at GreenFields. She is still fixing it up it with her own special touches. Gram always likes things a certain way, so everything looks just so. She could have been a decorator! In one of her boxes, I found some old photo … Living a Model Life
For the sixth time and ninth time respectively, Friendship Senior Options’ senior retirement communities GreenFields of Geneva and Friendship Village of Schaumburg were named “Best Retirement/Assisted Living Communities” in the Chicagoland area’s Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Awards. Friendship Senior Options is the parent organization of GreenFields of Geneva and Friendship Village. “The choices for senior … GreenFields Wins Prestigious Award
As a lifelong fan of dancing, I know the exhilarating impact music can have on everyone. But, lately, I’ve been reading about its healthful influence on folks my age. The list of benefits is almost endless, and the evidence is undeniable. Being a “show me” kind of person, I’ll mention a few studies: one looked … High Note to Self: Music is Good for You!
Every Memorial Day, I think of my grandfather, who sacrificed his life in WWII. I never met him, of course, but my mother Virginia (who was just a toddler when her dad died) has shared with me a lot of what she knows of him from her mother. My grandmother kept the tattered and yellowed … A Memorial Day to Remember
Here in the Chicago area, we take America’s favorite pastime pretty darn seriously. There are no fans anywhere in the world like Chicago baseball fans, right? We tend to see things in black and white….or in some cases blue and red…but hardly ever a combination thereof. The new Chicago Dogs’ website cites that we’re a … Take Me Out to the Ball Game!
Their spectators were a bit different than their usual audience. Last week, participants of Roaring Robotics, Team 2704, visited GreenFields of Geneva. While the high-tech students are often sought after by youth groups, this is the first time that their presence was requested by seniors living at a retirement community. With the objective of providing … Roaring Robotics Visits GreenFields of Geneva
On Saturday, June 9th, GreenFields of Geneva hosted its first Chalk the Walk. Residents of the senior living community welcomed more than 30 guests from the surrounding Mill Creek neighborhood in Geneva, as they decorated the sidewalks with chalk and enjoyed refreshments together. “We really value our relationship with our neighbors and this was a … Chalk the Walk