Putting their own spin on the Winter Olympics, five people ages 80-87 relived one of their most cherished childhood memories last week. The residents of GreenFields of Geneva retirement community hit the slopes at Villa Olivia for a fun night of snow tubing. “The only thing we broke while snow tubing at Villa Olivia was … Residents of GreenFields Hit the Slopes
She drove with admirable precision, navigating tight corners, long straightaways, and bodies of water. And whales. Beluga whales to be exact. Kathryn (Kat) Schumpert, life enrichment manager of GreenFields of Geneva, effectively steered a BeamPro telepresence robot through Shedd Aquarium, facilitating a tour of the Oceanarium for residents at the retirement community. Schumpert and Emily … Navigating the Shedd
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
She’s the best-selling bobblehead of all times. Absolutely captivating America, and even the world, thIs celebrity has made headlines, trended on social media (President Obama tweeted about her), and earned the unfettered devotion of much younger men. Kim Kardashian? Absolutely NOT! In fact, she’s the antithesis of the media-seeking Kardashian clan. Instead of being self-promoting, … Record-Breaking Bobblehead
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
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