A man nicknamed Lucky as a baby shared how luck has touched every aspect of his life. A couple revealed the four phone calls that changed their lives. A former lawyer questioned one of the area’s first female judges. These are just some of the one-on-one, interview-style “fireside chats” residents at GreenFields of Geneva are … GreenFields’ Fireside Chats Kindle New Friendships
GreenFields of Geneva teamed up with approximately 50 area businesses, organizations, and associations to share important health and fitness information at the 5th Annual Wellness Fair on May 15th. More than 350 residents, associates, family members, marketing prospects, and other guests from the community attended the event which was open to the public. Attendees had … GreenFields Hosted 5th Annual Wellness Fair
Move over Millennials. GreenFields seniors are now officially members of the ‘Selfie” generation. And reporter Erin Ivory of WGN-TV was there to capture the moment, which was later broadcast on the WGN Evening News. The “picture-perfect” event took place at the ClubPhotoBooth Selfie Studio in nearby Bloomingdale, where our residents first took a quick lesson … Our “Picture Perfect” Adventure Makes News!
Quality senior living is all about community; active older adults living together to maximize fun and fulfillment and minimize isolation, household responsibilities and, often, costs of at-home care. But “community” is quite literal in that many seniors, especially those in senior housing, have built-in opportunities to get out into the broader area and partner with … Community Outreach
First, a prom was held for the residents of the Life Plan Community. Live 1950s and 60s music, performed by Unscheduled Tour, was reminiscent of music that might have been played during the residents’ high school proms. Guests were encouraged to dress up a bit as they enjoyed dancing and refreshments. “We decided to crown … A Little Bit of Prom for Everyone!
What does the term retirement community have in common with koala bear, funny bone, and two-toed sloth? The answer is, they’re all ‘misnomers.’ A koala bear is really a marsupial, not a bear. The funny bone, which is not a bone, is actually the ulnar nerve and it’s anything but funny when you hit it … Inaptly Named ‘Retirement’
Greener On Our Side is GreenFields’ blog. Short for “weblog,” a blog was initially an online journal of sorts written by private individuals on mini-sites of their own. Today, blogs have broader audiences, heighten search engine optimization and, at their best, inform, inspire, and engage their readers. But enough about blogs. Let’s talk about the … The Blog Life
Friendship Senior Options Foundation has awarded 2019 Paul J. Schaffhausen Memorial Scholarships to four outstanding graduating high school seniors. Gabriella Armijos of Streamwood and Peter Mertka of Geneva received associate scholarships, which are given to employees at Friendship Village of Schaumburg and GreenFields of Geneva respectively. Hafsa Amir of Hoffman Estates and Dia Nicole Allamian … Friendship Senior Options Foundation Invests in our Youth
“This really speaks to our commitment to continuing an exceptional program as our staff changes,” said Tony Madl, executive director of GreenFields of Geneva. The senior living community, which has earned a reputation for offering an outstanding lifestyles program, has hired Karen Tomko as the new life enrichment manager. Karen will be replacing the current … GreenFields Shows Commitment to Innovative Programming
From the beginning of time, all the way back to when cave people competed with bears for space and food, humans have been in contest in one form or another. According to some scholars, competitiveness is a biological trait that evolved from the need for survival. While competition exists in all arenas, figuratively and literally, some battles for … Seniors in Serious Competition for Better Overall Health