I will be going to France for the spring semester with my high school French class. I’m beyond stoked! I’ll be staying with a French family in Reims, a town about 80 miles north of Paris. I have already met them, because we’ve Skyped a few times. They’re super cool, though I can’t understand everything … Traveling the World Our Way
There are three generations of one family living within blocks of each other, and they couldn’t be happier about the proximity. Dan and Idy Siegel Spezzano live with their two daughters Shayla and Rebecca (Becca) in the home they had custom-built in Mill Creek 14 years ago. Last October, Idy’s parents Ann and Melvin Siegel … Mill Creek and GreenFields: Keeping Three Generations of One Family Together
It was with great fanfare that GreenFields of Geneva opened its fifth annual Silver Games. Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, the Elburn and Countryside Fire Department, and Rusty, the mascot for Chicago Steel Hockey, helped to kick off the event that pits senior against senior in friendly competition. On September 24th-28th, almost 100 residents of the … Silver Games Pit Senior Against Senior In Friendly Competition
While the concept of bromance (the platonic friendship between men) is trending around the country, it’s been a staple at GreenFields since the retirement community first opened its doors six years ago. Male retirees with more free time for bonding than they had in their younger years, treasure their fun and slightly irreverent time together … Male Bonding At Its Finest
They came ‘face-to-face’ with Leonie, an adult leopard shark. In addition to visiting exotic marine life at the Great Barrier Reef, they’ve encountered grizzlies at Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, made acquaintance with pachyderms at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, viewed Rodin’s The Thinker sculptural masterpiece at the Cleveland Museum of Art, and more. … Facing Sharks Head On!
In modern-day jargon, it’s called bromance, the platonic friendship between men. While it’s currently “trending” across the country, it’s something that in fact has a long history as well as significant health benefits. In ancient times, male friendships were an important part of everyday life…in fact seen by some as more significant than marital love … Embrace the Bromance
“We’ve been celebrating all year, but now it’s official. We are a recognized partner of Illinois Bicentennial,” said Emily Abrahamson, life enrichment coordinator for GreenFields of Geneva. The senior living community was formally endorsed by Illinois Bicentennial, the organization heading up a celebratory year for the 200th birthday of the 21st state of the union. … GreenFields is #IllinoisProud
The extraordinary talents of a world-class symphony orchestra are closer than you may think…and can easily be enjoyed without the struggle of a long commute to downtown Chicago, the exorbitant expense of parking, and the high price of tickets. Elgin Symphony Orchestra is what Marilyn Nelson describes as a “hidden treasure.” She and her husband … Music to Their Ears
More and more, research is showing that writing is good for seniors, particularly if the subject is their own lives. Telling one’s life story, whether in written or oral form, is therapeutic not only for the one sharing it, but also their loved ones and future generations. What a gift, given that so many of … The Write Stuff is the Right Stuff for Seniors
The Chicago Bears are playing darn good football this season, having recently earned their first playoff appearance in eight years. But you knew that, right? Football is America’s favorite spectator sport! What is to credit for our immense passion for football? Some say it’s the football culture of tradition, tailgating, friendly (or not-so-friendly) rivalries and … Americans Won’t Pass on Football Season