“I Heard It Through the Grapevine” by Marvin Gaye…just one of Motown’s many hits by stars including Supremes, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and more. Motown’s 60th anniversary is on January 12th. In Detroit in the 1960s, Motown Records founded by Berry Gordy Jr., produced hits as efficiently as the Ford Motor Company produced automobiles 100 … 60 And Still Groovin’
Sometimes when people hear the phrases “retirement community” or “senior living community” it conjures up images of nursing homes of generations gone by: institutional settings filled with sadness, loneliness and subpar care. Today’s retirement communities are far from that antiquated image. In fact according to a study conducted by the United States General Accounting Office … GreenFields of Geneva is Not a Nursing Home
Unless you’ve been living in, well, a vortex, you know that we Chicagoans and other Midwesterners have been sucked into a polar vortex of late. Meteorologically speaking, a polar vortex is an area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. Sometimes, like this winter, it breaks down and bores into our … Chilling Out When Old Man Winter Calls
“We are so pleased and proud to partner with first responders to bring this life-saving equipment into the community,” said Karen Kay, director of Friendship Senior Options Foundation. Late last year, the Foundation helped to fund the $15,000 purchase of a Lucas CPR Device for the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District. GreenFields of Geneva … CPR Device is a Game Changer
Slow. Steady. Mindful. Those probably aren’t the three words that come to mind when you think about working out. But those are precisely the characteristics that make Tai Chi such a beneficial workout for seniors. A combination of graceful, purposeful, choreographed movements and meditation, Tai Chi calls on a mind-body connection that is shown to … The Benefits of Tai Chi
Whether you’re taking your dream vacation or just heading South for the winter, traveling comes with lots of anticipation. You plan what to pack, where to stay and what to do. Travel is fun and something to look forward to. In fact, according to AARP, 49% of seniors in 2018 said they travel to relax … Travel Without Worry
Long gone are the days when meals at senior living communities resembled bland lunch in a high school cafeteria. Today’s better communities offer residents fine dining experiences to rival most upscale restaurants. Not only can residents relish fresh, savory cuisine created daily by professional chefs and dietitians, they are personally served at elegant tables in … On Today’s Menu
“Baby it’s cold outside!” Whether you agree or disagree with the controversy about the song by that name, there can be no debate about the veracity of that statement since the start of the new year in general, and the last several weeks in particular. Baby, it has been cold…in fact, it’s been a veritable … Riding Out the Polar Vortex
Fröhlicher Nationaler Fremdsprachenmonat! (With the help of Google translate) we want to wish you a happy National Foreign Language Week! Observed this year on March 3-9, National Foreign Language Week dates back to 1957 when it was launched by Alpha Mu Gamma, the largest national collegiate foreign language honor society. The observance was introduced to … Joyeux Mois National des Langues Étrangères!
In a well-executed series of moves, Friendship Senior Options, which manages Friendship Village of Schaumburg and GreenFields of Geneva, has filled three management positions from within its own workforce. Tony Madl is the new executive director of GreenFields, Casey Pudwill is the new administrator at Briarwood Healthcare of Friendship Village, and Tony Rizzato is the … Triumphant Trio