CHICAGO (CBS) In a time when most people are connecting via Zoom, Facetime or other social means, one community in Geneva is going back in time and putting pen to paper. At Greenfields Retirement Community residents are asked to stay in their apartments, which can get lonely. Enrichment Coordinator Karen Tomko reached out on Facebook … GreenFields Pen Pal Program on CBS News
Way back in 1889, the first pizza delivery was made. Apparently, when Queen Margherita of Italy and her husband (and first cousin) Umberto arrived in Naples to settle some political unrest, the queen was tired of eating French-inspired “fancy” meals and requested that pizza be delivered to her quarters from a local chef. She thought … Meal Delivery: An Old Treat Is New Again
In response to social distancing caused by the onslaught of COVID-19, the teams at Friendship Senior Options’ retirement communities have stepped up to the plate to make sure that their residents remain active and connected. Friendship Village of Schaumburg and GreenFields of Geneva are making a variety of opportunities available to their residents who are … Staying Active During Social Distancing
She knew from personal experience that it was good, but not enough. Julie Jug is the life enrichment manager at Reflections Memory Support, Willows Assisted Living, and Briarwood Healthcare Center at GreenFields of Geneva. For the last two months, Julie and her team have worked creatively to help her residents connect with their family and … Close Encounters of the Loving Kind
Gardeners are itching to get their hands in the dirt, particularly during this time of sheltering in place. Gardening has likely not been as popular as it is now since war times when folks planted Liberty and Victory Gardens. Some garden centers have begun to open again. A recent weekend of great weather raised spirits … This Spring in Particular, Gardeners Really Dig In
They snapped their fingers, swung their hips, and boogied. Sporting bright yellow concert T-shirts, residents of GreenFields retirement community in Geneva enjoyed great music and beautiful weather as they listened to live entertainment in strategically social-distanced places around the perimeter of their campus. On Friday, GreenFields kicked off their first Balcony Bash. “We decided to … GreenFields Senior Living’s Own Lollapaloosa Event
CHICAGO NEWS by: Erin Ivory GENEVA, Ill. – As many music festivals have been canceled in the area and throughout the country, a Geneva senior living facility put on one of its own. The first-ever “balcony bash” serenaded the hip-swaying seniors at GreenField’s Retirement Home. Under strict regulation for weeks, it was the first time … GreenFields Featured on WGN ‘Feel Good Friday’ Feature
They’re willingly and productively wearing so many different hats, the communities are veritable haberdasheries. As the current pandemic and subsequent lockdown defy description, so too do the roles of the staff at Friendship Senior Options senior living communities Friendship Village of Schaumburg and GreenFields of Geneva. With unprecedented restrictions and resulting needs, the associates have … GreenFields Becomes Veritable Haberdashery
A few months ago, Judie Knott of Geneva didn’t have a lot of experience with online shopping for basic essentials, but the COVID-19 pandemic has changed all that. Knott, along with a number of other residents living in Geneva at the GreenFields retirement community, are finding that living with point and click skills is actually … Pandemic has some Fox Valley seniors adding to their computer skills
Elena Brewer and Scott Breidigan are to receive the Geneva-area scholarships Friendship Senior Options Foundation has awarded the 2020 Paul J. Schaffhausen Memorial Scholarships to four outstanding graduating high school seniors. Danzcel Gerona of Bartlett and Erin Gleason of Aurora received associate scholarships, which are given to employees or the children of employees at Friendship … Investing In Our Youth