This month, the nation will celebrate the life and legacy of civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In one of the most iconic speeches in American history, King told 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1963 that “I have a dream.” He then expounded on the particulars … Dreaming Big is Big for Seniors
She hatched up an idea that was not for the chicken-hearted. Julie Jug, life enrichment manager at GreenFields senior living community in Geneva, coordinated a visit from the fine feathered friends of Charles Moritz. The St. Charles resident raises chickens and, as a kind-hearted hobby, takes his brood to visit seniors. Last week, residents from … GreenFields Residents Welcome Fowl Play
At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, we’ll “spring forward” into daylight savings time. For some of us, this is a good thing because, by the clock, there’s an hour more of light at the end of the day. It will immediately feel more like the longer days of late spring and summer. For others, … Does Anybody Care What Time It Is?
Residents at GreenFields are accustomed to having a multitude of activities, programs, and events to keep them active and engaged. While we’re practicing some social distancing with the rest of the country right now, we don’t have to be sedentary. The Internet is currently rife with suggestions of what to do while remaining at home … Virtual Adventures During Social Distancing
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
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
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
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
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
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