“The events help keep the flames of hope for the future alive,” said a resident of GreenFields of Geneva. The senior living community has embarked on holiday celebrations that, due to COVID-19, looked different but are still festive and fun! The community’s annual Christmas celebration this year featured hallway entertainment, fabulous food and cocktails, and … Merriment During the Holidays at GreenFields of Geneva
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its second year, some of us are seeking alternatives to the usual amusements. Reading the latest bestseller, binge-watching a series and streaming a movie are all fine forms of entertainment, but is there any way to share some fun and laughs with friends or family members while maintaining a safe … Socially Distanced Games Keep Things Challenging
At a time when Illinois and healthcare providers are challenged to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine, Friendship Senior Options will have administered its 2,000th vaccination on February 5. As of January 28, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported that although 496,100 doses of the vaccine have been allocated for Long Term Care (LTC) facilities, … Friendship Senior Options Delivers 2,000th Vaccination
Women’s History Month is not only a great time to celebrate the many brilliant, talented and courageous women who have contributed so much to our nation, but also to appreciate the many hard-fought freedoms American women have won over the past century. The month-long observance of women’s achievements and advancements has its roots in the … Tales of History Well Lived
They’ve had it with winter and are going to hit the road for Orlando…figuratively at least. Residents at GreenFields will participate in the senior living community’s Walk to Warmer Weather fitness challenge. From February 1-28th, participants will document their time involved in fitness activities, with every five minutes translating into ten ‘miles’ on their trip. … Walking to Warmer Weather
Choosing the right moment to move can be tough, but sometimes the market chooses for you-right now is one of those times. Home-price growth remained in double digits for the 10th straight month in May as inventory lows pushed the median listing prices up 15.2% from last year, according to Realtor.com. The median list price … The Real Estate Market Continues To Sizzle
The lives of famous men and women are chronicled in history books, but for insights into American family life, spend some time with a collection of old cookbooks. An afternoon with a vintage volume may not yield a single tempting recipe, but it will provide a fascinating glimpse into a very different America-one where cabbage … Cookbooks Tell the History of Food
For Americans born in the 1930s or ’40s, recycling meant reusing. If the cuffs on a shirt became frayed, they would be replaced. If the shirt was threadbare, it might be used in a rag rug, while the buttons would be saved for another sewing project. Flour sacks would be washed and repurposed, particularly if … Reduce, Reuse and Recycle for a Cleaner World
For the eighth time and twelfth time respectively, Friendship Senior Options’ senior retirement communities GreenFields of Geneva and Friendship Village of Schaumburg were named “Best Retirement/Assisted Living Communities “in the Chicagoland area’s Daily Herald Readers’ Choice Awards. Friendship Senior Options is the parent organization of Friendship Village and GreenFields. “With many choices for senior living, … GreenFields is a Top Pick!
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, offering the perfect opportunity to honor all of the moms, aunts, sisters, grandmothers and others in our lives who have cared for us, nurtured us and encouraged us over the years – but did you know that the annual observance is followed by a full week focused on … National Women’s Health Week