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
It’s undeniable that few of us have lived through stranger, more tumultuous times than the present. We almost literally don’t know what each new day will bring. For the sake of public health and safety, we are subject to more restrictions than we’ve ever known. Americans in particular aren’t accustomed to restrictions, as we fought … Still the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave
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
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
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
In an industry that is being besieged by negative news reports of COVID-19 cases gone awry, Friendship Senior Options (FSO) communities have kept the occurrence of coronavirus to impressively low numbers. This is especially the case in comparison to the numbers of cases for the same age groups in the community’s geographical area. Friendship Senior … Holistic Well-Being
You’ve racked up many skills and accomplishments in your lifetime. But the one you’re most likely to overlook is a doozy. It’s your sense of humor-and it’s essential to a happy, healthy life. Scientists are learning that the ability to see the humor in life makes you more attractive to others, helps you relieve psychological … A Good Sense of Humor Can Enhance Both Mental and Physical Health
Residents of GreenFields of Geneva are accustomed to wining and dining in the finest style. The senior living community’s five-star quality restaurant offers exceptional cuisine served in a lovely setting by a friendly staff they know by name. But current times have changed things a bit for both residents and staff. In accord with mandated … GreenFields Steps Up to Serve Residents
The Friendship Senior Options Foundation announced that they have approved a grant of $100,000 to support their Benevolent Care Fund. The Foundation is the philanthropic affiliate of Friendship Senior Options and its senior living communities, Friendship Village of Schaumburg and GreenFields of Geneva. As Life Plan Communities, Friendship Village and GreenFields ensure that residents have … Foundation Supports Benevolent Care