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
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
It was a fitting and fashionable celebration of spring. On Wednesday, May 12, GreenFields of Geneva senior living community held a lovely afternoon tea. The event featured a fashion show with fashions from J. Jill in Geneva Commons, gracefully shown off by models from GreenFields. A fabulous time was had by all. Click here to … Food and Fine Fashion Celebrated
With an exceptional history and reputation in the senior living industry, Friendship Senior Options (FSO) is poised to move forward towards its bright post-pandemic future. Well-positioned to lead the organization is Mike Flynn, who, last week, was promoted from chief financial officer to interim chief executive officer. FSO is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Friendship … New Leader at Friendship Senior Options
Words like Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, digital wallet, and blockchain peppered the conversation by an unexpected demographic. Residents of GreenFields of Geneva senior living community are serious about lifelong learning and expressed an interest in finding out about cryptocurrency. Karen Tomko, life enrichment manager, recruited her husband Ken Tomko, a finance professional with T2 Asset Management and … GreenFields of Geneva Residents Learn About Bitcoin
GreenFields of Geneva is wrapping up its 7th annual Classic (formerly known as Silver Games). The week-long event features a series of friendly competitions, encouraging physical and mental exercise. Activities included dodge ball, frisbee toss, bags, and more. Almost 100 residents participated, with additional individuals cheering them on. In the past, medals have been awarded … Going for the Gold at GreenFields
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! It really is! The holiday season is wonderful, beautiful, and magical for ‘kids’ of all ages. And perhaps the best part of holiday celebrations is that they’re actually good for you! To address the elephant in the room, or in this case perhaps, the Santa in the … It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
People have been making New Year’s resolutions-or at least some form of an annual promise-since at least the time of the Roman Empire. So, what makes these yearly goals so attractive? Well, a lot of things, actually. Author Federica Cascia writes that there are at least four potential benefits of making New Year’s resolutions: Motivation Taking Control … Setting a New Year’s Resolution Can be the Catalyst for Positive Change
The holiday season is a truly multi-sensory celebration at GreenFields of Geneva and Friendship Village of Schaumburg. The lifestyles teams at the senior living communities operated by Friendship Senior Options have pulled out all stops to ensure that the residents have a fantastic time leading up to and including the winter holidays. The communities are … GreenFields Celebrates the Holidays