As written in Mill Creek Life Magazine: “During mail call, if you didn’t get any mail, it was a downer,” said John O’Connell. The Navy veteran talks from experience. “This goes way back to my mother. She was a letter writer, so that rubbed off on me. I like to send mail, and I like … GreenFields in Mill Creek Life Magazine
The event looked different, but the essence and spirit remained consistent with its legacy. Friendship Senior Options (FSO) held the 23 rd Annual Sterling event on November 5th. Historically an in-person gala with dinner, live entertainment, and raffles, coordinators shifted gears because of COVID-19. The 2020 Sterling was held virtually while still featuring musical performances, … Friendship Senior Options Holds Annual Event, Virtually
Healthcare residents and staff of Friendship Senior Options communities, Friendship Village of Schaumburg, and GreenFields of Geneva have started receiving the COVID-19 vaccinations. With guidance from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and working with pharmacy partner CVS, the residents in Briarwood Healthcare Centers, Reflections Memory Support, and Willows Assisted Living in both senior … Healthcare Residents and Staff Receive Vaccine
CHICAGO (CBS) – Where you work can help form unusual bonds. On Tuesday, the bond between a young man and the senior community he once worked at was celebrated. CBS 2’s Jeremy Ross has more on the generational ties. Some letters at the GreenFields of Geneva are more special than others. John O’Connell reads one … “I Miss Them Every Single Day”
“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 2020 limps to a close, many of us may be thinking, “good riddance.” But even a year that saw a pandemic, lockdowns, wildfires, riots, and looting, and a contentious election had some real high points. Here’s a look on the brighter side as we ring down the curtain on a historic year. After all, … It was the Worst of Years; It was the Best of Years
At the end of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” Blanche DuBois observes that she has “always depended on the kindness of strangers.” And while her circumstances were anything but ordinary, most of us have benefitted at one time or another from the thoughtfulness of people we don’t know well or at all. At GreenFields, we’ve benefited … Kindness Is as Kindness Does – and Then Some
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
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