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
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!
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
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
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
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