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
Thanksgiving is all about heartwarming gatherings and counting one’s blessings while enjoying a delicious family meal. It’s a holiday that’s filled with warmth and gratitude and an essential tradition for many Americans. It turns out that all of that thankfulness and appreciation shared on Thanksgiving has a real purpose. Harvard Health Publishing recently cited research … Make Giving Thanks a Tradition Each Day of the Year
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
“GreenFields of Geneva is proud to be celebrating our ten-year anniversary. Our first ten years have gone quickly, but we’ve accomplished so much. Over the course of the past decade, we’ve attracted wonderful vibrant residents, offered unprecedented life enrichment programming, encouraged and supported a healthy lifestyle, earned the prestigious five-star rating from Centers for Medicare … GreenFields Celebrating its 10th Anniversary!