Pioneers are defined as people who discover potential…. innovators willing to try new things. Donna and Harry Barnes of Elgin are pioneers who saw great potential and are still enjoying their discovery eleven years later. The residents of GreenFields senior living were the first to move into what was the new community in 2012. Last … GreenFields’ “Pioneer’ Residents Enjoy Their Discovery 11 Years Later
We are excited to announce that Lifespace Communities has agreed to transfer the management of GreenFields of Geneva from Friendship Senior Options (FSO). The 11-year-old luxury life plan community in the Mill Creek subdivision of Geneva, IL, was developed and managed by FSO. A staff of 146 team members serves more than 200 seniors in … Friendship Senior Options Transfers GreenFields to Lifespace Communities Family
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Phyllis McGinley once said, “A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” Anyone who’s experienced a favorite, engaging pastime can relate to the accuracy of this profound statement. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) includes hobbies as a feature on its website in order to promote the health and well-being of older … Looking for Health and Satisfaction? Then Take Up a Hobby
Once upon a time, bowling was one of the most popular sports in the United States. The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) Tour aired on ABC from 1961 to 1997 , claiming a prominent time slot before “Wide World of Sports.” A tournament in February 1980 drew a whopping 22.7 million viewers. In 1983, the PBA … Bowling is a Great Activity for ‘Spare’ Time
Gift exchanges. Secret Santas. White elephants. Christmas morning and Hanukkah evenings. It’s the season for giving, and all that generosity is good for those who give and those who receive. Scientific American has highlighted the psychology of gift-giving and generosity. When you give someone a present, your brain increases the amount of feel-good chemical oxytocin. … Gift-Giving Can Boost Happiness for the Giver and the Recipient
Meditation is much more than taking deep breaths in a quiet room. Meditation helps stress slip away and provides an array of mental health benefits. What’s more, it can be done anywhere and it’s a skill that all of us have inside. Just consider the profound words of Andy Puddicombe , author, speaker, and co-founder … Keeping Meditation in Mind to Nourish the Soul
Time and again, residents choose GreenFields of Geneva to have a home that’s close to the hometown communities they know and love, Mark Zullo says. “When I meet with our residents in our community they tell me, “We’re from Geneva and we want to stay in Geneva,” says Zullo, vice president of sales and marketing … Home That’s Close to Home
“I’ve always wanted to help people my whole life,” said Kaitlyn Melendy. “I started to go to nursing school right out of high school. I want to be there for people and help them, but I learned that I just can’t do needles, and that’s not good for a nurse.” Kaitlyn, the new life enrichment … GreenFields Welcomes New Life Enrichment Manager
GreenFields of Geneva unveiled its Wall of Honor earlier this month. The exhibit showcases thirty-four veterans currently living in the senior living community. There is also a list of all veterans who have lived in the community since it opened 11 years ago. Photographer David Barnes, whose parents Donna and Harry Barnes were among the … GreenFields of Geneva Unveils Wall of Honor
The meaning and importance of Memorial Day hearken back to Abraham Lincoln’s words at the Gettysburg Address in 1863: “The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have hallowed it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here; while it can … Remembering Those Who Made the Greatest Sacrifice