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Volume 2, Issue 1
It’s Birch’s turn
Now that everyone has had a chance to enjoy the renovations in Apple, Cedar and Dogwood for a couple of months, it’s time to start kicking up some dust again. Next up is the Birch Pavilion, which will get a facelift from top to bottom, with work set [...]
Worshippers around the globe celebrate their faith and their blessings during this season. Many find it a time of great joy, others struggle. Sometimes the passing of time is the best solution to finding peace, hope and love in your hearts and all around you.
Regardless of your religion, spirituality is an important part of [...]
Friendship Village residents gathered in the Bridgegate Main Atrium around a warm inviting fireplace and a 20 foot Christmas tree clad in ruby red ornaments with brushes of gold. The scene was warm and inviting and the company was grand. The celebration commenced with holiday carols. Resident June Bauer tickled the ivories with loving fingers [...]
From dancing onstage with actor/performer Jim Belushi to competing for Iron Chef honors to making prayer shawls, residents and associates of Friendship Village left their mark at the national conference of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). Held in Chicago for the first time in 10 years, the AAHSA Annual [...]
Excellence is expected. Every day. All day. Perhaps that is why The Willows has received a “Violation-Free” status with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for the fourth year in a row.
“It’s really about our associates,” says Judy Petersen, director of The Willows, Friendship Village’s Assisted Living neighborhood. “All of us have a [...]
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) recently selected Cathy Ritter, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for Friendship Senior Options, as a member of the Leadership AAHSA Fellowship program.
The Leadership AAHSA program is designed to augment the ranks of emerging leaders across the continuum of care and services [...]
The Art Institute of Chicago came to Friendship Village on Monday, November 9th with their program “Masterpieces”. This enlightening presentation focused on the meaning of the term masterpiece: paintings which critics and other artists deem masterpieces – works that have historical significance and artworks that have a special appeal for the viewer himself.
The PowerPoint [...]
Kay Schmidt
Kay moved into Friendship Village in June, 1996. At the time, there was not an established fitness program so she volunteered to lead group exercise classes for three years until professional staff was hired.
In the past, Kay has had two hip replacements, a broken shoulder, and like many residents battles the pains of Arthritis. [...]
On November 19, Friendship Village residents lined up to play a very popular ancient sport, Bocce Ball. Balls rolled down the court some with speed, others with accuracy and others with determination to knock an opponent’s ball off the court. Competition gleamed in the eyes of Friendship Village residents while they played. Bocce balls clunked, [...]
Stephen A. Yenchek has been named as President and Chief Executive Officer of Friendship Senior Options, parent of Friendship Village of Schaumburg, the 15th largest Continuing Care Retirement Community in the nation and the largest in Illinois. His responsibilities also include serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Friendship Village.
“Steve is an accomplished and [...]
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