Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.
Abraham Lincoln
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Archive for January, 2010
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010
Positive Thoughts from Friendship Village…
Friday, January 22nd, 2010
A Farewell Letter from Robert Alston
January 19, 2010
Dear Residents:
It has been known for some time now regarding my retirement. In fact, so long some residents have said “goodbye” several different times. One resident spoke the obvious by asking, “You haven’t left yet?” Maybe that is what one is left with when the question is asked too many times, [...]
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Centering Prayer Group at Friendship Village
Of the six areas of wellness recognized by Friendship Village, a spiritual focus is considered to be deeply fulfilling and remarkably significant in an individual’s overall well-being. Among the many faith-based opportunities found in the wellness programming at Friendship Village is the Centering Prayer Group. This ministry is a spiritual network of individuals and faith [...]
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
Celebrating Martin Luther King
Invoking the inspiration of the slain civil rights leader, Friendship Village’s Rosemary Newman challenged an audience of 150 community leaders to consider how each of them could make a positive difference in a world that still needs change for the better.
Rosemary, Community Relations Coordinator since 2005, delivered her call to action in a heartfelt keynote [...]
Monday, January 18th, 2010
Singing Bus Driver at Friendship Village
Frank Valenti, an associate at Friendship Village of Schaumburg, brightens the days of the residents by singing Italian ballads as he drives them in the community’s new bus.
Come along for the ride…
Friday, January 15th, 2010
Positive Thoughts from Friendship Village…
Just as the earth needs both sunshine and rain to support life, both the good and bad in your life serve a purpose. The bad times in life give you more of an appreciation for the good times. Besides, there is no way to avoid life’s challenges. Additionally, it is by overcoming hardship that you [...]