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Nine divers explored the deepest regions of the Aquatic Center pool as they participated in the third Try Scuba program at Friendship Village. Don Milliken and his staff from Above and Under Water introduced the residents to the underwater wonder of scuba diving and snorkeling. The program is an excellent opportunity for residents [...]
Bill has been a dedicated member of the fitness center since 2005! He works out regularly in the fitness center, swimming pool and participates in various events on campus – he is also one of the high scorers in the bowling league.
Bill doesn’t allow any obstacles to prevent him from living life to the [...]
The 3rd annual Silver Games with Friendship Village and the Schaumburg Park District are back and they are bigger than ever! With 27 event competitions over September 16, 17 and 18, our 62+ contestants will be loaded with the gold. Pre-registration is required, so sign up now.
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Silver Games 2010 Registration Form
This month we are recognizing one of our first fitness center members, Elaine Pekarek. Since joining in March 2004, Elaine has consistently used the resistance and cardio machines in the fitness center twice a week. She also attends Sit-and-Fit exercise class and wellness lectures. Elaine’s active lifestyle began when she was in [...]
Julia Petras has made the Fitness Honor Roll a habit. Last month, she records 45 visits to the fitness center.
Her weekly routine consists of two land exercise classes, daily walking with the Walking Club and five visits a week to the swimming pool. Her fitness schedule could be difficult for a 20-year old!
Julia’s dedication to [...]
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. [...]
Rietta Kasch set a goal for herself back in the spring of 2008. After breaking her hip in the fall of 2006 and moving from Briarwood to The Willows Assisted Living, she decided to join the Fitness Center. She wanted to get strong enough to relocate to a residential living apartment one day.
Rietta, 78, [...]
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