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In a stunning upset, the Wii bowling team of Friendship Village took first place in the DuPage County Wii Bowling Tournament which included competitors from eight retirement communities. Ironically, Cook County-based Friendship Village team was the only one not in fact from DuPage County.
The tournament took place over a 12-week period, culminating with the [...]
Greetings and Aloha from Friendship Village! Our residents enjoyed a taste of the islands last Friday in the Roger Smith Memorial Garden of Friendship Village. The garden was transformed into an island paradise complete with parrots, Tiki torches, and floral beauty. The enchanting sound of Calypso music filled the air. Every [...]
Over the past several years, Friendship Village has carefully cultivated a butterfly garden. Focusing on specially selected plants known to attract butterflies, our garden is thriving and fragrant and beautiful. Unfortunately, it hasn’t attracted butterflies.
In order to solve this dilemma, the Lifestyles Team, Land Stewardship and Foundation of Friendship Village joined forces to purchase [...]
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 [...]
Friendship Village was transported back in time during Civil War Days on Friday, June 17th from 1-3 p.m. Beautiful weather and good food played second fiddle to this historical event, which treated residents to a living re-creation of this significant era in American history.
Friendship Village was transformed into The Village Square, giving those who [...]
On Friday, June 10th, Friendship Village residents toured the WGN Radio Station in the Tribune building on Michigan Avenue. WGN, “The Voice of Chicago” and a favorite radio station of many, is a high powered channel AM station which, during the nighttime hours, is often audible over much of the USA, parts of Canada and [...]
Frank Wisniewski, 87, grew up as a Cubs fan. When his son Dale was born, Frank brought Dale up in the way of the Cubs too. Then Dale passed it on to his own sons, Roman and Nick. And now, more than 50 years later, Frank is teaching his great-grandson Luca, 3, all about the [...]
The Wintergarden came alive this afternoon while Friendship Village residents celebrated Polish Palooza. There was plenty of feasting, festing and fun under a canopy of red and white pennants. Tables dressed in red were topped with red and white balloons – the colors of the Polish flag. The official coat of arms [...]
Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” is celebrated at Friendship Village with all the glitz and glamour of the New Orleans event. First, we announced the King and Queen of the Mardi Gras – George & Ruth Krock. “We were very surprised that we were nominated,” said Ruth. “In fact, we’ll be married for [...]
Experience a unique way to ring in the spring by attending an exciting concert featuring Chicago Bronze, an accomplished community English handbell ensemble to be held at Friendship Village. Chicago Bronze is no stranger to Friendship Village having previously presented a spring and Christmas concert.
The free concert will be presented on Sunday May 15 [...]
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