Sterling Event


Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

Honoring an 800 Year Tradition

Friendship Senior Options honored an 800 year tradition through its own 14 year tradition. On September 30, FSO held its 14th Annual Sterling Friendship Dinner. The event pays tribute to persons who embody the highest ideals of older adult living, and personify the positive aspects of aging. This year, FSO was proud [...]

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Thursday, September 8th, 2011

2011 Sterling Friendship Award Honoring the Alexian Brothers of Chicago

For the last fourteen years, Friendship Village and Friendship Senior Options have honored individuals epitomizing the highest ideals of older adult living and personifying the positive aspects of aging.  The Sterling Friendship Award recognizes recipients’ continued contributions to the well-being of others and distinguished accomplishments in business, community and related fields.
In 2011, Friendship Senior Options [...]

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Friday, October 15th, 2010

Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson Honored by Friendship Village

“We now bring you this special report in from Friendship Village CCRC of Schaumburg,” said Bill Kurtis at the playful mock broadcast that announced the Friendship Village Secret Garden will reap the funds from Friday night’s Friendship Sterling Benefit at the Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.  The hundreds of guests in attendance thoroughly enjoyed the [...]

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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Lucky 13 with Bill and Walter

On October 1, 2010, Friendship Senior Options (FSO) considers itself very fortunate to be honoring Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson at its 13th Annual Friendship Village Sterling Awards Gala. The recently reunited CBS co-anchor team will receive this distinguished award “Because they personify positive aging as they continue to [...]

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Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Retiring CEO honored at annual Sterling Event

Friendship Village of Schaumburg honored Robert M. Alston, its long-time president and chief executive officer, with the annual Sterling Friendship Award. Alston, who also heads parent organization Friendship Senior Options, is planning to retire in January following 13 years of service.

The award, established to honor people age 65 and older who provide positive examples [...]

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