The Wednesday Journal recently published a piece written by our resident Rose. Rose met Justice Ginsburg at a Lyric Opera event in 2016. She approached Rose and started a conversation with her when she happened to notice the quote on Rose's IPad cover.
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This past Friday, Galen and Marge Gockel were honored with the annual Oak Park River Forest Senior Center Ulyssean Award for 2020. We all miss Marge, who passed away in July. This article outlines their impressive careers and the many ways they have contributed to the community. http://bkd.co/6184Tviuy
All it takes is one hit, and you'll remember them forever! Take a listen to our One Hit Wonders playlist on Spotify in honor of National One-Hit Wonder Day.
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One & Done Hits, a playlist by Brookdale Senior Living on Spotify
Our bi-weekly collage workshops have been turning out wonderful pieces!
Have you heard about our September webinar? Join us September 23 at 3 p.m. CST for a candid conversation about senior living and COVID-19. We'll discuss our procedures and protocols in place to help our residents and chat about why you may want to consider senior living right now. Plus, we’ll let you know what questions to ask as you start to explore your options. For more information or to RSVP visit:
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Happy Labor Day to all those who have made contributions to our nation's workforce -- both past and present!
We had a wonderful turnout for Brookdale University today as Illinois Senator Don Harmon spoke about the state of the state.
This past Friday we created a Farmer's Market Pop-Up style event. Residents were treated to a selection of seasonal goodies, and our team really enjoyed designing the display.
Brookdale University is our resident organized speaker series. The popular program is back in session and coordinating virtual meetings via Zoom. At 1:30 on Wednesday, October 21st, presenter Illinois Senator Don Harmon will be covering many topics related to Illinois. If you would like more information or to register for the Zoom link; please call 708.383.1111 and ask for Patrick, Laura, or Taylor.
We have recently hosted some Chicago favorite luncheons. Chef Anthony and his team prepared Italian beef and Chicago style pizza. Dessert selections were Eli's cheesecake and brownies. Did you know that brownies originated in the late 19th century for the Columbian Exposition?
Janeen is very happy to be back behind the wheel! Our current bus schedule for small groups includes Tues/Thurs early morning senior hours at Jewel, Wed senior hours at the Oak Park Public Library, and Friday afternoon scenic drives around the area.
When Jack York, iN2L's co-founder and president, saw that conventional technology was too difficult for most older adults to use meaningfully, he decided to find a way to make it accessible for all levels of physical and cognitive ability. We are thrilled to have him join Brookdale’s Director of Dementia Care and Programs, Juliet Holt-Klinger to discuss the use of technology to create personalized experiences that engage and connect older adults to their loved ones for our webinar on November 18th. Be sure to reserve your spot here: http://bkd.co/6182pEgv6
We are proud to be named #1 in Customer Satisfaction in Assisted Living/Memory Care in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study. This honor is a testament to the resilience and dedication of our teams. http://bkd.co/6189pEgvH
Our outdoor visiting area is still open; and the weather forecast looks lovely later in the week. Call ahead to reserve a time for a visit. (708)383-1111.
We all look forward to the first of the month; as this is when our resident periodical The Courier shows up in our mailboxes. Every issue is packed with witty and informative and articles written and edited by a dedicated group of residents. Don C is a regular contributor; his November articles include interviews and reminiscences with fellow residents.
Happy Halloween! This week we had some fun making whimsical mixed media pumpkins.
Meet our Everyday Hero awardees from September and October! Denise of Personalized Living and Lillian of Housekeeping. These two women are always positive, helpful, and friendly, and brighten our days.
Our associates are THE BEST! Here are just a few of the dedicated and hardy souls who got themselves to work today. Thank you to all!!
Efforts towards COVID-19 prevention have become part of our daily lives, and we are so pleased to share that our Brookdale residents and associates are among the first group to have access to a COVID-19 vaccine. We are partnering with CVS Health through the federal government’s Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program and will be having our first vaccine clinic on Friday, February 5th at 10am-4pm for our community residents and associates who are interested in receiving the vaccine. Together, we can take action to prevent COVID-19. #BrookdaleHope
Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine here:
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Benefits of Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine
The Activities Team was delighted to find this surprise in our office in honor of Activities Professionals Week. Our programs are successful thanks to our residents and great collaboration!
A dining room server from one of our sister communities, Mercedes, has gotten her COVID-19 vaccine. She did it to protect everyone around her!
Many people have heard of feng shui, but few really understand what it is or means. Guest blogger Kristen Murney explains how feng shui can be useful in small spaces.
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Meet two of Brookdale Oak Park's many heroes! Rosey has worked here for 16 years. She started as a server in our dining room and has been a full-time receptionist for several years now. Malcolm has been a member of our maintenance team for 2 years. Both do a great job in their roles.
