Pinkies Up! Afternoon Tea
It was “Pinkies up” at “Afternoon Tea for the Holidays” on Tuesday, December 5, at the Oak Park Arms Senior Living. View our galley of photos from the fun event.
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Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Open House – Dec. 9
The Oak Park Arms Senior Living is hosting a Holiday Open House on Saturday Dec. 9. The public is warmly welcome to enjoy holiday decorations, raffles, tours, and a hot chocolate bar and other holiday treats.
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Noteworthy Show Choir rocked at the Oak Park Arms
Noteworthy, the award-winning show choir from Oak Park River Forest High School, performed for seniors and the community at the Oak Park Arms on Friday, November 17.
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‘The Cemetery Club’ by Scratch Ensemble of Oak Park
Scratch Ensemble of Oak Park presents a staged reading of “The Cemetery Club” at the Oak Park Arms Senior Living. The reading is directed by Denise Smolarek, and the play features four women and one man.
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Jazz historian’s Steinway piano donated to Oak Park Arms
John Steiner’s Steinway grand piano has been donated to the Oak Park Arms Senior Living by resident Betsy Davis. Steiner was the world’s foremost authority on early Chicago jazz. He built an exceptional personal collection of approximately 35,000 recordings, sheet music, and newspaper articles. Today, his collection is housed in the Chicago Jazz Archive of the University of Chicago Library.
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Constant Innovation – Celebrating 45 Years Of Senior Living
Oak Park Arms celebrated 45 years of senior housing and innovation. At one point, Oak Park Arms became the training ground for senior living managers from more than a dozen communities across the country. Innovation and improvement are a constant.
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What is the Difference between Palliative Care and Hospice Care? Presentation by Marlene Wilson, RN, BSN – August 29
The terms “palliative care” and “hospice” are frequently misunderstood. Marlene Wilson, RN, BSN, of Promedica Hospice will present a talk titled, “What is the Difference between Palliative Care and Hospice Care?” on Tuesday, August 29. The presentation is free, and the public is welcome.
Consumer Fraud Prevention Tips for Seniors – August 22
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office will present a program for seniors titled, “Consumer Fraud Prevention Tips for Seniors,” at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Oak Park Arms. RSVP required – Call 708-386-4040.
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41st Seniors’ Senior Prom – Friday, June 16
Senior citizens danced the night away at the 41st Seniors’ Senior Prom on Friday, June 16, at the Oak Park Arms. The prom was an annual tradition for 40 years before being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. A highlight of the event was the crowning of the 2023 king and queen – Don Sundstrom and Marge Schwarz.
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‘Pomp and Circumstance’ as Seniors graduate from Oak Park Arms’ Academy for Seniors
Oak Park Arms residents completed the Oak Park Arms’ Academy for Seniors latest course titled, “Before 1776: Life in the American Colonies.” For older adults, staying active is the key to preserving health. Researchers have found that mental exercise is just as vital as physical exercise.
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