Oak Park students from Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School joined seniors for an intergenerational gardening project spearheaded by Laura Stamp, a 2023-‘24 Fulbright Distinguished Teacher Award recipient and a $10,000 grant from the Township of Oak Park River Forest for an intergenerational project.
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Harmony for Hearts, a student-led musical outreach group, performed at the Oak Park Arms on September 27. The organization provides inspiring classical and jazz performances to seniors. They brought intergenerational connection to our residents and it truly brightened everyone’s day and left us feeling inspired.
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We had a fantastic time this week with the bright students from OPRF High School’s Hydroponics program. It was a wonderful opportunity for intergenerational learning and a reminder of how important it is to care for our planet.
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The “Democracy in Action” event, hosted July 16 by the Oak Park Arms, brought together senior residents and members of the public for a dynamic discussion with Illinois legislators.
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Four graduate students from Dominican University’s School of Social Work created a series of senior-centered initiatives. Developed as part of a Community Practice course, the students created multiple programs to promote social connection, emotional well-being, and interaction.
Seniors from the Oak Park Arms filled Easter eggs with candy in preparation for an intergenerational Easter egg hunt with kids from Kindness Creators preschool at the Oak Park Arms Senior Living Community.
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Oak Park Arms Senior Living hosted an art show on Saturday, December 7, 2024, featuring works by artists from Opportunity Knocks, a non-profit organization that empowers adults with disabilities. The opening reception, held in the Oak Park Arms’ art gallery, brought together residents, artists, and supporters for an evening of celebration and artistic appreciation.
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Noteworthy, the award-winning show choir from Oak Park River Forest High School, brought holiday joy to seniors and the community at the Oak Park Arms on Dec. 5.
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Most college aged students get a boost in experience by becoming an intern in their future field. Most interns are beginners. Not Oak Park resident Camille Gallo. For someone as young as Gallo, she brings a plethora of meaningful experiences to her internship at the Oak Park Arms such as her time as an after-school
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Senior citizens danced the night away at Summer Serenade Dance on Friday, June 14. Live music was provided by Swing Set, an 18-piece orchestra that performs music from 1940s through the 1960s.
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