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Wednesday Journal - October 8, 2019
Kindness Creators Intergenerational Daycare inside Oak Park Arms celebrates all ages
Ron Porter, 77, walked into the Kindness Creators Intergenerational Daycare, located inside of Oak Park Arms independent and assisted living retirement facility, 408 S. Oak Park Ave. in Oak Park, bearing gifts
Chicago Tribune / Oak Leaves - September 6, 2019
New preschool brings little kids and seniors together at Oak Park Arms
A new preschool in Oak Park is bridging the gap between some of the village’s youngest and oldest residents. Kindness Creators recently held its first day of classes for preschoolers age three to five, with its students gathering daily inside the Oak Park Arms retirement community
Wednesday Journal - March 31, 2017
Emil Messina Long-Time Oak Park Arms Barber Has Retired
Emil worked at the Palmer House ("the world's biggest barber shop, 100 chairs") before he moved into a shop in the Oak Park Arms.
Oak Leaves - Feb. 9, 2015
Flower class at Oak Park Arms gives seniors ‘a little lift’
The women behind the garden therapy group at the Oak Park Arms retirement community see firsthand the power of flowers.
Oak Leaves – Aug. 12, 2014
Local’s intricate tile art coming to Oak Park Arms
An art exhibit on display beginning Aug. 17 at the Oak Park Arms will feature the work of a local artist created while in Italy for a residency program.
Oak Leaves – June. 15, 2014
Seniors dance night away at Oak Park Arms’ prom
Marcia and Martin Gutke met nearly 10 years ago, at a dance similar to the Seniors’ Senior Prom at the Oak Park Arms retirement community. As they swayed back and forth June 6 to Etta James’ “At Last,” the couple whispered to each other and smiled, Martin twirling Marcia now and then.
Wednesday Journal - Jan. 14, 2014
BRAVO performers do prep work for senior citizens at the Oak Park Arms
The young actors of BRAVO, the theater program at Brooks Middle School, can now travel to a weekend competition with confidence after performing numbers from Annie Junior and Legally Blonde Junior before a crowd of parents and senior citizens at the Oak Park Arms Retirement Community.
Oak Leaves - Dec. 29, 2013
Seniors draw on old passions at Oak Park Arms art classes
Howard R. McClain and Frank Schaben are both residents of the Oak Park Arms, a senior and assisted living facility, and have taken up art as a hobby since their wives died.
Wednesday Journal – Aug. 6, 2013
The Kindest Cutter of All
Emil Messina, 84, has been a barber since the age of 13. He moved to Chicago in 1951 and began cutting hair downtown Chicago at the Palmer House.
Oak Leaves - May 12, 2013
Oak Park Arms marks Seniors’ Week May 16-23
The residents and staff have organized free events to celebrate Seniors’ Week. The month of May is Older Americans Month.
Oak Leaves - April 11, 2013
TV pilot ‘Doubt’ films scenes at Oak Park Arms
Older gentlemen playing bridge at the Oak Park Arms is nothing out of the ordinary – unless, of course, they are Hollywood actors.
Wednesday Journal – Jan. 8 2013
Adult day care center open at Oak Park Arms
An adult day care center that will give older adults opportunities to exercise, do art projects, go on outings and share memories from their pasts opened on Monday at the Oak Park Arms retirement community.
CBS 2 Chicago News - November 20, 2012
Helping Our Aging Veterans
A segment titled, "Helping our Aging Veterans" was shot at the Oak Park Arms Retirement Community with several senior residents who served in the military.
Wednesday Journal - May 8, 2012
The staff at Oak Park Arms saved my life
A letter to the editor from Richard B. Thomas of Oak Park Illinois about some extraordinary assistance from Jill Wagner and Judy Petersen of the Oak Park Arms.
WGN-TV News - February 1, 2012
Golden Age of Radio
Those Thrilling Days Of Yesteryear perform hits from the golden age of radio. It's as much fun to watch as it is to listen to.
Wednesday Journal - November 8, 2011
Oak Park kids vs. elders: a real chess match
Whittier's Starry Knights tested their skills against seniors from the Oak Park Arms Retirement Community
News Releases
Below are some press releases about the great things happening at the Oak Park Arms:February 11, 2020
Cupid’s Valentine Dance Brings Seniors and Youth Together
More than 130 seniors and members of the Oak Park community attended the Valentine's Dance. Seniors and kids were together having a great time taping their shoes and dancing on the ballroom floor.
February 10, 2017
Sitting Pretty at the Oak Park Arms
Two Oak Park area Girl Scouts designed and built a wooden bench from scratch for the residents of the Oak Park Arms.
July 21, 2015
Great thinking at the new Philosophers’ Roundtable at the Oak park Arms
In June, 16 residents of the Oak Park Arms gathered for the first meeting of a new program titled Philosophers' Roundtable. The roundtable's point is to encourage independent thinking and to share thoughts with others.
Nov. 7, 2014
Scoville Park Veterans Day Commemoration Moves Location to Oak Park Arms
Originally located at Scoville Park, the Veterans Day commemoration has been moved to the Oak Park Arms' Ballroom. All veterans, their families and village residents are invited to attend the Veterans Day Commemoration.
April 30, 2014
Oak Park Arms Participates in “Celebrating Seniors Week”
The Oak Park Arms is hosting a variety of unique events and activities in honor of the annual "Celebrating Seniors Week" in Oak Park, all free and open to the public.
Oct. 22, 2013
Graduate Students from Dominican University in River Forest Begin Internship
Graduate students from Dominican University in River Forest begin internship in the marketing and leasing department, and Adult Day Care program.
Jan. 8, 2013
Patricia Koko joins the Oak Park Arms as Outreach Coordinator
As the new Outreach Coordinator of the Adult Day Care Program, Koko will ensure the community is aware of the new life enrichment program and how it benefits seniors.
Oct. 9, 2012
Oak Park Arms Announces Transitional Care Program
A Transitional Care Program has been developed for people being discharged from the hospital but who need more care before returning home.
May 4, 2012
Oak Park Arms Celebrates its 90th Anniversary
A multi-day event extravaganza has been planned for the public, residents, families and friends to celebrate 90 years in Oak Park.
Sept. 19, 2011
A Student Who Really ‘Lives’ Her Internship at Oak Park Arms
Angela Neal, a senior at Dominican University in River Forest, became an Oak Park Arms resident, so she is – quite literally - living her internship.
Sept. 18, 2008
Weddings Remembered at the Oak Park Arms
Calling the thousands of brides and grooms who held wedding receptions at the Oak Park Arms Hotel!
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