Oak Park Arms resident Donald Vivas dances with Kindness Creators Kayla B. during the Arms Valentines Day Dance Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Oak Park, Ill.

Seniors and Preschoolers find Cupid at Valentine’s Dance

Young students from the Kindness Creators Preschool joined seniors from the Oak Park Arms Senior Living Community for a Valentine’s Dance. “Anytime you sit with kids, it makes your day,” said Nancy Thornton of Oak Park.

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Noteworthy on Stage

Noteworthy Show Choir rocked the house 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. “We used to have Noteworthy concerts often, so having them back after a couple years was very special for the seniors. Intergenerational programs are so much fun for everyone involved.”

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Senior interacting with Preschooler

Preschool inside Oak Park Arms aims to promote intergenerational learning – CBS Saturday Morning

Oak Park Senior Living Community is home to a preschool that promotes intergenerational learning. As seen on CBS Saturday Morning

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Lurrie Bell

Blues legend Lurrie Bell joined The Caught Off Guards in an outdoor concert at the Oak Park Arms

For the first time since the pandemic, the Oak Park Arms hosted a concert for the entire community. Renown blues guitarist Lurrie Bell, who is an Oak Park Arms resident, joined the concert to the delight of the audience and the performers.

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Anne Gressle with a preschooler from Kindness Creators

Segue From a Career to Volunteerism

Oak Park Arms resident and retired preschool teacher, Anne Gressle, finds passion in volunteerism at Kindness Creators Preschool, which is housed within the Oak Park Arms. On Wednesday, June 8, the four- and five-year-olds “graduated” from Kindness Creators.

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