#LifeatTheHomestead
Nervous you won’t make friends? Unlikely! Afraid you’ll have to give up your hobbies? Not a chance. Get a glimpse into our community programming and what life is like living here by checking out our Facebook page. We frequently share what residents have been doing to stay active, involved, and living life to the fullest.
Outing to Iron Spike Model Train Museum! Residents got to see models of old train stations from neighboring towns, trains, and towns from all over the US, and even Europe. They had an enjoyable experience revisiting the history of trains, and learning all about railroads!
The Oaks Cookie Lab launched their winning cookie at @uprisingbakeryandcafelith this weekend 🍪 😋 The #ChippyCherry cookie will be sold all of the month of February.
The Son of Batches will also sell their winning cookie #ChipOffTheOldBlock in March! Stay tuned for that announcement... 📣
Uprising Bakery will donate 70% of the cookie sale proceeds to the @alzassociation .
Listen to some of the rave reviews the #ChippyCherry cookie got during #cookieconfessionswithfran 🎤
A few weeks back, Ruth and Marjorie began a woodworking project creating unique wood tray risers! Frank and Earl came up with great ways to add design and style to the new kitchen and bath tray trend. We cannot wait to see their next woodworking project!
What’s brighter? Their aura together or the sun 🫶? 🥹
There's nothing quite as remarkable as pointing to something and saying, "I made that!" Residents anticipate warmer and sunnier days of painting cherry blossoms and the sea. Here's to a fantastic group of painters who created extraordinary art!! #SipAndPaint
After learning about the different kinds of tortoises in our Animal of the Day chats, Lone Mountain residents finally got to meet them in person. Their favorite part was feeding them carrots and petting them. Who knew tortoises loved affection 🐢❤️?
Happy Chinese New Year 2023! On the joyous occasion of Chinese New Year, Homestead residents, alongside family and friends, celebrated the evening with a party to remember. We wish everyone a prosperous and healthy year!
Residents at Las Palomas took over Osaka Steakhouse in Mesa. Oh, what a show they put on for them! They laughed so hard at everyone attempting to catch flying food and sake in their mouths.Some of them are trained seals 🤣 "Cheers!" Or, should we say, Kanpai 🍶.
The first-ever #CookieClash between The Oaks at Algonquin and Silver Glen was a success! Silver Glen’s team, “The Sons of Batches,” SOBs, battled out for a chance to get their chocolate chip cookie recipe featured at @uprisingbakeryandcafelith ! The two categories judged in this cookie clash ...were 1. #BestChocolateChip, and 2. #BestDecoratedSugarCookie. Our cookie, “Chip Off the Old Block,” a potato chip-based chocolate chip cookie, was a salty showstopper. We choose geodes-inspired cookies with edible rock candy and glitter for our sugar-decorated cookies. The battle was a tight race, and both teams came out on top due to a split decision. Come purchase The Oaks’ “The Chocolate Cherry Chew” at UpRising in February and our “Chip Off the Old Block” in March!
#bakingcompetiton #cookiecompetition #illinois #SOBS vs #TheOaksCookieLab
Residents tried out a new craft this week! They used air-dry clay to create quirky jewelry holders and fun conversation pieces for their apartments. Marva says, "As much as I enjoy daily exercise, pottery is my favorite sport!"
The #SouthviewCrafters got a visit from a special friend last week ❤️ Anita, Doris, Laura, Jerry, Cuca, and Linda greeted little Millie with the refurbished pony they crafted for her.
Thank you to our Regional Director of Operations, Dan, and Lauren for bringing Millie! The ladies had ...a blast spending time with Millie!
Millie may not know yet, but her family has a lot of history with #Southview. Her dad, Dan, was raised in #Affton and helped open Southview 10 years ago! She also has a great-great-great aunt that has made #Southview her home for almost a year now!
#refurbishedfurniture #diy #rockinghorse
After two weeks of voting, we are down to our FINAL TWO #OverAlz! Mason Assisted Living and Memory Care #OverALZ honors those who touched their lives and were affected by Alzheimer’s. Burr Ridge Senior Living made a fashion statement with a vibrant pair of #OverALZ representing the spirit of hope... and light. Who will win all the marbles?!
Help us choose our 2022 Best Designed #OverAlz!
Please click the link and submit your vote. https://pollunit.com/polls/4pmvuz56rx6leh72kmcd0q
Each photo comes with a description of the inspiration for each design. * If you don’t see the description, click the I.
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