Senior Snips
“A Distinct Society” is a Distinct Success
By Anna Hessel Writers Theatre’s stellar production of “A Distinct Society” is extremely dramatic with sharp comedic moments, and has the most charming set. A realistic small library, complete with an adorable childrens’ area, brings the scene to life. Such amazing attention to detail with the props gives the illusion that the audience is in […]
Make No Mistake, See “Comedy of Errors”By Anna & Wes Hessel
Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s stellar production of “The Comedy of Errors” makes no mistakes – it is fabulous. This fitting finale for Artistic Director and company co-founder, the legendary Barbara Gaines, showcases her genius. Ms. Gaines, a winner of multiple Jeff Awards, has directed at the Royal Shakespeare Company at Stratford-Upon-Avon, not to mention nearly 70 […]
Chicago Shakespeare “Measures” Up By Wes & Anna Hessel
Chicago Shakespeare “Measures” Up By Wes & Anna Hessel Another stellar production, as we have come to expect from Chicago Shakespeare. A classic with a twist, “Measure for Measure” is set in Cuba in the 50’s. The costumes are fabulous, the lighting extraordinary, and the sets realistic, with incredible use of subdued backdrops of […]
Franklin Park Manila Lions Club Annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Those Less Fortunate
The Franklin Park Manila Lions Club held their annual Thanksgiving Dinner for the needy and I was there to cover the event for People and Places Newspaper. Here is video that I produced of this event.
Leyden Township and Custom Companies Inc. Present A Thanksgiving Dinner for Those Less Fortunate
Here is a short video that I created of the Leyden Township Thanksgiving Dinner that was held in conjunction with Custom Companies Inc. Many were in attendance for this community event.
SENIOR HOME SHARING
Seniors Win the Everyday Race: Senior Home Sharing Run for the Roses Gala Danada House, Wheaton, IL, May 2, 2013 The Run for the Roses Gala was held on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Danada House in Wheaton, which had a strong connection to the Kentucky Derby. Danada House’s distinguished residents, Dan […]
SENIOR SNIPS
ILLINOIS OUTSTANDING SENIOR VOLUNTEER The search is on for Illinois’s outstanding senior volunteer. The Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc, the franchise of the Home Instead Senior Care network, honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who volunteer at least 15 hours a month to their favorite causes. Nominations for […]
CASA SAN CARLO EVENTS
Don’t let the cold weather keep you from socializing and enjoying life! Experience what retirement living can be at Presence Casa San Carlo Retirement Community. * Lenten Friday Fish Fry February 15 through March 22 – 11:30 am to 1 pm Cost $3.50 * Taylor Marie Fashion Show – March 11 12 pm * The Upside […]
Senior Programs Available
MEALS ON WHEELS AVAILABLE FOR SENIORS Senior citizens, 60 years old and older, who are unable to get out to shop for themselves can receive a hot lunch delivered to their home. The Meals on Wheels Program provides a hot lunch five days a week, delivered between 10 am and 2 pm. A spouse or […]
Schiller Park Resident Celebrates 90th Birthday!
44 Years in Schiller Park Mary Ann Naedelen was born on January 7, 1923 to Frank and Rose Vandersnickt. Raised on a 365 acre farm in Ewing, Nebraska, her and her four sisters helped out with the chores. Mary Ann was the 2nd to the youngest and she remembers her job was to weed the […]
Follow Us!