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Whether it’s on campus or off, you can count on the area’s leading senior living community to have something exciting to report. When you want to be in the know, this is the place to stay up-to-date on the latest Friendship Village news.

The Schaumburg Boomers-Friendship VIllage Appreciation Game
The Schaumburg Boomers-Friendship VIllage Appreciation Game

June 20, 2013

Friendship Village residents and their families and friends will be recognized as The Schaumburg Boomers take on the Frontier Greys.

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A Celebration of Chicago-Gangster Style
A Celebration of Chicago-Gangster Style

June 21, 2013

Join the Soundz of Time featuring singers Jan and Gino, for an evening celebrating the Roaring 20's and Chicago, gangster style.  The event is free and open to the public. For additional information call Donna at 847-843-4254.

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Spring Valley Outdoor Concert
Spring Valley Outdoor Concert

June 28, 2013

Join us for an outdoor concert featuring a big brass sound. The event is free and open to the public. For additional information call Donna at 847-843-4254.

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Mahjabeen Studio
Mahjabeen Studio

June 30, 2013

The talented students of Mahjabeen Studio will perform on violin, viola and piano.  The event is free and open to the pubic. For additional information call Donna at 847-843-4254.

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Vagabond Singers-Patriotic Program
Vagabond Singers-Patriotic Program

July 03, 2013

Join us for this eveningof patriotic music.  The event is free and open to the public. For additional information call Donna at 847-843-4254.

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Recent News

Secret Garden Project Gets Underway
Secret Garden Project Gets Underway
Posted Jun 10, 2013 in News & Events » Community News

Residents of Willows Assisted Living will soon have a beautiful new garden to enjoy with the upcoming renovation of the Secret Garden.

The first Capital Campaign Project of the Friendship Senior Service Foundation, the Secret Garden completes the Campus Master Plan’s initiative to provide...

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Honoring Our Heroes
Honoring Our Heroes
Posted May 21, 2013 in News & Events » Community News

Ten WWII veterans from Friendship Village in Schaumburg flew on Honor Flight Chicago to Washington DC on Tuesday, May 14th to visit the WWII War Memorial. Honor Flight Network has flown more than 100,000 veterans to the memorial in Washington D.C. , since 2005. “This is the third group of...

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April in Paris
April in Paris
Posted May 16, 2013 in News & Events » Community News

A month long celebration of all things Francais culminated with the elegant April in Paris celebration on April 19th.  The event began with Le Bon Marche, the beautiful French marketplace. There shoppers could browse and purchase items including handmade jewelry, stationary, shawls and more, and...

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Thirty Five Years and Counting!
Thirty Five Years and Counting!
Posted May 10, 2013 in News & Events » Community News

On the 35th anniversary of Dorothy Kent’s employment at Friendship Village, more than 40 fellow-associates, residents, and family members of residents gathered to honor the nurse at Briarwood Skilled Nursing. A formal reception was held, featuring formal praises of Dorothy’s skill and commitment...

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Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteer Appreciation
Posted Apr 23, 2013 in News & Events » Community News

Friendship Village Schaumburg hosted its annual Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, April 23rd for National Volunteer Appreciation Week. The event honored community members who come to Friendship Village to volunteer, in addition to Friendship Village residents who volunteer on campus as...

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Resident Participates in Representative Mussman’s Panel Discussion in Honor of Women’s History Month
Resident Participates in Representative Mussman’s Panel Discussion in Honor of Women’s History Month
Posted Apr 01, 2013 in News & Events » Community News

She was a feminist, ecologist and activist, well before these terms became popular. Shirley Odegaard of Friendship Village, considers herself to be a late bloomer because she didn’t drive a car until she turned 39 and didn’t earn a college degree until she was 52.  Sustained bloomer is a more...

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