Friendship Village of Schaumburg

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Spring 2012 In-House Schoolhouse Begins
Mar 13, 2012 in News & Events » In The Press

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Last fall, the In-House Schoolhouse program was introduced at Friendship Village.  The lifelong learning initiative, integrated our residents who never cease wanting to learn, with our residents who love to teach and share their life experiences and knowledge.  Due to the program’s...

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Centenarians at Friendship Village Reflect on Long, Satisfying Lives
Feb 24, 2012 in News & Events » In The Press

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Ask Kathryn Marwitz of Schaumburg what the secret is to her long life, and she hardly misses a beat.

“I have no clue,” she quips. Then, reflecting on it a bit, she adds that hard work and staying busy has kept her young. She turns 102 next week.

“I always tried to do...

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Snow Tubing Adventure Planned
Feb 23, 2012 in News & Events » In The Press

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Why should kids have all of the fun?  Residents of Friendship Village will bundle up and head for the hills for a snow tubing adventure at Villa Olivia.  As many as 14 residents in their 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s will be hitting the snow-covered slopes in what is a favorite winter...

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Using Accessible Public Transportation
Feb 07, 2012 in News & Events » In The Press

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Approximately four dozen Friendship Village residents have attended programs sponsored by the RTA, focusing on the use of accessible public transportation. Presenter Craig Yunker said that the program is designed to help increase awareness about the ease of using Pace, Metra and the...

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