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Life at Park Place of Elmhurst Together, We Keep the Momentum Going
As we look back on the year and ahead to the months still to come, our sales and marketing team would like to take a moment to say something very important to our residents: thank you . The continued success and growth of Park Place of Elmhurst is truly a team effort, and our residents play an incredibly important role in making that possible. Throughout this year, you have welcomed prospective residents and their families, participated in events, shared your experiences, opened your apartments for tours, referred your friends and neighbors, and helped demonstrate what makes our community such a special place to call home. We could not do what we do without you. You bring our community to life. Our sales team can talk about our programs, services, amenities, dining, activities, and beautiful community, but nothing tells our story better than the people who live here. When prospective residents visit, they are looking for much more than an apartment. They want to understand what life here really feels like. A friendly hello in the hallway, an invitation to join a conversation, residents enjoying an event together, or someone taking a few minutes to share their personal experience can make a tremendous difference. When you welcome visitors into your home during a tour, you help them envision what their own future could look like here. When you participate in a marketing event, bring a friend to the community, or provide a referral, you help introduce someone new to a lifestyle and community that you already know firsthand. Those moments are powerful and authentic— something no advertisement can replicate. Every referral and introduction matters. We
are especially grateful to the residents who have recommended our community to friends, family members, former neighbors, and others in their personal networks. Your referral is one of the greatest compliments we can receive. It shows that you believe in our community and want to share it with someone you care about. Even when a referral does not result in an immediate move, every introduction creates an opportunity to build a relationship. Sometimes people simply need time, information, or encouragement before they are ready to make a decision. Your recommendation could be the first step in that journey. We have built positive momentum this year, and now our goal is to carry that momentum through the remainder of the year and finish strong together . Our sales team will continue working hard to introduce new people to our community, develop relationships, host meaningful events, conduct personalized tours, follow up with prospective residents and families, and communicate everything our community has to offer. We hope you will continue to be our partners. The most successful communities are built when residents, associates, leadership, and the sales team work toward the same goal. Every department contributes, every resident can make a difference, and every positive interaction helps tell our story. Thank you for your ongoing support, your participation, your referrals, and especially for the warm welcome you provide to those considering becoming our newest neighbors. We are proud of what we have accomplished this year, and we are excited about what we can accomplish in the months ahead. Let’s keep the momentum going and finish the year strong—together.
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Spotlight Events at Park Place Drury Lane Presents: Buddy—
"The Story of Buddy Holly”
Thursday, September 3 12:30 p.m., Main Entrance Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story chronicles the life and
music of rock and roll pioneer Buddy Holly from his early start in Texas to his meteoric rise to fame and untimely death at the age of 22. Experience the original sound that changed rock and roll music as we know it. Content Advisory: Mature themes Run Time: 2 hours including a 20-minute intermission Kindly RSVP with a reservation sheet turned into the Concierge. Tickets are $50 and we have 10 available. New Creation Studio Opportunity: Wood Carving and Whittling Friday, September 4 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Creation Studio The Life Enrichment Committee suggested we try wood carving or whittling. No Experience? No Problem! We have purchased 10 Whittling Kits that include: 2 wood carving blocks, whittling knife, leather blade sheath, leather strop, polishing compound, 2 sandpapers, bird or dolphin template, ruler, pencil, and 2 cut-resistant bandages. We can watch a step-by-step video tutorial and follow short guides on carving. We will look forward to seeing some new faces in the Creation Studio and more men! Kindly sign up with the Concierge.
Labor Day Buffet Monday, September 7
The Dining Services Team kindly requests that you make a reservation for the Labor Day Buffet. Those times are:
y 12:15 p.m. y 12:45 p.m.
y 11:00 a.m. y 11:30 a.m.
The maximum seating reservation is 10 guests, including residents, per table. To make reservations, RSVP to the Dining Room’s extension at 10010. If you will be dining solo, the Dining Service Team has created a “community table” at two designated seating times: 11:00 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. We hope you feel the more who join you, the merrier you will be. Please let the hostess know you would like to be added to the “community table” and if you would like to dine at 11:00 a.m. or 12:45 p.m. *The Bistro will be open only for breakfast during the regular hours of 7:00–9:30 a.m. Dinner service will not be available on Labor Day.
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Tailgate Games Monday, September 7 12:30 p.m. Courtyard
Pat Cadagin’s Birthday Social Celebration Thursday, September 10 3:00 p.m., Bistro Please join us for our Resident’s Social as Pat Cadagin celebrates her 100th birthday with tasty snacks, beverages, friendship, and laughter at Park Place. Your presence alone is your gift in itself. We hope to see you there! Welcome Reception Friday, September 11 3:00 p.m., Bistro Please come welcome the newest residents of Park Place. Wine, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Are you ready for some football? Although the Chicago Bears, yes, the CHICAGO Bears, do not have a game today, we are kicking off Football season in the Courtyard with some Bean Bag games. Grab your friends and join us in the Courtyard for Bean Bag games and Bocci Ball. In the event of inclement weather, Bean Bag games will become Football trivia in the Community Room as highlights from past football seasons play in the background on the Big Screen. Labor Day Documentary:
Still Working 9 to 5 (2022) Monday, September 7 4:00 p.m., Community Room Run Time: 1hr 30min
Park Place Book Discussion The Wind Knows My Name By Isabel Allende Saturday, September 12 3:00 p.m., Creation Studio
When #1 comedy, 9 to 5, starring Jane Fonda, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman and Lily Tomlin, exploded on the screens in 1980, the laughs hid a serious message about women in the office. Still Working 9 to 5 explores 40 years of inequality. All are welcome to attend. Tom Stanfield Performance
Vienna, 1938. Five-year-old Samuel Adler is sent alone on a Kindertransport train to England after his family loses everything during Kristallnacht. Eight decades later, seven-year-old Anita Díaz and her mother flee El Salvador for the United States, only to be separated at the border. As Anita escapes into an imaginary world, a young social worker fights to reunite her with her mother. Intertwining past and present, The Wind Knows My Name tells the story of two
Tuesday, September 8 2:00 p.m., Living Room
We’re excited to welcome back Tom Stanfield to Park Place. Tom brings some of the best energy to any room when he plays Piano and Trumpet. He may also sing some songs you recognize that will warm your heart.
unforgettable characters in search of family and home. All are invited to attend. For more information, please contact resident Ann Knutson at x2314.
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Grandparents Day Sunday, September 13 Nothing excites us more than seeing our grandparents! You've
Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease Wednesday, September 16 11:00 a.m., Courtyard Residents and friends of Park Place of Elmhurst are invited to join together in the walk to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease. Again, this year our residents will be walking outside on our Park Place campus paths in a very local version of the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. All are invited! Wear purple if you can! You recently received details about this Alzheimer's Walk in your cubby that explains details about our walk. *Please note the rain date for this event: Friday, September 18. Birthday Luncheon
shown us what unconditional love is all about. Your hugs, smiles, and encouraging words have made us feel so loved and supported. The wonderful thing about our Park Place community is that you are all so welcoming and have shared words of wisdom with many of our staff members in your own grandparenting style. Today, we honor our grandparents, and as the saying goes, “Parents know a lot, but grandparents know everything.” Happy Grandparents Day to all! Community Conversations
Thursday, September 17 12:00 p.m., Dining Room
Monday, September 14 1:30 p.m., Dining Room
Today, you deserve a celebration for all the joy you bring into the world. There are many precious things in life, but few are as special as you! We invite those with a September birthday to lunch in our Dining Room as we celebrate and wish you all a Happy Birthday. Kindly RSVP with the Concierge by Thursday, September 10. Curiosity University: Portillo’s and the Restaurant Business Friday, September 18 1:00 p.m., Community Room Join Michael Harrington to listen to a Curiosity University lecture: “Portillos, Stacked, and Lettuce Entertain You” Host William Salvi joins CEOs Michael Osanloo of Portillos, Joel Birch of Stacked, and Kevin Brown of Lettuce Entertain You to discuss brand loyalty, culinary innovation, and how to scale restaurant empires. Each episode profiles a business leader and their respective company—providing a humanizing look into the CEO’s personal story.
Join our Executive Director for an informative community meeting. An agenda will be made available prior to the meeting. Please have your questions and comments ready. Please note, Off the Cuff will take place following Community Conversation. Park Place
Resident Car Show
Tuesday, September 15 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Courtyard
We invite you to “rev up your life” and enjoy cool & classic cars in our Courtyard. Resident Roger Macnider and his friends are again bringing their cars to Park Place. In the event rain is in the forecast, the rain date will be Thursday, September 17. We sincerely thank Roger Macnider and his friends for once again bringing their cars to Park Place for our residents to enjoy!
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Watercolor Class with Gail Tuesday, September 22 1:00 p.m., Creation Studio Join fellow residents for an afternoon watercolor class.
Writing Family Stories Class Monday, September 28 11:00 a.m., Creation Studio Do you have a story about an event or relationship that helped shape your life
You do not have to be an artist to learn new skills such as watercolor painting. We all start as beginner artists and gain knowledge over time. Gail is interested in meeting new artists and instructing another watercolor class. Kindly sign up with the Concierge. We have four spots left. Barnabas Presentation Wednesday, September 23 11:00 a.m., Community Room Park Place of Elmhurst Foundation partners with Barnabas Foundation to offer our supporters complimentary planning services and assistance with estate and non-cash gifts, such as stock, real estate, retirement assets, and business interests. Since 1976, Barnabas Foundation has helped thousands of generous Christians transfer their wealth in ways that honor God, provide for their families and support the causes close to their hearts. Phil Admiraal, J.D. will be here at 11 a.m. as our speaker today for our Lifetime Giving event. For more information, please contact Rick VanDyken at (708)552-6536 or email: rvandyken@provlife.com Chicago White Sox Home Game Sunday, September 27 12:00 p.m., Main Entrance Have you signed up to join fellow residents for the MLB game to see the White Sox take on the Colorado Rockies? There are 7 tickets left for just the cost of the ticket ($40). We will be on the 1st base line at the back of Section 121. We will have ADA seating if needed. Transportation has been arranged for every ticket holder. Kindly sign up with the Concierge if you would like to attend.
and that you have not yet told? Your story is important and must be told. You owe it to your grandchildren. Our Writing Family Stories class will return this fall for its fourteenth year and will be facilitated by Michael Harrington. This class will be held twice a month for the next three months. Classes will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month starting on September 28. We hope you consider joining. In our later decades, we reflect on the journey of our lives and the experiences along the way that gave each of us our unique humanity. Many senior authors capture these amazing journeys, each one a historical record, a family story, and an autobiographical reflection of each individual’s life journey in their memoir writing. It is for all of these reasons that senior memoirs are growing in popularity. “Memoir writing is an important activity for any adult. It's the act of reconstructing part of your life in words and inviting a reader to understand your perspective. Older adults have such great stories to tell, and many already have natural storytelling ability. “Participants are also great students; they want to learn more about writing and how to tell a story better.” Memoir writing is an important form of creative expression for older adults, which is vital for seniors to stay engaged and involved in their lives. Anyone can begin by keeping a journal and a pen handy and jotting down thoughts and memories that they have during the day.
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Park Place Announcements A Message from Chaplain John Bible Study
Tuesdays: Community Room at 10:45 a.m. September 1: Solomon Encounters God, 1 Kings 9: Obedience September 8: Solomon Encounters God, 1 Kings 10: Ambition & Affirmation September 15: Solomon Encounters God, 1 Kings 11: We Are What We Love
Worship Services Thursdays: Community Room at 2:00 p.m.
September 3: Praying Part 1 September 10: Praying Part 2 September 17: Praying Part 3
Men’s Fellowship Thursday, September 17 Dining Room at 8:30 a.m.
Men of Park Place, please join Chaplain John this morning for coffee and pastries. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know him better and meet others you may not have had a chance to connect with yet. Please note: Chaplain John will be out of the office from September 21 through October 5. During this time, there will be no in-person Bible Study or Worship Services.
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Upcoming Events Resident Satisfaction Survey In an ever-changing world, it is more important than ever to hear directly from our residents what we are doing well and what we can do to continue to improve. That’s why Park Place of Elmhurst is partnering with Activated Insights, a national research organization, to conduct an online Resident Satisfaction Survey September 14th–24th . Your feedback will help our team know what’s succeeding, and what to focus on to improve the care we provide to you. Please do not share this code with anyone else, as it is personalized to you and good for one time use.You may also receive an email or text message notification about the survey, with a direct link. Starting September 14th, you have several options to complete the survey: Online : Visit https://oursurvey.care/providence In-Person : Contact your Survey Champions, Melissa Straube (630-936-4508) or Evelinda Ayala (630-936-4535), for assistance with completing the online survey. Paper Version : Contact your Survey Champions for a paper version of the survey that you can complete at your convenience.
Active Aging Week October 5-11
Active Aging Week is organized by International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), the association leading the active aging industry since 2001. Active aging promotes the concept that everyone, regardless of age, health status, or socio-economic background, should have the opportunity to participate fully in life. This encompasses seven wellness dimensions: emotional, environmental, cognitive/ intellectual, physical, vocational/professional, social, and spiritual. This year, Park Place of Elmhurst has committed to hosting Active Aging week with a series of engaging programs for everyone to get involved and enjoy. Symbria will feature a variety of activities designed to encourage participation and celebrate active aging, including specialized group exercise classes, an educational presentation, fitness challenges, and prize giveaway. The Elmhurst Art Museum The Elmhurst Art Museum is presenting a program and art activity in our Creation Studio (either Contemporary Art or Modern Architecture), Chaplain John will offer AAW themed spiritual events. Residents will participate in a recycling drive. Timothy Christian HS will participate with either the Boys Varsity Soccer team or Girls Volleyball. We will have a special visit from Troy, the TC mascot. We will end the week with our welcome reception on the patio with music and dancing.
The survey is:
Quick and easy to take (10-15 minutes) Designed to cover topics such as satisfaction with specific service areas and an opportunity to share where we’re doing well - or could do better. Confidential This is so important to us.We are eager to get your feedback, to know your priorities, and learn more about what we can do to elevate the service we provide to you. Your opinion is very important to us and we appreciate your time.
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hands-on demonstrations of state-of-the- art technology currently shaping tomorrow's workforce. Be prepared for light walking activity. Celebration Brass Quintet: Happy Birthday Marine Corps and Veteran’s Salute! Tuesday Evening, November 10 7:00 p.m., Living Room Join us, as we celebrate our Veteran’s and recognize the Marine Corps 251st Birthday! The Celebration Brass will bring their finest Quintet for a more intimate and formal concert. Elmhurst Art Museum Friday, November 13 10:45 a.m., Main Entrance A Revolution of Values is one of the four featured exhibitions of the 2026 VeteranArt Triennial, RESISTING THE LONG WAR curated by Aaron Hughes, Mohamed Mehdi, and Amber Zora. The Triennial highlights artists’ creative defiance to war and militarism. Our Tour will be led by a Docent and followed by a small, hands-on program just for Park Place! $22 per person, 14 spots available. The Gettysburg Address: Performed by Abe Lincoln Thursday, November 19 3:00 p.m., Room TBD
Let’s Get Moving! Park Place of Elmhurst; creating unique opportunities designed to fit your lifestyle and interests. Are you interested in an unforgettable art making experience? We would love to gather a group to enjoy this one-of-a-kind art class.
We are looking for 8-10 residents who would enjoy this intimate ornament making class. You will be provided with all the tools and materials to make 3 ornaments. Come
support the arts while creating unique pieces for yourself. No previous experience necessary. Cost - $78 per student, 8-10 spots available for this class at a studio in Villa Park. Call Melissa Straube, ext. 10008, to share your interest, dates available and commitment to the cost. We would like to go to this class in late October. NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS Park Place Holiday Market Wednesday, November 4 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., First Floor Common Areas This year we look forward to a wonderful Market, full of the best holiday Vendors, filled with lovely holiday music, and lots of shoppers. This year, we have invited Timothy Christian Teachers and upper classmen to come shop on their lunch break. We also look forward to guests from our local churches. It’s going to be fabulous! Inside COD: Tour of Immersive Technology Friday, Nov. 6 9:15 a.m., Main Entrance Experience the future of immersive education on an exclusive tour of College of DuPage. Guided by faculty, attendees will receive
Witnesses Mr. Lincoln write his speech — with a little help from you.
Then pay close attention to a moving recitation of the speech at the end. This is a fabulous capstone of our America 250 celebrations.
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