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Life at Park Place of Elmhurst Welcome to Park Place of Elmhurst
At Park Place of Elmhurst, the journey to becoming part of our vibrant retirement community often begins with a warm welcome from our exceptional sales team—Nancy (our new Director of Sales and Marketing), Laura, Cameron, and
Patrick plays a pivotal role in ensuring the transition to Park Place is smooth and stress- free. In his role, Patrick manages the logistics that make a big life change feel manageable. Our sales team members are there to support every step of the journey. Together, Nancy, Laura, Cameron, and Patrick embody the spirit of Park Place—welcoming, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to helping people find not just a place to live, but a place to thrive. Their teamwork and dedication ensure that every prospective resident feels seen, heard, and supported from the very first interaction. At Park Place of Elmhurst, our sales team doesn’t just sell a community—they build connections, foster trust, and help people begin a new chapter with confidence and joy. Daylight Saving Time: "Fall Back" Sunday, November 2 2:00 AM, a clock near you This is your friendly reminder that it is that time of year again. Be sure to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed
Patrick. These dedicated professionals are more than just salespeople; they are trusted advisors, compassionate listeners, and enthusiastic ambassadors of the Park Place experience. Nancy has 13+ years of experience as a Director of Sales and Marketing in our field, all in the Chicagoland area. Nancy is focused on enhancing our marketing efforts and leading the sales effort and team. Laura and Cameron serve as our Sales Counselors, a title that reflects their thoughtful and consultative approach. They take the time to understand each prospective resident’s unique story—what they value, what they envision for their future, and what kind of lifestyle they seek. With genuine care and deep knowledge of our community, they guide individuals and families through the decision- making process, highlighting how Park Place can enrich their lives both now and in the years to come. Their conversations go beyond amenities and floor plans. Nancy, Laura, and Cameron focus on building relationships, offering reassurance, and helping people see how Park Place’s continuum of care—one of the finest in the country—can provide peace of mind and long-term security.
on Saturday night, so when you wake up on Sunday, you are on time for breakfast and on time for the bus to Sunday church.
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Spotlight Events at Park Place Watercolor
the globe during World War II, as the Allies struggled to save the world for democracy. Join fellow residents and come see the exhibit 'So Ready for Laughter: The Legacy of Bob Hope' to learn about his unique contributions to the American War Effort. The exhibit, on loan from the National WWII Museum, will be on display in the south gallery through December 7. Sign up with the Concierge by Monday, November 3. This outing is for Park Place residents; there are 13 spots available. Park Place Book Discussion Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear By Elizabeth Gilbert Saturday, November 8 3:00 p.m., Providence Dining Room Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need to live our most creative lives.
Class with Gail Tuesday, November 4 1:30 p.m., Creation Studio
Join fellow residents for an afternoon watercolor class. Signups for this class began on October 14. The class can accommodate 12. Sign up with the Concierge today; a few spots remain available. Of Tragedy and Triumph Piano Concert with Devin Starr
Thursday, November 6 11:00a.m., Living Room
From the sturm und drang of Beethoven to the beautiful Consolations of Liszt, Dr. Devin Starr presents an eclectic concert series based on some of the most emotionally captivating works written over the past 200 years. Deriving music from composers including Beethoven, Liszt, Chopin, Brahms, Debussy, and more contemporary figures, such as Lecuona and Kartsonakis, this program will include great classical hits from the Romantic and Modern eras. Containing harrowing tales of tragedy and triumph, the histories behind the works are fascinating and will be briefly discussed in hopes of giving greater understanding and appreciation to the listener.
Trip to Cantigny: The Legacy of Bob Hope Exhibit Friday, November 7 9:30 a.m., Main Entrance Bob Hope elicited laughs
Balancing soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to
uncover the “strange jewels” hidden within each of us. Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy. All are welcome to attend the Park Place Book Discussion.
across all media: through radio waves, on stage, and on the screen, in both television and film. But none of them mattered more than the humor he injected into American camps across
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sale! All proceeds will benefit the Performing Arts at Timothy Christian Schools. Bus transportation is available on Thursday only.
Community Conversations Monday, November 10 1:30 p.m., Dining Room Hear from your Executive Director about all that is happening at Park Place. Bring your questions and comments! Men’s Lunch Tuesday, November 11 12:00 p.m., Dining Room Men of Park Place, you are all invited to a complimentary lunch in our Dining Room! After your lunch, join us for a concert in the Living Room to honor all our Veterans. Sign up with the Concierge for the Men’s Lunch by Friday, November 7.
Holiday Market Wednesday, November 12 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Dining Room Residents are welcome
to shop, as are any guests in our building during the event. All sellers will accept cash or check, while some of our outside vendors will also accept credit, Venmo, Zelle, and other forms of direct payment. The Market opens promptly at 10:00 AM and closes at 1:00 PM. Our sellers have handmade items, boxed gifts, cards, stocking stuffers, or other desirable hostess gifts you would love to give during the upcoming season. You will also be treated to live entertainment from the Mavis Trio as you shop. The Holiday Market is a festive annual tradition at Park Place. Elmhurst History Museum: World of Tomorrow Exhibit Friday, November 14 9:30 a.m., Main Entrance In honor of Chicago's 100th anniversary, the city hosted its second world fair in 40 years, the Century of Progress International Exposition. The fair spanned over 400 acres of Chicago's lakeshore, showcasing technological innovations and lifting people's spirits during
Veterans Day Concert with Jeffery Deutsch Tuesday, November 11 2:00 p.m., Living Room
We welcome back Jeffery Deutsch for a special performance. Please join us as we honor our Veterans and remember all who served. Landscape Committee Meeting Tuesday, November 11 2:00 p.m., Creation Studio The Landscape Committee will meet this afternoon. Please contact the Committee Chair, Dave Baas, if there is anything you would like him to discuss with the Committee. Deck the Halls: Christmas Decor Sale Wednesday–Thursday, November 12 & 13 9:30 a.m., Main Entrance Marcy Tameling is welcoming us into her home on November 12 and 13th for a Christmas decor
the Great Depression. The exhibition, World of Tomorrow: A Century of Progress, will delve into how the 1933- 1934 World's Fair symbolized optimism
and hope, illustrating Chicago's evolution from a frontier town to a sophisticated metropolis. This world's fair was notably one of the most successful in history, drawing a record-breaking 39 million attendees and featuring a distinctive
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design aesthetic, as evidenced by the numerous souvenirs collected by fairgoers. Sign up with the Concierge by Monday, November 10. There are 13 spots available .
mile-a-minute musical comedy that is all about the universal power of friendship! The story follows Deloris Van Cartier, a Reno lounge singer whose life is put in danger when she witnesses a mob hit. Put into witness protection, she ends up at a rundown convent and assumes the disguise of a nun. But will her fellow nuns ever accept her larger-than-life personality, and will the mob finally catch up with her? Sister Act contains depictions of guns and violence, including simulated gunshots. The running time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission. Sign up with the Concierge by Tuesday, November 18. Tickets are $45 and we have 12 available.
Welcome Reception Friday, November 14 3:00 p.m., Bistro
Please come welcome the new residents of Park Place. Wine, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Opera at the Met: Pirates of Penzance Saturday, November 15 1:00 p.m., Community Room
Birthday Luncheon Thursday, November 20 12:00 p.m., Dining Room
Join fellow residents for an Opera in the Community Room this afternoon. Pirates of Penzance is a popular Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera. The story concerns Frederic, who, having completed his 21st year, is released from his apprenticeship to a band of tender- hearted pirates. Frederic soon learns that he was actually born on February 29, and so, technically, he has a birthday only once each leap year. His indenture specifies that he remain apprenticed to the pirates until his “twenty- first birthday”, meaning that he must serve for another 63 years. World Premier: London’s Opera Comique, April 3, 1880
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 November birthday to lunch in our Dining Room as we celebrate and wish you all a Happy Birthday! Please RSVP to the Concierge by Friday, November 14.
Timothy Christian High School Presents:
Charlotte’s Web Thursday, November 20 6:30 p.m., Main Entrance
Drury Lane Presents: Sister Act Wednesday, November 19 12:45 p.m., Main Entrance Get ready to rejoice as Sister Act arrives in town! Based on the hugely popular
Come see Timothy Christian High School's version of the classic, Charlotte’s Web. Based on the children’s literature by American author E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web tells the story of a livestock pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a barn spider named Charlotte. Please sign up with the Concierge by Friday, November 14. We have 14 complimentary tickets provided by Timothy Christian intergenerational programs.
movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act is a
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This performance will take place at the Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church, located at 149 W. Brush Hill Road, Elmhurst, IL. Performance starts at 3:00 pm. Please contact Melissa Straube at extension 10008. Tickets are $20 to attend. Transportation will be determined based on interest.
One Day University Free Speech Revisited: Views of the First Amendment Friday, November 21 1:00 p.m., Community Room The lecture given by law Professor Robert Post, from Yale Law School, will offer a general theory of the First Amendment, which prohibits the government from abridging freedom of speech. Everyone speaks about the First Amendment, but few actually understand how it works and what it is meant to protect. The course will offer a quick history of First Amendment jurisprudence, a summary of essential First Amendment doctrines, and some examples of contemporary First Amendment puzzles, ranging from free speech in the university to the regulation of commercial speech. Join Michael Harrington as he introduces you to a recorded lecture of a noted professor’s views on the First Amendment, one of the most provocative topics in our time. All are welcome to attend. Wintersong with the Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Corale Saturday, November 22 3:00 p.m. Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church The Glen Ellyn-Wheaton Chorale has been providing an eclectic mix of choral music for Chicago's western suburbs for more than 35 years. You'll find everything from the classics to jazz to spirituals on the Chorale's concert programs—all performed by people who love to sing! The Chorale is home
Thanksgiving Buffet Thursday, November 27
The Dining Services team kindly asks you to make a Reservation for the Thanksgiving Buffet. Those times are:
y 11:00 am y 12:15 pm The maximum seating reservation, y 11:30 am y 12:45 pm
including residents, is 10 people per table. If you wish 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 assigned seating times: 11:00 am and 12:45 pm. 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 am or 12:45 pm. The Bistro will be open only for breakfast during the regular hours of 7:00-9:30 am. No dinner service will be available from 4:00 to 6:30 pm.
to 60-70 singers from a variety of backgrounds. Our goal is to enjoy and appreciate the gift we have in music, and to bring that gift to you in our concerts.
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Park Place Announcements UCCA Volunteer Opportunity
A Message from Chaplain Gerry Bible Study Tuesdays: Community Room at 10:45 a.m. November 4: Revelation 2: The 7 Lampstands November 11: Revelation 3: The Lampstands (2) November 18: Revelation 4: The Throne Room of God November 25: Revelation 5: The Lion Who is the Lamb Worship Services Thursdays: Community Room at 2:00 p.m. November 6: Worship led by Chaplain Intern Carol Sasaki November 13: Communion Service God is…Holy November 20: Thanksgiving Service What am I thankful for this year?” November 27: No service — Thanksgiving Day Meet Our New Chaplain Intern Carol Sasaki Carol Sasaki will be working with Chaplain Gerry this year as she fulfills an internship toward her degree from Western Seminary. Carol has been a missionary teacher to Japan for 40 years, and now she is feeling called to become a Chaplain when she returns to Japan. She will be at Park Place for 10 hours each week. She plans to return to Japan and be a Chaplain in a Senior Community there. Please warmly welcome her when you see her on our campus.
Every year, the United Community Concerns
Association (UCCA) in the Elmhurst school district 205 collects food during November for needy families in the Elmhurst school district 205. Park Place participated in this food collection for the first time last year and collected fourteen large boxes filled with non-perishables! All the food was sorted and delivered by volunteers to more than 360 local families on the second Saturday in December. We are again looking forward to participating in the UCCA food collection. Boxes will be available from November 3-21 in the Community Room on the second floor. If you would like to participate, these are the items most needed: • Peanut butter • Jelly • Dried Potato Mix • Rice
• Flour • Canned fruits • Sugar • Canned vegetables • Canned pasta • Cereal • Boxed milk • Hamburger Helper
• Pasta sauce • Hearty soups • Canned fish • Healthy snacks • Canned meats
Thank you for considering helping with this effort for these local families. Mary Jo Corbett UCCA Volunteer
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A Message from Life Enrichment
Park Place Resident House Walk
There will be no transportation available on Thursday, November 27. If your trip can wait, please consider scheduling transportation the week before or after Thanksgiving. We also ask you to look into December, Christmas Eve and Christmas both fall on Wednesday and Thursday this year, and transportation will only be offered on Tuesday, December 23.
Wednesday, December 17
Would you like to share your residence with your neighbors? Here’s how it works: Let us know if you would like to open your residence for our twelfth annual Park Place Christmas House Walk. Decorate your residence as much, or as little, as you like. Open your door on December 17, during your designated time. We will schedule showings with the hosts to make the day enjoyable for all. The Walk will be organized based on the number of participants. We plan on splitting the day into 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. The concierge will take Host and Hostess RSVPs for the 10:00 a.m. shift and the afternoon shift. This arrangement allows us to offer flexible scheduling for all. Providing refreshments for the visitors is entirely OPTIONAL. We will offer our Wednesday Social Hour from 3-4 with wine and a special holiday cocktail, and festive snacks. For those of you who do not host, save the date and visit the participating residences. A list of residences with tour maps will be made available in the lobby on the day of the Christmas Walk. If you would like to serve as a host for the Park Place Annual Christmas House Walk, please sign up with the Concierge by Monday, December 1.
The Perfect Year-End Gift: Three Benefits of Giving Stock
Thank you for your generosity, which makes the ministry of the Park Place of Elmhurst Foundation possible! If you’re contemplating a year-end gift, consider giving appreciated stock. Not only will you further the important work of our foundation and your community, but you will also benefit from tremendous tax-wise savings! When you donate stock or other securities that you’ve owned for at least a year, you give substantially without restricting your cash flow, receive a fair market value tax deduction at the time of your gift, and avoid taxes you would have owed on the sale. Giving stock is the perfect, cost-effective way to close out a year of generosity. You’ll experience the peace of knowing you have accomplished the greatest good with your God-given resources. To learn more about giving stock or other smart and powerful ways to support the mission of the Park Place of Elmhurst Foundation, email Beth McGowan Welch at bethw@ppoefoundation.org or call 630-936-4447.
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