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Spotlight Events at Park Place Calvin University: Great American Speeches Monday, June 1, 8, and 22 10:45 a.m., Community Room This course considers some of the key
was about it,” Karen said. “He didn’t want credit. He just wanted to do what was needed.” That approach carried into his life at Park Place. As the community grew, Glen saw practical opportunities to make daily life better for the people around him. When there were not enough folding chairs for everyone to sit during events, he quietly purchased more. When it became difficult for residents to hear in the bistro and sitting areas, he funded a new sound system to improve the experience for others. His contributions improved daily life at Park Place in lasting ways, but the deeper legacy may be the spirit behind them: quiet kindness, thoughtful generosity, and a sincere desire to make life better for the people around him. Please join the Park Place Foundation honoring Glen on Tuesday, June 2, at 3 pm on the outdoor dining patio. Glen’s five children will be joining us. Refreshments will be served, including chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast. We hope to see you there! Elmhurst Farmers Market
speeches in American history. Each session is 1 hour and 15 minutes. Speeches will be made available before each class. James Bratt, professor of history emeritus at Calvin University, will discuss and examine the following speeches: y John Winthrop's A Model of Christian Charity y Patrick Henry's Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death y Washington’s Farewell Address y Lyman Beecher’s Plea for the West y Seneca Falls Women’s Rights Convention Declaration of Sentiments
Foundation Dedication: A Quiet Legacy of Generosity Tuesday, June 2 3:00 p.m., Outdoor Dining Patio
Every Wednesday 7:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
The Elmhurst Farmers Market is one of Elmhurst’s great local markets and a family- friendly must-do event, popular with locals and visitors alike. Enjoy boutique style shopping every Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from June to October in the parking lot of Elmhurst Christian Reformed Church located at 149 W. Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL.
For many at Park Place of Elmhurst, Glen Ostdiek’s generosity was felt long before it was fully known. A longtime resident who passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 95, Glen quietly helped shape life at Park Place in ways both meaningful and lasting. He funded practical improvements, supported shared spaces, encouraged community, and helped advance the vision that eventually contributed to Park Place’s Arboretum status. Yet according to his daughter, Karen, recognition was never the point. “When you think about Dad’s generosity, what stands out most is how kindly anonymous he
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