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Dan Kane with Senior

‘Pomp and Circumstance’ as Seniors graduate from Oak Park Arms’ Academy for Seniors

Oak Park Arms residents completed the Oak Park Arms’ Academy for Seniors latest course titled, “Before 1776: Life in the American Colonies.” For older adults, staying active is the key to preserving health. Researchers have found that mental exercise is just as vital as physical exercise.

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Oak Park Arms Delores Newell receives the Volunteer of the Decade from Renee Steingard Director of Leasing and Resident Engagement during Oak Park Arms Senior Living Spring Dance with the Falconaires. Saturday, April 22, 2023, in Oak Park, Ill.

Delores Newell: Volunteer of the Decade

On Saturday, April 22, the final day of National Volunteer Week, Delores Newell was awarded Volunteer of the Decade at the Oak Park Arms. Delores has been volunteering for more than 13 years at the Oak Park Arms and in December of 2022 she became a resident of the Oak Park Senior Living Community.

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Senior Dancing at Oak Park Arms

Spring Dance with the Falconaires

A spring dance with the Falconaires titled, “When Music Was Music,” took place Saturday, April 22, at the Oak Park Arms Senior Living. This was the first ballroom dance open to the public since COVID.

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Oak Park Arms resident Donald Vivas dances with Kindness Creators Kayla B. during the Arms Valentines Day Dance Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Oak Park, Ill.

Seniors and Preschoolers find Cupid at Valentine’s Dance

Young students from the Kindness Creators Preschool joined seniors from the Oak Park Arms Senior Living Community for a Valentine’s Dance. “Anytime you sit with kids, it makes your day,” said Nancy Thornton of Oak Park.

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Noteworthy on Stage

Noteworthy Show Choir rocked the house at the Oak Park Arms

Noteworthy, the award-winning show choir from Oak Park River Forest High School, performed for seniors and the community at the Oak Park Arms. “We used to have Noteworthy concerts often, so having them back after a couple years was very special for the seniors. Intergenerational programs are so much fun for everyone involved.”

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