b'L AKE FORE ST P L AC E: CELEBRATI NG 25 YE ARSAugust 2023 marked a huge milestoneChad Ruback, Vice President for for Lake Forest Placethe celebrationInstitutional Advancement, Rosalind of 25 years of serving seniors at theFranklin University; Jill Baren, community. And for many, its aPresident of Lake Forest College; celebration of creating a retirementand Tony Rizzato, Administrator of of their dreams. Lake Forest PlaceCommunity Life, Lake Forest Place.is currently home to more than 400Perhaps the most special part of all seniors and has served hundreds morewas the recognition of 26 Pioneer over the past 25 years.residents. These residents, two of whom To commemorate the very special occasion,are 103 years old, have been members of a lovely gala event was held featuring music fromthe community since its inception in 1998. Petra van Nuis and her band. A grand ice sculptureCalvine Bowen, pictured above far left, served with a seafood buffet served as a centerpiece for the galasas the representative Pioneer and spoke about her decor. Lake Forest Place is known for its beautiful andexperience at Lake Forest Place.impressive events and delicious dining, which the residentsAlong with many residents, board members also thoroughly enjoyed.attended, including Byram Dickes, Edward and Jeanne A program featured remarks from local dignitariesJames, Neele and Bonnie Stearns, Jim and Cynthia and community leaders, including Lake Forest PlacePinkerton (Lake Forest Place residents), Milt and Joan Executive Director Leslie Green; Presbyterian HomesWeinberg (Lake Forest Place residents),CEO Nadim Abi-Antoun; Marsha Oberrieder, President,and Earl Frederick (Lake Forest Place resident).Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital;Its such an honor to be Presbyterian HomesThis anniversary experience has been amazing; its just President and CEO during this time. I couldnt blown up. This celebration and achievement are truly a be prouder to be part of this community andtestament to just how much our team members care, witness everything our teams have worked how wonderful the residents are, and how much of an so hard to accomplish.impact our community makes. Its extraordinary.NADIM ABI-ANTOUN LESLIE GREEN Presbyterian Homes President and CEOLake Forest Place Executive DirectorTHE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR LAKE FOREST PLACE. 4 Cheers to 25 more years!'