b'A Letter from the Executive Director R E S I D E N T F E A T U R EINTRODUCING THE INAUGURAL ISSUE OF BON VOYAGE!Finding the FOR NEARLY 26 YEARS, Ive spent most of my waking momentsMaking themostof lost timewithin Presbyterian Homes communities16 at Westminster Place, Joyin and nearly 10 at The Moorings of Arlington Heights. GARY AND KARLENE WORCESTER beganEach of them has found activities to get involved in, their journey at The Moorings during the first monthwith Gary participating on the Bylaws Committee When they say, Do what you love, and youll never work a day in yourof quarantine in 2020, making their experienceand the Residents Council, playing billiards, and life, they dont mean it wont feel like workbut they do mean thata unique one. With programs on hold, socialusing the fitness center. Karlene enjoys playing cards youll find fulfillment and your heart will be full of joy. And if theres oneopportunities paused, and visits restricted, they wereand likes to use the fitness center when she can. word that accurately sums up life at The Moorings, its joy.unable to immerse themselves in the lifestyle theyTogether, they attend programs and happy hours Every Day So what brings you joy? had expected as quickly as many had before.within the community. While off site, they love to Is it being surrounded by friends and family? Bringing a smile to theIn spite of this, Karlene feels as though their timingvisit with friends and family, and they enjoy their face of a stranger? Striking up a conversation with someone youwas perfectand its clear they made the best of it.lakeside vacation home in Wisconsin.barely know? Trying something new? In fact, it allowed Gary to get to know their new floor These experiences that bring you joy arent just meaningful; they alsoplanthe Hawthornewhile getting exercise. IWere still experiencing new things and are excited to enhance your life. They add immeasurable value while making everywas able to measure from one end to the other, saidcontinue getting involved in more of the fun activities and moment better than the next. Gary, and 95 laps is 1 mile. committees here at The Moorings!This is why we believe in providing as much joy and value as possible. This isnt the only reason they chose an apartment home in the midrisethey chose it because they At The Moorings, residents know they have the security of a plan fordidnt have to leave a villa to enjoy the various life. They also know they can enjoy a lifestyle of happiness while livingactivities in their building.their best life. Each day, they can take advantage of everything life has to offer with the peace of mind of supportand theyll continue to find this freedom right here. Imagine trying to prove that theresA Funny Story Turned Fateno such thing as a free lunch with Experience our difference. your friends and laughing about Whether youve been here before or youre getting ready to visit forsomeday needing a senior living community like The Mooringsonly to the first time, one thing is certainyoull feel something different.have this be where you would call home in the future. Thats exactly what The energy and warmth. The genuinely good people. From thehappened to SHARON FACIANA, who became familiar with senior moment you walk in our doors, youll feel a real sense of community.living communities exactly in this way. Im proud to be part of The Moorings and excited to give you anMy late husband worked with someone who lived at The Moorings. We inside look at everything that awaits through this issue of Bon Voyage!used to invite her to dinner. In return, shed invite us to The Moorings for I hope the joy that our team, residents and families feel will radiateshows and dinners, so we got acquainted with the community this way.throughout these pages and show you the value that each aspect of our wonderful community provides. They decided to make a move to The Moorings and had been placed on the waitlist. Unfortunately, her husband was ill by the time the unit Lisa Vandermark became available. She decided not to move at that time, so she was placed back on the waitlist. After he passed away, the model they wanted Lisa Vandermark came up, and she took it as a sign she was meant to move, saying, It Executive Director was overwhelming at first. It was new, and I didnt know how everything worked, but it all worked out, and here I am.Now, Sharon enjoys social and spiritual events, and participating in groups such as the New Hope Scholarship Fund Committee, the Spiritual Life Committee, and more! Ive always been kind of a joiner, and theres a large variety of things to do here, she said. Not only this, but Sharons 2 SCHEDULE A VISIT TODAY. | 847-469-1863 | TheMooringsOfArlingtonHeights.org longtime friend Peg moved here as well, making every day even more fun. 3'