Susan has spearheaded many improvements since she began leadership of the organization in addition to the current major project in Oak Crest adding private restrooms and more than doubling the size of each private room. There have been many highlights which have been quite impressive, here are just some accomplishments: installation of two elevators, addition of the Atrium, Cellar Pub, George's Stage and Mary's Assembly Hall, renovation to Oak Crest's kitchen and all common rooms. The copyrighted Keeping Program for memory care and Campbell Center, coupled with community programs Community Dinner and Friends Breakfast for community. A favorite motto is " I wondered why somebody doesn't do something and then I remembered, I am somebody". Quick to site the work of others, Susan adds that nothing is ever accomplished by just one person, " I have been fortunate to work with many talented staff members and many volunteers who gave of their time, talent and resources to support me and Oak Crest and I am very grateful."
Welcome to Oak Crest Atrium Apartments Blog, come along and learn more about how being at home, at Oak Crest has come to be known as the best place next to being in your own home
Monday, September 18, 2017
Executive Director celebrates 44 years on the job
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
Monday, July 17, 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
2nd Tuesday Bake Sale
On the second Tuesday of every month we bake.
Our famous CRANBERRY NUT BREAD.
It is so Delicious
But
the best part is the bread is decorated to take to a party!
Whatever the occasion
like Fathers Day coming up
You can pick up your bread and give the perfect gift.
This is just one of our many fun(d) raisers
call and reserve your bread today!
Monday, March 27, 2017
Special lunch with the Honorary Easter Bunny
Lunch with Foo
the honorary Easter Bunny!
Enjoy lunch with the real live Easter Bunny Foo
Saturday April 15th from 11:30 to 1 pm
Kids young and old will have a chance to pet Foo, the family pet of staff member Liz, who has offered to share Foo with all the guests.
Lunch in the Cellar Pub is always free for our members
Guests are asked to make a nominal donation.
Please call 8477422255 for a reservation
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Monday, January 9, 2017
Happy New Year
we at Oak Crest Atrium Apartments are delighted to invite you to some of our
ongoing events, don't be shy stop by....
Community Dinner the third Monday of every month at 6pm
Friends Breakfast every Thursday Morning at 9am
Book Sale (great selection and bargains) 2nd Tuesday & Wed. of the month
and watch for special community programming
visit us on Facebook at Oakcrestatrium.org
Monday, October 3, 2016
Oak Crest presents the 30th Anniversary of
Grandma's Porch
October 31st 3 to 5 pm
every year the members dress in their most creative costumes and take great care to decorate the front porch in the most frightening Halloween style
and then
the little people who visit with their own costumes and bags open for treats come and visit.
what could be more fun
than a visit to Grandma's Porch on Halloween?
could be the original spirit of the season
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
You are invited to a weekly Birthday Party 112 years of Oak Crest
112th Birthday
Oak Crest is having a big birthday,
and you are invited to come to a weekly party.
Wed. Happy Hour in the Cellar Pub at 4 pm.
with so many years to celebrate we couldn't have just one celebration, so we hope one of the Wednesdays in September will be a convenient time for you to stop by and help us mark our special occasion. We will be serving refreshments and sharing stories of the remarkable heritage of Oak Crest Residence in Elgin.
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Oak Crest Members suffer from Cubs Fever
It has been a breathtaking summer for Chicago Baseball Fans and we have quite a few. Many comments start this way "Can you believe we lived long enough to see it?" and on it goes. The remarkable season of the hometown heroes our Cubbies.
But the surge has done much for those who are armchair followers; our Atrium is decked out with memorabilia and a daily tally for the team is front and center. Even more than the hats, pins, jerseys and old photos are the memories and the chance to relive them. Oh the stories that have been shared.Thanks to the Cubs for a chance to be young at heart again. For more on some of the members memories please check us out on Facebook.
Monday, July 11, 2016
Summertime and the living is easy
Just like the Good Old Days
Members enjoy the leisure moments of just watching the cars go by or a garden in bloom; visiting with an icy lemonade or iced tea and sharing the memories of summers past. The summer is the long awaited time of year that goes by much too quickly and seems to stand slowly as the lazy days are here.
Things are easy to enjoy and as the porch fills and reminiscence takes hold, the summer breeze reminds us that all too soon the joy of just sitting and enjoying whatever goes by will be gone again, So we remind you to come sit and have a cold drink with us and enjoy every minute of the all too fleeting summertime.
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Lucky to have parents and show it
We all wear lots of hats, none of them more important than parent and child. If you are lucky enough to still have your parents don't forget to share your smiles with them!
A great place to share some laughs with mom and dad is our monthly Community Dinner every third Monday of the month. On Monday March 21st at 6 pm we will feature a traditional Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Call early for reservations 847 742 2255, this one is popular! No Blarney
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Valentine gratitude
Loving what is..
We think Valentines Day is the perfect time to tell you that at Oak Crest Atrium Apartments we love being here and having days filled with....
new friendships
acts of kindness
caring voices
good food
pleasant visitors
exciting bus trips
Cellar Pub lunches
movies
crafts
shopping at the Corner of Tidbits and Trends
smiles
laughter
HAPPINESS
Monday, January 4, 2016
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