Building for success...
It's never too early to think of our feathered friends.

Mike and Bob are working on  the construction of a bird house.

The newly created Mary's Assembly Hall is host for a variety of interesting programs. Consider your skills and how you could share them with others in this great new setting. Call Zoila at 847 742 2255 for more information.



" Happy New Year from our castle to yours"
Tea is being served every afternoon
at 2:30pm
and you are invited!

Happy Holidays

Happy Hoidays from Oak Crest....
our halls are decked out with beauty and grace,
our members have smiles all over the place.
Visitors come and sing songs to us,
bring us good wishes and tasty treats.
The sadness that sometimes comes over us all
as we recall the lost past was completely replaced.
Our new happy is the celebration of now. It's time to
be here and that is  better than wishing for the past.
Each new day brings new ways to celebrate what is.
It is our turn now to say thank you for all that your
kindness and favors have meant this holiday season
and every day of the year. From all of our hearts...
We wish you a Happy New Year!

We Promise:

Caring
Keeping
Trusting

November is

Staff Appreciation Month

at Oak Crest.

24/7 our staff works tirelessly to care for our members.
Not easy work, requiring dedication and patience. For that reason we set aside an entire month to honor the efforts of the past year. Here are some of the ways in which we acknowledge those who work at Oak Crest & Atrium Apartments:

• every staff person is given top billing on our main sign for all the world to see.
• a turnaround dinner has volunteers and administration serving staff a special dinner to show appreciation.
• every staff person gets gifts.
• everyday staff is thanked for choosing to work at Oak Crest.
• We invite you to stop by and add your special touch to our month long celebration of thanks for our special caring staff.

The 108th Anniversary Celebration of Oak Crest's founding was highlighted with the dedication of the Campbell Center, the new heart of Oak Crest Residence. Created specifically for memory care, the Campbell Center was named to honor benefactors Marion and Sandy Campbell's mom, Martha. Former member of Oak Crest "Marty" was fondly remembered by Executive Director Susan Cincinelli during the ceremony. Mayor Kaptain of Elgin was on hand to proclaim Sat. Sept.22,2012 Oak Crest Campbell Center Day in Elgin.

coming soon Campbell Center

Campbell Center

Something Wonderful is coming to Oak Crest.

Hint: The heart of the home.

Hint: Everything you need to find your way each day.

Hint: Fufillment

Hint: What matters to you?

Keep checking for the answer.

The Cheese Stands Alone...

Our Cellar Pub has hosted two special birthday parties the past two Saturdays, one for a lovely lady celebrating her 60th and the other a surprise party for a man celebrating his 50th.

Two things:

1. We love to rent the Pub for these types of special occasions, we do everything. Food, music, decorations whatever you want or need. The atmosphere is very welcoming and the value is unsurpassed. Call us to learn more about the Oak Crest Cellar Pub as an alternative for your next special event.





2. Our Chef JP is celebrating his 10th anniversary at Oak Crest. Unless you have tasted our delicious food you cannot possibly realize what great cause for celebration that is. We invite you to join us the third Monday of every month for the Oak Crest Community Dinner at 6pm for a sample of why we Celebrate Chef's anniversay. Thanks for the many food memories Chef!

The smell of warm cookies, the smile of a good friend, the security of knowing someone is always there for you...these are the things that make our Oak Crest and make it HOME.

Oak Crest Renewal Project

From time to time we all need to be renewed and Oak Crest of Elgin now proudly celebrating 107 years of continuous service in our commumity is launching a major renovation program.

announcing the "Renewal Project"...

We are renewing our commitment to the community and our members with plans to add even more.

We will experience a renewal of the charm that has made Oak Crest a warm and welcoming place to live for 107 years. New amemity bathrooms and spas,new theatre and dining venues,new arts center ,new decor with the same trusted staff and values that have always set Oak Crest's standards above the rest.

As we rejunenate our surroundings we will re-energize our menus. Chef JP will be working from a new state of the art kitchen creating the dishes you ask for. His famous BBQ ribs, mouth watering grilled flank steak and savory baked French onion soup to name just a few.

Our new theatre will be the center of attention as we explore new films and new worlds of culture and entertainment. Across the hall the arts center will be alive with creation. a universe onto itself this dynamic center will host guest artists who share how they translate the ordinary into the extraordinay and you are invited to be part of the miracle.

The energy, the excitement, the honest caring and the daily reminder that life is wonderful if you share it with friends all come together here at Oak Crest in Elgin. Our plans for renewal are in full swing , and now all we need is you. Plan to be part of our secrest receipe for a well lived life.

Summer Flowers in the Atrium Courtyard are in their full glory, stop by and have an iced tea and enjoy the tranquility of our peaceful setting and the amazing flowers!

Elvis Lives at Oak Crest on June 20th at 6pm

Elvis is the king and he will be performing at the monthly Oak Crest Community Dinner June 20th, 2011 at 6pm. Every third Monday of the month the Cellar Pub is the site for a terrific dinner and live entertainment. We cordially invite you to come and join the fun.

Reservations are required call 847 742 2255 to reserve your space.

Spring Memories

Spring is a time of renewal and reawakening, a time to plant and clean house and a time for remembering. Can you remember your best Easter outfit as a child? Do you remember egg hunts or rifeling through a great big beautiful basket for chocolate and bunnies? Age doesn't matter when it comes to memories, in fact the older you get the more vivid those long ago memories become. In the midst of all your spring cleaning and preparation take some time to restore the happy memories we all have of past Springs. The first robin and green grass and all the promise these signs of spring bring with them.

Santa Baby at Oak Crest

Christmastime at Oak Crest is magical.

We celebrate daily the joy of being alive. Sometimes in small ways with a smile or touch and sometimes in big ways with a great party. The pictures here are from Rick Harris and as proud dad to Santa Baby at our "Lunch with Santa" annual party Rick had much to smile about!

Celebrating Lennon's first Christmas was a gift for all who attended.

Merry Christmas and our wish for you is that you find the joy in every tiny thing.

this is Chef jp with Bug playing pool.

this is our volunteer pianist Bernice Gromer

this is me, my name is Susan Cincinelli and I have worked at Oak Crest for thiryseven years. A lot has changed over the years but one thing always stays the same here...the staff members who care for our members are always dedicated and caring. Sometimes they play games and sing songs but all the time they are polite and curteous and listen to the needs of the people they serve every day.

So once a year we take a month to say "thank you" to them. They are praised and reminded that they are appreciated for their hard work. Drive by everyday of the month and see the daily changing names of our stars on the sign out front and honk if you like or stop by to have a cup of coffee with our stars they deserve a pat on the back and a break!