Home Care

On Friday January 25th, Steve and I attended an open house for Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago at their school in Chicago.  The guest speaker was Colonel David Sutherland who spoke about his experiences in the military in Afghanistan and Iraq.  His stories were inspirational and leads everyone to desire to participate in community service. …

Yesterday afternoon, Lisa, Steve, and I hosted Bingo at the VA for our Happy Heroes. CSA hosted a pizza party and distributed prizes to the Bingo winners. At the end, everyone was a winner. We really enjoyed spending the afternoon with our vets and appreciate that the facility organized this event. We will back again…

Our hearts go out to the families of the victims in the school shooting. The majority of the victims were children between 5 and 10 years old with their whole lives ahead of them. We are thinking about their families in their time of need and know that they will live on in the hearts…

Ron has worked for CSA since the early years. We would like to recognize Ron for his outstanding performance and service as a supervisor and companion for our veterans at the James Lovell Federal Health Care Center. His dedication, commitment, and compassion have allowed to be a success. He truly makes a difference in the…

Last night, Jamie and I attended the Easter Seals Gala. Jamie’s mother, Jan Smith, wife of the late doctor Leonard Smith, joined us. Allison Rosati and Rob Stafford from NBC 5 Chicago News were the emces for the evening. Rachel Barton played the violin, and special guest, Ozzie Guillen, former White Sox manager, was in…

Jamie and I spent Friday afternoon with the residents of Manor Care in Highland Park. I called Bingo, and Jamie played with the residents. There were lots of winners this time! We distributed many fun prizes and can’t wait to return to participate in other fun activities.

Lisa and I attended the North Shore Senior Center breakfast this morning hosted by the executive director to thank members of the community for contributing to the annual yearbook and buyer’s guide. The breakfast was very informed, and we learned more about the programs provided by the center. After breakfast, we decided to go on…

On October 13th, I went to the Deerfield Chamber of Commerce Healthy Living Expo at Sachs Recreation Center. I set up a booth to educate families and seniors on in home care available in Deerfield, Highland Park, Northbrook and the surrounding areas. Information was provided to these families and seniors should they decide to have…

I have been enjoying my involvement in the community. I am still calling Bingo at the retirement communities in the area, and most recently, participated in an auction at an independent living community in the area. In the next few weeks, I have Bingo, breakfasts, and a trivia social planned.