Home Care
Jamie, Lisa, Mary & our favorite Veterans
Yesterday, Jamie, Lisa, and I enjoyed our afternoon playing Bingo with our favorite Veterans. Lisa called Bingo. Jamie passed out the prizes while I assisted our wonderful vets in playing Bingo. I even got to yell Bingo once, but my co-worker, Michaela, was at the lucky table! We brought a delicious cake for all to…
Read MoreSenior care yoga all stars at Sunrise of Highland Park with Lisa
Yesterday, Companion Services of America, which services Deerfield, Highland Park, and the surrounding areas, sponsored a yoga class for the residents of Sunrise Assisted Living. One of the residents commented that the yoga class was excellent! I was informed by the concierge director that the residents had a great experience and are looking forward to…
Read MoreChair yoga with Lisa & Jamie
Last week, Jamie and I sponsored a chair yoga class at Brentwood North in conjunction with Assured Healthcare Staffing. The senior residents really enjoyed participating in our activity so much so that we are returning later this month. We really enjoy serving our community and looking forward to more events in the future.
Read MoreOpen House Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago with Colonel David Sutherland
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. …
Read MorePizza party & Bingo at the VA with the CSA team
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…
Read MoreConnecticut school shooting tragedy
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…
Read MoreRecognizing our employee, Ron Onita
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…
Read MoreEaster Seals Gala 2012 by Steve
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…
Read MoreBingo with Lisa and Jamie
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.
Read MoreNorth Shore Senior Center breakfast by Jamie
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…
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