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Members of area veterans groups plan out a May ceremony for Korean War vets Monday. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Korean War vets sought out for May 27 ceremony

By Jeff Vorva | April 4 at 10:59 a.m.

Veterans who served in the Korean War are being asked to participate in a ceremony to honor them on May 27 in Orland Park. Several … Read more ›

Rendering of "small house" eldercare housing planned for Victorian Village, Homer Glen (courtesy of SAS Architects & Planners).

From the community

SAS Architects & Planners to Design ‘Small House’ Eldercare For Victorian Village, Homer Glen; Concept Offers Skilled Nursing In a Residential Setting

By Cindy Martin | March 26 at 1:31 p.m.

SAS Architects & Planners (http://www.sasarch.com) — a full-service firm specializing in senior living, healthcare and commercial use projects — has been retained to design “small … Read more ›

From the community

Public Input Sought on Programs and Services for Older Adults

By AgeOptions | March 19 at 10:54 a.m.

Suburban Cook County residents are encouraged to take part in community forums and provide input for an area-wide plan for services for older adults. AgeOptions, … Read more ›

LTC Robert Ruffolo talks to area veterans' groups officials Monday about a ceremony in May. (Jeff Vorva/Tribune)

Plans to give ‘appropriate thank you’ to area Korean War vets in the works

By Jeff Vorva | Feb. 27 at 5:33 p.m.

Plans are in the works for various south suburban veterans groups to honor Korean War veterans in a May ceremony in Orland Park. Lt. Col. … Read more ›

From the community

Taste of Victorian Village – Free Community Event

By Samantha Vander Vliet | Feb. 27 at 1:50 p.m.

The Victorian Village, a senior facility offering assisted and retirement living services, is hosting a FREE in-house taste testing event on March 15, 2:00-4:00pm. The … Read more ›

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Taste of Victorian Village – Free Community Event

By Samantha Vander Vliet | Feb. 27 at 1:48 p.m.

The Victorian Village, a senior facility offering assisted and retirement living services, is hosting a FREE in-house taste testing event on March 15, 2:00-4:00pm. The … Read more ›

Palos Park residents Rebecca Sweeney, 10, and Julia Krol, 10, get ready to perform in a Variety Show for residents of Alden Estates of Orland Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. All of the girls in Girl Scout Troop 467 had a special role to play in the show, which included singing, dancing and musical performances on the piano and flute.

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Seniors Enjoy Girl Scout Visit

By Alden Health Care | Feb. 22 at 11:18 a.m.

Individuals staying at of Alden Estates of Orland Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center for short-term rehab recently enjoyed the company of 12 girl scouts. … Read more ›

$St. Michael Apangea Math Students$

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Apangea Math Program Comes To St. Michael School

By St. Michael School Marketing | Jan. 23 at 12:48 p.m.

Through a federal grant, St. Michael School is fortunate to begin a web-based math program this year. We have begun the program with 30 students … Read more ›

Free ride ends for most older transit riders

Sep. 1, 2011 at 8:03 a.m.

The free ride is over for most older area transit riders. Today, some 336,000 senior citizens who will start using new reduced-fare permits on the … Read more ›

From the community

The Hoarding Dilemma: When and How to Help

By Martha Kern | Aug. 17, 2011 at 11:39 a.m.

By Shay Jacobson, RN, MA, NCGPresident, Lifecare Innovations, Inc. National Certified GuardianAndMartha M. KernDirector, Lifecare Home Solutions, Inc. The problem of hoarding has recently garnered … Read more ›

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