Dog Daze
This picture has "Gone to the Dogs" as members try to pose with their dogs before the Dog Daze Walk.

Dog Daze
Mimi Howard and Toby wait for a special doggie bag after the Dog Daze event.

Dog Daze
Jane Hoffman and Jacqueline Banfield give treats to Pattie after a walk around the pond.

Apple Tasting
Tom Bush, Don Wortmann, Dick Matre, and Don Reed sample apples during the Apple Tasting.

Downtown Chicago
Char Thoma, Forence Wysocki and Mary Jane Nelson stroll along the gardens of Millennium Park.

Downtown Chicago
Marianne Lenz and Carol Brenner pose in front of the Crown Fountain at Millennium Park.

Downtown Chicago
Garlands members reflect in front of the infamous "Bean."

Ice Cream Social
Pat Tisbo and Phyllis Jannotta enjoy a creamy ice cream cone.

Cupcake Decorating for Cancer
Members decorate over 200 cupcakes for the World's Largest Cupcake Tower
sponsored by American Cancer Society.

Dancing at The Garlands
Birthday girl, Bonnie Smith enjoys a dance with Dave during the Swing Band
Dance & Concert.

Let's Play Ball!
Executive Director, Bruce Berlin played catch with Paul Anda, Don
Wortmann, Harry Keller and Bill Lieberman in The Garlands Courtyard.

Let's Play Ball!
Paul Anda winds up while playing catch in the courtyard.

Vintage Car Show
Betty Reed and Carol Brenner admire the Packard Automobiles on display at
The Garlands.

Vintage Car Show
The Garlands men view a 1910 Packard along with Packards from other years.

Harry Logue Inducted into the Barrington Area Senior Citizens Hall of Fame

Harry Logue

Congratulations to Garlands member Harry Logue who was inducted into the 2011 Barrington Area Senior Citizens Hall of Fame at a ceremony on May 18.

The Hall of Fame, sponsored by the Barrington Area Council on Aging, honors outstanding older adults from the Barrington area for their service to enhance the quality of life in the community.

Harry was nominated by BACOA for his service since joining BACOA’s board in 2005. Says BACOA Executive Director Joyce Palmquist, “Harry has been a strong advocate on behalf of the organization. He has recruited volunteers to become involved with the organization and has worked hard to spread the word regarding the good work that BACOA does.”

And, she adds, “he has a deep understanding of the demands placed on caregivers and how important BACOA’s services for caregivers are.”

Vintage Hats
Garlands member Joyce Carlson models a hat from the 1940s.

Vintage Hats
Garlands member Isabella Wheatley models a hat from the 1940s.

Vintage Hats
Garlands members enjoy the history and selection of vintage hats.

Vintage Hats
Lecturer, Heather Edgington from Minnesota, studied the History of Costumes
in College and now lectures on the reasons why hats were designed from
1860-1960.

The Spirit of Youth
The Faassens along with Marlene Peterson and Rita Roche enjoy a glass of
wine at the Art Reception for May's "The Spirit of Youth" photo exhibit.

The Spirit of Youth
Great examples of the "Spirit of Youth" pose in front of their photos
displayed at The Gallery at The Garlands in May.

Tea for Book Browsers
Garlands member Cheryl Karlin sets a lovely table to host a tea for the Book Browsers.

Tea for Book Browsers
Members of The Garlands Book Browsers discuss "Sarah's Key" by Tatiana DeRosnay and enjoy High Tea at Cheryl
Karlin's villa.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
In sombreros, Garlands members Tom Bush and Bev Harding toast at the Cinco de Mayo Happy
Hour.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Director of Activities, Jill Lund, celebrates Cinco de Mayo with Garlansd members Jack
Roche and Bob Ryan.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Garlands members Dick Matre and Bob Bruns enjoy salsa & chips in the Café.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Garlands member Dori Hoyne and Wellness Nurse, Paula Irving, celebrate Cinco de Mayo and
the DestiNATION walk.

Easter at The Garlands
Garlands members Delores Lobraico and Ulla Brandt pose with the Bunny.

Easter at The Garlands
Garlands members Tom Bush and Bev Harding celebrate Easter.

Easeter at The Garlands
Garlands member Pat Menges enjoys brunch with her daughter and daughter-in-law.

Easter at The Garlands
Garlands member Dusty Ash and her grandson dress up for Easter and pose with the Bunny.

Easter at The Garlands
Garlands member Mimi Howard's granddaughters have a nibble with the Easter Bunny.

Easter at The Garlands
Garlands member Lee Heckmeck's grandsons pose with the Easter Bunny!

The Luck of the Irish at The Garlands
Garlands members celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

The Luck of the Irish at The Garlands
Garlands members celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

The Luck of the Irish at The Garlands
Garlands members celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

The Luck of the Irish at The Garlands
Garlands members celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

The Luck of the Irish at The Garlands
Garlands members celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

The Luck of the Irish at The Garlands
Garlands members celebrate St. Patrick's Day!

Blizzard of 2011 at The Garlands
Member Marlene Peterson captures The Garlands' Winter Wonderland with her camera.

Blizzard of 2011 at The Garlands
Member Marlene Peterson captures the plow in action at The Garlands' Winter Wonderland.

Blizzard of 2011 at The Garlands
Member Marlene Peterson captures The Garlands' Winter Wonderland with her camera.

Tai Chi Class in Action!
Practicing Tai Chi is a fun way to exercise for members in the Fitness Center.

Seeing Hearts!
Marilyn Galdoni visits with Cookie Cook who dressed up for Valentine's Day.

New Year's Eve Garlands Style
Celebrating with friends.

New Year's Eve Garlands Style
Out with the old, in with the new.

New Year's Eve Garlands Style
Looking forward to a great year.

New Year's Eve Garlands Style
Happy New Year!

New Year's Eve Garlands Style
Party like it's 2011.

New Year's Eve Garlands Style
Happy 2011!

Garlands Member Rollls Perfect Wii Bowling Game!
Congratulations to Garlands member Julia Steco, age 81, for rolling a perfect game in Wii Bowling by scoring 300 points—that’s ten consecutive strikes! This tops Julia’s previous high score of 274. She has an amazing arm!

New Members Start New Year at The Garlands!
Seated: Pat and Frank Covey; first row: Raine Julien, Dee Maher, Bobbie Wood, Sharon and Ron Lindquist, Carol Schwarz, Joan Fugina, and Dorothy Pratt; back row: Larry Maher, Jane Hoffman, Jacob Schnur, Ron Wood, George Pratt, and Norb Schwarz

Scarecrows Live a Life of Ease at The Garlands
The Daily Herald reported that, "If Barrington's newest community event proves successful this month, there shouldn't be a blackbird left in town by Halloween."

More than 55 scarecrows created by area businesses entered in the village and Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce's Scarecrow Festival this year. The best (OK, so we're a little partial) came from Garlands residents who portrayed a life of ease in their comfortable retirement community.

DestiNATION Mexico
DestiNATION participants celebrate walking to Mexico with yummy chips and salsa.

MORE Hawaiian Happy Hour
Margaret Cifnonelli, with Scottie, enjoys a Pina Colada drink special at the Hawaiian Happy Hour.

Hawaiian Happy Hour
Vette Kell and Mary Barnes sway to the Hawaiian strings of Steve Askins.

Kudos to the Chef!
Victor takes compliments on a delicious meal from the Wicklunds and the Roches.

Dining at The Garlands
The Dennie's children join them for a prime rib dinner in the Roycroft.

Cake looks and tastes great!
Pat Leydig (shown with her husband, Fred)won the Cake Bake Off Contest with her Carrot Cake frosted with maple frosting and topped with candied pecans. The cake was enjoyed by members after the judging. Yum!

On The Move To End Alzheimer's Disease!
Nearly 35 residents, friends and families of The Garlands of Barrington joined the Prairieview team for theAlzheimer Association’s annual Walk to Remember. The weather (thankfully!) held out and our team members—who really stood out in our “Fine Art of Caring” black and yellow team t-shirts raised $2,300 in support of thisworthy cause.

Thank you for your support! Please consider joining our Prairieview team next year for a beautiful 5K stroll!

Wii bowling is virtual hit at The Garlands!

Wii bowling night

Bill Cox bowls a virtual strike!

Fit Garlands Team Walks to Paris!

Paris or bust!

A group of about 40 Garlands members completed their “virtual trek” to Paris, France this September. Although their journey itself was virtual, the physical benefits were very real indeed.

Their journey began in April, and they reached their destination in September. Some members of the group walk together each Monday morning while others chose to exercise on their own at The Garlands Fitness Center. Each member of the group logged their progress and the accumulated miles were collected and added up each week. All and all About 40 men and women walked, swam, biked and even climbed their way to the home of the Eiffel Tower--a total of 4,140 miles!