Many Garlands members find new purpose as they pursue post-retirement passions on a volunteer basis. Meet some of the Garlands members for whom “giving back” and “paying it forward” are a big part of their inspired and engaging Garlands lifestyle. Meet Garlands Member Lynne Backer “I love helping and doing!” – Lynne Backer, Garlands member… Continue Reading The Garlands Gives Back – Meet Garlands Member Lynn Backer
The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, trains for service, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Krystyna Weglarz, Hostess/Server/ Cafe Manager For 20 years, almost since opening day, Krystyna Weglarz has taken great pleasure… Continue Reading A Career of Caring – Meet Krystyna
The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, trains for service, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Meet Brygida Radzioch, Garlands Housekeeper When Brygida first interviewed for her housekeeping position, the Executive Director… Continue Reading A Career of Caring – Meet Brygida
After retiring from two busy careers and a decade of caring for an aging loved one, the pandemic hit. Gary Couch and Paula Meyers decided to take stock of their lives. “It was like we finally had a minute to breathe and reflect,” said Paula, “and we realized that we had been so busy that… Continue Reading The Garlands 20th Anniversary Special Edition Home checked off all the boxes for Gary and Paula
“I see The MAC as a conduit to open dialog and a forum for cultivating new ideas and inspiring change if change is needed,” says Marilyn Helberg, the current Chairwoman of The Garlands member-run advisory committee. As the Chairwoman, Marilyn meets with management once a month to talk through different programs and items that have… Continue Reading Meet the MAC
…and Chuck, Ann Marie, Harry, Gladys and many other great neighbors. Celebrating 20 years of growing older and wiser… together This year The Garlands celebrates its 20th Emerald Anniversary and proud legacy of offering older adults the finest in resort-style services, convenient amenities, stunning homes, award-winning lifestyle, and great friends with whom they can enjoy… Continue Reading Aging with Grace and Bonnie . . .
Since its inception 20 years ago, listening has been as much a part of The Garlands secret to success as doing. From bringing forth new bright ideas as they relate to policies, programs, or services, to sharing compliments and concerns, Members’ feedback and their years of experience are a welcome part of The Garlands day-to-day… Continue Reading 20 years of growing older and wiser . . . together
…and Chuck, Ann Marie, Harry, Gladys and many other great neighbors. Celebrating 20 years of growing older and wiser… together This year The Garlands celebrates its 20th Emerald Anniversary and proud legacy of offering older adults the finest in resort-style services, convenient amenities, stunning homes, award-winning lifestyle, and great friends with whom they can enjoy… Continue Reading Aging with Grace and Bonnie . . .
When Garlands Charter member, Len Wicklund, a principal with the Chicago architectural firm O’Donnell Wicklund Pigozzi Peterson, looked at the blueprints for The Garlands, he saw character. Twenty years later he recalls, “I knew from the early phases that it was going to be a pleasant place.” “But the landscaping,” he smiles, “now that was… Continue Reading A Matter of Character
“Snow drop” motif lead glass window, originally from a home designed by architect George Washington Maher around 1907 in Kalamazoo, MI. The innovative vision conceived for The Garlands two decades ago was as revolutionary then as the Arts and Crafts movement that inspired its interior design and serves as a metaphor for the beauty of… Continue Reading Learn About The Garlands Private Art Collection
Charter Garlands member, Kay Reich, and her late husband, Gil, fell in love at first sight . . . with The Garlands. “We loved it so much, we signed up the first day,” recalls Kay. “The architecture and interior décor had a warmth and simplicity that we felt was very comfortable to live with.” Having… Continue Reading Love at First Sight
This year The Garlands celebrates its 20th Emerald Anniversary and proud legacy of offering older adults the finest in resort-style services, convenient amenities, stunning homes, an award-winning lifestyle, and a secure plan in place for the future. As we prepare for the Emerald Anniversary celebration, we find ourselves compiling timelines, listing milestones, recounting awards earned,… Continue Reading Aged to Perfection
The Garlands of Barrington is known for exceptional architecture, an award-winning lifestyle, and top-rated health care, however one of its biggest strengths is a little-known fact—local, private ownership. Developed by Barrington’s Own The inspiration of a small group of long-time Barrington residents, business owners and friends, Marvin Herb, Bill Brown and Richard Pepper were the… Continue Reading A Family Legacy
This December U.S. News and World Report ranked Prairieview at The Garlands among the elite 13% of short-term rehabilitation providers nationwide to earn “High Performing” status.
Best Nursing Homes ratings are based on U.S. News’s in-depth analysis of ten quality measures that focus on staffing, medical outcomes, resident complaints, and processes of care. U.S. News used scientific literature review, discussions with industry experts, and statistical modeling to select these measures. Continue Reading Prairieview at The Garlands Earns “High Performing” Status
At our open house, you will enjoy a festive tour of The Garlands community while it is decked out in its extensive Winter Wonderland finery. 1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 15 The Garlands impresses throughout the holidays and year-round with an active lifestyle, spacious homes, gracious amenities, and convenient services. Visit model homes, sample our favorite… Continue Reading December 15: Holiday Open House
At our open house, you will enjoy a festive tour of The Garlands community while it is decked out in its extensive Winter Wonderland finery. 1:00 pm, Wednesdays, December 8 and 15 The Garlands impresses throughout the holidays and year-round with an active lifestyle, spacious homes, gracious amenities, and convenient services. Visit model homes, sample… Continue Reading December 8 and 15: Holiday Open House
Garlands member Darlene Plocinski’s new Limited Edition home features the “best of both worlds” – treasured pieces from prior homes and fresh new selections she chose with her daughter. The Fine Art of Retirement®… The Garlands new Limited Edition, transitional style homes balance up-to-date motifs in a timeless design that offers a seamless backdrop for… Continue Reading Limitless Opportunities with NEW Limited Edition Two-Bedroom Homes
Only Two Villas Remain! Your Retirement Living Options Just Got BIGGER and BETTER! Garlands Villa homes feature 3,000+ square feet plus The Garlands signature services. Garlands Hawthorn Villa Homes feature every amenity you are accustomed to, including an attached, two-car heated garage, backyard patio and front porch, along with the services and surroundings that only… Continue Reading Live Large and Worry Less in a Garlands Villa Home
Discovering the perfect blend of planning for the future and thoroughly enjoying the moment, is what we at The Garlands calls mastering “The Fine Art of Retirement®.” As you flip through the pages of our latest Garlands newsletter, we hope you enjoy learning more about how Garlands members are mastering the fine art of retirement… Continue Reading The Fine Art of Retirement® Newsletter
Turning Preconceptions UPSIDE DOWN! Many Garlands members are grateful to Inspirational Wellness Advisor, Dr. Sandra Sieber, and Fitness Coordinator, Bethanie Lochman (pictured above), for their enthusiastic approach to making a difference in their physical and mental wellbeing. Some even say that “hanging out” with Bethanie and Sandra in fitness classes offers them a new lease… Continue Reading The Fine Art of Healthy Living – Arial Yoga!