The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. As always, The Pointe has planned several events to help raise awareness as well as money for the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Today, The Pointe is hosting a fundraiser with all the proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association. Resident, Dorothy J. is running the sale of purple cupcakes and Alzheimer's Awareness ribbon pins as well as handmade ornaments and magnetic cone holders. The ornaments and cones were all made by our residents that are living with Alzheimer's.

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A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.

The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".

After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

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The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

Everyone at The Pointe visted Hawaii the other day without ever leaving Crestwood. The residents chose a Hawaiian themed meal for the Meal-of-the-Month and Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski, ran with that theme for the days entertainment.

After the residents dined on kabobs of chicken, pineapple and veggies, along with sweet and sour meatballs over rice and pineapple upside down cake, they returned to the dining room for the entertainment. Garbaczewski hired the "Heart of Hawaii Hula Company" to not only perform for the residents, but to give lessons as well. The show started with classical Don Ho music and Hawaiian hulas which really got the party going. However, the talented and well informed dancers also performed dances from Tahiti and New Zealand, giving the history of each dance as well as describing the authentic attire. The audience was thrilled to see these exotic and unique dances. Towards the end of the show, they got volunteers to dance to "Tiny Bubbles". As is usually the case, only women volunteered. However, the dancers were not to be dissuaded and got several of the men to come up for the last dance. The dancers surprise everyone when they started putting grass skirts and coconut shell bikini tops on the men. The crowd roared with laughter as the men were taught the traditional hip gyrations of the hula. Flashes were going off as the men were paired up with their own lovely dancer.

Once the show was finished, each of the dancers, graciously went through the audience bidding aloha thanking each resident for coming to their show. The next day, everyone was still talking about the dancers and the wonderful job they did. We would like to thank everyone from the "Heart of Hawaii Hula Company" for making the day such a special one.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

Recently, students from Spaulding Elementary School reached out to the residents of The Pointe, seeking pen pals. The students drew pictures and wrote a few things about themselves and sent them here. The residents were more than delighted by the surprise. Residents just chose a random letter and sent a return letter to the child they drew. It has been a wonderful experience thus far, but the residents and students both wanted to meet each in person. Initially it was decided that the children would visit The Pointe during our weekly Ice Cream Social. However, transportation issues made it impossible so a few of the residents asked if they could go to the school. Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski made arrangements with the school for a meeting and it was done. Just this week, Angie, along with a small group of residents hopped on The Pointe bus and paid a visit to Spaulding Elementary.

Once they arrived, the residents were surprised to see that the students had prepared ahead of time. The 2nd graders gave a presentation that they created on their large computer white board (now replacing blackboards and whiteboards in the classrooms). The 3rd graders did a craft with the residents creating flowers. In the spirit of the pen pal program, the residents passed out pencils to each child with a note that read “Have a fun and safe summer. From your friends at The Pointe at Kilpatrick”

The Pointe is really dedicated to providing inter-generational programs for our residents. Not only do they enjoy these events immensely, but the children do as well. We truly believe that older adults have so much to offer children and this is a great opportunity to create those moments. We owe a huge thanks to both Kolmar and Spaulding Elementary Schools for their dedication in these programs as well. The children and staff of both schools regularly bring joy and happiness to our community at The Pointe.

Recently, students from Spaulding Elementary School reached out to the residents of The Pointe, seeking pen pals. The students drew pictures and wrote a few things about themselves and sent them here. The residents were more than delighted by the surprise. Residents just chose a random letter and sent a return letter to the child they drew. It has been a wonderful experience thus far, but the residents and students both wanted to meet each in person. Initially it was decided that the children would visit The Pointe during our weekly Ice Cream Social. However, transportation issues made it impossible so a few of the residents asked if they could go to the school. Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski made arrangements with the school for a meeting and it was done. Just this week, Angie, along with a small group of residents hopped on The Pointe bus and paid a visit to Spaulding Elementary.

Once they arrived, the residents were surprised to see that the students had prepared ahead of time. The 2nd graders gave a presentation that they created on their large computer white board (now replacing blackboards and whiteboards in the classrooms). The 3rd graders did a craft with the residents creating flowers. In the spirit of the pen pal program, the residents passed out pencils to each child with a note that read “Have a fun and safe summer. From your friends at The Pointe at Kilpatrick”

The Pointe is really dedicated to providing inter-generational programs for our residents. Not only do they enjoy these events immensely, but the children do as well. We truly believe that older adults have so much to offer children and this is a great opportunity to create those moments. We owe a huge thanks to both Kolmar and Spaulding Elementary Schools for their dedication in these programs as well. The children and staff of both schools regularly bring joy and happiness to our community at The Pointe.

After much anticipation, Round 2 of the "Residents vs. Staff" contest series was held the other day with an even larger crowd in attendance. Earlier in the year, a group of residents challenged the staff to a trivia contest. The buildup was intense as the residents taunted the staff in the weeks leading up to the contest. When it was all said and done, the residents beat the staff and claimed their trophy. The staff quickly challenged the residents to another contest, leaving the details to Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. Keeping the details a secret, Garbaczewski organized five, 60 second contests:

Drawing a Blank – One contestant from each team was blindfolded and had to draw a picture of Abraham Lincoln.

Hanky Panky – One contestant from each team had to pull out Kleenex one by one with one hand.

Domino Effect – Both teams had to line up their dominoes; the team that completed the longest, successful line won.

Blown Away – One contestant from each team tried to blow Styrofoam cups off a table using the air in a balloon.

Sing a Song – Both teams were given one word and had to write down as many song titles or lyrics that they could come up with that contained that word. (They then need to sing at least one line from that song)

Though the staff was determined to win this round, the residents edged them out again in a close contest. Regardless, everyone participating and watching had a wonderful time. "I already have other contests in mind." said Garbaczewski. "These events have quickly become a crowd favorite, so I want to continue the series each year....make it a tradition." Upon hearing this, the staff simply said, "Bring it on!"

A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.

The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".

After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.

A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.

The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".

After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick went purple for Alzheimer's Action Day!! The majority of the staff and residents donned their purple shirts, pants dresses, hats, etc....in honor of this national event. Purple is the signature color of the Alzheimer's Association and ALzheimer's in general. The residents also made purple ribbons and cupcakes that they sold for a dollar each. The money raised will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Recently, Dr. Diedre Alexander, PsyD, gave a presentation at The Pointe, highlighting the important link between physical activity and brain health. Dr. Alexander has been practicing psychology for 22 years and has worked in public health for 15 years as a Senior Clinician Consultant, providing psychotherapy and case management for clients and their families. She also teaches psychology and community topics. She has been holding weekly hours at The Pointe for 2 years and assists our residents in dealing with issues common among older adults.

During her presentation, Dr. Alexander explained how the mind and body are connected and how one affects the other. She stressed the importance of exercise, even simple, gentle movements, as well as socialization and mental stimulation. She added that partaking in these activities for as little as 10 minutes a day can make a difference in one's health and overall quality of life. Dr. Alexander also discussed the importance of diet. She pointed out that the brain is like any other organ in the body and needs vitamins and nutrients to remain strong. She really emphasized that it is best to get these through digesting food rather than relying on supplements or pills.

Dr. Alexander finished her presentation by talking questions from the audience. The Pointe is extremely grateful to Dr. Alexander for the generosity of her time and for sharing her experience with our audience. Her dedication to the health and well being of older adults is sincere and genuine and we are blessed to have her as part of our family here at The Pointe.

A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.

The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".

After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.

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As part of our ongoing Intergenrational Program, The Pointe invited a first grade class from nearby Kolmar Elementary to join our regularly scheduled art class. Each month, the residents enjoy several art classes, ranging in variety of projects, medians and instructors.

This class was organized and lead by Program Director Angie Garbaczewski and teacher Erin Johnson. The children and residents worked together, tracing their hands on colored paper and then cutting the design out of the sheet. Each person signed their hand print and then they used them to create two beautiful wreaths. There were also a couple of designs that had "The Pointe of Kilpatrick" and "Kolmar Elementary" creatively spelled out on them. These too were placed upon the hand prints. Once they were finished, the children and residents proudly showed them off. One wreath remained at The Pointe to be put on display while the children took the other back to their school to display.

Though it was sad to see them go, the children reminded everyone that they would be back at The Pointe on Halloween to put on their annual Halloween Show and Trick or Treat Parade. You could hear several of the residents and children already talking about costumes. Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year here at The Pointe and we are already looking forward to the party.

As is tradition, several classes from nearby Kolmar Elementary visited The Pointe today for their annual Costume Parade and Trick or Treating. Each year, the younger classes, along with teachers and parents make the short journey to The Pointe. The residents claimed their spots before the children arrived, creating a "candy maze" for the children to parade in while they collect treats. It's hard to tell who is having more fun, the children or the residents! Many of the residents dressed up also or had on Halloween sweaters and shirts and they ALL had candy to pass out.

It was a great way to day to start the holiday and everyone at The Pointe would like to thank the wonderful children of Kolmar and their teachers for including us in their festivities.

The Pointe held their 4th annual Father's Day Classic Car Show over Father's Day weekend. For the first time, the weather did not cooperate, however that did not stop show from going on. Though some of the car owners couldn't make it due to the on and off rain, several beautiful cars (and one amazing truck) arrived bright and early. During breaks in the rain, the residents, their families and staff inspected the cars that had lined up in the front parking lot. Several people enjoyed the cool afternoon and sat under the large tent. Program director, Angie Garbaczewski, was prepared for anything and the car races for the kids as well as the singing group were all set up inside. The Hot Wheels races have become a tradition on their own among the residents' grandchildren and great grandchildren. They are starting to bring in their own favorite cars to race. Families gathered inside the Community Room to watch and cheer them on.

After lunch was served, everyone gathered in the Dining Room to watch the The Traverso Singers. A local group, The Traverso Singers cover many classic songs as well as entertain with fun stories and jokes. They also get the crowd involved, which made for great time for everyone.

Though the weather may have kept some of the cars from making it to the show, it most certainly did not deter families from making it in. Spirits were high and the residents thoroughly enjoyed themselves. We would like to thank all of the car owners from the Lemont Car Club who braved the elements, The Traverso Singers, the Pointe staff and most importantly the families and the residents for making this another memorable and fun Father's Day weekend.

Life Enrichment Coordinator, Joyce Rinkevicius, along with college intern, Colleen Pratl, organized and held the 4th Annual New Day art Auction during this year's Spring Fling. This annual event was incorporated in with the Spring Fling event to give more families the opportunity to see and purchase their loved one's artwork. The last 3 years, the New Day residents, those living with dementia, such as Alzheimer's, have created beautiful umbrella art using plain umbrellas and different art techniques to embellish them. This year, it was decided to go a more person route and create artistic photos for each resident to auction along with otehrs to sell at a set price. The money from this and all previous auctions, goes to the New Day activity fund, which Rinkevicius has been using to create not only the New Day Bell Choir, but a band, New Day Live, as well!

Rinkevicius discovered a unique, fun and therapeutic art from using cardboard lids, paints, construction paper and marbles. She put a piece of construction paper in the bottom of each cardboard lid, squirted globs of different paints inside and then added a marble. The residents were instructed to tilt the lids to make the marbles roll back and forth, through the paint and across the paper. Not only was this project fun, but it helped focus on eye/hand coordination and flexibility. The finished pieces were then used as backdrops to the resident's special photo. With the help of Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski's daughter, Scout, each residents photo project was personalized in several ways. Scout took black and white photos of each resident, which she superimposed on to their art work. She then added special, personal details to each one. One example, was the added silhouette of a dancing couple for one resident who loves to dance. Another one showed the image of an airliner as the resident was a former flight attendant. The photos turned out amazing and was auctioned off, along with separate marble art their loved ones had done. In addition, Rinkevicius and Pratl created little shadow boxes, using cut out of some of the artwork to sell at a set price. "This way, family members can bid on the special photo of their loved one, but everyone has the chance to get some artwork as well.

Shadow box sells started bright and early and then at the end of the event, the winning bids were called out. Once the sells and raffles were totaled up, New Day had raised over $500!! We are all excited to see what Rinkevicius has planned with this year's earnings.

We would like to thank Rinkevicius, Pratl and Scout Garbaczewski for the amazing job they did in creating such a wonderful experience and such beautiful art for everyone to enjoy.

Life Enrichment Coordinator, Joyce Rinkevicius, along with college intern, Colleen Pratl, organized and held the 4th Annual New Day art Auction during this year's Spring Fling. This annual event was incorporated in with the Spring Fling event to give more families the opportunity to see and purchase their loved one's artwork. The last 3 years, the New Day residents, those living with dementia, such as Alzheimer's, have created beautiful umbrella art using plain umbrellas and different art techniques to embellish them. This year, it was decided to go a more person route and create artistic photos for each resident to auction along with otehrs to sell at a set price. The money from this and all previous auctions, goes to the New Day activity fund, which Rinkevicius has been using to create not only the New Day Bell Choir, but a band, New Day Live, as well!

Rinkevicius discovered a unique, fun and therapeutic art from using cardboard lids, paints, construction paper and marbles. She put a piece of construction paper in the bottom of each cardboard lid, squirted globs of different paints inside and then added a marble. The residents were instructed to tilt the lids to make the marbles roll back and forth, through the paint and across the paper. Not only was this project fun, but it helped focus on eye/hand coordination and flexibility. The finished pieces were then used as backdrops to the resident's special photo. With the help of Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski's daughter, Scout, each residents photo project was personalized in several ways. Scout took black and white photos of each resident, which she superimposed on to their art work. She then added special, personal details to each one. One example, was the added silhouette of a dancing couple for one resident who loves to dance. Another one showed the image of an airliner as the resident was a former flight attendant. The photos turned out amazing and was auctioned off, along with separate marble art their loved ones had done. In addition, Rinkevicius and Pratl created little shadow boxes, using cut out of some of the artwork to sell at a set price. "This way, family members can bid on the special photo of their loved one, but everyone has the chance to get some artwork as well.

Shadow box sells started bright and early and then at the end of the event, the winning bids were called out. Once the sells and raffles were totaled up, New Day had raised over $500!! We are all excited to see what Rinkevicius has planned with this year's earnings.

We would like to thank Rinkevicius, Pratl and Scout Garbaczewski for the amazing job they did in creating such a wonderful experience and such beautiful art for everyone to enjoy.

The Pointe reached a huge milestone on Dec. 8th of 2013. That date marked our 10 year anniversary! For those staff who have been with The Pointe from the beginning, most of them said it seemed like yesterday that they were opening the doors and welcoming the first residents. "Time really has flown by." says Executive Director, Nancy McCaffrey. McCaffrey was largely responsible for the inception of The Pointe and was involved from the beginning, including design, construction and marketing the building. "Several of the staff have been here since we opened and half have been here over 5 years. We also experience a very low move out rate. The residents and their families love it here." She went on to say, "A true testament to our high standards of care are the word of mouth referrals from past and current families."

It was obvious to all that a celebration was in order to recognize such an achievement and a party was planned to take place in January, after the holidays were over. "There was so much going on here everyday in December that we all decided it would be better to have a party in January." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. The party was held on Friday, January 17th and turned out to be a very special event. The celebration began with a special lunch of bbq ribs and butterflied shrimp. In the afternoon the celebration continued with cheese platters, wine spritzers and beer along with two large sheet cakes decorated with The Pointe logo. The highlight of the party however was the live entertainment. Local musician and entertainer Frank Rossi was joined by world renowned opera singer, Franco Martorana. Martorana stopped by once before to meet a friend and sang two songs for the residents. Many were brought to tears by his beautiful voice. Once again, he performed and moved the entire audience. Rossi, a favorite here at The Pointe also entertained the crowd, encouraging the residents to sing and clap along. After the show, a free raffle was held and residents enjoyed choosing prizes from a variety of items. "We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day." said Garbaczewski. "The residents were absolutely thrilled with the lunch and the party. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary."

The Pointe at Kilpatrick has been proud to represent the Illinois Supportive Living program in the South Suburbs and values the relationships made within the town of Crestwood. The Mayor, Fire Department, Police Department and all involved in the Village have contributed to making the past 10 years a success. "We have been especially appreciative for the recognition of the Crestwood Beautification Award on three different years" stated Dan Oganovich, Environmental Services Director for the past 10 years. In addition to community services, The Pointe has established strong relationships with local businesses, such as Walgreens, Hog Wild, Sentry Grocery.....just to name a few. We would like to extend our gratitude to these and all other organizations for welcoming us and working with us to help make The Pointe a wonderful place to live.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick - Crestwood, IL

On July 6th, The Pointe residents were treated to an amazing concert by 3 very special guests. Jade R., 11, and granddaughter of resident Dolores R., along with her mentor Elise S. and Elise's sister Elaine, performed a moving and inspiring program that the residents and staff will all remember for a very long time. With Jade and Elise on violins and Elaine on the cello, the 3 young musicians played a full concert, complete with intermission:

Lightly Row - Folk Song

Minuet I - J. S. Bach

O Come. Little Children - Folk Song

May Song - Folk Song

Allegro - S. Suzuki

Perpetual Motion - S. Suzuki

The Happy Farmer - R. Schumann

Minuet in G - L. von Beethoven

INTERMISSION

Amazing Grace - J. Newton

Hunter's Chorus - C.M. von Weber

Chorus - G.F. Handel

Bouree _ J.S. Bach

The Swan - S. SAens

Waltz - J. Brahms

Musette - J.S. Bach

Symphony Espagnole, Op. 21, 4th Mvt. - A. Vivaldi

Concerto in A Minor, Op.3, No.6, 1st Mvt. - A. Vivaldi

Miuet II - J. S. Bach

The residents were amazed at the talent and professionalism of the young ladies. As mentioned before, Jade is the grand daughter of one our residents and has performed here before. She has been studying the violin since she was 5 years old. She also studies Tae Kwon Do and gymnastics.

Elise has been a musician for 11 years and also plays water polo while maintaining an "A" average in her honor classes and mentoring Jade.

Elaine is a gifted cellist who has been studying the instrument for 7 years. She too is taking gymnastics and is a stellar student.

The Pointe would like to give these young musicians a big thanks and another round of applause for their generosity in sharing their talents.

Life Enrichment Coordinator, Joyce Rinkevicius, along with college intern, Colleen Pratl, organized and held the 4th Annual New Day art Auction during this year's Spring Fling. This annual event was incorporated in with the Spring Fling event to give more families the opportunity to see and purchase their loved one's artwork. The last 3 years, the New Day residents, those living with dementia, such as Alzheimer's, have created beautiful umbrella art using plain umbrellas and different art techniques to embellish them. This year, it was decided to go a more person route and create artistic photos for each resident to auction along with otehrs to sell at a set price. The money from this and all previous auctions, goes to the New Day activity fund, which Rinkevicius has been using to create not only the New Day Bell Choir, but a band, New Day Live, as well!

Rinkevicius discovered a unique, fun and therapeutic art from using cardboard lids, paints, construction paper and marbles. She put a piece of construction paper in the bottom of each cardboard lid, squirted globs of different paints inside and then added a marble. The residents were instructed to tilt the lids to make the marbles roll back and forth, through the paint and across the paper. Not only was this project fun, but it helped focus on eye/hand coordination and flexibility. The finished pieces were then used as backdrops to the resident's special photo. With the help of Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski's daughter, Scout, each residents photo project was personalized in several ways. Scout took black and white photos of each resident, which she superimposed on to their art work. She then added special, personal details to each one. One example, was the added silhouette of a dancing couple for one resident who loves to dance. Another one showed the image of an airliner as the resident was a former flight attendant. The photos turned out amazing and was auctioned off, along with separate marble art their loved ones had done. In addition, Rinkevicius and Pratl created little shadow boxes, using cut out of some of the artwork to sell at a set price. "This way, family members can bid on the special photo of their loved one, but everyone has the chance to get some artwork as well.

Shadow box sells started bright and early and then at the end of the event, the winning bids were called out. Once the sells and raffles were totaled up, New Day had raised over $500!! We are all excited to see what Rinkevicius has planned with this year's earnings.

We would like to thank Rinkevicius, Pratl and Scout Garbaczewski for the amazing job they did in creating such a wonderful experience and such beautiful art for everyone to enjoy.

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. As always, The Pointe has planned several events to help raise awareness as well as money for the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Today, The Pointe is hosting a fundraiser with all the proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association. Resident, Dorothy J. is running the sale of purple cupcakes and Alzheimer's Awareness ribbon pins as well as handmade ornaments and magnetic cone holders. The ornaments and cones were all made by our residents that are living with Alzheimer's.

As is tradition, several classes from nearby Kolmar Elementary visited The Pointe today for their annual Costume Parade and Trick or Treating. Each year, the younger classes, along with teachers and parents make the short journey to The Pointe. The residents claimed their spots before the children arrived, creating a "candy maze" for the children to parade in while they collect treats. It's hard to tell who is having more fun, the children or the residents! Many of the residents dressed up also or had on Halloween sweaters and shirts and they ALL had candy to pass out.

It was a great way to day to start the holiday and everyone at The Pointe would like to thank the wonderful children of Kolmar and their teachers for including us in their festivities.

A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.

The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".

After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.

Event Photography of Caroling at Freedom Inn in Scottsdale Arizona on 12-16-07

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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. As always, The Pointe has planned several events to help raise awareness as well as money for the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Today, The Pointe is hosting a fundraiser with all the proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association. Resident, Dorothy J. is running the sale of purple cupcakes and Alzheimer's Awareness ribbon pins as well as handmade ornaments and magnetic cone holders. The ornaments and cones were all made by our residents that are living with Alzheimer's.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick - Crestwood, IL

On July 6th, The Pointe residents were treated to an amazing concert by 3 very special guests. Jade R., 11, and granddaughter of resident Dolores R., along with her mentor Elise S. and Elise's sister Elaine, performed a moving and inspiring program that the residents and staff will all remember for a very long time. With Jade and Elise on violins and Elaine on the cello, the 3 young musicians played a full concert, complete with intermission:

Lightly Row - Folk Song

Minuet I - J. S. Bach

O Come. Little Children - Folk Song

May Song - Folk Song

Allegro - S. Suzuki

Perpetual Motion - S. Suzuki

The Happy Farmer - R. Schumann

Minuet in G - L. von Beethoven

INTERMISSION

Amazing Grace - J. Newton

Hunter's Chorus - C.M. von Weber

Chorus - G.F. Handel

Bouree _ J.S. Bach

The Swan - S. SAens

Waltz - J. Brahms

Musette - J.S. Bach

Symphony Espagnole, Op. 21, 4th Mvt. - A. Vivaldi

Concerto in A Minor, Op.3, No.6, 1st Mvt. - A. Vivaldi

Miuet II - J. S. Bach

The residents were amazed at the talent and professionalism of the young ladies. As mentioned before, Jade is the grand daughter of one our residents and has performed here before. She has been studying the violin since she was 5 years old. She also studies Tae Kwon Do and gymnastics.

Elise has been a musician for 11 years and also plays water polo while maintaining an "A" average in her honor classes and mentoring Jade.

Elaine is a gifted cellist who has been studying the instrument for 7 years. She too is taking gymnastics and is a stellar student.

The Pointe would like to give these young musicians a big thanks and another round of applause for their generosity in sharing their talents.

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. As always, The Pointe has planned several events to help raise awareness as well as money for the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Today, The Pointe is hosting a fundraiser with all the proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association. Resident, Dorothy J. is running the sale of purple cupcakes and Alzheimer's Awareness ribbon pins as well as handmade ornaments and magnetic cone holders. The ornaments and cones were all made by our residents that are living with Alzheimer's.

The private dining room had new carpeting installed recently, as have many other common areas at The Pointe. The private dining room is always available for residents and their families to use for special occasions or just to enjoy a quiet meal together. If you are interested in using the room, contact the front desk receptionist or Chef, Nichole Bendoraitis, to reserve the room.

Last month, local Chicago artist, Sergio 'David" Rojas lead a group of residents in a simple sculpting class. This month, now that the works have dried, he instructs them how to paint their creations. Rojas encouraged them to focus on facial features, which lead many of them to making masks. Others went further and created whole figures.

A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.

The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".

After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.

The Pointe reached a huge milestone on Dec. 8th of 2013. That date marked our 10 year anniversary! For those staff who have been with The Pointe from the beginning, most of them said it seemed like yesterday that they were opening the doors and welcoming the first residents. "Time really has flown by." says Executive Director, Nancy McCaffrey. McCaffrey was largely responsible for the inception of The Pointe and was involved from the beginning, including design, construction and marketing the building. "Several of the staff have been here since we opened and half have been here over 5 years. We also experience a very low move out rate. The residents and their families love it here." She went on to say, "A true testament to our high standards of care are the word of mouth referrals from past and current families."

It was obvious to all that a celebration was in order to recognize such an achievement and a party was planned to take place in January, after the holidays were over. "There was so much going on here everyday in December that we all decided it would be better to have a party in January." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. The party was held on Friday, January 17th and turned out to be a very special event. The celebration began with a special lunch of bbq ribs and butterflied shrimp. In the afternoon the celebration continued with cheese platters, wine spritzers and beer along with two large sheet cakes decorated with The Pointe logo. The highlight of the party however was the live entertainment. Local musician and entertainer Frank Rossi was joined by world renowned opera singer, Franco Martorana. Martorana stopped by once before to meet a friend and sang two songs for the residents. Many were brought to tears by his beautiful voice. Once again, he performed and moved the entire audience. Rossi, a favorite here at The Pointe also entertained the crowd, encouraging the residents to sing and clap along. After the show, a free raffle was held and residents enjoyed choosing prizes from a variety of items. "We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day." said Garbaczewski. "The residents were absolutely thrilled with the lunch and the party. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary."

The Pointe at Kilpatrick has been proud to represent the Illinois Supportive Living program in the South Suburbs and values the relationships made within the town of Crestwood. The Mayor, Fire Department, Police Department and all involved in the Village have contributed to making the past 10 years a success. "We have been especially appreciative for the recognition of the Crestwood Beautification Award on three different years" stated Dan Oganovich, Environmental Services Director for the past 10 years. In addition to community services, The Pointe has established strong relationships with local businesses, such as Walgreens, Hog Wild, Sentry Grocery.....just to name a few. We would like to extend our gratitude to these and all other organizations for welcoming us and working with us to help make The Pointe a wonderful place to live.

As is tradition, several classes from nearby Kolmar Elementary visited The Pointe today for their annual Costume Parade and Trick or Treating. Each year, the younger classes, along with teachers and parents make the short journey to The Pointe. The residents claimed their spots before the children arrived, creating a "candy maze" for the children to parade in while they collect treats. It's hard to tell who is having more fun, the children or the residents! Many of the residents dressed up also or had on Halloween sweaters and shirts and they ALL had candy to pass out.

It was a great way to day to start the holiday and everyone at The Pointe would like to thank the wonderful children of Kolmar and their teachers for including us in their festivities.

A warm morning greeted everyone at the annual Spring Fling celebration at The Pointe on Saturday, April 12th. The last 2 years have been cold and rainy and everyone was looking forward to the egg hunt being outside this year.

The Spring Fling is The Pointe's annual celebration of Easter and Family for our residents, staff and everyone's families. The day always starts with a complimentary, continental breakfast followed by a visit from the Easter Bunny.

It is always exciting as he walks in and the children see him for the first time. The Bunny takes his seat, as children, residents and staff take turns getting their photos taken. He also passes out free raffle tickets and treats to all of the children. Afterward, The Bunny lead everyone outside to the front courtyard to find over 1,000 eggs that were hidden. The youngest children are given a head start before all ages are let loose on the grounds. As the children searched for eggs, parents and friends took photos and videos of their loved ones. "It's always a special event when you can bring together multiple generations." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. "The residents really enjoy having children around, regardless of the occasion.".

After the egg hunt, everyone returned inside for the drawing of the raffles. There was a free raffle for the children with one girl chosen and one boy chosen, each with corresponding baskets. During the event, an adult basket was raffled off for $1 a ticket or 6 for $5. This basket contained wine, cheese, crackers and treats. The money raised from the raffle went to the Activity Department to help fund outings and special events for the residents themselves. In addition to the raffle, this year we had the pleasure of a young entrepreneur who set up a lemonade stand. With the help of her mother, Kiran sold lemonade for a dollar a cup. She also gave out free lemon knot cookies with each glass sold. She also sold bracelets that she made for 25 cents. The bracelets sold out quickly, once thew children saw them, as well as several adults. After the day was done, Kiran donated half of her earnings to the activity fund. As always , the day was filled with wonderful moments that only a family holiday can give. We are grateful to all of the resident volunteers (who helped stuff eggs and decorate0, as well as staff and family who helped in numerous ways, from taking photos to wearing a bunny suit.

After much anticipation, Round 2 of the "Residents vs. Staff" contest series was held the other day with an even larger crowd in attendance. Earlier in the year, a group of residents challenged the staff to a trivia contest. The buildup was intense as the residents taunted the staff in the weeks leading up to the contest. When it was all said and done, the residents beat the staff and claimed their trophy. The staff quickly challenged the residents to another contest, leaving the details to Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. Keeping the details a secret, Garbaczewski organized five, 60 second contests:

Drawing a Blank – One contestant from each team was blindfolded and had to draw a picture of Abraham Lincoln.

Hanky Panky – One contestant from each team had to pull out Kleenex one by one with one hand.

Domino Effect – Both teams had to line up their dominoes; the team that completed the longest, successful line won.

Blown Away – One contestant from each team tried to blow Styrofoam cups off a table using the air in a balloon.

Sing a Song – Both teams were given one word and had to write down as many song titles or lyrics that they could come up with that contained that word. (They then need to sing at least one line from that song)

Though the staff was determined to win this round, the residents edged them out again in a close contest. Regardless, everyone participating and watching had a wonderful time. "I already have other contests in mind." said Garbaczewski. "These events have quickly become a crowd favorite, so I want to continue the series each year....make it a tradition." Upon hearing this, the staff simply said, "Bring it on!"

As part of our ongoing Intergenrational Program, The Pointe invited a first grade class from nearby Kolmar Elementary to join our regularly scheduled art class. Each month, the residents enjoy several art classes, ranging in variety of projects, medians and instructors.

This class was organized and lead by Program Director Angie Garbaczewski and teacher Erin Johnson. The children and residents worked together, tracing their hands on colored paper and then cutting the design out of the sheet. Each person signed their hand print and then they used them to create two beautiful wreaths. There were also a couple of designs that had "The Pointe of Kilpatrick" and "Kolmar Elementary" creatively spelled out on them. These too were placed upon the hand prints. Once they were finished, the children and residents proudly showed them off. One wreath remained at The Pointe to be put on display while the children took the other back to their school to display.

Though it was sad to see them go, the children reminded everyone that they would be back at The Pointe on Halloween to put on their annual Halloween Show and Trick or Treat Parade. You could hear several of the residents and children already talking about costumes. Halloween is one of the most anticipated holidays of the year here at The Pointe and we are already looking forward to the party.

The Pointe at Kilpatrick - Crestwood, IL

On July 6th, The Pointe residents were treated to an amazing concert by 3 very special guests. Jade R., 11, and granddaughter of resident Dolores R., along with her mentor Elise S. and Elise's sister Elaine, performed a moving and inspiring program that the residents and staff will all remember for a very long time. With Jade and Elise on violins and Elaine on the cello, the 3 young musicians played a full concert, complete with intermission:

Lightly Row - Folk Song

Minuet I - J. S. Bach

O Come. Little Children - Folk Song

May Song - Folk Song

Allegro - S. Suzuki

Perpetual Motion - S. Suzuki

The Happy Farmer - R. Schumann

Minuet in G - L. von Beethoven

INTERMISSION

Amazing Grace - J. Newton

Hunter's Chorus - C.M. von Weber

Chorus - G.F. Handel

Bouree _ J.S. Bach

The Swan - S. SAens

Waltz - J. Brahms

Musette - J.S. Bach

Symphony Espagnole, Op. 21, 4th Mvt. - A. Vivaldi

Concerto in A Minor, Op.3, No.6, 1st Mvt. - A. Vivaldi

Miuet II - J. S. Bach

The residents were amazed at the talent and professionalism of the young ladies. As mentioned before, Jade is the grand daughter of one our residents and has performed here before. She has been studying the violin since she was 5 years old. She also studies Tae Kwon Do and gymnastics.

Elise has been a musician for 11 years and also plays water polo while maintaining an "A" average in her honor classes and mentoring Jade.

Elaine is a gifted cellist who has been studying the instrument for 7 years. She too is taking gymnastics and is a stellar student.

The Pointe would like to give these young musicians a big thanks and another round of applause for their generosity in sharing their talents.

The Pointe reached a huge milestone on Dec. 8th of 2013. That date marked our 10 year anniversary! For those staff who have been with The Pointe from the beginning, most of them said it seemed like yesterday that they were opening the doors and welcoming the first residents. "Time really has flown by." says Executive Director, Nancy McCaffrey. McCaffrey was largely responsible for the inception of The Pointe and was involved from the beginning, including design, construction and marketing the building. "Several of the staff have been here since we opened and half have been here over 5 years. We also experience a very low move out rate. The residents and their families love it here." She went on to say, "A true testament to our high standards of care are the word of mouth referrals from past and current families."

It was obvious to all that a celebration was in order to recognize such an achievement and a party was planned to take place in January, after the holidays were over. "There was so much going on here everyday in December that we all decided it would be better to have a party in January." said Program Director, Angie Garbaczewski. The party was held on Friday, January 17th and turned out to be a very special event. The celebration began with a special lunch of bbq ribs and butterflied shrimp. In the afternoon the celebration continued with cheese platters, wine spritzers and beer along with two large sheet cakes decorated with The Pointe logo. The highlight of the party however was the live entertainment. Local musician and entertainer Frank Rossi was joined by world renowned opera singer, Franco Martorana. Martorana stopped by once before to meet a friend and sang two songs for the residents. Many were brought to tears by his beautiful voice. Once again, he performed and moved the entire audience. Rossi, a favorite here at The Pointe also entertained the crowd, encouraging the residents to sing and clap along. After the show, a free raffle was held and residents enjoyed choosing prizes from a variety of items. "We couldn't have asked for a more perfect day." said Garbaczewski. "The residents were absolutely thrilled with the lunch and the party. It was the perfect way to celebrate our anniversary."

The Pointe at Kilpatrick has been proud to represent the Illinois Supportive Living program in the South Suburbs and values the relationships made within the town of Crestwood. The Mayor, Fire Department, Police Department and all involved in the Village have contributed to making the past 10 years a success. "We have been especially appreciative for the recognition of the Crestwood Beautification Award on three different years" stated Dan Oganovich, Environmental Services Director for the past 10 years. In addition to community services, The Pointe has established strong relationships with local businesses, such as Walgreens, Hog Wild, Sentry Grocery.....just to name a few. We would like to extend our gratitude to these and all other organizations for welcoming us and working with us to help make The Pointe a wonderful place to live.