Presbyterian Homes announced that several of the community’s residents, at least six couples who have been married for an average of nearly 50 years, renewed their wedding vows in a joint ceremony on Thursday, June 28 at Westminster Place.
The vow renewals were officiated by Janet Aldrich, the senior living community’s resident chaplain, and featured violin and other musical accompaniment, plus a wedding-themed reading. A reception, complete with musical entertainment and refreshments, followed the ceremony. All community residents were invited to join the festivities, though the staff clamored for invitations, too!
“We have so many loving couples here at Westminster Place,” said Nancy Ichinose, director of community programs. “We thought it would be great fun to honor these marriages at the height of wedding season.”
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The following couples renewed their wedding vows on June 28:
- Mr. & Mrs. Brunn (David & Carolyn), married 55 years
- Mr & Mrs. Cavallino (Robert & Patricia), married 56 years
- Mr. & Mrs. Leppke (Del & Gretchen), married 52 years
- Rev. & Mrs. Seleen (Doug & Leila), married 64 years
- Mr & Mrs. Thurber (Peter & Ellen), married 55 years
- Mr. & Mrs. Nielsen (Jim & Sue), married 9 years
“Innovative resident programming is a hallmark of our community,” continued Ichinose. “We offer a wide variety of social, cultural and lifelong learning opportunities, and are always thrilled when an event, such as the vow renewals, is met with such enthusiasm.” For more information on Westminster Place and its dynamic programming, please visit: http://www.mypresbyterianhomes.org/westminster-place/.
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About Presbyterian Homes
Founded in 1904, Presbyterian Homes is a not-for-profit organization with a national reputation for creating extraordinary retirement communities. Presbyterian Homes serves more than 1700 older adults through its residential and healthcare programs on campuses in Evanston, Lake Forest and Arlington Heights. The organization is proud to be accredited by CARF, the internationally renowned and only accrediting body for retirement communities. For more information, please visit www.presbyterianhomes.org.
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