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Crazy Hats Day kicks off year long Summit sponsorship initiative
Summit of Uptown is at the hub of many community activities and events. Here's one example.
Summit of Uptown and S.T.A.R. work together for seniors
Crazy Hats Day was the first event of a year- long Summit of Uptown sponsorship for the S.T.A.R.—Seniors Together at Recreation held recently at Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western, Park Ridge. Those attending the event could pose in their choice of one of eight themed hats provided by Summit and receive an instant souvenir photo to take home.
The sponsorship is one of the three embarked on this year specifically aimed at seniors that is part of Summit's larger role in Park Ridge as a hub of community life as it has partnered with other organizations that draw their memberships from all age groups. S.T.A.R. is a program of the Park Ridge Park District that offers activities, programs, events, and services for people 55 years of age and older.
The other two sponsorships have been coordinated with Center of Concern, a non-profit social service agency providing services and housing solutions to seniors, the disabled and others in need, enabling them to live safely and independently and MaineStreamers, the senior division of Maine Township, that provides educational programs and recreational activities for people 55 years of age and older.
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"These partnerships with organizations in Park Ridge are some of the hallmarks of our commitment to improve the quality of life in Park Ridge across the board making it better for all citizens," said Irene Sawka, Summit’s Executive Director.
A premier retirement community, Summit of Uptown, offers the best of Independent Living and personalized Assisted Living in a carefree environment that offers the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. A myriad of programs and activities encourage camaraderie among the like minded people who live here as well as community members who are always invited to events that are open to the public.
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To find out about other programs, activities, services and amenities at Summit of Uptown, which has been providing quality services for seniors for more than 30 years, visit www.summitofuptown.com, call 847-825-1161or visit the Summit Facebook page.
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Earl Nicholas sports a money hat at Crazy Hats Day the first event of a year- long Summit of Uptown sponsorship for the S.T.A.R.—Seniors Together at Recreation— a program of the Park Ridge Park District that offers activities, programs, events, and services for people 55 years of age and older.
A trio of ladies at Crazy Hats Day model their choice of eight themed hats provided by Summit of Uptown at the recent S.T.A.R.—Seniors Together at Recreation luncheon at Centennial Recreation Center. From left: Arlene Rice in the flower bonnet, Chris Willis in the pink lady hat, and Lillian Hall in the flower bonnet, each received an instant souvenir photo to take home.
Cathy DePrizio strikes a pose in her love hat at Crazy Hats Day sponsored by Summit of Uptown at the recent S.T.A.R.—Seniors Together at Recreation luncheon at Centennial Recreation Center. Other hats provided by Summit included the chocolate lover's hat, the cook's colander, and a Viking helmet.
