Summit program highlights the life of Clara Schumann

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The Life of Clara Schumann—adapted and performed by Betsey Means (standing)—featuring a musical performance by Karen Berk Barak (seated) was the focus of a program recently at Summit of Uptown.

The Life of Clara Schumann—adapted and performed by Betsey Means—featuring a musical performance by Karen Berk Barak was the focus of a program recently at Summit of Uptown. The story of Clara Schumann, whose marriage to the gifted composer Robert Schumann became one of the great true love stories of all time, came to life at Summit for community members and residents who attended the event presented by

WomanLoreTM (www.womanlore.com).

Just one more example of the many informative, educational and entertaining programs that are held at Summit the program told the story of Clara Schumann (1819-1896) was the prodigy daughter of a remarkable piano teacher, Frederich Wieck. She was eternally grateful for the art that sustained her through a lifetime of tragedy and triumph.

Well-known throughout the area for offering the best of Independent Living and personalized Assisted Living, Summit began offering care for people with Alzheimer’s and other impairments in its Memory Care Neighborhood last year. Summit www.arborcompany.com/locations/illinois/park-ridge-summit-of-uptown now looks forward to a future that builds on the longstanding reputation it has built over more than 30 years in Park Ridge and the surrounding communities with this new aspect of service that will meet the needs of seniors at all levels of care.

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