Seniors Enjoy A ‘Sweet’ Time At Timbers' Candy Land Prom

More than 150 people attended the annual Seniors’ Senior Prom titled, “Candy Land" on Friday, June 21, at The Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Rd., Shorewood.

A highlight of the prom was the crowning of the 2019 king and queen - Joseph Wright and Josephine Ardizzone. Each year the king and queen are elected by the residents. A special dance took place featuring all the kings and queens, past and present.

“The Timbers’ senior prom was a huge success, a true highlight of the year for many older adults in the area,” said Kevin Young, general manager of the Timbers. “A lot of high school volunteers attended and encouraged the seniors to get on the dance floor.”

Live big band music was provided by the Del Bergeson Orchestra. Members of the orchestra are 30+ year music professionals, each with a deep passion for music and entertaining.

Teenage “chaperones” were on hand as helpers and dance partners. The teens were from Joliet, Plainfield, Minooka, and Shorewood area high schools.

The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community that provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents whose needs may change are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate and compassionate care. Furnished apartments are also available for short-term stays.

The public was invited, and as always, admission was free. For more information, call 815-609-0669 or visit https://www.timbersofshorewood.com.