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Volunteer Leads a Life of Altruism at The Timbers of Shorewood
Shorewood resident Kathy Krizka volunteers at The Timbers.
Kathy Krizka’s roots lie in hospitality. So it is no coincidence that in every state she has resided, her jobs have consisted of care giving and serving.
Upon returning to Shorewood, Krizka established herself again in a position of selflessness. Krizka has become a dedicated volunteer at .
She calls Bingo for about 50 residents every Tuesday evening. When she’s not calling Bingo, she can be seen in the dining room serving residents.
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Krizka explains her lifestyle with ease.
“Volunteering just makes me feel good,” she said.
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Krizka’s passion for giving began back in her teenage years growing up near Midway Airport on Chicago’s Southwest side. She began as a server for the popular banquet hall, the Sabre Room. However, it wasn’t until her move to Las Vegas that Krizka was introduced to caregiving.
She took a position as a caregiver at Las Vegas’ Concorde Assisted Living. From there she traveled to Seymour, CT, and began working in the kitchen as a cook and server for Smithfield Gardens Assisted Living.
She explains that she enjoys working with the elderly because, “We are all like little books. We all have stories to tell, and I always find them so interesting. But really, seniors seem to have the best ones.”
Krizka is the proud mother of two grown children. Karl, her son, is a physical therapist. His wife, Lee, is a rehab peer counselor at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Her daughter.
Krizka'a daughter, Kimberly, is a TSA agent at Midway Airport. She is married to a Chicago police officer who is also an officer in the National Guard.
Krizka also holds the title of grandmother for her daughter’s two children Justin and Kaylee.
Krizka inspires all who know her including her family. Hers is a life of altruism.
The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community. It provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Furnished apartments are also available for a short-term stay — a weekend, a week, a month or longer.
