1976 Was a Very Good Year

In 1976, Star Wars hit movie theaters for the first time, Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, and the nuclear proliferation pact curbing the spread of nuclear weapons was signed by 15 countries including the U.S. and U.S.S.R. It was a good year.

Another notable happening that year was the opening of Friendship Village Schaumburg. Last month, Friendship Village celebrated its 42nd anniversary in the community. One of the first and largest senior living communities in Illinois, Friendship Village has a lot to celebrate. The Life Plan Community, which offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, rehabilitation, and skilled care has been recognized for its award-winning lifestyle programming, the prestigious accreditation by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and more.

The community's eleven centenarians from independent living, assisted living and skilled care were recognized at the anniversary event, for their distinguished milestones ranging from 100-105 years. "One-hundred is the new 70," said Donna Brown, lifestyles manager at Friendship Village. "Some of our centenarians live completely independently and are very involved in our programs and activities. It's great because as seniors learn more about all our activities and amenities, many are choosing to move to Friendship Village at a younger age now. This makes for a nice mix of seniors. We have residents in their sixties to one-hundreds. And they're busy, active, and young-at-heart."

The anniversary event culminated with a performance by The Moods, playing the best of Motown.

Friendship Village

Friendship Village is a leading Life Plan retirement community offering independent living garden homes and apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing care, and short- and long-term rehabilitation services. For more than 40 years, Friendship Village has been providing Chicago area seniors with exceptional retirement living options. For additional information visit www.FriendshipVillage.org