Life at Addolorata Villa is shaped by shared experiences. Throughout the year, residents, families and guests come together for events that inspire connection, encourage discovery and celebrate community.
Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning as a familiar friend, we invite you to join us and experience the energy and connection that make our community feel like home.
JOIN US for a fascinating multimedia presentation by presidential and pongressional award-winning historian and public speaker: Barry Bradford.
Tom Hanks has been Hollywood’s most beloved and versatile star for over 40 years. With an unmatched ability to blend drama, comedy and humanity, he has won two Oscars, 7 Emmys and hosted Saturday Night Live 10 times! This multimedia presentation delves into his remarkable career, his reputation as the nicest guy in Hollywood, and the roles that made him a legend.
RSVP calling Liz at 847.808.4421 or email estarman@franciscancommunities.org
The largest POW camp in the North was right in Chicago. Thousands of Confederate soldiers suffered and died there. But their stories were not only of hardship: they also schemed for freedom, made grandiose escapes, and found creative, touching ways to endure the hardship and boredom of prison life. Join Joyce Haworth and discover how Chicago’s war prisoners made their imprisonment bearable.
Join us for a fascinating multimedia presentation by presidential and congressional award-winning historian and public speaker Barry Bradford.
Thursday, December 17, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presented by: Barry Bradford
George Clooney: Hollywood’s leading man and humanitarian from ER to Ocean’s Eleven and up in the air.
George Clooney has defined Hollywood stardom for over three decades. But beyond his Oscar-winning performances, he is also a dedicated activist and philanthropist.
This multimedia presentation explores his journey from TV heartthrob to one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, directors, and humanitarian leaders.
RSVP calling Liz at 847.808.4421 or email estarman@franciscancommunities.org
Join us for a fascinating multimedia presentation by US history lecturer Joyce Haworth.
Did you know that every time you reach for a beer or martini, or sip a cup of tea, you’re adding to an amazing history? Did you know that wine helped lay the foundations of Western thought, that coffee spurred the Age of Enlightenment, and that Coca-Cola played a role in the Cold War? This presentation tells the story of six remarkable beverages that, in small ways and in great ways, affected some of the key moments in human history.
To RSVP, call Liz at 847.808.4421, or email estarman@franciscancommunities.org.
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