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.
Is an Estate Sale Right for You?
Learn the Ins and Outs of Hosting an Estate Sale
Thinking about downsizing or making a move to a senior living community? Join us to learn how an estate sale can make the transition easier. Discover helpful tips, what to expect, and how to get started as you prepare for your next chapter.
Breakfast Included
RSVP: Contact Liz at 847.808.4421 or estarman@franciscancommunities.org.
Considering a move or downsizing? Learn the ins and outs of hosting an estate sale and discover how it can be a helpful solution when moving to a senior living community or preparing for a move.
Breakfast included.
RSVP to Liz at 847.808.4421 or 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.
Join us for a fascinating multimedia presentation by presidential and congressional award-winning historian and public speaker Barry Bradford.
With an unforgettable smile, irresistible charm, and remarkable talent, Julia Roberts became one of Hollywood’s most beloved and successful stars. We’ll explore her fascinating life and career, from Pretty Woman and My Best Friend’s Wedding to her Oscar-winning performance in Erin Brockovich and beyond.
RSVP by calling Liz at 847.808.4421 or email estarman@franciscancommunities.org.
Join us for a fascinating multimedia presentation by US history lecturer Joyce Haworth.
Happy Women’s History Month! Come and meet five women whom you may not have heard of, but who had an outsized impact on our nation’s earliest history. From Margaret Brent, who fended off insurrection in colonial Maryland, to Eliza Pinckney, who expanded South Carolina’s economy, to Mary Musgrove, a Muskogee Indian woman who served as a diplomat — all five challenged their times, enriched our nation, and raised some pretty great kids.
RSVP to Liz at 847.808.4421 or estarman@franciscancommunities.org.
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