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Upcoming Events at Franciscan Ministries

There is a lot going on at our Franciscan Ministries communities! Take a look the events below.

Coffee and Conversation

09/30/2025 | 10:00 a.m. or 1 p.m. @ - ; Franciscan Village

Franciscan Village in Lemont has remained dedicated to providing exceptional senior living and healthcare services. As a continuing care retirement community, we offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Looking to the future, our expansion plans include additional independent living...

Home is a Safe Haven

October 7, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - ; Mount Alverna Village

Learn practical tips to help prevent elder abuse and keep your home a safe and secure place, through real-life scenarios and expert guidance. RSVP is required at least four days before our events. To reserve your spot, please contact Beth Baszuk at 440.530.6298 or email...

The First Impeachment: President Johnson’s Battle Against American Rights

October 16, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Addolorata Villa

JOIN US for a fascinating multimedia presentation by Presidential and Congressional award winning historian and public speaker Joyce Haworth The Civil War was over, the Confederacy surrendered, and America was at last free of slavery. But Andrew Johnson, Lincoln’s former Vice President, opposed the idea...

Fall Open House & Craft Fair

October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm; Marian Village

Celebrate the season with us at Marian Village! Tour our inviting community, including model apartments and garden homes, then stroll through our craft fair filled with unique finds from local vendors and handcrafted treasures made by our talented residents. RSVP by Wednesday, October 22 to...

Walt Disney

November 5, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm; Addolorata Villa

Animating America Few individuals have shaped American culture as profoundly as Walt Disney. From revolutionizing animation and theme parks to reshaping how history, technology, and storytelling are experienced, Disney’s influence is unparalleled. This engaging multimedia presentation explores both the visionary entrepreneur and the complex man...

Lunch and Learn: Common Scams & Driving Safety for Medically Impaired Adults

November 18, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - ; Mount Alverna Village

Officer Traxler will discuss prevalent scams targeting older adults and explore the legal and safety considerations of driving with medical or age-related impairments. RSVP is required at least four days before our events. To reserve your spot, please contact Beth Baszuk at 440.530.6298 or email...

10 Warning signs of Alzheimer’s

November 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Village at Mercy Creek

A three-part series: Alzheimer’s Education Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Join us for a three-part series focused on Alzheimer’s education and support. Led by experts from the Alzheimer’s Association, each session will offer helpful information, practical tips, and the latest updates in care and treatment....

New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatment

December 3, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm; Village at Mercy Creek

A three-part series: Alzheimer’s Education Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association Join us for a three-part series focused on Alzheimer’s education and support. Led by experts from the Alzheimer’s Association, each session will offer helpful information, practical tips, and the latest updates in care and treatment....

Curious Minds Club: John and Abigail Adams, A Love Story

December 4, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm; Addolorata Villa

JOIN US for a fascinating multimedia presentation by Presidential and Congressional award winning historian and public speaker Joyce Haworth. Boy meets girl. Boy becomes a revolutionary, a diplomat, and then president. John and Abigail Adams were at the center of the American experiment for decades...

American Legion Post 2011

Second Monday of the Month @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm; Marian Village

Good Grief: A Spiritual Guide to Freedom

Every Monday @ 10:00 am - ; Village at Mercy Creek

Whether you are struggling with your own loss or walking with a friend or family member who is grieving, you know the journey is not smooth or straightforward Join us as we begin each week with a reflection on a particular stage of the grief...