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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.

Bingo Bonanza

July 28, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - ; Marian Village

CALLING ALL BINGO PLAYERS! Grab your dabbers and lucky charms, and join us for a Sunday afternoon of competitive fun and laughter at Marian Village. Test your luck against your neighbors for a chance to win prizes. Enjoy a hotdog, chips and watermelon. American Legion...

Legendary Ladies: Lucille Ball

August 2, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - ; Marian Village

In the 1950s,  comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off-screen, she and her real-life husband Desi Arnaz launched their own television studio and pioneered new technologies. But what does it...

Flying High: Betty the Pan Am Stewardess

August 13, 2024 @ 2:30 pm - ; University Place

Fasten your uniform buttons and get ready to travel back to the Golden Age of Air Travel. In the 1960s, when airliners were new, the stewardess was an all-American fantasy: hostess, nurse, cook, therapist and even sex symbol. In this historical portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard,...

Legendary Ladies: Lilly Pulitzer

August 30, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - ; Marian Village

In the 1960s, she changed fashion with her carefree shift dresses in whimsical, bold patterns. But who was Lilly Pulitzer? In this new portrayal, historian Leslie Goddard brings to life the entrepreneur and fashion designer who launched a design revolution. Learn what inspired this free-spirited...

Legendary Ladies: Betty Crocker

September 6, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - ; Marian Village

Long before Martha Stewart, there was Betty Crocker. In 1950, her brand new Picture Cook Book hit shelves, with sales that rivaled that of another big book, The Bible. To date, it has sold more than 75 million copies. Created in 1921 by a flour...

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...

Happy Hour

2nd Friday of Every Month @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm; Victory Lakes

Come join us for Happy Hour at the Victory Lakes pub! You’ll mingle with our residents and then enjoy a chef-prepared meal courtesy of the Village at Victory Lakes. We can’t wait to see you! RSVP to Robin Falsterat 847-356-4671 or rfalster@franciscancommunities.org. Seating is limited....

American Legion Post 2011

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