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Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Highland Park, Lake Forest and Vernon Hills

Earth Day is an important day for us at Freedom Home Care as we strive to take care of the planet and those who live on it! There are many local ways to get involved this Earth Day. Whether that means getting involved in a good cause or participating in an activity to help spread awareness. Below is a list of Earth Day activities for this weekend and beyond in the surrounding areas.   Earth Day Activities in Highland Park On April 22nd, you can go to he Heller Nature Center starting at 9am to help clean the trails and
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Community Food Drive

In an effort to give back to the community, we will be taking part in a food drive for the Moraine Township Food Pantry. We ask that anyone who has any extra food goods drop them off at one of the donation bins we have listed down below. For a cause like this, no amount is too little to make a difference. Thank you in advance to all the generous members of our Chicagoland communities! Who This food drive is a collaboration between Freedom Home Care, The Auberge At Highland Park, and the Moraine Township Food Pantry. When This particular
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Highland Park Activities This February

The Highland Park area has no shortage of activities to participate in for fun, educational, or health purposes!   February Doesn’t Freeze Events The ground may be frozen outside, and everything may seem slower after the holiday season, but there are still plenty of activities around! There are outdoor and indoor activities in and around Highland Park for people of all ages.   Highland Park Senior Center The Senior Center website has a catalog and full calendar of activities you can sign up for. Browse the options and you’ll be very likely to find an activity that appeals to you.
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Freedom Home Care Recent Events Spotlight

At Freedom Home Care, we love giving back to the community by either hosting or sponsoring events. While this blog covers events from the second half of 2021, we have been involved with internal and community events for years. This year has been busy, so we wanted to put a spotlight on what our amazing staff have helped to make possible. Here is a recap of some of our favorites from the last few months:   Nurse Appreciation Giveaways To show appreciation to all nurses we had a giveaway in which multiple nurses won cash prizes!   Community Pfizer Vaccine
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Healthy Eating And The Local Farmer’s Market

Whether you are growing nutritious meals directly from your own garden or picking up from a local farmer’s market now is the perfect time to enjoy a fresh meal. Eating a well-balanced diet is an important part of staying healthy as you age. And enjoying fresh, organic-grown fruits and vegetables is a great start! Check out how we at Freedom Home Care recommend starting a healthy diet and why you should visit the Ravinia farmer’s market below. Healthy Eating Supports Health & Wellness Eating healthy does not need to be a difficult task this year. The unprecedented Coronavirus caused many
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Music Appreciation with Jim Kendros!

At A Glance Event: “Music Appreciation by Jim Kendros” Location: Lake Forest Senior Center located in Dickson Hall. Dates: 3/7, 3/28, 4/25, 5/23, 6/27, 7/25, 8/8, 9/26, 10/24, 11/28 and 12/26 Time: 10:30 a.m. Registration: Due one week before each class     Starting this March and continuing through December, Music Researcher and Composer Jim Kendros will explore the world of music in the monthly music series, “Music Appreciation by Jim Kendros” at the Lake Forest Senior Center located in Dickson Hall.   Music Salon Magic Proudly sponsored by Highland Park home care agency Freedom Home Care, this event series
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