Macs with Mercy Brings the Generations Together
Conversation, laughter, and energy fill a meeting room at Mercy Circle in Mount Greenwood as Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School students who belong to the Black Student Union join Mercy Circle residents for a recent Macs with Mercy gathering. The new inter-generational program brings students and seniors together on the second Tuesday of every […]
Mercy Circle Among ‘Chicago’s Top Workplaces’
Mercy Circle, 2659 W. 99th St., placed among the top 100 workplaces in Chicago for small businesses employing between 100 and 249 people, making this the third consecutive year the senior living community has earned this designation. Organized by the Chicago Tribune, “Chicago’s Top Workplaces” honors companies with “a people-centered culture.” To be considered, an […]
Mercy Home Seeks Volunteer Tutors
The Mercy Home for Boys & Girls is recruiting volunteer tutors for the Walsh Campus at 116th and Longwood Drive as well as the location in the West Loop. Tutors may choose virtual or in-person sessions; for in-person tutoring volunteers will be required to having up to date vaccinations or proof of negative COVID test […]
Mercy Circle Earns Top Honors from U.S. News and World Report
Mercy Circle, a continuing care retirement community in Mt. Greenwood, earned a rating of High Performing for excellence in short-term rehabilitation from U.S. News & World Report. The 12th edition of the U.S. News Best Nursing Homes combines comprehensive information about care, COVID-19 vaccination requirements for residents and staff, flu and pneumonia vaccination rates, […]
Mercy Circle Celebrates Moms, Nurses With Car Parade
In the midst of National Nurses Week and just before Mother’s Day, a caravan of 68 cars decorated with colorful bouquets of balloons, streamers, posters and car windows painted with personal messages circled the campus of Mercy Circle, a continuing care retirement community at 3659 W. 99th St. Waving, honking horns, playing music and shouting […]
Neighborhood Notes – April 2018
Spring Flower Sale. Morgan Park Presbyterian Church, 2017 W. 110th Pl., is accepting orders for its annual sale of spring flowers through May 10. Choices include several varieties of impatiens, petunias, salvia, geraniums, herns and more, and can be ordered in four-packs, flats, pots and baskets. Flower pick-up is May 19. Info: morganparkpres@gmail.com CAPS Meetings. […]
Neighborhood Notes: News and Events for October 2017
Beverly Art Competition Accepting Applications. Artists within 100 miles of the city of Chicago are invited to enter the annual Beverly Arts Center Art Competition and Exhibition, a juried contest that offers prizes that range from $1500 for Best of Show to $100 for honorable mentions. The non-refundable entry fee is $35, and the […]
Neighborhood Notes for September 2017
Almost Home Collection. The Beverly Hills Junior Woman’s Club is partnering with Almost Home, a local non-profit, to provide shower kits for homeless guests in emergency shelters. The club is collecting bath/beach towels and washcloths (used is fine) until Oct 14 and donations can be dropped off at BAPA, 1987 W. 111th St., Christ the […]
Neighborhood Notes
Live Music Sundays. Cork & Kerry, 10614 S. Western, hosts Live Music Sundays this summer, 3 to 5 p.m. This month: Joe Fascetta, July 2; Eric Ortiz, July 9 and 16; Jay O’Malley, July 23; and John and Phil, July 30. Next month: Joe Facetta, Aug. 6 and 27; Jay O’Malley, Aug. 13; and Dan […]
Neighborhood Notes – June 2017
Registration Open for Veterans Softball Tournament. Registration is underway for the Road Home Program’s Veterans Softball Tournament and Family Fest, Sat., July 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Beverly Park, 2460 W. 102nd St. Team registration continues until July 1. Standard ASA rules apply. Teams need a minimum of 8 and maximum of 10 players, […]