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In honor of Jackie Robinson Day—when all MLB players wear the number 42—Chestnut Square resident Connie Fendley is displaying her amazing collection of Brooklyn Dodgers memorabilia in our community’s showcase! “I grew up in Westfield, NJ, and at that time, you were either a Dodgers fan or a Yankees fan,” Connie explains. “I was drawn to the Dodgers because of Jackie Robinson, and even though I was only eight when Branch Rickey signed him to the club, I was influenced by how Jackie endured and how the team rallied around him.” Connie vividly remembers going to her first baseball game at Ebbets Field and marveling at the green grass since she had only watched baseball on black and white TV until then. “From the late 1940s to mid-1950s, the Dodgers and Yankees faced each other a lot in the World Series, and the Yankees seemed to always win,” she recalls. “But finally in 1955, the Dodgers won...and Jackie got his championship. Baseball was my greatest joy, and I loved going to the games with my dad, taking photos, and scorekeeping.” Even though Connie was devastated when the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles in 1957, she still cherishes all her wonderful memories of the team in Brooklyn. “I’ll never forget meeting Jackie Robinson after he retired when he was a guest speaker at my church,” she says. “It makes me very happy that Major League Baseball honors him with a special day every April.” Thank you, Connie, for sharing your story and incredible collection with our community! To learn more about Chestnut Square at The Glen, please call (847) 998-1118 or visit www.chestnutsquare.info
Chestnut Square at The Glen was thrilled to host a surprise baby shower for our remarkable Dining Services Manager, Lana Manojlovic. Currently eight months pregnant, Lana is about to welcome a new baby boy! Residents and staff couldn’t wait to share their excitement as they presented Lana with a beautiful display of gifts. The event also included some baby-themed games, delicious cake, and fun opportunities to pass around the microphone and share personal parenting advice with the expectant mother. Among the many heartfelt comments, here were just a few: Lilly C. offered this emotional message. “Hold him from the first day that you have him, because they grow up so fast.” Kathy C., remembering her own sleepless nights as a mother, shared some practical advice. “Do not sleep in the same room as the baby since you’ll be too focused on every single sound that they make. Whenever the baby needs you during the night, he will be sure to let you know.” Elizabeth A., having seen friends and family navigate the role of technology in their children’s lives, revealed a big smile as she recommended, “When your son starts asking to have a cell phone, the answer is no until YOU decide.” This uplifting gathering—illuminating the close bonds shared in the community between residents and staff—made a lasting impression on Lana, who will soon be taking a maternity leave before returning to her position at Chestnut Square. “Thank you so much for sharing this special day with me,” Lana told the crowd as she held back tears. “I will never forget the incredible generosity and kindness you’ve shown me. And I can't wait to introduce the new baby to all of you.” To learn more about Chestnut Square's vibrant senior living community, please call (847) 998-1118 or visit www.chestnutsquare.info
TOP PHOTO : Standing next to the portrait of Katie Nagle are, from left to right: George McCaskey, Chairman of the Chicago Bears; Vera Lampe, CEO of Chestnut Square at The Glen's parent company Bethany Methodist Corporation; Barb McCaskey; Joan Cramer, sister of Katie Nagle; and Scott Cramer. LOWER LEFT PHOTO : Chestnut Square residents and guests enjoy one of the Bingo games of the event. LOWER RIGHT PHOTO : The portrait of Katie Nagle taken during one of her many visits to Chestnut Square. Chestnut Square at The Glen, an independent senior living community in Glenview, IL, was honored to host a special Bingo Night fundraiser with the Chicago Bears front office in memory of Katie Nagle, the community’s beloved Bingo caller. An executive assistant at Halas Hall for 22 years, Katie also had a deep connection to Chestnut Square that started when her mother, Marge, was a resident. After Marge’s passing, Katie continued to visit Chestnut Square to keep in touch with her mother’s friends and to call the popular Bingo games. “Katie was one of the sweetest souls you could ever meet,” shared Vera Lampe, CEO of Chestnut Square’s parent company Bethany Methodist Corporation. “When she passed away in 2024 after a long illness, we wanted to remember her selfless legacy and celebrate her life. That’s why we decided to host a special event that raised funds for Bears Care, the charitable arm of the Chicago Bears which supports disadvantaged children and families in the Chicago area.” In attendance were Chestnut Square’s residents and staff, the Nagle family, George and Barb McCaskey, and numerous members of the Bears front office. "Everybody loved Katie, and she was friends with everyone at Halas Hall,” said George McCaskey. “She was one of those rare people that whenever you came into contact with her, you always had a better day." The fundraiser was held on January 30 and featured various Bingo games including a winning card that spelled the letter “N” in honor of Nagle, Katie’s last name. Prizes were generously provided by the Bears organization. Katie’s sister, Joan Cramer, was especially touched by the program and offered this heartfelt message on behalf of the entire Nagle family. “Katie had a gift of bringing people together, and her kindness and genuine interest in people's lives set her apart,” Joan explained. “Her Bears family knew about her friends at Chestnut Square and vice versa. Bringing these two groups together for an evening of ‘Bears Bingo for Katie’ was a testament to how Katie is still spreading joy. Her kindness continues to flow through people.” An independent senior living community, Chestnut Square at The Glen features spacious 1 and 2-BR floor plans, all-inclusive services and amenities, restaurant-style dining, an extensive calendar of programs and events, and on-site homecare if ever needed. To learn more about Chestnut Square, please visit: www.chestnutsquare.info To learn more about Bears Care and their charitable initiatives, please visit: https://www.chicagobears.com/community/bears-care
