Joliet family donated HDTVs to seniors at the Timbers of Shorewood
“My dad loved living at The Timbers. He was cared for so well. I wanted to do something for The Timbers because of the way my dad felt.”
Timbers of Shorewood donates $11,200 to the Alzheimer’s Association on #GivingTuesday
The Timbers of Shorewood donated $11,200 to the Illinois Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association as part of #GivingTuesday. The money was raised during multiple events and fundraisers throughout the year.
Shorewood senior community celebrates 20 years of senior living – Joliet Herald News
The Timbers, a senior living and assisted living community known for its varied in-home and community wide activities, celebrated its 20th anniversary Oct. 13. ‘Everyone here is like one big family.’
Veterans at the Timbers honored by Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Honor Guard on Veterans Day
The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Honor Guard bugler played taps and representatives performed a flag folding ceremony. Each veteran received gifts from American Legion Women’s Auxiliary of Lockport and a goodie bag with multiple items including a hand-made poppy crochet from the Timbers staff.
College student provides the sounds of music – Caleb Larson
Caleb Larson, a junior at Lewis University in Romeoville, volunteers weekly playing piano for residents at the Timbers. His audience is growing every week.
The Timbers celebrates 20 years of service and caring for seniors in Will County
The Timbers of Shorewood has been serving seniors for 20 years in the Joliet area. To celebrate the 20th anniversary milestone, we had a ribbon cutting and champagne toast. Thank you to all our wonderful residents, family members, staff, and the entire community for a fantastic 20 years.
Timbers of Shorewood welcomes Joliet authors after donation during pandemic
Authors from the WriteOn Joliet visited the Timbers of Shorewood at an event called “Meet the Authors”. During the COVID pandemic, WriteOn Joliet member Denise Unland, donated 30 copies of WriteOn Joliet’s fourth anthology titled, “Write Where We Are”, to the Timbers Book Club.
Grandparents Day Photo Shoot Fundraiser
The Timbers of Shorewood is hosting a Grandparents Day Photo Shoot Fundraiser on Saturday, September 10 from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Photographer, Vicky Hallberg, former photographer for the Chicago Cubs, will be conducting mini photo sessions for $50. This is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association.
The Energizer Bunny of the Volunteer World – Pat Cipriani
Pat Cipriani, a resident of the Timbers of Shorewood, was a nurse for 60 years, and she says she never, ever tired of it. In her 30s she started volunteering, and it became a passion. Once she retired, she continued her volunteerism.
Betty Wirth’s Career Finds New Outlet
When Betty Wirth, a resident of The Timbers of Shorewood, first saw a notice last year that the Timbers was starting a newspaper written by residents, she thought how much fun that would be. She volunteered!