Life at The Clare

As Life Enrichment Director at The Clare, Lori Griffin organizes all entertainment, outings, educational programming and special events for the residents at the high-rise retirement community in Chicago’s Gold Coast. … Continue reading “Life Enrichment at The Clare: Keeping Residents Involved and Active”

To get a full sense of Clare resident Steve Molinari’s story, it’s important to understand his roots. A second-generation Italian, Steve was born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, a small town south … Continue reading “Steve Molinari: First-Generation College Grad, Former Federal Employee Finds Acceptance, Community at The Clare”

Health Care at The Terraces at the Clare The Clare, the stunning 53-story retirement community located in the heart of the Gold Coast on Rush and Pearson streets, has been … Continue reading “The Terraces at The Clare: Health Care for Residents and the Community at Large”

Surrounded by elite groups, fire departments and corporate crews, onlookers might not have suspected that residents of The Clare, a luxury senior living community in Chicago’s Gold Coast, were about … Continue reading “The Clare Residents Compete in Chicago Dragon Boat Race”

Every aspect of Clare resident Sara Rini Aversa’s life and career has been touched by art in some way, shape or form. Beginning in high school, Sara enrolled in art … Continue reading “Artist Profile, Sara Rini Aversa: Art Revolves Around Us”

Interacting with people on some of the most joyous and inspiring days of their lives has been a major perk for Clare resident Virginia Wolff throughout her career. As an … Continue reading “Virginia Wolff: Magic Moments as a Chicago Wedding Florist”

Get To Know John Buchanan. Clare resident John Buchanan didn’t always intend to become a pastor. When he graduated with a degree in government, he was unsure of what came … Continue reading “John Buchanan: A Life of Impact”

Finding suitable senior living options for couples when they have varying care needs can be difficult. One may be completely independent while the other has drastically different health demands, yet … Continue reading “Senior Living Options for Couples with Different Care Needs”

With about 220 employees working at The Clare, the time and energy the staff commits year in and year out to supporting, caring for and promoting the wellbeing of approximately … Continue reading “A Spotlight on The Clare Charitable Foundation”

Planting your own garden is a wonderful way to learn about plants, try new vegetable varieties, help the environment, and provide your own fresh fruits and vegetables. Gardening in Chicago … Continue reading “Gardening in Chicago”

The Gold Coast Neighborhood, bounded by North Avenue, Lake Shore Drive, Chicago Street, and Clark Street, is a district in the northern part of Chicago’s downtown. It was founded after … Continue reading “Gold Coast Neighborhood Guide”

Too often, public transportation in the United States has endured a reputation as slow, unreliable, and unpleasant. The nation’s largest cities, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington DC, … Continue reading “Public Transportation Benefits from City Living (and Beyond)”

Luxury apartment living at The Clare is about the incredible people and amenities that make up the community. The one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments feature sweeping lake and city views. … Continue reading “Chicago Luxury Apartment Living at The Clare”

There’s nothing like the excitement of moving into a new home. It’s a chance to savor new views, make new friends, and redesign your living space. For those shifting away … Continue reading “A Rightsizer’s Guide: Transitioning to High-Rise Senior Living in Chicago”