Life at The Clare

Let me take a moment to update you on what LCS and our Family of Companies are doing to address the novel coronavirus – or COVID-19 – and highlight how … Continue reading “An Update on COVID-19 From LCS CEO Joel Nelson”

The health, safety and well-being of our residents, employees and families is always a priority at our community.  With the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the news and in the minds of … Continue reading “The Clare’s Coronavirus Preparedness”

Republished from an article on CNBC on February 14, 2018 by Ashley Turner. Retiring in style can be expensive. Personal finance website GOBankingRates compiled a list of the top luxury retirement communities … Continue reading “6 Luxurious Places to Retire in the US”

Volunteering Republished from an article in the Chicago Tribune on October 20, 2016 by Community Contributor Peter Brancato. “The foundation of every state is the education of its youth.” This … Continue reading “The Clare Residents Changing Lives of Children Through Volunteering”

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the annual cost of attending a four-year college in the United States has risen to more than $18,000 at public institutions and … Continue reading “Chicago College Scholarships”

Republished from an article in the Chicago Tribune on April 21, 2016 by Community Contributor Peter Brancato. A retired architect, Bea Lehman now spends much of her time on her … Continue reading “Bea Lehman: It’s All How You Think”

With a spirit of collegiality and camaraderie, residents and staff of The Clare participated in the 16th Annual Dragon Boat Race for Literacy, hosted by the Chicago Chinatown Chamber of … Continue reading “The Clare “Crewsaders” – Racing for a Cause and Building Community”

Halloween in Chicago is a holiday that’s fun for all ages. Sure, only children participate in the candy-fest that is trick-or-treating, but that doesn’t mean that everyone else should simply … Continue reading “Halloween in Chicago: Fun for Everyone!”

Chef Hagop_National Dessert Day from Fox Hill on Vimeo.

The Clare is excited to announce the launch of impressive renovations to better fit the needs of the increasing number of residents who call The Clare home.  As Chicago’s premier … Continue reading “Spectacular Renovations Taking Place at The Clare”

First, a caveat: We can’t cover every park in Chicago in a single, or even twenty, posts. The Chicago Park District manages some 570 parks, as well as 50 nature … Continue reading “Urban Retreats: The Best Parks in Chicago”

Most of us have an idea of when we’d like to retire, but it may not be a realistic goal if we are not prepared both financially and emotionally. Whether … Continue reading “Tips for Planning for a Fulfilling Retirement”

Bland entrees? Mass-produced sides? Add those items to the list of menu choices you’ll never find at true luxury retirement communities like The Clare. Focused on bringing unique culinary delights … Continue reading “The Clare – A Culinary Revolution for Retirement Living”

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”

Considering relocating to the big city? While the countryside offers a quiet, scenic backdrop, it lacks many of the advantages that make city living enjoyable. For instance, What if you have a craving for Mediterranean or Ethiopian food? Finding a wide variety of restaurant choices is all but impossible in a small rural area, but big cities offer countless options when it comes to international cuisine.

We compiled a list of the top reasons to consider a move to the big city, using our beloved Chicago as an example of what makes city living exciting and fun. Whether you’ve decided to relocate to Chicago or simply plan to visit on vacation, be sure to check out some of the destinations and resources provided below.

The Clare visits the Museum of Contemporary Art Reservations are required for this special event that The Clare is hosting at the Museum of Contemporary Art. Susan Musich, the museum’s … Continue reading “Spend an afternoon with The Clare at the Museum of Contemporary Art”

Larry Pirovano, resident at The Clare, is Making A Difference. Diagnosed in 1997 with Parkinson’s he climbs stairs 3 times per week as a way to stay strong, be healthy and … Continue reading “Clare Resident to Climb to the Top of the Aon Building”

Having already determined that The Terraces at The Clare is a wonderful resource, Janet Mellman is anxiously awaiting the time at which her mother will make it her permanent home. … Continue reading “Anxiously Awaiting Life at The Clare – Chicago Tribune”

The Clare has launched a club of devoted walkers that meet each Saturday morning for a hike throughout the Chicago Goldcoast area.  The club was founded by resident Nancy Niemi … Continue reading “The Clare Walking Club Takes Chicago in Stride – Daily Herald”

Their plan took a turn sooner than expected and so they were glad that preparations had been made. While her husband is receiving the attention and care that he needs, … Continue reading “When Plans Changed, The Clare had the Answers – Chicago Tribune”