Life at The Clare

A state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center now lives at the corner of Taylor and Wood Streets on the University of Illinois at Chicago’s campus, thanks mainly to an incredibly generous donation … Continue reading “Resident News: Sallie and Bruno’s long history of philanthropic giving”

Revamping dining programs in senior living can require significant upfront costs, in an industry where mission versus margin is a constant balancing act. But providers that pay attention to the … Continue reading “Costly, Complicated Dining Overhaul Keeps Paying Off for The Clare”

The Clare has a variety of floor plans, which include one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom condos. Read More >

Luxury, new technology, mental stimulation, fine dining — some seniors moving into retirement communities bring with them high standards. And their demands are being met as more Chicago developers up … Continue reading “Chicago developers up their game as more seniors demand posh amenities”

A year ago, a complete renovation of The Clare Athletic Club was completed, providing residents with the latest in senior-friendly equipment, professional instruction, personal training, and round the clock hours. … Continue reading “The Clare Athletic Club Celebrates Its First Anniversary”

Staying Active in Your Career While The Clare fits securely in the category of luxury retirement community, the designation ‘retirement’ is a bit of a misnomer for some. Case in … Continue reading “Residents At The Clare Forego Retirement Staying Active In Their Careers”

In recently hiring the music therapist on their staff, The Terraces at The Clare are among the first retirement communities to embrace the important therapeutic value of music. A major … Continue reading “It’s More Than Just Music At The Clare In Chicago”

The Clare is proud to be an installation site for the Horses of Honor initiative, which pays tribute to more than 500 Chicago police officers who have fallen in the … Continue reading “The Clare Hosts Horse of Honor”

The Clare has introduced its Workout-to-Go program for residents who are traveling, developed by Melissa Cusick, director of The Clare Athletic Club. The program delivers a custom developed fitness routine … Continue reading “Workout-to-Go for Traveling Residents”

It’s a propitious occasion as The Clare celebrates the second anniversary of ownership by Senior Care Development and management by Life Care Services. Two years ago, the luxury LifeCare retirement … Continue reading “Celebrating the Second Anniversary”

Not all senior living dining programs have the tall order of competing with some of the world’s most renown chefs and restauranteurs. Rather than seek expertise from senior living veterans, … Continue reading “Hospitality Meets Senior Living in CCRC Dining Evolution”

Residents of The Clare can now enjoy the abundance of nearby amenities including outdoor concerts and festivals, while still dining on the fabulous cuisine of Chef Hagop Hagopian. “Residents love … Continue reading “New Summertime Culinary Programs”

The Clare’s proximity to some of the world’s finest dining venues has caused a bit of a quandary for its residents. The traditional dining program at The Clare encouraged residents … Continue reading “The Clare Addresses Dining Paradox”

Chicago has more than 5 million migratory birds passing through. As a volunteer for Chicago Bird Monitors, The Clare resident Suzanne Turner patrols the streets of Chicago picked up injured … Continue reading “Rescuing Our Fine Feathered Friends”

Not a community to miss out on a momentous occasion, The Clare prepared for and commemorated Chicago Craft Beer Week. The goal of Chicago Craft Beer Week is to explore … Continue reading “Seniors At The Clare Commemorate Chicago Craft Beer Week”

With seafood, chefs are embracing tradition in a new way. Chef Hagopian says that the restaurant goes through more fish than any other protein. Read More from his interview on page … Continue reading “Sea Change”

A fitness club is only as good as its location…if it’s inconvenient, people won’t go and thus it won’t be effective. Therefore the residents of The Clare are especially fortunate, … Continue reading “Introducing The Clare Athletic Club”

Dr. Lee Lindquist Partners with The Clare Though other retirement communities are eager to recruit her away, Dr. Lee Lindquist is more than content to stay precisely where she is … Continue reading “Leading Northwestern Memorial Physician Partners with The Terraces at The Clare-SF Chronicle”

Bruzek chose The Terraces at The Clare for Post Surgery Rehab It was an inimitable start to the New Year. Chicago actor Russ Bruzek woke up at Northwestern Memorial Hospital … Continue reading “Chicago Actor Does Post Surgery Rehab at The Terraces-Daily Herald”

For the next several weeks, residents of The Clare will be walking, NuStepping, running or swimming, as they join other seniors across the U.S. in Project 1,310. The title reflects … Continue reading “1,310 Miles and Counting: Seniors Add Up Marathon Miles-Chicago Tribune”