Learn more about life at The Clare from those who know it best.
When Elizabeth and Bill Conley told their son Jeffrey that they were considering moving to a retirement community, he told them that that they were far too young. Then Elizabeth … Continue reading “Elizabeth & Bill Conley”
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Born in a small village in southwestern France, Marie-Luce could never have imagined the adventurous and fulfilling life ahead of her. After earning her B.A. in English at the University … Continue reading “Marie-Luce Parker”
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John Clum moved to The Clare a month ago and is already convinced that he and his husband made the right decision. “We were living in New York City and … Continue reading “John Clum”
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Before moving to The Clare a year ago, David Maher and his wife, Carlotta lived in a high-rise condo in Chicago’s River North area, a mere mile and a half … Continue reading “David Maher”
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Dorothy and Larry Pirovano love the city lifestyle and independence is very important to them. Naturally, The Clare’s location in the heart of the Near North Side made the draw … Continue reading “Dorothy & Larry Pirovano”
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Sally Kinnamon and her late husband Ron were among the first to recognize The Clare’s potential and get in on the ground floor of the continuing care retirement community. In … Continue reading “Sally Kinnamon”
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Concert picnics in Millennium Park, exercise classes, lectures, babysitting grandchildren, travel, movies and parties. And amid the flurry of activity in Joy Hammer’s downtown Chicago lifestyle, she still finds time … Continue reading “Joy Hammer & Jim Morton”
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Why did Bob Spieler move to The Clare? “I got tired of my own cooking, how’s that for an answer?” the spry 87-year-old responds with a chuckle. The truth, though, … Continue reading “Bob Spieler”
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Jim Rocks was apartment hunting a few years ago when a friend asked, “Why bother? Just go to a retirement community.” It was a light bulb moment. For Rocks, now … Continue reading “Jim Rocks”
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They call her “The Fantastic Lady.” That’s because whenever anyone at The Clare asks her how she feels, she always says, “Fantastic!” Spend a minute with Nancy and you’ll understand … Continue reading “Nancy Lee Spilove”
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