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Parkview Parkview is a continuum care retirement community serving seniors age 62 and older. Parkview Home

We spent a rocking afternoon with the Rock River Strummers, spreading beautiful Christmas cheer! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽถ Thank you for the g...
12/17/2025

We spent a rocking afternoon with the Rock River Strummers, spreading beautiful Christmas cheer! ๐ŸŽธ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽถ Thank you for the good time had by all! ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฅณ

12/14/2025

Hello on this chilly Sunday morning!

I hope youโ€™re all enjoying the holiday season! We have a fantastic lineup of programs and outings this week, and Iโ€™d love to see you join in. Each activity is planned with your enjoyment, comfort, and community in mind. Please take a look at whatโ€™s coming up:



*Sunday, December 14

3:00 PM โ€“ Church with Emily (R)
Join Emily for a peaceful afternoon service. Itโ€™s a lovely way to center yourself and start the week with fellowship and reflection.โœ๏ธ

*Monday, December 15

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)
A gentle, seated exercise class designed to keep you moving and feeling your best. Great for flexibility, strength, and a bit of morning energy! ๐Ÿ’ช

10:00 AM โ€“ Monthly Walmart Trip
Need to pick up holiday gifts, snacks, or personal items? Come along for our monthly shopping trip. Call Megan at Ext. 111 to sign up. ๐Ÿ›’

1:30 PM โ€“ Bridge (CP Library)
Enjoy an afternoon of cards and camaraderie in the 2nd floor library. ๐Ÿƒ

2:00 PM โ€“ Euchre (CP Dining Room)
If you love Euchreโ€”or want to learnโ€”this is a fun and friendly group to join.๐Ÿค—

3:00 PM โ€“ Ornament Painting (DR)
Letโ€™s get festive! Weโ€™ll be painting ornaments in the dining roomโ€”no experience needed, just holiday spirit.๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„

*Tuesday, December 16

10:00 AM โ€“ Wii Bowling (R)
A resident favorite! Fun, active, and great for a little friendly competition.๐ŸŽณ

9:30 AM โ€“ Be a Jeopardy Contestant (R)
Challenge your mind and have some laughs in our Jeopardy-style trivia game. ๐Ÿง 

1:30 PM โ€“ Room-to-Room Manicures
Relax and enjoy a bit of pampering as we come to you with manicures.๐Ÿ’…

2:00 PM โ€“ Rock River Strummers (AP)
Tap your toes along with this lively musical groupโ€”always a treat! ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ‘ž

2:30 PM โ€“ Great Courses: The Aging Brain (R)
A fascinating and accessible educational video series discussing how the brain changes with age. ๐Ÿง 

5:00 PM โ€“ Festival of Lights at Sinnissippi Park
Weather permitting! Enjoy a magical evening tour of the beautiful holiday light displays, followed by a stop at Olympic Tavern. Load time is 3:30 PM. ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ„

*Wednesday, December 17

9:30 AM โ€“ Bible Study & Refreshments (R)Gather for scripture, discussion, and warm fellowship.โœ๏ธ

10:00 AM โ€“ Church Park Gathering with Admin Meet-Up
Come meet with administration, share thoughts, and enjoy a casual gathering in Church Park. ๐Ÿ‘ฅ๏ธ

1:30 PM โ€“ Book Readers Club (CP Library)
Whether youโ€™re reading or just listening, join other book lovers for great conversation. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“˜

3:00 PM โ€“ Table Games (DR)
Cards, board games, laughter, and good companyโ€”come play with us! ๐ŸŽฒ๐ŸŽฐ๐Ÿงฉ๐ŸŽด

6:30 PM โ€“ Freeport Public Library Trip: Itโ€™s a Weird World โ€“ Krampus
For those who enjoy mythology and unique holiday traditions, this program will be fascinating! Load time 5:45 PM.๐ŸŽ‰

*Thursday, December 18

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)
Another chance to join our fun and gentle fitness class. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

10:00 AM โ€“ Sullivans, CVS, & Dollar Tree Trip
Pick up holiday cards, toiletries, dรฉcor, and more! Call Megan at Ext. 111 to join us.๐Ÿ›’๐ŸŽ‰

1:00 PM โ€“ Poker & Table Games (R)
Bring your best poker faceโ€”or enjoy other tabletop games with neighbors. ๐ŸŽฐ๐Ÿงฉ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿƒ

2:00 PM โ€“ Monthly Birthday Party with music by The Mississippi Man (AP)
Help us celebrate all December birthdays with cake, fun, and wonderful live music! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚

*Friday, December 19

9:15 AM โ€“ Immanuel Lutheran School Choir Christmas Concert (AP)
Enjoy a delightful performance from the childrenโ€”guaranteed to bring smiles and holiday cheer. ๐ŸŽ™๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿช‰

2:00 PM โ€“ Movie & Snack: A Christmas Carol (R)
A seasonal classic with snacks provided. Come relax and enjoy! ๐Ÿฟ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ“ฝ

2:00 PM โ€“ Arts & Crafts (1st floor shelter care sun porch)
Work on ongoing projects or start something new in a calming, sunny space. ๐Ÿชข๐Ÿงถ๐ŸŽจ

5:00 PM โ€“ Christmas Lights Bus Trip with Pizza Afterward (AP)
A festive evening ride to see Christmas lights, followed by pizza in the AP room.
Load times: 4:00 PM for condos, 4:30 PM in-house ๐ŸŽ„โœจ๏ธ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ•

*Saturday, December 20

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)
Keep your body moving with another upbeat morning class. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

7:30 PM โ€“ Puzzles (Assisted Living Kitchenette)
A quiet, cozy evening of puzzle-makingโ€”great for relaxing and socializing. ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿงฉ

We hope to see many of you throughout the week. Your presence brings joy to these activities, and we love sharing these moments together. If you have questions or would like help signing up for an outing, please let us know! ๐Ÿค—โ˜บ๏ธ

We are truly grateful and fortunate to celebrate the holiday season together at the Parkview Annual Christmas Dinner. It...
12/12/2025

We are truly grateful and fortunate to celebrate the holiday season together at the Parkview Annual Christmas Dinner. It was a wonderful evening filled with friends, music, camaraderie, and an excellent meal! We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who made tonight possible, and we wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

What a joyful week so far! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ„ Carolers, Christmas picture frame making, snowball throwing, and therapy dogs were in to s...
12/11/2025

What a joyful week so far! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ„ Carolers, Christmas picture frame making, snowball throwing, and therapy dogs were in to show off their tail wags and kisses! ๐Ÿถโค๏ธ Christmas is in full swing! ๐ŸŽ…๐ŸŽ

12/05/2025

Dear Residents, families, & friends๐Ÿค—

We have a wonderful week of events planned for you, filled with music, fellowship, creativity, and holiday cheer! We hope youโ€™ll join us for as many activities as you canโ€”your presence truly makes each moment brighter. Hereโ€™s whatโ€™s happening this week:

๐Ÿ“… Sunday, December 7

2:00 PM โ€“ Church with Keisha (AP)
Start your week with uplifting worship and community. โœ๏ธ

2:00 PM โ€“ St. Johnโ€™s Church: 12 Days of Christmas Music Celebration
(Load time 1:30 PM)
Enjoy a joyful musical journey of Christmas favoritesโ€”sure to spark the holiday spirit! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽต

๐Ÿ“… Monday, December 8

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)
Gentle movement to start your day strong and energized. ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

1:30 PM โ€“ Bridge (CP 2nd Floor Library)
A great opportunity for card lovers, beginners and pros alike. ๐Ÿƒ

2:00 PM โ€“ Euchre (CP Dining Room)
Join friends for this resident favorite.๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ€„

3:30 PM โ€“ Freeport Sacred Youth Choir with Director Jeff DeLay (AP)
A beautiful performance you wonโ€™t want to missโ€”let their voices lift your spirits. (HOT COCOA MUG DECORATING POST-PONED) ๐ŸŽต๐Ÿ“ฏ

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, December 9

10:00 AM โ€“ Wii Bowling (R)
Fun, friendly competition without leaving your seat! ๐ŸŽณ

9:30 AM โ€“ Be a Jeopardy Contestant (R)
Put your quick thinking to the testโ€”just for fun! ๐Ÿง 

1:30 PM โ€“ Assisted Living 1-on-1 Manicures (Room to Room)
Relaxing self-care brought right to you. ๐Ÿ’…

1:45 PM โ€“ Music with Jan Fritz, Gail Hunt, & Phyllis Bergagna (MC)
Enjoy a wonderful musical afternoon. ๐ŸŽน๐Ÿช—๐ŸŽค

2:30 PM โ€“ Great Courses: The Aging Brain (R)
Learn fascinating insights in this thoughtful educational video series. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“š

2:30 PM โ€“ Harmonica Man: Ed Cowman (AP)
Toe-tapping tunes and fun storiesโ€”come enjoy the show! ๐ŸŽ™

3:00 PM โ€“ Hot Cocoa Mug Decorating (DR)
Warm up with creativity while making your own festive mug. โ˜•๏ธ๐Ÿต๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, December 10

9:30 AM โ€“ Bible Study & Refreshments (R)
A meaningful morning of reflection and fellowship. โœ๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

1:30 PM โ€“ Book Readers Club
(1st Floor Church Park Library)
Bring your love of stories and great conversation. ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“™

3:00 PM โ€“ Table Games (DR)
Choose your favorite game and enjoy an afternoon with friends. ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿช…โ™Ÿ๏ธโ™ฃ๏ธ

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, December 11

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)
Ease into the day with light exercise and lots of smiles. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

10:00 AM โ€“ Sullivans, CVS & Dollar Tree Trip (Call Megan EXT. 111)
A chance to pick up gifts, essentials, and holiday treats. ๐Ÿ›’

1:00 PM โ€“ Poker & Table Games (R)
Perfect for game loversโ€”join the fun! ๐Ÿงฉ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿช…๐ŸŽฒ

2:00 PM โ€“ Front Porch Travelers: Iceland with Sara Joy (AP)
Take a virtual journey to a stunning winter wonderland. โ„๏ธโ˜ƒ๏ธโ›„๏ธ

5:00 PM โ€“ Parkview Christmas Meal (R & AP)
A festive holiday feastโ€”come celebrate the season together! ๐ŸŽ…โ˜ƒ๏ธ๐ŸŽ„

๐Ÿ“… Friday, December 12

10:30 AM โ€“ Assisted Living Resident Council (Chapel/L)
Your voice mattersโ€”come share ideas and feedback.๐Ÿ“ฃ

2:00 PM โ€“ Movie & Snack: Itโ€™s a Wonderful Life (R)
A timeless classic paired with tasty treats. Cozy up and enjoy!

2:00 PM โ€“ Work on Your Arts & Crafts Projects (1st)
Bring your ongoing crafts and enjoy creative time together. ๐Ÿฟ

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, December 13

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)
Start your Saturday refreshed and moving. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช

10:30 AM โ€“ Puzzles (Puzzle Table by Assisted Living Kitchenette)
Relax with friends as you piece together something beautiful. ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿงฉ

We hope to see you throughout the week! Your participation brings joy not only to you, but to everyone around you. Letโ€™s make this week full of connection, laughter, and holiday cheer! ๐Ÿค—

We are excited to announce that Marissa Katzenberger is our Employee of the Month! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰ Marissa has worked at Parkview as ...
11/26/2025

We are excited to announce that Marissa Katzenberger is our Employee of the Month! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰ Marissa has worked at Parkview as a CNA for five years. ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ During that time, she graduated from Freeport High School, attended the University of Iowa while receiving her B.S. in Health Promotion, and is currently pursuing her nursing degree. ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿฉบ Marissa is loved by staff and all residents. โค๏ธ She pays attention to detail and is a problem-solver for both big and small issues. ๐Ÿ’กโœจ We are proud to have Marissa as a part of our team; she goes above and beyond and is truly dedicated to our residents, always sharing a great laugh and a warm smile. ๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜Š Congratulations! ๐ŸŽŠ

What a lovely lunch at Imperial Palace with good company. ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿœ That makes for good food and great friends! ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’–
11/19/2025

What a lovely lunch at Imperial Palace with good company. ๐Ÿฑ๐ŸฅŸ๐Ÿœ That makes for good food and great friends! ๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’–

11/19/2025

We are experiencing difficulties receiving phone calls, but our outgoing lines remain operational. In the event of an emergency requiring immediate contact, please utilize the following numbers: the charge nurse can be reached at 815-541-8612, and emergency maintenance can be contacted at 815-541-2311. Thank you for your understanding.

We want to say thank you to the Freeport High School Show Choir for kicking off our holiday season with their songs and ...
11/18/2025

We want to say thank you to the Freeport High School Show Choir for kicking off our holiday season with their songs and joyful voices. ๐ŸŽถ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ˜Š What a treat to have our personal concert!

We had a blast this afternoon with the Rock River Boot Scooters! ๐Ÿฅณ It was a toe-tapping good time with some jokes and a ...
11/14/2025

We had a blast this afternoon with the Rock River Boot Scooters! ๐Ÿฅณ It was a toe-tapping good time with some jokes and a sing-along at the end that really touched our hearts. ๐ŸŽถ๐Ÿ’– Thanks, ladies; we hope to see you again!

11/10/2025

Happy November! We have an exciting and meaningful week ahead filled with music, learning, celebration, and community. We hope youโ€™ll join us for as many activities as you can โ€” your presence truly makes these moments special! ๐Ÿค—



*Monday, November 10

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)
Start the week with movement and stretching โ€” great for flexibility and energy. ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

1:30 PM โ€“ Bridge (2nd floor library)
Calling all card players! Join us for an afternoon of strategy and laughter.โ™ ๏ธโ™ฅ๏ธโ™ฆ๏ธโ™ฃ๏ธ๐Ÿƒ

2:00 PM โ€“ Front Porch Travelers: Costa Rica (AP)
Guest speaker Andria Arie will take us on a visual trip to Costa Rica. Donโ€™t miss this engaging presentation!๐Ÿ๐ŸŒด๐ŸŒž


*Tuesday, November 11 โ€“ Veterans Day

10:00 AM โ€“ Wii Bowling (R)
Come have fun and show your competitive spirit! ๐ŸŽณ๐Ÿ†

1:30 PM โ€“ Assisted Living Manicures (Room to Room)
Relax and enjoy a little pampering. ๐Ÿ’…๐Ÿ’…

2:00 PM โ€“ Veterans Day Program (AP)
Join us as we honor the veterans who live among us. This is a special tribute you wonโ€™t want to miss. ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

2:30 PM โ€“ Great Courses (R)
Topic: The Aging Brain: What Changes
Followed by refreshments and discussion.๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ“š ๐Ÿง 


*Wednesday, November 12

1:30 PM โ€“ Book Readers Club (1st floor Church Park Library)
This monthโ€™s book, The Wife, the Maid, and the Mistress, takes us to 1930s New York โ€” Broadway, mystery, and intrigue await. ๐Ÿ“™๐Ÿ“–๐Ÿ“š

3:00 PM โ€“ Table Games (R)
Enjoy games and social time with your neighbors.๐Ÿงฎ๐ŸŽฒ๐Ÿช…๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿ•น

4:00 PM โ€“ Soup Supper (AP)
Join us for a cozy soup supper โ€” warm food and even warmer company. ๐Ÿ›๐Ÿœ


*Thursday, November 13

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ

10:00 AM โ€“ Shopping Trip to Sullivans, CVS & Dollar Tree
Need a few things? This outing is perfect to pick up essentials. ๐Ÿ›’๐Ÿ›’

1:00 PM โ€“ Poker & Table Games (R) ๐Ÿช…๐Ÿงฉ๐ŸŽฒ

1:00 PM โ€“ Rock River Center: Boot Scooters (AP)
Dance performance and entertainment โ€” come enjoy the show! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ


*Friday, November 14

10:30 AM โ€“ Assisted Living Resident Council (Chapel/L)
Share feedback, ask questions, and stay informed. โ“๏ธโ”๏ธ

2:00 PM โ€“ Movie & Snacks: Stand By Me (R)
A heartfelt classic with snacks provided. ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ“ผ๐Ÿ“น

2:00 PM โ€“ Arts & Crafts (1st Floor Sun Porch)
Bring your project and enjoy creative time with others. ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿงถ๐Ÿชก๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿงต๐Ÿ–ผ


*Saturday, November 15

9:30 AM โ€“ Sittercise (R)๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ
10:30 AM โ€“ Puzzle Time (Assisted Living kitchenette)๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿงฉ๐Ÿงฎ


We canโ€™t wait to spend time with you. Whether youโ€™d like to relax, socialize, learn something new, or be entertained, thereโ€™s something for everyone! โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿค—

Letโ€™s make it a week full of connection!๐Ÿค๐Ÿ™

Karel Leiper has been recognized as our Employee of the Month. Karel has dedicated nearly seven years to our kitchen cre...
11/03/2025

Karel Leiper has been recognized as our Employee of the Month. Karel has dedicated nearly seven years to our kitchen crew, consistently baking, preparing, and creating a welcoming atmosphere in both the kitchen and dining room. Karel consistently provides service, care, and a loving smile and is committed to meeting the needs of all residents. Congratulations, Karel. We are truly fortunate to have you as a member of the Parkview team.

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