Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

12/29/2025

Fairhaven choir during the Christmas service.

12/29/2025

Hoping you had a blessed Christmas!
Fairhaven paused to remember and celebrate the true reason for the season at our Christmas service. There was a multitude of special music during the program. The Fairhaven choir performed three prepared songs, with Sue Bleed soloing in one of the song choices. Deb Kniep wowed us with a solo singing “Mary Did You Know”. A small brass band, mostly consisting of Fairhaven residents, helped provide music as everyone gathered and dismissed. Pastor Steve shared beautiful thoughts to prepare our hearts around the Christmas message.
Chris (assistant administrator) and Joe (new CEO) went around to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas. Joe was an amazing Santa while Chris passed out candy canes to residents.
Wishing family & friends blessings for 2026!

12/22/2025

People laughing, people passing, meeting smile after smile… there’s a feeling of Christmas.
There has been so much happening we can’t capture it all… caroling groups, special Christmas dinners, Christmas tree walk, family movie night showing It’s a Wonderful Life, and so much more.

12/09/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
It was wonderful to see so many residents, family members, and staff as some of the 30 vendors at the Hollyberry Bazaar on Friday, December 5th. With plenty of items to view or purchase and plenty of cookies and coffee to enjoy, what isn’t there to like about this event.

12/01/2025

Terri Joern was recently recognized as Illinois Volunteer of the Year! Terri received this award at the annual conference for the Illinois Activity Professionals Association. Fairhaven is extremely grateful for Terri’s intentional involvement, meaningful engagement with residents, and dedicated volunteer service. We are thrilled that others were able to recognize the difference this remarkable woman makes. Congrats Terri!

11/25/2025

11/18/2025

The Hollyberry Bazaar is almost here! We have 36 vendors with handmade gifts, craft items, and baked goods. Hope to see you there!

11/13/2025

Fairhaven had the privilege to recognize 42 veterans and a Gold Star Mom on Tuesday, November 11th. Opening the program, Veterans entered the chapel with their branch unit as their branch anthem was played. Additionally, each veteran was individually recognized and received a small thank you gift provided by Northern Illinois Hospice. The Fairhaven choir prepared and performed two beautiful numbers with the second number creating tears from the crowd with its beautiful message. Following the recognition, many stayed to share stories and time together while enjoying refreshments in the family room. We want to once again say THANK YOU to those had served or are currently serving our nation.

11/03/2025

Over the last two weeks votes were taken for pumpkins decorated by residents and nursing staff. Take a look at some of our staff being fun and festive on Friday. A huge hit was life enrichment staff that mirrored maintenance staff.
“Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional”. Walt Disney

10/27/2025

There’s something about Fall… we love the changing trees and feelings of harvest, but we also love the opportunity to visit our favorite orchards when they open. Independent Living residents visited Royal Oak & Skelly’s. Supportive Care took trips locally to Curran’s & Edwards. The Health Center took a trip to enjoy Edward’s apple orchard. While visiting it is a MUST to enjoy treats such as apple pie, apple cider donuts, and cider!

10/13/2025

George Nicholson provided country music to a room full of fall fun. We ordered nine dozen donuts to serve with apple cider… and there were none left! We had somewhere around 115 in attendance. Good Music, Great Friends, and Good Food, equals a perfect recipe for a good time.

09/11/2025

LET’S GO TO THE HOP! Recently our Health Center residents took a trip down memory lane to enjoy an afternoon in a 50’s dinner setting. With festive décor, staff in poodle skirts, root beer floats, french fries, and sock hop music… you could feel the fun.