Dancing hand-in-hand around the Christmas tree and singing traditional Danish carols add to the warmth and fun of the December 23 Lillejuleaften (Little Christmas Eve) celebrations. Residents, their guests and board members enjoy a feast of pork roast, duck, rice pudding, kransekage (Danish almond ring cake) and gløgg (a traditional Danish drink). Pastors Warren Best and Kenneth Stangeland lead the Lillejuleaften worship service.
Among the series of special events that kept residents, families and The Danish Home supporters on the go from May through November — as well as well-fed — was The Danish Home’s very special 120th Annual Anniversary luncheon held at the Park Ridge Country Club.
Entertainment was provided by singer/Neil Diamond impressionist Michael Palmisano.
Carol Vashinko president of the Women’s Auxiliary, presented President Jeff Anderson with an $11,000 check for The Danish Home on behalf of the Auxiliary. The donation represented Auxiliary member’s attendance at events as well as private donations. Additional funds are used to support prizes for residents’ games, birthday and gifts throughout the year.
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The Danish Home, founded in 1891 in the Danish tradition of caring for its elderly, is a not-for-profit organization, privately financed and endowed, providing a comfortable, dignified community for the elderly.
Accommodations
The Danish Home offers a cheerful and secure way of life you’ll settle into right away. Recently upgraded, we offer comfortable studios and two-room suites with:
Amenities
In the fitness room, a personal trainer will assist you in using the equipment or designing a routine that will benefit you. Walking—indoors in protected hallways, or outdoors in the beautiful garden—is another convenient way to stay in shape. Eight brisk laps around the garden sidewalk make a mile!
Services
From housekeeping to hairdressing and shopping, you may take advantage of a wide range of conveniences:
Nestled in a quiet Chicago neighborhood, The Danish Home, established in 1891 is a boutique continuing care retirement community that offers a secure, caring environment for its residents. At The Danish Home, we welcome applicants of any background. Yet a core of Danish-at-heart residents, staff and board members lead the community in maintaining long-running traditions and welcoming new ones brought to The Danish Home by residents of different heritages.
You will enjoy lively outings, activities, and get-togethers in a close-knit setting. Comfortable rooms and suites are just steps away from tastefully decorated public spaces where you may host small private gatherings. Outside is a beautiful park-like garden, the site of many summer picnics and parties.
Best of all, no matter how your circumstances might change, you can count on The Danish Home. Since our community is licensed for several levels of care, you know that once you have entered The Danish Home, you do not have to worry about the future!
New residents and their families quickly get to know everyone else: residents, staff, and volunteers. At The Danish Home, there are no strangers-only friends you haven’t made yet!
Combine 2,000 frikadellers (Danish meatballs), 500 guests, dozens of Danish food, craft & gift items and mix well! Imagine making thousands of frikadellers by hand. If you were one of the more than 500 guests at this year’s November 6 Fall Fest — not including residents and staff — you saw and tasted the delicious results.
Among the series of special events that kept residents, families and Danish Home supporters on the go from May through November — as well as well-fed — was The Danish Home’s very special 119th Annual Anniversary luncheon at the Park Ridge Country Club.
