For many, the prospect of holding an event “online only” that traditionally occurs in swanky digs with fine food, cocktails and first-class entertainment would be daunting. But the Danish Home Foundation’s annual fundraiser on September 19 wasn’t the boutique senior community’s first virtual rodeo, so to speak. In May, the 129-year-old community nestled in the…
“I was so extremely excited to see my mom in person! Physical presence is so important,” said Sue Santucci, who hadn’t seen her mother, Mary, face-to-face since February. Until just over a month ago, friends and relatives of residents at The Danish Home of Chicago, a boutique senior community in Norwood Park, had to make…
“I always get my best ideas when I’m hiking,” said Bruce Bro, seasoned climber and new board member of The Danish Home Foundation. One in particular came to him on a trek in early spring: hike the 500-mile Colorado Trail as a “Hike for Danish America” fundraiser benefiting Danish-American organizations across the country. Beginning June…
In the 129 years since its founding in 1891, The Danish Home of Chicago had a first. On May 21, the Norwood Park boutique senior community and perennial host to traditional festivals and events presented a live, virtual concert featuring two-time Grammy Award-winning violinist and composer Mads Tolling. Streamed on YouTube, it was a…
There was high tea at noon, a joyful birthday party, a fabulous dinner, and cocktails of choice. While this merriment sounds like a blast from the not-so-distant past, it was the third week of April and the first time residents at The Danish Home of Chicago could all be together – at least six feet…
Evelyn Kapicka loves to share her extensive collection of owls with visitors to her cozy corner apartment at The Danish Home of Chicago. Why owls? Because, she explains, her maiden name of Moudry means “a wise person” in Czech. The 94-year-old picked an appropriate collectible, because she is as bright as they come. Evelyn is…
The holidays are over, the bleak mid-winter is in full swing, and people are back to their routines after gathering from far and wide to visit family in November and December. Over the holidays, many adult children and relatives spent more extended, concentrated time with aging parents. As such, they may have noticed some changes…
“I have spent almost half of my life at The Danish Home,” said Imee Miller, who has been a staff nurse at the boutique senior community in Norwood Park since 1998. Her cohort, fellow registered nurse Grace Camoras, has been employed at The Danish Home for the past 12 years. Staff longevity is tenuous in…
Touted as “An Evening of Music and Celebration,” The Danish Home Foundation’s annual benefit on September 21 at the Oak Park Country Club did not disappoint. The event in support of The Danish Home, a boutique senior community and Danish-American cultural center in historic Norwood Park, featured Grammy Award-winning entertainment, live and silent auction packages,…
“You could say we go hand in hand,” said Consul General Jakob Skaarup Nielsen about the Consulate General of Denmark in Chicago’s longtime relationship with The Danish Home. This year, the Consulate will receive The Danish Home Foundation’s Essence Award for exceptional support of the boutique senior community at its annual benefit on September 21.…