The Fine Art of Maintaining Excellence
From managing a 325,600-square-foot re-roofing job to changing a chandelier light bulb, The Garlands of Barrington maintenance team has been on the job 24/7 for over two decades.
Feeding the Soul
At The Garlands, fine dining is a cornerstone of fine living. Chef Glenn Zamet and his team of sous chefs, cooks, pastry chef, dishwashers, servers and hosts, consistently exceed Garlands members’ expectations with plenty of delicious meal choices in four distinct restaurant venues daily. But, Chef Zamet and his team know that the role food…
A Career of Caring – Meet Rosalina “Rose”
The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, trains for service, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Rosalina “Rose” Villarama, Prairieview at The Garlands Rose Villarama began caring for residents during the 3rd…
Good Grief! The Garlands Welcomes its Newest Members . . . Marcie and Woodstock
Who living at The Garlands doesn’t remember the beloved Peanuts Gang? Created by Charles M. Schulz, the meek, anxious, and innocent Charlie Brown was not the smart kid or the popular one. He was just an average kid who entertained us every Sunday from 1952 to 2000 in the funny papers. As Charlie Brown, his…
School in Now in Session
Garlands Member Marilyn Helberg skipped the second grade—not as a student, but as an elementary school teacher who taught Kindergarten, first, third, fourth and fifth grades. She also wrote district curriculum and served as principal for ten years. “I loved working in education,” says Marilyn. “Every day was challenging and fun.” Marilyn’s love of learning,…
The Garlands Gives Back – Meet Garlands Member Joan King
Many Garlands members find new purpose as they pursue post-retirement passions on a volunteer basis. Meet some of the Garlands members for whom “giving back” and “paying it forward” are a big part of their inspired and engaging Garlands lifestyle. Meet Garlands Member Joan King When it came time to consider a retirement community, Joan…
A Career of Caring – Meet Carlo
The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, trains for service, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Carlo Iaccino, Member Services Carlo Iaccino first stepped on The Garlands campus 18 years ago with…
The Garlands Gives Back – Meet Garlands Member Lee Heckmeck
Many Garlands members find new purpose as they pursue post-retirement passions on a volunteer basis. Meet some of the Garlands members for whom “giving back” and “paying it forward” are a big part of their inspired and engaging Garlands lifestyle. Meet Garlands Member Lee Heckmeck When Lee Heckmeck, a retired UPS customer service representative, moved to…
The Garlands Gives Back – Meet Garlands Member Lynn Backer
Many Garlands members find new purpose as they pursue post-retirement passions on a volunteer basis. Meet some of the Garlands members for whom “giving back” and “paying it forward” are a big part of their inspired and engaging Garlands lifestyle. Meet Garlands Member Lynne Backer “I love helping and doing!” – Lynne Backer, Garlands member…
A Career of Caring – Meet Krystyna
The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, trains for service, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Krystyna Weglarz, Hostess/Server/ Cafe Manager For 20 years, almost since opening day, Krystyna Weglarz has taken great pleasure…
A Career of Caring – Meet Brygida
The Garlands hires kind, outgoing, and caring personalities, trains for service, and treats their team members as a part of the family. As such, some of The Garlands first dedicated team members remain proud to serve Garlands members today. Meet Brygida Radzioch, Garlands Housekeeper When Brygida first interviewed for her housekeeping position, the Executive Director…
The Garlands 20th Anniversary Special Edition Home checked off all the boxes for Gary and Paula
After retiring from two busy careers and a decade of caring for an aging loved one, the pandemic hit. Gary Couch and Paula Meyers decided to take stock of their lives. “It was like we finally had a minute to breathe and reflect,” said Paula, “and we realized that we had been so busy that…
Meet the MAC
“I see The MAC as a conduit to open dialog and a forum for cultivating new ideas and inspiring change if change is needed,” says Marilyn Helberg, the current Chairwoman of The Garlands member-run advisory committee. As the Chairwoman, Marilyn meets with management once a month to talk through different programs and items that have…
Aging with Grace and Bonnie . . .
…and Chuck, Ann Marie, Harry, Gladys and many other great neighbors. Celebrating 20 years of growing older and wiser… together This year The Garlands celebrates its 20th Emerald Anniversary and proud legacy of offering older adults the finest in resort-style services, convenient amenities, stunning homes, award-winning lifestyle, and great friends with whom they can enjoy…
20 years of growing older and wiser . . . together
Since its inception 20 years ago, listening has been as much a part of The Garlands secret to success as doing. From bringing forth new bright ideas as they relate to policies, programs, or services, to sharing compliments and concerns, Members’ feedback and their years of experience are a welcome part of The Garlands day-to-day…
Aging with Grace and Bonnie . . .
…and Chuck, Ann Marie, Harry, Gladys and many other great neighbors. Celebrating 20 years of growing older and wiser… together This year The Garlands celebrates its 20th Emerald Anniversary and proud legacy of offering older adults the finest in resort-style services, convenient amenities, stunning homes, award-winning lifestyle, and great friends with whom they can enjoy…
A Matter of Character
When Garlands Charter member, Len Wicklund, a principal with the Chicago architectural firm O’Donnell Wicklund Pigozzi Peterson, looked at the blueprints for The Garlands, he saw character. Twenty years later he recalls, “I knew from the early phases that it was going to be a pleasant place.” “But the landscaping,” he smiles, “now that was…
Learn About The Garlands Private Art Collection
“Snow drop” motif lead glass window, originally from a home designed by architect George Washington Maher around 1907 in Kalamazoo, MI. The innovative vision conceived for The Garlands two decades ago was as revolutionary then as the Arts and Crafts movement that inspired its interior design and serves as a metaphor for the beauty of…
Love at First Sight
Charter Garlands member, Kay Reich, and her late husband, Gil, fell in love at first sight . . . with The Garlands. “We loved it so much, we signed up the first day,” recalls Kay. “The architecture and interior décor had a warmth and simplicity that we felt was very comfortable to live with.” Having…
Aged to Perfection
This year The Garlands celebrates its 20th Emerald Anniversary and proud legacy of offering older adults the finest in resort-style services, convenient amenities, stunning homes, an award-winning lifestyle, and a secure plan in place for the future. As we prepare for the Emerald Anniversary celebration, we find ourselves compiling timelines, listing milestones, recounting awards earned,…