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Pom Pom crew at Friendship Village Senior residing

As declared by means of the iconic Cindi Lauper music, 'ladies just are looking to have fu-unn.' here's very an awful lot the case at Friendship Village in Schaumburg, the place the 'women,' who are residents of the senior dwelling group, have launched a pom pom squad. The tune to which they are choreographing their first events is Lauper's number one hit and displays the squad's personality admirably and accurately.

The theory first happened as a few residents approached Friendship Village existence Director Jill Steco after having watched the film Poms, starring Diane Keaton. "They notion it might be fun to beginning a pom pom squad right here, akin to the one in the movie," talked about Steco. captivated with setting up programming in keeping with residents' hobbies and requests, Steco cherished the theory and agreed to steer the squad. "i was captain of our pom pom squad in high school and school. It's like riding a bike; you don't forget how to do things. i assumed, 'I've done this and loved it,' so I all started the program for them," she mentioned. The pom pom squad has drawn about one dozen participants ages 79-ninety three.  

right through COVID, when the residents were remaining within their flats, Steco produced movies of sections of the movements. She shared these along with her 'squad' so that they could view them on television and replicate her, practicing remotely. Now, with more than 94% of the residents having been vaccinated, they're again, getting their groove on in grownup.

Squad member Arlene Burke (79) observed, "This brings back fond memories for americans who did poms in high school or faculty, and fulfills goals for individuals who just all the time wanted to, through which case, 'what are you looking ahead to? You've bought nothing to lose! It's simply so a whole lot enjoyable!" Friendship VillageFriendship Village is a leading life Plan retirement community providing impartial living backyard homes and residence homes, as well as assisted living, reminiscence assist, knowledgeable nursing care, and brief and long-term rehabilitation features. For more than 40 years, Friendship Village has been presenting Chicago area seniors with top notch retirement dwelling alternatives. For more information, visit www.FriendshipVillage.org.