Sr. Ann and a few members of the Association Jeanne Jugan (AJJ) collaborated with St. Mary’s Home Activities Director Helen Miner to come up with a unique event to commemorate St. Jeanne Jugan’s birthday. It had to be something that the Residents, their friends, and family could enjoy. Helen suggested a […]

Beating the odds of the likelihood of rain, we took off to the horse races at Arlington International Racecourse yesterday. And by the time we arrived, the sun was already shining. Fortunately the crowds were so small that it seemed like we had the place to ourselves. Before placing any […]

With plenty of snow in Chicago, the winter Olympics Games didn’t only take place in Sochi, Russia. Our Residents held their own version of the competitions in St. Mary’s “Olympic Village,” complete with opening and closing ceremonies. The outstanding international and diverse talent competed in two teams for two events […]

It’s Valentine’s Day and at St. Mary’s Home there is such an abundance of love that our celebration of the holiday lasts for more than one day – it covers the course of a week. 
 We started the festivities on Monday when our staff took on the role of “cupid,” […]

After moving to Chicago, I wanted to find a place my children and I could visit, bring treats and share smiles and hugs, as we had done in the past. Around that time, I became involved in South Loop Moms n Tots (SLMNT), a group of moms with children age […]