This Week We Are Celebrating Three Very Special Birthdays! Please join us in wishing Jean, Lynda, and Nancy a very Happy Birthday! This week, we are honored to celebrate these wonderful ladies and the joy, friendship, and warmth they bring to our Bickford family. We hope each of your birthdays is filled with love, laughter, sweet treats, and precious moments with family and friends.

Congratulations to Evelyn – Our June BFM of the Month! Please join us in celebrating Evelyn, our BFM of the Month for Dietary Services at Bickford of Tinley Park & Montessori Memory Care! Evelyn is a valued member of our Dietary Team whose dedication, reliability, and positive attitude help make each day special for our residents. Whether she is preparing the dining room, assisting with meal service, delivering beverages, or lending a helping hand wherever needed, Evelyn consistently demonstrates teamwork, initiative, and a genuine commitment to those she serves. Her warm smile, caring nature, and willingness to go above and beyond do not go unnoticed. Evelyn helps create a welcoming dining experience while supporting both residents and fellow BFMs with kindness and grace. Congratulations, Evelyn, on being named BFM of the Month!

This fella beat everyone in this pitching golf game, what a guy!

Exciting News from Bickford of Tinley Park & Montessori Memory Care! We are honored to announce that Bickford of Tinley Park & Montessori Memory Care has been recognized as a 2026 Bronze Recipient through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. This national recognition reflects the dedication, compassion, and commitment demonstrated every day by our entire Bickford family. From our residents and their loved ones to our Bickford Family Members, volunteers, and community partners, this achievement belongs to all who help make our house a place of purpose, connection, and belonging. We believe quality care goes beyond meeting needs—it means creating meaningful moments, fostering independence, encouraging engagement, and ensuring that every resident feels valued, respected, and at home. Through our Montessori-inspired approach, resident-led opportunities, family partnerships, and person-centered care, we strive to create an environment where each individual can continue to thrive. Receiving the Bronze Quality Award is an important milestone and a testament to the culture we have built together. It recognizes our commitment to continuous improvement, excellence in senior living, and our mission of enriching the lives of those we serve. We are incredibly grateful to our residents for inspiring us, our families for trusting us, and our team members for bringing their hearts to work each day. This recognition celebrates the countless acts of kindness, care, leadership, and dedication that occur within our community every single day. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us achieve this remarkable honor. Together, we continue Creating Happiness. One Family at a Time.

FROM GARDEN TO TABLE Our residents enjoyed the complete journey from garden to table! Fresh spinach was harvested from our courtyard garden, enjoyed as a fresh salad, and later transformed into a delicious homemade lasagna prepared by Sandra, our Bread Basket Manager. In true Montessori spirit, residents engaged purposefully by participating in the growing, harvesting, and sharing of the food they helped nurture. This meaningful activity fostered a sense of purpose, accomplishment, and connection to our community. A special thank you to Sandra and our Garden Club members for bringing fresh garden goodness to our table. Growing food, growing friendships, and growing meaningful moments together.

Driving Better Outcomes Through Intentional Care At Bickford of Tinley Park, our commitment to the Higher Path is rooted in one simple belief: when we lead with intention and consistency, outcomes improve for our residents. This past quarter, our team focused on strengthening clinical awareness, early intervention, and proactive communication—and we’re seeing the impact. Improved Outcomes for Resident Health Over the most recent quarter, Tinley Park achieved a 20% reduction in emergency room visits. This improvement reflects fewer disruptions for residents and stronger clinical stability within the community. Each avoided ER visit represents: • A resident remaining safely at home • Earlier recognition of changes in condition • More effective coordination between caregivers, nurses, and providers This progress is not accidental—it is the direct result of disciplined execution of the Higher Path.

A Fun and Busy Week of Learning! This week, Olivia Eby joined us at Bickford of Tinley Park as part of her Operations Specialist training, spending time learning the Montessori Engagement Coordinator role. It was a fun and busy week filled with hands-on learning! From creating calendars and planning activities to recruiting volunteers, leading socials, and learning the Montessori Assessment Tool, Olivia jumped right in. She even took the lead during several resident programs, including Happy Hour, Ice Cream Social, Bingo, and group activities. One of the best parts of the week was watching Olivia connect with residents and experience firsthand how meaningful engagement, purpose, and choice can make a difference in their day. We wish Olivia the best as she continues her cross-training journey next week in St. Charles as she learns the Family Advocate role. We're excited to see all the wonderful things ahead for her!

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Wine Social filled with great conversation, laughter, and delicious appetizers. The menu included refreshing melon-and-prosciutto bites, cucumber appetizers, savory roast beef crackers, and a sweet strawberry shortcake parfait station that residents helped assemble. It was a relaxing afternoon spent with friends, good food, and plenty of smiles.

A special birthday celebration for a very special gentleman. Yesterday, Larry celebrated his 83rd birthday surrounded by the love of family — including his wife Alice, his son and grandson. Moments like these remind us how important family, connection and togetherness truly are. Happy 83rd Birthday, Larry! Wishing you many more smiles, celebrations and sweet memories ahead.

A little sunshine, fresh air and the simple joy of harvesting something you grew with your own hands. These meaningful moments are what Montessori-inspired living is all about — purpose, connection, contribution and pride in everyday life. Today’s harvest: beautiful fresh radishes headed straight to the kitchen, while our spinach continues growing alongside them for fresh salads coming soon.