Senior Living LIVE: Meal Planning and Eating Healthy on a Budget
In Senior Living LIVE! Meal Planning and Eating Healthy on a Budget, Ryan King, Vice President of Culinary Services at The Arbor Company, guides us through the essentials of nutritionally rich meal planning without overspending. With years of culinary experience and a deep understanding of senior nutritional needs, he will share some actionable tips you don’t want to miss.
Date:
July 16
Time: 12:00 PM
Senior Living LIVE: Meal Planning and Eating Healthy on a Budget
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. (EST)
Location: Webinar via Zoom - Register for the link
Description:
In Senior Living LIVE! Meal Planning and Eating Healthy on a Budget, Ryan King, Vice President of Culinary Services at The Arbor Company, guides us through the essentials of nutritionally rich meal planning without overspending. With years of culinary experience and a deep understanding of senior nutritional needs, he will share some actionable tips you don’t want to miss.
Join us as we explore topics including:
- The dietary changes and challenges that come with aging
- How nutrition plays a key role in disease prevention
- Tips for effective meal prepping and weekly meal planning
- Setting realistic health goals and meeting dietary needs
- Grocery shopping strategies that save money without sacrificing quality
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Guys on the Grill
Gentlemen, it’s time to step up your grill game.
Join us for Guys on the Grill, a men-only culinary event featuring the one and only Chef Jacob Rock. This exclusive chef-led demo will take you beyond burgers and brats into the world of bold flavors and unexpected grillables. From savory sides to sweet surprises, Chef Rock will show you how to master the flame with flair.
Whether you're a seasoned pit boss or just getting started, you’ll walk away with insider techniques, flavor pairings, and a few secrets that’ll make you the talk of your next backyard gathering.
- Open to the public
- Hands-on chef demo & tasting experience
- Hosted by Chef Jacob Rock
RSVP by July 25 to Jocelyn at jocelyn.newhall@arborcompany.com or 847-825-1161.
Date:
July 31
Time: 11:00 AM
Guys on the Grill
Thursday, July 31, 2025
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Summit of Uptown | 10 North Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068
Gentlemen, it’s time to step up your grill game.
Join us for Guys on the Grill, a men-only culinary event featuring the one and only Chef Jacob Rock. This exclusive chef-led demo will take you beyond burgers and brats into the world of bold flavors and unexpected grillables. From savory sides to sweet surprises, Chef Rock will show you how to master the flame with flair.
Whether you're a seasoned pit boss or just getting started, you’ll walk away with insider techniques, flavor pairings, and a few secrets that’ll make you the talk of your next backyard gathering.
- Open to the public
- Hands-on chef demo & tasting experience
- Hosted by Chef Jacob Rock
RSVP by July 25 to Jocelyn at jocelyn.newhall@arborcompany.com or 847-825-1161.
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Boots & BBQ
Saddle up and head over to Summit of Uptown for Boots and BBQ, a rip-roarin’ good time full of toe-tappin’ music, savory barbecue, and classic country fun! We’re firing up the grill with mouthwatering BBQ creations from Chef Jacob Rock and turning up the volume with a live country-western band that’ll keep you movin’ and groovin’ all evening long.
Whether you're ready to hit the dance floor or just here to enjoy the good food and good company, this is one summer shindig you won’t want to miss. Cowboy and cowgirl boots are optional—but the fun is guaranteed.
Open to the public. RSVP by August 14 to Jocelyn Newhall at jocelyn.newhall@arborcompany.com or 847-825-1161.
Date:
August 21
Time: 4:00 PM
Boots & BBQ
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Event Description:
Boots, BBQ, and a Whole Lot of Fun!
Saddle up and head over to Summit of Uptown for Boots and BBQ, a rip-roarin’ good time full of toe-tappin’ music, savory barbecue, and classic country fun! We’re firing up the grill with mouthwatering BBQ creations from Chef Jacob Rock and turning up the volume with a live country-western band that’ll keep you movin’ and groovin’ all evening long.
Whether you're ready to hit the dance floor or just here to enjoy the good food and good company, this is one summer shindig you won’t want to miss. Cowboy and cowgirl boots are optional—but the fun is guaranteed.
Open to the public. RSVP by August 14 to Jocelyn Newhall at jocelyn.newhall@arborcompany.com or 847-825-1161.
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Veteran's Benefit Seminar: For Veterans & Widows of Veterans
Are you a veteran or the surviving spouse of one? Understanding the benefits you’re entitled to can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us at Summit of Uptown (10 North Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068) for a complimentary lunch and educational seminar led by veteran benefits expert Tom Pizur. This informative session will offer updated guidance on benefits that may now be available—even if you’ve applied before.
Mr. Pizur will explain the Aid & Attendance Policy, which can provide up to $2,727 per month for qualifying veterans. He’ll also cover new benefits for widows of veterans, individuals exposed to Agent Orange, Jet Fuels, or those stationed at Camp LeJeune. Learn how these benefits can help cover Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Home Care.
Meet the Speaker:
Since 1987, Tom Pizur has supported families navigating long-term health care planning. His expertise spans Medicare, VA Aid & Attendance, Compensation and Appeals, Medicaid, and insurance options. He is also the author of The King's Way Home, a guide for families planning for the future.
Please RSVP to Jocelyn Newhall at Jocelyn.Newhall@arborcompany.com or 847-825-1161 by October 30, 2025.
This event is free and open to the public—lunch will be provided.
Date:
November 6
Time: 11:00 AM
Veteran's Benefit Seminar: For Veterans & Widows of Veterans
Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Event Description:
Are you a veteran or the surviving spouse of one? Understanding the benefits you’re entitled to can be confusing—but it doesn’t have to be. Join us at Summit of Uptown (10 North Summit Avenue, Park Ridge, IL 60068) for a complimentary lunch and educational seminar led by veteran benefits expert Tom Pizur. This informative session will offer updated guidance on benefits that may now be available—even if you’ve applied before.
Mr. Pizur will explain the Aid & Attendance Policy, which can provide up to $2,727 per month for qualifying veterans. He’ll also cover new benefits for widows of veterans, individuals exposed to Agent Orange, Jet Fuels, or those stationed at Camp LeJeune. Learn how these benefits can help cover Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Home Care.
Meet the Speaker:
Since 1987, Tom Pizur has supported families navigating long-term health care planning. His expertise spans Medicare, VA Aid & Attendance, Compensation and Appeals, Medicaid, and insurance options. He is also the author of The King's Way Home, a guide for families planning for the future.
Please RSVP to Jocelyn Newhall at Jocelyn.Newhall@arborcompany.com or 847-825-1161 by October 30, 2025.
This event is free and open to the public—lunch will be provided.
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