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We maintain an active schedule of programs and activities for prospective residents and their families to learn more about Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

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We maintain an active schedule of programs and activities for prospective residents and their families to learn more about Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

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Testimonies of Transition

The Scottish American History Forum presents Professor Marjory Harper

April 4, 2019 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The University Club, 76 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603 United States
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$50

Hear from this award-winning professor whose breakthrough book Testimonies of Transition: Voices from the Scottish Diaspora captures a handful of personal stories from the two…

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Path to Caledonia

Lunch & Learn : Garden/Grounds Walk

April 10, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Free

In April we celebrate both Earth Day and Arbor Day.  This month’s Lunch & Learn is in honor of both important days.  Join staff on…

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Residents at the Scottish Home

Panel Discussion: Selecting an Aging Services Community

April 30, 2019 | 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Free

Navigating the journey of selecting an aging services community for your loved one?  Join us for an informative panel discussion moderated by Caledonia Senior Living’s…

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Cycling Without Age Caledonia Illinois

Cycling Without Age Launch Event

May 9, 2019 | 9:00 am - 10:30 am
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Join Caledonia Senior Living for the launch of the first Illinois chapter of Cycling Without Age! Residents, family members and the community are invited to…

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The Scottish Home

Scottish American History Forum

June 1, 2019 | 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Chicago Scots and the Scottish American History Forum invite you to a presentation about the history of the Scottish Home and the acclaimed architect who…

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Bagpipers at the Highland Games

Lunch and Learn – Preview of the Highland Games

June 5, 2019 | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Join us on Wednesday, June 5th for a glimpse behind the scenes of our 33rd annual Highland Games which will be held June 14-15, 2019…

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The Highland Games

33rd Annual Highland Games and Scottish Festival

June 14, 2019 | 1:00 pm - June 15, 2019 | 10:00 pm
Hamilton Lakes, Park Blvd. & Pierce Road
Itasca, IL 60143 United States
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Cost Varies

The Scottish Festival & Highland Games features an extravaganza of activities and attractions - from the Caber Toss to Highland Dancing to the Dogs of…

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MacLean House Memory Care

Understanding Memory Care at Caledonia Senior Living

July 24, 2019 | 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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The MacLean House was designed to meet the specific needs of those requiring memory care. Learn how our uniquely personalized approach to memory care allows us to…

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Residents at the Scottish Home

Panel Discussion: Selecting an Aging Services Community

July 25, 2019 | 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Navigating the journey of selecting an aging services community for your loved one?  Join us for an informative panel discussion moderated by Caledonia Senior Living’s…

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Summer Picnic

103rd Annual Summer Picnic

August 3, 2019 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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All are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 3rd for our 103rd Annual Summer Picnic.  Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids…

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High Tea Renovation Event

High Tea

August 17, 2019 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Something exciting is brewing at Caledonia Senior Living. Join us for high tea and learn about our upcoming plans at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory…

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High Tea Renovation Event

High Tea

August 22, 2019 | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Something exciting is brewing at Caledonia Senior Living. Join us for high tea and learn about our upcoming plans at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory…

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Chicago Scots Golf Outing

Chicago Scots 18th Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament

October 3, 2019 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cantigny Golf Course, 27w270 Mack Road
Wheaton, IL 60189 United States

Dressed in kilts of every color, our golfers follow the skirl of a bagpiper around the course and play a game that many regard as…

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Mix and Mingle with Whisky and Chocolate

Mix & Mingle with Whisky & Chocolate!

October 16, 2019 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Free

Join us for an evening of whisky, chocolate and great conversation at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

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St Andrew's Day Gala Feast of the Haggis

The 174th Annual St Andrew’s Day Gala “The Feast of the Haggis”

December 7, 2019 | 6:00 pm - December 8, 2019 | 12:00 am
Rockwell on the River, 3057 N. Rockwell
Chicago, IL 60618 United States

The Chicago Scots welcome everyone who is Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination to come and enjoy a fun evening, celebrating Scottish culture while honoring our 2019 Distinguished Citizens: Dan Casey and Bethany McLean.

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Holiday High Streets

Holiday High Streets

December 12, 2019 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Warm up with spiked hot chocolate, do some holiday gift shopping, enjoy seasonal activities hosted by local businesses and sing some carols around the fireplace.…

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A Musical Celebration of Robert Burns

January 18, 2020 | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The University Club of Chicago, 76 E Monroe St
Chicago, IL 60603 United States
$60

Chicago Scots invite you to a musical celebration of Robert Burns featuring Rachel Barton Pine in performance with Alistair McCulloch on the “Gregg Violin” on its first U.S. tour from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayrshire, Scotland with poetry and toasts by Gus Noble, president, Chicago Scots. Plus, the award-winning musical theatre group Noisemaker will also be performing at the event!

The evening will include Whisky Toasts, Scottish-Inspired Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres, Poetry, Music and Fun!

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Robert Burns Supper

Robert Burns Tribute

January 22, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Martyrs’, 3855 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60613 United States
Free

Chicago Scots will celebrate the life of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, January 30 at Martyrs' in Wrigleyville. The evening promises plenty of poetry, song, bagpipes and Scottish fun. Toasts will be raised to the Haggis, the Lads and Lassies and the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns.

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Robert Burns Supper

Robert Burns Supper

February 1, 2020 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, 509 E Deerpath Road
Lake Forest, IL 60045 United States
$25

Chicago Scots and the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff invite you to an informal Burns Supper celebrating the life and works of the Immortal Bard of Scotland.

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Paint and Sip

Paint & Sip

February 27, 2020 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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Free

Please join us for a special dementia friendly arts event!
An afternoon of painting, wine & cheese and information at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

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Virtual Highland Games

2020 Virtual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

August 1, 2020 | 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Online
Free – $500

You can expect a little bit of everything that you love at our Games! So get your kilt on, pour yourself some whisky, and get ready to experience the first Virtual Event in our (almost) 175 year history!

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175th Annual Feast of the Haggis – VIRTUAL

November 30, 2020 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Online
Free

It’s our great pleasure to invite you to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of Chicago Scots in a spectacular fashion. Join us as we gather virtually to salute our Scottish heritage and the vital work we do at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.

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Luckenbooth

Get Your Zen On: Guided Restorative Exercise and Meditation

May 18, 2021 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Online
Free

Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care and Aging Care Connections invite you to Get Your Zen On: Guided Restorative Exercise and Meditation.

Spring is a time of renewal! Renew your energy with some self-care tips from Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. We will guide you through low-impact restorative exercises followed by a relaxing, regenerating meditation cooldown.

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Picnic 2022

The 106th Caledonia Senior Living Picnic

August 6, 2022 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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All are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 6th for our 106th Annual Summer Picnic.  Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids…

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The 107th Annual Scottish Home Picnic

August 5, 2023 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care, 2800 Des Plaines Avenue
North Riverside, IL 60546 United States
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All are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 5th for our 107th Annual Summer Picnic.  Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids…

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