October October 2 – 9:30 AM – If you enjoy learning more about passages in the Bible, please feel free to join the BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR DAVE group in the Hawthorne Inn Library. October 2 – 2:00 PM – WINE & CHEESE at Garden Court, Manor Court and the Hawthorne Inn. Come join for a variety of cheese and crackers and some delicious wine! October 3 – 2:00 PM – PARKINSON’S FITNESS CLASS at Liberty Estates.  Led by LSVT® Big certified therapists.  Public is welcomed. October 4 – 3:30 PM – CATHOLIC MASS – Fr. Ken Anderson of St. Thomas Church in Freeport will be celebrating Mass in the Manor Court Activity Room. October 7 – 2:00 PM – Join us in the Village Blend as we celebrate APPLES AND CARAMEL DAY. October 8 - 2:00 PM – Join us at Liberty Estates as FHN gives a presentation on HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS.  Refreshments will be served. Thank You Joanne and Jackie!  Mark your calendar in advance as they will return to the Estates the 2nd Tuesday of every Month. October 9 – 10:30 AM – Interested in having your Blood Pressure checked?  Come to Liberty Estates for a free BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK in collaboration with FHN. Always keep the 2nd Wednesday of every month open and stop back to have your blood pressure checked with Jackie and Joanne. October 9 – 2:00 PM – HAPPY HOUR at Garden Court, Manor Court and the Hawthorne Inn. Come join the fun for an hour of food, drinks, friends, and fun! October 9 – 1:30 PM – Join us at Liberty Estates for DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR HANK THURMAN from St. John’s Church. Public is welcome to attend. October 10 – 2:00 PM – PARKINSON’S FITNESS CLASS at Liberty Estates.  Led by LSVT® Big certified therapists.  Public is welcomed. October 10 – 2:00 PM – The GARDEN COURT ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP will meet in the Liberty Estates dining room, 2080 W Navajo Drive. The Support Group provides emotional, educational and social support for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders and their family, friends and caregivers.  The meeting is open to the public and is free of charge.  Refreshments will be provided.  For more information, contact Lori Enzler or Keelie Oswalt at (815) 233-2400. October 15 – 10:00 AM – Hawthorne Inn will be having their monthly TEA PARTY in the Dining Room.  A variety of tea, and sweets treat will be served. October 16 – 9:00 AM – THE K-9 COMFORT DOGS will be visiting our Manor Court residents.  They will also visit the Hawthorne Inn residents at 10:00 AM.  These companions have been a hit on every visit, truly – man’s best friend!   Make sure you thank these veterans for their commitment. October 16 – 2:00 PM – Let your hair down and enjoy BEER & PRETZELS in the Manor Court Activity Room, Hawthorne Inn, and Garden Court Dining Room! October 16 – 3:30 PM – Join Deacon Vince Drees from St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in the celebration of the LITURGY OF THE WORD AND CATHOLIC COMMUNION service at the Manor Court building. October 16 – 3:00 PM – HAPPY HOUR at Liberty Estates.  Come join us for our Tricks and Treats with food, drinks, friends and fun! October 17 – 2:00 PM – Does your love one suffer from Parkinson’s?  Please join our PARKINSON’S FITNESS CLASS in the Liberty Estates activity room, led by LSVT® Big certified therapists. October 19 – 10:00 AM – Manor Court will be having their monthly TEA PARTY in the Activity Room.  A variety of tea, cucumber sandwiches, and a surprise sweet treat will be served. October 22 – 11:00 AM – Join Liberty ESTATES LUNCH BUNCH as they head to UNION DAIRY for lunch.  Anyone interested contact Lori or Kathy. October 23 – 1:30 PM – Join us at Liberty Estates for a presentation about BALANCE AND HEARING by Dr. Carolyn Awender.  October 24 – 10:30 AM – FHN will be administering FLU SHOTS at Liberty Estates in the Activity Room.  Public is welcome.  Bring your Medicare or Insurance Card. October 24 – 2:00 PM – PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meeting at the Liberty Estates.  The meeting will be followed by the Parkinson’s Fitness Class at 3:00 PM also at Liberty Estates.  Both led by LSVT® Big certified therapists. October 26 – 1:15 PM – Do you enjoy singing? Join us in the Garden Court for “SINGING  WITH SHIRLEY AND  JANE”.   Shirley and Jane will also be performing at Hawthorne Inn at 2:15 PM.  Friends and families are welcomed.  Refreshments will be provided October 29 – 9:30 AM – The Stephenson County Extension Office Master Gardeners present THERAPEUTIC HORTICULTURE in the Manor Court Activity Room, at 10:30 AM in Garden Court and at 1:00 PM in Hawthorne Inn.  This is a great program each month and thank you to this great group. October 30 – 3:00 PM – October BIRTHDAY PARTY – help us celebrate this special event honoring Manor and Garden Court residents celebrating an August birthday – of course, we will have a BIRTHDAY CAKE creation by Juan’s kitchen staff!   The Hawthorne Inn will be celebrating October birthdays at 2:00 PM. October 31 – 2:00 PM – Does your love one suffer from Parkinson’s? Please join our PARKINSON’S FITNESS CLASS in the Liberty Estates activity room, led by LSVT® Big certified therapists. October 31 – 2:00 PM – Come join the Residents in the Hawthorne Inn for a HALLOWEEN PARTY. October 31 – 2:00 PM – HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Join us in the Village Blend for some SPOOKY TREATS – and don’t forget to dress up. There are so many events and activities happening here at Liberty Village of Freeport!  If you would like a tour or find out what events we have happening this month, send us an email or give us a call at (815)233-2400.