December December 2- 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon – Stop out to J.C Penney and say Hi to Stacy and Lori from Liberty Village as they RING BELLS FOR THE SALVATION ARMY. December 2 – 2:00 PM – Oh what fun!  It is to frost cookies. It’s that time of the year again. Stop in at the Estates and frost your own CHRISTMAS COOKIES and enjoy coffee and cookies with friends. December 3 – 2:00 PM – Come join the Hawthorne Inn Residents as we decorate the CHRISTMAS TREE. December 4 – 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. December 4 – 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! December 5 – 2:00 PM – PARKINSON’S FITNESS CLASS at Liberty Estates.  Led by LSVT® Big certified therapists.  Public is welcomed. December 6 – 3:30 PM – CATHOLIC MASS – Fr. Ken Anderson of St. Thomas Church in Freeport will be celebrating Mass in the Manor Court Activity Room. December 10 – 2:00 PM – Join us at Liberty Estates for some “CHRISTMAS FUN” with FHN.  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. December 11 – 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.  December 11 – 1:30 PM – Join us at Liberty Estates for DEVOTIONS WITH PASTOR HANK THURMAN from St. John’s Church. Public is welcome to attend. December 11 – 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! December 12 – 2:00 PM – PARKINSON’S FITNESS CLASS at Liberty Estates.  Led by LSVT® Big certified therapists.  Public is welcomed. December 12 – 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. December 13 – 10:00 AM – BRRRR! It’s cold outside! Stop in at Liberty Estates and help us celebrate NATIONAL COCOA DAY. There is nothing better than Hot Cocoa with friends.  December 16 – 2:00 PM – Come join in the joy of Christmas in the Garden Court area of Manor Court when the kids from the Blackhawk Elementary School come in to perform CHRISTMAS CAROLS for our residents. December 16 – 6:30 PM – Celebrate the season with some holiday cheer at Liberty Estates with TOM & JERRY’S OR EGG NOG in the Village Blend.  December 17 – 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. December 18 – 9:00 AM – THE K-9 COMFORT DOGS will be visiting our Man or 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. December 18 – 2:00 PM – Let your hair down and enjoy BEER & PRETZELS in the Manor Court Activity Room, Hawthorne Inn, and Garden Court Dining Room! December 18– 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. December 19 – 2:00 PM – PARKINSON’S FITNESS CLASS at Liberty Estates.  Led by LSVT® Big certified therapists.  Public is welcomed. December 19 – 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM – Come to the Hawthorne Inn for their CHRISTMAS WALK and refreshments. December 19 – 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Come to see the festive decorations at the LIBERTY ESTATES CHRISTMAS WALK and enjoy a cookie and some punch in the Village Blend. December 20 – 3:00 PM – SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS will be coming for a visit along with a few of their elves to Manor Court, Garden Court, and Hawthorne Inn! December 21 – 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. December 22 – 1st Day of Winter Come join us in the Hawthorne Inn for a Holiday Movie and hot chocolate as we celebrate the 1st Day of Winter. December 23 – 3:00 PM – DECEMBER BIRTHDAY PARTY – help us celebrate this special event honoring Manor and Garden Court residents celebrating a November birthday – of course, we will have a BIRTHDAY CAKE creation by Juan’s kitchen staff!   The Hawthorne Inn will be celebrating December Birthdays at 2:00 PM. December 24 – 7:00 PM – Liberty Estates will be having some of SANTA’S FAVORITES in the Village Blend. Stop in and enjoy with friends. December 25 - MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT LIBERTY VILLAGE OF FREEPORT. December 26 – 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.  Public is welcomed December 31 – 9:00 PM – Party! Party! Party! Liberty Estates will be popping open the Champagne, getting ready to CELEBRATE A NEW YEAR! Join in the party with friends and enjoy hors d’oeuvres. December 31—at 6:30 PM – Come join the Hawthorne Inn as we bring on the NEW YEAR playing a special BINGO with Refreshments. 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.