Joe Stanek and Shirley Klapperich are McHenry's Homecoming Queen Kayra Hanneman and King Chase Miller

Two Courtyard Seniors Crowned “McHenry Royalty!”

Longtime McHenry business owners and friends, Joe Stanek of “Joe’s Barbershop” and Shirley Klapperich of “Little Chef Restaurant,” are officially crowned “McHenry royalty” at The Courtyard at McHenry Memory Care. The fitting “King” and “Queen” titles were bestowed upon Joe and Shirley by McHenry High School’s recently crowned homecoming Queen Kayra Hanneman and King Chase Miller.

Care Benefit for Veterans

Care Benefit for Veterans

For many veterans and their families, the transition to assisted living can be both emotionally and financially challenging. Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a little-known but powerful care benefit for veterans that can help ease the burden: the Aid and Attendance benefit.

The Courtyard Chef’s Ooh là la Cuisine

A prestigious invitation to cook at the Gastronomades Festival in France took The Courtyard at McHenry’s popular Executive Chef David Harding across the ocean for a culinary adventure of a lifetime.

Although The Courtyard staff and residents missed Chef David in the kitchen and dining room for a week last November, they beamed with pride to have their chef so honored.

A crowd standing around The Courtyard Memory Care Sign with a cut ribbon

Memory Care Celebrates FRESH NEW LOOK

When The Courtyard at McHenry recently re-introduced its newly renovated memory care community, the public showed up in a big way to celebrate this valued resource for local seniors and families. Chain O’Lakes Area Chamber and McHenry Area Chamber members helped cut the ribbon for Memory Care’s symbolic re-opening. They welcomed dozens of guests to…