The Courtyard at McHenry | McHenry IL Senior Earns Top Community Award

McHenry Senior Honored for Lifetime of Community Service

The McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce announced Jerry E., a resident of The Courtyard at McHenry, as the recipient of the Frank E. Low Award, the Chamber’s highest recognition. The award acknowledges individuals who demonstrate a lifetime of selfless service, leadership, and commitment to the McHenry, IL community. A Career in Education Jerry and his wife,…

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.

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…

Bob Schulte

Journey to the NFL

Former NFL player Bob Schulte enthusiastically cheers for the Minnesota Vikings, the team he played for in the mid-1960s.  “I’ve been rooting for the Vikings for a very long time,” says Bob, who is now retired and living at The Courtyard at McHenry. “I played in an era when football legends like Dick Butkus, Vince…

Painting with Purpose

You meet the most interesting neighbors at The Courtyard, like prolific paint-by-numbers artist Jim Shook. Well into retirement, octogenarian Jim Shook revisited a hobby from his youth after his daughter gave him a sunflower paint-by-number kit. Jim, who took painting lessons at age 11, finally picked up a paintbrush again decades later at The Courtyard…

Welcome to Encore Senior Living

The Courtyard at McHenry recently joined the Encore Senior Living family of communities that provide independent living, assisted living and memory care residences, services and amenities so older adults can thrive in the comfort of community with as little or as much assistance as needed. “We’re delighted to welcome The Courtyard at McHenry Senior Living with…