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KBH Campus Expansion Construction Update for the Week of 11/28
• Today (11/29), a street cleaner will be on campus making sure roadways are free of dirt and debris. • Excavation trucks will continue hauling away dirt over the next two weeks. Between 70-75% of the earth has been excavated for The Gardens. • Removal of the stone...
KBH Campus Expansion Construction Update for the Week of 11/14/2022:
Over the weekend, Health Care (HC) external staircase was framed, and work continued on retaining walls. (Pictured) • The permanent flat portion of the HC roof will be installed within the next two weeks (currently there is a temporary flat roof). • Pepper is...
KBH Campus Expansion Construction Update for the Week of 11/7
• One of three new retaining walls are complete. The completed wall is close to the Porte Cochere entrance at the new Heath Care (HC) building. The other two will be worked on over the next two weeks and are located around the building. • The creation of berms...
KBH Campus Expansion Construction Update for the Week of 10/24
The bricklaying has begun on the exterior of the Health Care building. Bricks have been laid along sections where there is flashing, and this week we plan to see many bricklayers working on larger sections. • Work continues on the street reconfiguration by Dragonfly...
Best Fall Recipes
Fall is a time for cozy nights in, comfort food, and spending time with loved ones. As the leaves change colors and the weather gets cooler, it’s the perfect time to try out some new recipes. If you’re looking for some inspiration, here are two of the best recipes for...
King-Bruwaert House residents embrace service project that connects with students
A service project for school children turned into a successful and meaningful endeavor for residents of King-Bruwaert House (KBH) in Burr Ridge. Early fall, a group led by resident Lorraine Wolfe, called a meeting to discuss community service options to involve as...
KBH Godair Resident Minnie Sandstedt in this month’s edition of Hinsdale Magazine
https://jwcdaily.com/hinsdalelivingmagazine/2022/10/01/power-volunteer/
KBH Resident Don Gralen presented “The Art of Andrew Wyeth”
On Thursday, October 6th, Woods resident Don Gralen, presented to the KBH Community, “The Art of Andrew Wyeth”. Andrew Wyeth is one of the most important 21st century artists from the U.S. and was known especially for his Realist and Regionalism paintings. The...
KBH construction plans blend past with the present using European schmearing technique
When Jeff Diqui first visited the King-Bruwaert House (KBH) senior living community in Burr Ridge, IL, he recognized an “expansive, majestic building nestled in mature trees.” The KBH entrance, so welcoming with its white-washed, red brick walls and ornamental...
KBH Board member embodies the spirit of Service Award named in her honor
Each year The Community House (TCH) in Hinsdale presents the annual Katharine Van Dusen Sylvester Service Award to a qualified recipient. This prestigious award was named in honor of Ms. Sylvester when TCH Board leadership originally set a goal to identify and...
