Summit program spotlights Clara Schumann

Summit program spotlights Clara Schumann

Clara Schumann, whose marriage to the gifted composer Robert Schumann became one of the great true love stories of all time, will come to life at Summit of Uptown Monday, July 23, at 6 p.m. Open to the community, there is no charge for the program. Refreshments will be served. For reservations which are required by Thursday, July 19, call Josephine Bernero, Resident Care Counselor, at 847-825-1161.

This event is just one more example of the many informative, educational and entertaining programs held at Summit. A program of Women Lore TM Performing Women of History, The Life of Clara Schumann—adapted and performed by Betsey Means—will feature a musical performance by Karen Berk Barak. Clara Schumann (1819-1896) was the prodigy daughter of a remarkable piano teacher, Frederich Wieck who was eternally grateful for the art that sustained her through a lifetime of tragedy and triumph.

Well-known throughout the area for offering the best of Independent Living and personalized Assisted Living, Summit began offering care for people with Alzheimer’s and other impairments in its Memory Care Neighborhood last year. Summit www.arborcompany.com/locations/illinois/park-ridge-summit-of-uptown now looks forward to a future that builds on the longstanding reputation it has built over more than 30 years in Park Ridge and the surrounding communities with this new aspect of service that will meet the needs of seniors at all levels of care.

To find out more about programs, activities, services and amenities at Summit of Uptown, visit www.summitofuptown.com, call 847-825-1161 or visit the Summit Facebook page.