Entries by Sarah Scherdt

The Importance of Grandparents

FSG Senior Program Case Manager Emily Mysel, LCSW, reflects on the special relationship between grandparents and grandchildren. I have often believed that the loss of one’s grandparents closes the door to one’s childhood.  For many, childhood memories of grandparents can be idyllic ones filled with laughter, an abundance of sweets and unconditional love.  While my […]

FSG Welcomes New Volunteer Leaders

Family Service of Glencoe (FSG), Glencoe’s primary social service agency, welcomes four members to its board of directors as well as acknowledges the service of outgoing board members. FSG’s newest board members were elected at the June board meeting: Bob Breisblatt, Colette Hays, Michele Heftman, and Katie Turner. They may serve up to three two-year […]

Community Strokes of Kindness

GLENCOE — July 5, 2018 — Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) is pleased to partner with Angelina Vivant Fine Art on a community painting to take place during the 2018 Glencoe Festival of Art. A Glencoe resident and first-time exhibitor at the festival, Angelina has created a charitable component to her exhibit called Community Strokes […]

Caregiving Support & Resources

FSG’s Senior Program Case Manager, Emily Mysel, LCSW, shares her thoughts on the important role of caregiving. Caregiving comes in all shapes and sizes. It does not discriminate and can occur during any point of someone’s life.  I have observed both my maternal and paternal grandmothers become primary caregivers for each of my grandfathers.  As […]

Clinical Staff Updates

GLENCOE — June 1, 2018 — Family Service of Glencoe (FSG), Glencoe’s primary social service agency, promotes Senior Therapist Kathy Livingston to the position of clinical director and welcomes two new staff members, Joshua Annex and Emily Mysel, both licensed clinical social workers, to its program services team. Please join us in congratulating Kathy in […]

Older American’s Month

FSG’s Senior Program Case Manager, Emily Mysel, LCSW, shares her thoughts on Older American’s Month: Older adults have always been a focal point in my life.  I celebrate older adults every day and strive to provide the support they need as they travel along their aging journey.  I reflect upon the impact they have made […]

Spring Ladies Morning Out at North Shore Exchange

The Board of Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) invites you to our Spring Ladies Morning Out–an intimate gathering at North Shore Exchange (NSE). Join us at the Glencoe boutique on Tuesday, April 24 from 9:30-11am for friends, fun, and fashion at the hottest shop in town. We are excited to come together for a special […]

Glencoe Under the Stars: Waikiki

Family Service of Glencoe’s 2018 Waikiki Benefit Is Expected to Make a Splash! Family Service of Glencoe (FSG) is pleased to announce our annual benefit, Glencoe Under the Stars: Waikiki, being held Saturday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m. at Skokie Country Club. In describing this year’s theme, Benefit Chair Jennifer Stone says, “Imagine being transported […]

Family Fun Fest!

Family Service of Glencoe (FSG), together with the Glencoe Park District and The Grand Food Center, are pleased to invite families to join us for our annual Family Fun Fest. This community favorite event takes place on Sunday, March 11, 2-4pm, at the Takiff Center. The fun fest engages families with a variety of healthy […]

3rd Annual Kindness Challenge

Glencoe’s #KindnessChallenge returns for a third year February 11-17, 2018 in conjunction with Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) Week. This special project came about in response to our 2014 community-wide needs assessment. The survey revealed that 30% of Glencoe respondents feel they lack an adequate social support network and 36% noted that they feel lonely […]