Darlene Ayer during a square dancing class at The Ponds of Wealshire assisted living center Monday. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Sarah McIntire, an activities assistant at The Wealshire, works on arts and crafts with resident Lori Kaufman on Thursday at the care facility in Lincolnshire. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media

Helen Biesiada meets one of the visitors from Animal Quest at The Ponds of Wealshire assisted living center Monday. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Margaret Zeszutek meets one of the visitors from Animal Quest, held by Jessica Reedy, at The Ponds of Wealshire assisted living center Monday. | Brian O'Mahoney~for Sun-Times Media

Arnie Goldberg, founder and president of The Wealshire and The Ponds in Lincolnshire, works on arts and crafts with Activities Assistant Sarah McIntire of Woodstock and residents Nancy Christensen (left) and Monica Von Plinsky (right) at the assisted living, skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation facility on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012. | Ryan Pagelow~Sun-Times Media