Life in The Glen

Live music at Navy Park in Glen Town Center

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Glen residents enjoy Tuesday's "Summer Sounds" concert

Last Tuesday evening it was “Summer Sounds” in The Glen.  This is a summer-long series with live music…often blues, folk, jazz, rock and reggae.  This week’s band was Five Guys Named Moe.  The group featured four outstanding vocalists, magnificent harmonies, horns, percussion, and some of Chicago’s finest musicians.  Five Guys Named Moe offered us a diverse repertoire of songs, and I understand each of their shows is different from the last.  The Moes, one of Chicago’s top entertainment acts, love to perform…and it shows.

My eleven year old son rode his scooter down to Navy Park in Glen Town Center, not wanting to miss even one song.  My husband and I strolled down the two blocks from our home a few minutes later.  A couple hundred of our neighbors took in the show this week, many with picnic baskets and blankets or lawn chairs.  The scene was that of classic Americana.

In addition to the band, there were crafts and interactive activities.  There was a face painter for the kids; and a balloon artist was also on hand to provide custom balloon designs.  Glen restaurants provided food, soft drinks, wine and beer.  My son and I chose pizza from Salernos Pizzeria, and it was out of this world.  Neighbors and visitors mingled with each other, and we all had a wonderful time.  Best of all…it was free as all Glen neighborhood activities are.

Classic Car Day at The Glen

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Classic Car Day at The Glen

1964 T-Bird at car show in The Glen

Sunday was Classic Car Day at The Glen in Glenview, Illinois.  Tower Drive, The Glen’s “main street”, was filled with beautiful autos of yesteryear.  My husband and I decided to walk over and take it all in.  We found that hundreds of our Glen neighbors made the same decision.  Glen Town Center, as our shopping and dining area is called, is a short walk from any home in The Glen.

I snapped this photo of a 1964 Thunderbird followed by a 1989 Bentley as they drove down the street for the enjoyment of Glen residents and visitors who were shopping or dining at our many outdoor cafes.  My husband’s favorite was a 1957 Chevy, while I was particularly enamored with a 1960’s era Porsche.

Many of these classic cars were parked along Tower Drive which allowed people to get up close, look inside, and talk to owners about their vehicles.  I spent some time talking with a young man, he was probably about 25, whose proud possession was a Pontiac roughly twice his age.  It turns out that the car had belonged to his uncle, and he inherited it a few years ago.  It has become his passion keeping it in tip top shape.

Classic Car Day at The Glen occurs a couple of times each summer, and it is a big hit among Glen residents, all of whom feel fortunate to live in such a wonderful community with so much to see and do.

Family Activities in The Glen

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In the “so much to do in The Glen” department, my family and I had a great time Saturday flying kites.  We didn’t know there was a Glen kite flying party Saturday, but from our home we could see scores of them flying high over Gallery Park.  So we walked over (you can walk to the park from anywhere in The Glen) to get a better look.

Family Activities in The Glen

Family flying kite in Gallery Park

It turns out that kites were provided free of charge to use for the afternoon.  My son selected one he really liked, and we had a great family time.  I snapped this photo of a mom with her kids flying a fun yellow kite which really stood out against the pretty blue sky.  Incidentally, that’s Attea Middle School in the background.

I’ve told so many prospective home buyers that our community is very family friendly, and there are so many fun things to do.  Gallery Park offers miles of trails for walking, jogging and biking as well as tennis courts, playgrounds, soccer fields, fishing in Lake Glenview, and swimming at the Park Center.  And all of it is an easy walk from every home in The Glen.  If you prefer a game of golf, try The Glen Club’s 18 hole championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio.  If you prefer something less demanding, there is Glenview 9 just across the street.

If you want to know more about living in The Glen please call or text resident (and Realtor) Margaret Ludemann at 847-401-1802.

The Glen Club- Top 100 Golf and More

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The Glen Club Golf course by Tom FazioThe Glen Club features a challenging, magnificent top-100 Golf Course by various ratings designed by Tom Fazio. This is not a flat course, so be prepared for a testing round. You’ll find lakes, streams and trees between you and par. On a clear day you can see downtown Chicago.

There is much more to the Glen Club than golf. The 48,000 square foot clubhouse provides the setting for many events. There are luxurious rooms overnight stays, a grand ballroom for events and a lot of special touches for corporate meetings.

Even if you are not a golfer it is hard not to enjoy the beauty of the course which abuts the estate homes in Southgate.

The Glen Club’s website is loaded with information.

If you are looking for another golf experience in The Glen don’t forget about the 9 hole Glenview National Course run by the Glenview Park District.

If you are interested in more information about golf in The Glen, buying or selling real estate in Southgate or anywhere in The Glen, call or text Glen resident expert Margaret Ludemann at 847-401-1802 or you can send an email.  You can expect a prompt, confidential reply, and a no-rush, no-pressure Realtor professional to answer your every question.

 

 

 

 

The Glen- News, Real Estate and Lifestyle

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The Glen Town CenterMy new website covering all aspects of living in The Glen including the latest news, events and real estate updates is live today. This section of the site will provide a way to stay current with all things The Glen.

Over time I want to provide you with a comprehensive look of all that The Glen offers not only in terms of real estate but everything that makes The Glen such a special and unique place to live.

Check here often as there may be special offers from a merchant in the Glen, a contest, giveaway or an update on a timely event that will have an effect on life in The Glen.

I encourage you to comment, ask questions and send me suggestions of what you would like to see covered on these pages.

Looking forward to becoming one more resource that makes The Glen a great place to live.

Your Neighbor in The Glen
Margaret Ludemann