The Glen

The Glen’s Little Bear Garden in full swing!

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Glen children enjoying Little Bear Garden

Summer is in full swing at Little Bear Garden in The Glen’s Gallery Park.  Little Bear is where parents bring their small children for a few minutes or a few hours of pure fun.  Beautiful flowers surround the playground where tots can slide, climb, play in sand, and run through spraying water.  Parents enjoy watching their little ones while relaxing on benches or swings.  Picnic tables are available for families wanting to bring a lunch or snack.

I snapped this photo recently while walking from my Glen home to The Park Center for my morning jog around the free indoor track.  I often stop to watch the kiddies and to walk through the lovely garden which always puts a smile on my face.   It brings back memories of when my son when was a little guy.  We would go to Little Bear Garden most spring and summer days.  Now that he’s about to enter 6th grade, he will walk right past Little Bear on his way to Attea Middle School which also resides in Gallery Park.  I’m sure that he will be reminded each day of all the fun times he had as a little boy at Little Bear.  Getting to Little Bear Garden is a snap.  You can walk there from any home 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.

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