Manor Home
Great Lounge
Step back in time as you enter the doors to this magnificent space. The Great Lounge has hosted many social gathers, holiday parties, memorial services, and donor appreciation dinners and luncheons since the Manor Home opened in 1933. Appointed with its original fireplace, wood-paneled walls, chandeliers, and hardwood floors, the Great Lounge continues to be the main gathering space for KBH residents, employees, friends, and family.
Theater
The KBH theater is another space that is original to the Manor Home. The theater received a full makeover in 2008 from generous support of our donors through a dedicated campaign. It was updated with new technology but keeps the art deco theme that was extremely popular when the Manor Home opened. Today, the Theater hosts movies, live action theater, music shows, other activities including a Halloween costume show, and employee trainings. This is a one-of-a-kind space that is just one example of the unique character of KBH.
Library
Dark wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, hand-carved fireplace, hardwood floors: everything you would want in a cozy spot to lose yourself in a great book. The Library is another original room to the Manor Home and is a favorite spot for our residents to catch up on the morning news. In the Library, you will find daily newspapers and periodicals, 1,000’s of books ranging from the classics to sci-fi, and a computer in which you can perform research of your own. KBH also hosts several reading groups, and books may be checked-out of the library if you would prefer to read in the comfort of your own suite.
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center acts as the main center of life enrichment activities for the KBH community. Our dedicated team of life enrichment professionals plan and host events and activities that focus on all dimensions of wellness for our residents. You can enjoy cooking and art classes, dance classes which include our KBH Adorables and Men in Black dance troupes, arts and crafts, and different exercise classes. The Wellness Center is located on the lower level across from Salon Muir.
Chapel
Our beautiful chapel opened in 2000 with support of donations from residents, families, and friends. Stained glass windows, wooden pews, and alter help provide a space that helps provide a feeling of devoted spiritual practice. The Chapel provides for either group services, like smaller, non-denominational services, Catholic communion, and Rosary recitation, or for a quiet place of solitude in which community members can partake in solitary meditation or prayer. Services may be led by the KBH Chaplain, or other religious leaders from the surrounding community.
Salon
Salon Muir is available to all residents of King-Bruwaert House. Located on the lower level of the Manor Home, experienced hair stylists offer services that include haircuts, coloring, styling, shampoo sets, perms and manicures. Having this available in the Manor Home means our residents do not have to brave the Chicago winters to get a haircut. The Salon is just steps away from the residences in the Manor Home and a short walk from The Woods of King-Bruwaert House.
