Downers Grove-Best Place to Retire!

Downers Grove has been rated #5 by CNNMoney.com in their list of the 20 Best Places to Retire. The article mentions the 49 award winning parks in Downers Grove, the award winning Good Samaritan hospital as well as an abundance of good restaurants and the close proximity to Chicago for cultural events. Our secret is out!

Sears Home Tour in Downers Grove

The Downers Grove History Museum is offering two Trolley Tours one Historic Downers Grove Tour and one featuring the historic Sears homes in Downers Grove on September 12, 2009. Tours begin and end at the museum. Enjoy the museum's exibits and light refreshments after the tour. Additional parking is available at Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave. Trolley Space is limited. Call the Museum for more information (630) 963-1309.

Downers Grove Free Tuesday Eve. Concerts

Tueday evenings this Summer starting at 7PM come to Fischel Park in Downtown Downers Grove for free Concerts...http://www.dgparks.org/supportdata/concert%20event%20listing%20-%20website.pdf

I have a nice corner condo in Park Grove condominiums overlooking the park! 2BR, 2 Bath now priced at $189,000. It's a steal!!!

Downers Grove Park District Golf Course

Downers Grove Park District Course- 2420 Haddow Avenue 630-963-1306
9 Holes, par 36 and driving range

The golf course was completed and ready for play in the late spring of 1892. Thus America's first golf course west of the Allegheny mountain range had been established. Another great part of living in Downers Grove!