Revisiting Gillson Park: Perfect Summer Beach Destination
Spend your summer at Gillson Park, a picturesque lakeside retreat near Optima Verdana in Wilmette, IL. Enjoy beaches, trails, and outdoor activities!
Welcome to Ravinia | Summer Music Festival Near Optima Verdana, Wilmette
Experience Ravinia, the North Shore’s premier outdoor music festival. Just a short drive from Optima Verdana in Wilme…
Exploring Wilmette: Chicago Botanic Garden
Situated just a short drive from Optima Verdana in Wilmette, the Chicago Botanic Garden stands as an architectural te…
Exploring Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago | Shopping & Dining at Optima Verdana
Explore Plaza del Lago, a premier shopping and dining destination near Optima Verdana in Wilmette, IL. Enjoy boutique…
The Natural Splendor of Elmwood Dunes Preserve
At Optima®, we’re always excited to showcase places where our residents can connect with nature, engage in healthy ou…
Nationally Registered Landmark in Wilmette: Frank J. Baker House
Discover the historic Frank J. Baker House in Wilmette—an iconic 1909 Frank Lloyd Wright design and a lasting symbol …
Board Game History: Calling All Board Game Lovers!
As we continue to anticipate great times ahead once the Optima Verdana® card room opens — when we will spend many an …
Tales from Wilmette: How an old laundry became a center for pioneering climate research
As the town of Wilmette continues the celebration of its 150th anniversary, it stands to reason that its rich history…
How to Make Your Pets More Comfortable at Home
At Optima, we constantly challenge ourselves to bring exceptional features to our communities that elevate the lives …
Euchre Card Game Origin, History, & Facts
Imagine a beautiful afternoon in the Optima Verdana® game room, with sunlight flooding the space and the scent of hot…
Trending Now: The Art of Playing Bridge
No one can dispute the remarkable benefits of participating in multi-player card games — from stimulating the brain t…
Wilmette’s 150th Anniversary
At Optima Verdana, we continue to embrace the culture of Wilmette and its surroundings. Throughout the year, the vill…
Mahjong History: Origins & American Introduction
Credit: Larry Dale Gordon/Design Pics/Zuma Press With construction at Optima Verdana well underway, we’re excited abo…
Alfresco Cooking in Optima Communities
Optima Lakeview’s Skydeck featuring an outdoor kitchen and various communal grills available to use year-round Warm w…