Steve Askins sings songs of Yesteryear at the Timbers

Steve Askins will perform at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, in the ballroom at the Timbers of Shorewood retirement community, 1100 N. River Road. The event is free and open to the public.

Askins started performing at the age of 14 and has continued for over three decades. Adept in a variety of musical styles, his dynamic and expressive vocal style and virtuosity on the guitar have earned him a positive reputation in northern and central Illinois.

His passion for the songs of yesteryear has led him develop a specialty for entertaining seniors throughout the Chicago land area by mixing classic greats with a modern edge. He combines his musicianship with humor to provide energetic and upbeat shows.

“Seniors really seem to appreciate hearing the music from the era that I call ‘Golden Years of American Popular Music,’ and it is so gratifying to see them singing, dancing and toe-tapping,” Askins said. “I specialize in programs for senior citizens and do nearly 300 shows per year.”

The Timbers of Shorewood is a rental retirement community which provides independent and assisted living apartments and a full schedule of activities and services. Residents, whose needs may change, are able to stay in the same place and receive appropriate care.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Shelly Goggins at 815-609-0669 or visit the Timbers of Shorewood website.