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A memorable tree
A memorable tree
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2023

Photos of residents of Vista West adorned the Christmas tree in the drawing room in the Wisconsin governor’s residence this year. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

Stuffed with love
Stuffed with love
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 21, 2022

Stuffing no is longer exclusively a Thanksgiving tradition. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

A (big) drop in the bucket
A (big) drop in the bucket
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 14, 2022

Some people save money for a rainy day. Jane Egan would rather donate it to the Salvation Army — and does so yearly. Read more, and find out how to submit your photos!

Ending the year with a little cheer
Ending the year with a little cheer
By
Foster Stubbs
Dec 07, 2022

Vitalia senior living communities are ringing in the season with 45 Days of Holiday Cheer programs. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

(Stained) glass half full
(Stained) glass half full
By
Foster Stubbs
Nov 30, 2022

Jay Grooters has been making stained glass since he took a class in 1972, and today, you can see his work in person at Estes Park Village. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

Leaving words of thanks
Leaving words of thanks
Nov 23, 2022

Morning Pointe Senior Living communities across the southeastern United States set up Thankful Trees this month. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

‘Unique and special’
‘Unique and special’
Nov 02, 2022

Residents, staff members and organizational leaders at 2Life Communities recently welcomed Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

First date redux
First date redux
Oct 26, 2022

Arabella of Longview recently recreated the first date of residents Eleanor and Jim Heinz. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

Winging it at Westminster Place
Winging it at Westminster Place
Oct 19, 2022

Residents of Westminster Place in Evanston, IL, are learning improvisational comedy while strengthening their memories. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos for consideration!

Silver Games bring smiles
Silver Games bring smiles
Oct 12, 2022

Friendship Village in Schaumburg, IL, recently held its 14th annual Silver Games. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

A super celebration
A super celebration
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2022

The last day of National Assisted Living Week this year was National Batman Day. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

Bump, Set, Seniors!
Bump, Set, Seniors!
Sep 28, 2022

Residents at Good Samaritan Society – Prairie Creek independent living in Sioux Falls, SD, had a special guest stop by. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

Executive director makes a splash
Executive director makes a splash
Sep 21, 2022

Residents of The Glades at ChampionsGate enjoy some water aerobics. Read more and learn how to submit your photos! What you include in the excerpt box will display in the newsletter.

A fleeting moment
A fleeting moment
Sep 14, 2022

Residents of the Residence at Presque Isle Bay and their families recently were able to enjoy the uncommon opportunity of seeing a fleet of tall ships navigate Lake Erie. Find out more, and learn how…

‘Walking’ to Tahiti
‘Walking’ to Tahiti
Sep 07, 2022

Five hundred Christian Living Community residents, employees and family members recently pulled on their tennis shoes and hiking boots to see whether they could walk from New York City to San Diego —…

Going new places together
Going new places together
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 31, 2022

Cambridge Enhanced Senior Living and the Cambridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center recently hosted a virtual Summer Olympics for residents. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

Good as gold
Good as gold
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2022

The Buckingham in Houston recently hosted a ceremony where resident George McCullough was honored with the Congressional Gold Medal in front of family and friends. Find out more, and learn how to submit…

Kendal on Hudson has the scoop on ice cream
Kendal on Hudson has the scoop on ice cream
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 17, 2022

The residents of Kendal on Hudson celebrated National Ice Cream Day how they know best. Find out more, and learn how to submit your photos!

StoneCreek’s feline friend has important job
StoneCreek’s feline friend has important job
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 10, 2022

One resident of StoneCreek of Edmond may be the most beloved of all. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

Community hosts political talk session for residents
Community hosts political talk session for residents
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 03, 2022

Inspīr Carnegie Hill is facilitating residents’ continued involvement in civic affairs. Learn more, and read how to submit your photos!