Season of Love

Yardi Senior Living Clients

By Amy Reinholds on Feb 17, 2025 in News, Senior Living

Happy February! Our senior living clients shared stories of warmth and love this winter, captured on social media and blogs. Embrace the spirit of love in senior living communities with vibrant flowers, the beauty of art, delightful dining experiences and cherished wedding anniversaries.

Nature’s love letters

Maplewood Senior Living shared a flower-arranging activity from Maplewood at Darien, an event to encourage the power of creativity to enrich the lives of residents. Maplewood shared that arranging flowers “not only brought out their artistic flair but also fostered a sense of accomplishment and joy.”

Celebrating February as HEART month, Maplewood also shared about raising money for the HEART Foundation and highlighted inspiring stories of love in Maplewood communities.   

Cooking up memories and sweet treats

Special food and cooking events are popular activities at many of our clients’ communities.

The Bristal Assisted Living shared a gathering of the Foodie Club at The Bristal at Lake Grove where residents made strawberry shortcake.

Brandywine by Monarch shared pictures from Princeton by Monarch, where the community warmed up a cold day by surprising residents who signed up for the “mystery ride” activity with a stop for hot chocolate and sweet treats. The Turning Point restaurant served specialties like the s’mores heavenly hot chocolate.

Northbridge shared an intergenerational cooking demonstration at Stroudwater Lodge with students from Acton Academy in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Merrill Gardens shared a blog post about Bridges Bistro, a special event where residents at the Murano Senior Living community served meals, in collaboration with the University of Washington’s Memory Hub community center.

“Bridges Bistro was more than a dining experience,” wrote the Team at Merril Gardens. “It was a bridge between the dementia community and the wider world. By showcasing the strengths and resilience of individuals living with dementia, the event helped to break down the stigmas associated with that, and to foster a sense of belonging.”

For the love of art

Residents at the Jackson Living Center enjoy art as part of a monthly series. Juliette Fowler Communities shared photos from the art appreciation series at the Jackson Living Center. Collaborating with the organization For Love & Art, the events promote interaction and wellbeing while exploring the world’s great masterpieces.

Carlton Senior Living shared a trip to the Crocker Art Museum where residents explored art across the centuries and cultures.

Timeless love: Celebrating wedding anniversaries

Celebrating 7 decades of love is an amazing milestone. Sonida Senior Living shared an inspirational 70^th wedding anniversary celebration, part of their Tree of Dreams program. Lee, a resident at The Waterford at Plymouth, wished to share a special meal with his wife, Lily, to celebrate their seven decades together. Although not a resident, Lily is described as positive presence in the community, visiting almost daily.

“Lily’s frequent visits bring energy and warmth to every interaction, making her a cherished part of our daily activities,” the community wrote on the blog post about the 70^th anniversary celebration. “Their anniversary celebration was a touching reminder of their strong bond and they expressed heartfelt gratitude for the thoughtful gesture. They felt truly blessed to have their love story honored in such a meaningful way.”

In a private dining room, the team served a special lunch with the couple’s favorite dishes from cherished local restaurant, Antoinette’s, including lasagna, salad and breadsticks, with a special Happy 70^th anniversary cake with buttercream icing. Their son Rick also was able to join them.

“Lee and Lily’s unwavering devotion to one another has touched the hearts of everyone at The Waterford at Plymouth, serving as a beacon of hope and inspiration for residents and staff alike,” the team shared. “The joy they radiated during their special day was contagious, filling the room with laughter, love and gratitude.”

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We hope you appreciated these heartwarming stories of senior communities sharing love! If you’d like to learn more about the technology these communities use for their daily operations, explore the Yardi Senior Living Suite.