Activities

An array of activities for every interest
At Rowntree Gardens, we offer a full calendar of activities designed to promote the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of our community members. With an onsite Activities Director, our activities are carefully planned to provide a variety of options for people through every season of life. Whatever your interests or talents, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to develop, express and explore them among friends and neighbors who share your love for life.

Our Activities Director carefully chooses and plans activities that meet the needs of community members at different levels of care. Click on the appropriate link below to view activities calendars for every season of life.

Please click here and you’ll see a list of some creative ways in which our teams are keeping our Community Members engaged and thriving during this time.

Independent and Assisted Living Activities Calendar

Calendar of activities for our community members living in Acacia and Cedars, click here.

Skilled Nursing Activities Calendar

We offer a wide range of activities specially designed for community members and individuals receiving short- and long-term skilled nursing care in our Elmwood Care Center.

Calendar of activities for our community members living in Elmwood Care Center, click here.

Gardens Memory Care Calendar

The activities within our Gardens Memory Care focus on the Montessori principle of celebrating what we have which results in days filled with purpose.

Calendar of activities for our community members living in Gardens Memory Care, click here.

"I was amazed at how many activities you plan and put on nearly every day. It all seems carefully coordinated and managed for the benefit of your residents."  — Tricia A.

Classes

ClassesWe offer a wide range of classes to develop your interests and skills or discover new ones, including:

  • Computer classes
  • Creative arts classes
  • Dakim® Brain Fitness
  • Intro to drawing
  • Talking books
  • Gardening classes
Entertainment

entertainmentCommunity members enjoy a variety of planned and live entertainment that bring people together for shared experiences. These include:

  • Monday Movie Fests
  • Live music and voice recitals
  • Seasonal concerts
  • Travel documentaries
  • Cable television
Wellness

WellnessOur fitness and wellness classes are appropriate for people of all ages and abilities. Feel healthier and fitter with:

  • Balance, mobility and exercise classes
  • Fit Forever
  • Sit and Stretch
  • Strength building and cardio
  • Stronger Seniors
  • Zumba!
Games

gamesJoin a lively group of friends and neighbors for games and fun. Activities include:

  • Putting Green
  • Shuffleboard
  • Board Game Club
  • Chess Club
  • Music Bingo
  • Sing-alongs
  • Wii games
  • Tournament competitions
Gatherings

GatheringsShare your interests, hobbies and talents with likeminded people and make new friends. Group clubs and activities include:

  • Book Review
  • Coffee Klatch
  • Current topic discussions
  • Men’s Club
  • Ice cream and popcorn socials
  • Red Hatters Society
Excursions

ExcursionsWe host regular bus trips and excursions to popular destinations including:

  • Shopping centers
  • Movies
  • Museums
  • Performing arts venues
  • Local restaurants
Celebrations

CelebrationsCelebrate holidays and special events with friends and family. Year-round celebrations include:

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Easter
  • Cinco de Mayo
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day
  • Luau
  • 4th of July
  • Harvest Hoedown
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Holidays
Community Events
Spiritual

spiritualWe offer many faith-based and non-denominational spiritual programs for community members seeking fellowship.

  • Activities include:
  • Bible study
  • Prayer breakfasts
  • Choir
  • Communion
  • Sunday worship
  • Prayer meetings
Volunteer

volunteerVolunteering in our community is a rewarding way to meet people and get involved. Volunteer opportunities are available in our:

  • Gardens Gift Shop
  • Bookmark Library
  • Mail room
  • Community Members Association
One of the area’s few licensed, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC), Rowntree Gardens provides a full range of integrated onsite services to meet the changing needs of active seniors.
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