Vista Prairie at Windmill Ponds

02/16/2026

A Golden Day at Windmill Ponds! ✨

We were thrilled to welcome Golden Boutique to Windmill Ponds as they set up shop. From beautiful clothing and accessories to friendly smiles and laughter, the boutique created a fun, relaxed shopping experience right here at home. Residents loved browsing, trying on new styles, and enjoying the personal touch!

02/15/2026

Windmill Ponds was proud to sponsor Sunday music at the Alexandria Senior Center!🎶

We enjoyed spending the day connecting with the community while Donny Brang filled the space with live acoustic music. There’s something special about real musicians, real music, and real moments shared together.

02/11/2026

Windmill Ponds at LeadingAge Minnesota

Windmill Ponds leaders spent the week in St. Paul at the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute, connecting, learning, and bringing back fresh ideas for our community.

We’re excited to put that inspiration to work!

02/11/2026

Spreading Love & Creativity at Windmill Ponds!

We had a wonderful time welcoming the Alex Lion Champions into Windmill Ponds for a special Valentine’s craft event! Our residents enjoyed an afternoon filled with joy, laughter, and hands‑on creativity as they crafted lovely Valentine keepsakes.

02/07/2026

The Bookmobile Rolls Up, and Smiles Roll Out!” 🚐

Windmill Ponds extends our sincere thanks to the Viking Library System for bringing the Bookmobile to our community. Each visit is greatly appreciated, and our residents truly enjoy the experience and variety of new literature!

02/05/2026

Memory Care is more than a safe place — it’s a community where meaningful routines, social interaction, and personalized care come together. Learn how quality Memory Care enhances daily life, promotes independence, and creates moments of joy for residents and families alike. Read more here:

Memory care in a senior living community provides a unique blend of safety, clinical expertise, and social engagement that traditional home care often cannot match.

02/03/2026

Windmill Ponds Aspire February Champions
We are incredibly grateful for the team members and residents who bring compassion, joy, and dedication into our community every single day.

Resident – “Sue” A.
“Sue is a model perfect model resident on the 3rd floor. Making it a commitment to friendship and cooperation, she is also very nice to the resident assistants.” Mary Jane H.
“She has helped staff on assisting other residents.” Gary W.
“Sue cares about all the staff and makes sure staff has drinks for each shift, and she is kind and caring to everyone.” Sarah C.

Staff – Rylee T.
“She always goes above and beyond for everyone she takes care of, always having a happy positive attitude with a friendly smile.” Mickenzie J.
“Rylee is so thorough and caring to others. All the residents and staff at Windmill Ponds love her.” Melissa P.

02/02/2026

Love is in the air at Windmill Ponds!

February is filled with activities our residents love Valentine’s crafts, social events, movies, bingo, worship services, and more.
Take a peek at our February Activity Calendar below and see what’s happening all month long!

"Life looks great from here."

01/30/2026

A Beautiful Visitor at Windmill Ponds!

This morning we had a special visitor wandering near our community—a graceful deer enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Moments like this remind us how truly unique our location is. Even though we're nestled right here in town, nature still finds its way to our doorstep!

01/29/2026

Proud moment for Windmill Ponds!

Vista Prairie Communities just shared a wonderful video featuring Phyllis talking about the Aspire Lifestyle program. The voices, stories, and joy truly capture what Aspire is all about. Purpose, connection, and living life fully every day.

"Life looks great from here"

01/22/2026

Thank you, Luke from the Douglas County Library

We had a wonderful visit today from Luke, who came into our community to help residents with their devices and navigate today’s ever changing technology.
From tablets and smartphones to email, apps, and everything in between, Luke brought patience, kindness, and a whole lot of knowledge.

Our residents appreciated the one‑on‑one support and a confidence boost that comes with understanding their devices a little better.
We’re grateful for this partnership and the difference it makes for our community!

01/21/2026

Friday Pie Day at Windmill Ponds!

Celebrate National Pie Day with us and enjoy a sweet afternoon filled with delicious flavors.
📅 Friday, January 23rd
🕑 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Windmill Ponds – 715 Victor St, Alexandria, MN
✅ Pie bites in a variety of flavors
✅ Pie bites perfect for sampling
✅ Tasty treats from Roers Bakery
Open to the public – bring a friend and join the fun!