Independence Village Brighton

09/16/2025

We had an amazing time at Ford's garage! The burgers were delicious and even emblazoned with their iconic logo! It was so much fun explore the restaurant and taking in all the unique automotive decor and parts throughout the space.

09/16/2025

Happy Housekeeping Week to our amazing Housekeeping Team!
We want to recognize all our dedicated team members that work so hard keep our community looking great and for all they do to give our residents a great experience here at Independence Village! Thank you so much!

Look at the longevity…
Judy-1998
Julie-2005
Carmen- 2010
Beth-2020
Alex-2021
Christina-2021
Devin-2023
Kevin-2024
Nick-2024
Mary-2025

09/15/2025

We are always having a "royally" fun time, what better way to show it than at our "Royal-Tea" ladies party?

09/12/2025

Generation of Innovation 💡 the 1970s! We have been moving through the decades with fitness (Jane Fonda & legwarmers!), macreme & mimosas, learning about the innovation in Healthcare and topping it off with another summer ☀️ concert, with music 🎶 of the 70's and Tequila Sunrises as our drink!

09/11/2025

Generation of Innovation: Today we learned about a fitness guru of the 1960's (Debbie Drake) and had some Groovy Fondue 🫕 , and learned about the cars🚗 used in Hollywood movies presented by Rick Thomas!

09/09/2025

Generation of Innovation, today we looked back at fitness is the 50s, while doing Jack LeLane's routine, then Jackie Rabold, did a phenomenal presentation on how Tupperware has changed and lastly, we went to a 1950s themed restaurant called the Grand Diner in Novi! The food was great, the ambiance was amazing and the service was top notch!

09/08/2025

Generation of Innovation #2 of the 1940s. We also crafted felt flowers, a favorite project from the "Mend and Repurpose" era and enjoyed a nostalgic Penny Candy cart filled with sweet treats, like root beer candy, pixie sticks, candy ci******es and so much more! What was YOUR favorite candy?

09/08/2025

Keeping with our theme "Generation of Innovation"💡, we took a step back into the 1940s first are friends from Roseburg daycare joined us for classic games from the past no internet needed just pure fun! Did you used to play any of these games?

09/07/2025

Grandparents Day #2: We created wonderful "Hugging", t-shirts, enjoyed popcorn and frozen lemonade. We colored pictures together, shared lots of laughs, smiles and memories galore!

09/07/2025

Happy Grandparents Day! We went all out to celebrate our grandparents with a bounce house, a professional face painter and tattoo artist even a balloon sculptor! It was a day filled with laughter joy and unforgettable fun!

08/29/2025

Our Vice President of Culinary, Chef Kevin Penn, CEC, CCA, was recently honored as the American Culinary Federation Central Regional winner for the 2025 Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award.

This award honors chefs who exemplify professionalism, and Chef Kevin is more than deserving. His leadership has elevated dining across 150+ StoryPoint Group communities, turning meals into experiences and dining rooms into gathering spaces. We couldn’t be prouder. Way to go, Chef Kevin!

08/29/2025

Two different days two different picnics at Kensington Metro Park, both perfect! Sun was out, food was great, the boat ride was terrific and the company was the best!

08/29/2025

🚀🪐 Independence Village Brighton proudly welcomed retired NASA astronaut Drew Feustel, son of two of our very own residents, whose visit filled the community with excitement and pride as he shared stories from his 23 years of space exploration. 👨‍🚀❤️✨

08/29/2025

🥳🎂 Independence Village Waukee had the honor of celebrating Mayme’s 107th birthday—a remarkable milestone for a remarkable woman whose warmth and wisdom continue to inspire. 🎉🎈✨

08/28/2025

Bring on the heat! We had 10 Fearless contenders to step into the spotlight and prove they can take the heat. One would sizzle the rest would fizzle. Patrick's, one of our fierce residents, was the Hot 🔥 wing 🪽 champ, and took home the thropy! 🏆

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08/26/2025

Every wagging tail and wet nose brings pawsitive energy to our community, filling hearts with love and laughter. 🐾💞 Dogs are always welcome here—they offer comfort, spark smiles, and bring joy to our days. 🐶✨

08/26/2025

🌟 Grandparents Day is right around the corner — September 7! 🌟

There’s nothing like the charm of a homemade card, a fresh-baked treat, or simply spending quality time together. Looking for inspiration? We’ve gathered 15 creative and thoughtful ways to make this Grandparents Day truly magical.

✨ Explore fun crafts, activities, and heartfelt ideas here: https://www.storypoint.com/resources/health-wellness/grandparents-day-ideas/

See 15 of the top grandparents day activities. Spend time with loved ones with our ideas for grandparents day. Learn more here.

08/25/2025

Heading back to school or moving into senior living? 🤔📚🧳

Like students starting a new school year, many of our residents felt unsure about what was ahead. But just like students finding new friends and opportunities, they discovered joy, connection, and a community that feels like home.💛

Hear from our residents themselves about how moving to senior living turned into one of the best chapters of their lives. Visit StoryPoint.com to learn more.✨

08/24/2025

💦😎 Independence Village Waukee residents made a splash on the Slip ’n Slide, proving joy slides right along with you at any age. ❤️✨

08/22/2025

🎶🪩 A silent disco had Independence Village Grand Ledge residents moving to the rhythm of summer. 🎧 With headphones on and spirits high, the dance floor came alive. 🎼❤️✨

08/21/2025

Our residents have lived full, vibrant lives — and they have so much wisdom to share. 🌟 In honor of Senior Citizens Day, here’s what they want YOU to know. ✨💛

08/20/2025

🚢⚓️ At 98, Independence Village Petoskey resident Martha, made waves as the oldest person to ever captain the Harbor Princess ferry on Little Traverse Bay! From history-making moments to breathtaking sights, our residents are always steering the ship of life and proving that adventure has no age limit. ❤️✨

08/18/2025

Nothing says innovation like a table full of fresh flavors! 🍋🫑 Independence Village Grand Ledge started the week with a brunch that was truly five-star. ⭐️🍽️✨

08/18/2025

🎯💞 The Dating Game at Independence Village Oxford cooked up laughs, love, and a winning recipe for fun with Chef Brian. 👨‍🍳✨