Independence Village Brighton

07/26/2025

From talented local artisans🎨, to mouthwatering food 🤤, and nonstop great music 🎵, the vibes were unbeatable! Thanks to everyone who came out and made it an unforgettable day!

07/25/2025

It was Shark Week🦈 at Independence Village Brighton Valley and we had a "fin-tastic"👍 time! From learning fascinating facts about sharks to shark fishing and hunting games the fun never stopped. We even sipped on our special Jaws Juice😃 during happy hour, it was a "jaw-some" celebration all around!🤩

07/23/2025

What a fun night for a few of our residents and staff! The residents won 🏆 a "Blind Date" dinner 🍽 with Kevin, Jess and Brady! Great food 😋 and drink 🍸 and the best company! 👌

07/22/2025

We even had the chance to hear a rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner just as President Abraham Lincoln might have heard it! What a moving version of that song, it gave us chills and truly captured the spirit of history and patriotism.

07/22/2025

Wow! This evening we were treated to a fantastic performance by the Livingston band. From flutes to saxophones and snare drums to oboes, the band played a delightful mix of patriotic favorites and modern tunes. It was truly a wonderful night!

07/21/2025

It’s Culinary Arts Month — and our talented culinary team does more than just create delicious meals. They help support residents’ health from the inside out.

Check out our blog for 6 heart-healthy foods for seniors — plus tasty recipes that make eating well easy and enjoyable. Because good nutrition is one of the best ways to keep your heart (and life) full.

🍓🥬🍎 Read the full blog here: https://www.storypoint.com/resources/senior-nutrition/heart-healthy-foods-for-seniors/

See 6 of the best heart-healthy foods for seniors here. See examples of delicious and easy heart-healthy recipes for seniors in this guide.

07/19/2025

There's always something exciting happening at Independence Village Brighton Valley! 😱 Our community garden is thriving thanks to our amazing maintenance team we now have brand new raised garden beds making it easier than ever for everyone👨‍🌾👩‍🌾 to get involved and just look at the abundance of fresh delicious vegetables🍅🥒🥕 we're growing!

07/19/2025

This week Nancy celebrated her birthday🎂 in a very unique way. She brought back her beautiful model T🚗 and gave rides to fellow residents and staff. What a thoughtful and fun way to mark a special day!❤️

07/15/2025

A big thank you to our fire inspectors and Fire Chief👨‍🚒 from the Brighton fire department🚒 for visiting and giving such an informative and engaging presentation on fire safety!🧯 Our residents truly enjoyed it. And a special shout out to Nancy Daily.👋 Her family brought in her beautiful model T, for everyone to admire what a treat!👏

07/15/2025

Take a moment to hear just how talented the "Livingston Lamplighters" are! Thank you so much for giving us a wonderful music filled evening!

07/11/2025

🦈🦈 The waters at Independence Village Waterford got a little chompier when Jaws rolled in—fun was circling fast! 🩵🌊✨

07/11/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Chef Kevin! 👨‍🍳

We’re thrilled to share that our Vice President of Culinary, Chef Kevin Penn, CEC, CCA, has been named the American Culinary Federation Central Region finalist for the 2025 Dr. L.J. Minor Chef Professionalism Award! 🏆

This prestigious honor is awarded to a chef who exemplifies the highest standards of professionalism through certification, education, community involvement, and leadership in the culinary world. If you ask us, there is no one more deserving than Chef Kevin! 🙌

Because of Chef Kevin’s vision and over 500 chefs across our 150+ StoryPoint Group communities, meals have become experiences 🍽️, dining rooms have become gathering spaces 🫶, and countless residents have benefited by an elevated dining experience. Our communities are better because of him, and we couldn’t be prouder. 💛

07/09/2025

🍔🇺🇸 With burgers flipping and beanbags flying, it was a star-spangled weekend to remember at Independence Village Avon Lake. ❤️✨

07/07/2025

❤️🤍💙 Fireworks had nothing on Independence Village Pella residents’ energy—this Fourth of July lit up the whole community. ✨🇺🇸

07/05/2025

💥🇺🇸 Independence Village Ames rolled through the local July 4th parade with festive flair, waving with pride and tossing out smiles like confetti. 🤩✨ Their float stole the show with patriotic spirit, community pride, and a whole lot of red, white, and woo-hoo! ❤️🤍💙

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from Independence Village! 🇺🇸

There’s nothing like good food, great company, and time spent together to celebrate Independence Day.✨💛

07/03/2025

💥🇺🇸 July 4th weekend started with a bang at Independence Village Grand Ledge—cool treats, party games, and patriotic fun for all. ❤️🤍💙

07/02/2025

Unique inventions, historical events, technological advancements, and you-had-to-be-there cultural moments — this summer, StoryPoint Group communities like ours are exploring the impact of a generation!✨

07/02/2025

🇺🇸🚜 The party brought big laughs, bold styles, and a whole lot of country fun. 🤠 Independence Village Oxford residents showed up in their best mullets and made the most of the moonshine vibes. 🍻🌾✨

07/02/2025

Independence Village Des Moines kicked off the day with cardio, camaraderie, and a whole lot of energy! Staying active never goes out of style. 🏋️🥁✨

06/30/2025

⛳️⛳️ Independence Village Ankeny residents teed up early for the holiday with a patriotic mini golf day full of movement and fun. 🇺🇸 The pop-up course brought classic summer joy—and a few hole-in-ones—right to the heart of the community. ❤️🏌🏿‍♂️✨