HallMar Village

04/26/2026

Happy Occupational Therapy Month!

Here’s to our Occupational Therapists who help our residents rebuild skills, rediscover confidence, and reclaim independence. Your creativity, patience, and problem-solving change lives in ways that often go unseen but never go unfelt.

From targeted arm exercises to personalized ADL (activities of daily living) retraining, you help residents safely return to the activities that give them purpose—whether it’s dressing, grooming, meal prep, or simply reaching for a favorite book. Your work restores confidence, reduces fall risk, and brings joy back into everyday routines.

Thank you for meeting people where they are and helping them get where they want to be. You make our world more accessible, more hopeful, and more human. Thanks Diane and Jenny for all you do!!

04/25/2026

📚💛 Did you know today is the last day of NATIONAL LIBRARY week?!?💛📚

There’s something truly special about a library inside HallMarVillage. It’s more than shelves and stories—it’s a cozy gathering place, a memory maker, and a quiet corner to pick up a new book or revisit on old favorite.

This week, we’re celebrating National Library Week by honoring the joy, comfort, and connection our library brings to residents every day.

To everyone who uses, supports, and loves our little library—thank you for making it a warm and meaningful part of our community.

04/21/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Incredible Volunteers! 🌟

Today we want to shine a bright spotlight on the people who make everything we do possible — our volunteers. Your generosity, your time, and your unwavering commitment create real change every single day. Whether you’re behind the scenes or on the front lines, your impact is felt in every smile, every success story, and every step forward.

You show up with heart. You lead with compassion. You remind us what community truly means.

Thank you for giving your energy, your talents, and your kindness so freely. The world is better because of you, and we are endlessly grateful to have you as part of our mission.

Here’s to you — the helpers, the doers, the difference‑makers. 💛

04/17/2026

🌸🌺🌷🌼Spent the morning wandering through this hidden gem in our community—The Noleridge Greenhouse. This instantly helped us get in the mood for spring. Thank you the to volunteers of the Noleridge greenhouse for a great morning!!

Did you know this greenhouse grows and manages approximately 60,000 plants annually, including annuals, perennials, and natives are used to restore and beautify the City of Cedar Rapids. And some of these plants are over 50 years old.

04/15/2026

🌺🌴 Sunshine, tropical vibes, and more laughter than we’ve heard all week! Residents showed off their best island style with leis, bright colors, and plenty of smiles. 🌴🌺

But the highlight of the afternoon? Our Hula‑Hoop Contest! 🏆💃

We discovered some serious hidden talent. Hoops were spinning, hips were moving, and the cheering section was louder than a beachside drum circle.

More fun was had in the form of games like toss the hula hoop on the pineapple and a fun little race to pass the orange to the end of the line and back.

Mahalo to everyone who joined the fun — we’re already dreaming up our next big event! 🌞

04/13/2026

🎨 Pastel Art Bringing Joy to Our Community 🌈

Residents spent time exploring the soft colors and gentle textures of pastel art, and the results have been heartwarming.

With guidance, encouragement, and plenty of smiles, residents blended colors, created shapes, and expressed themselves in ways that felt natural and joyful. These art sessions aren’t just about making something beautiful — they spark memories, inspire conversation, and offer a calming, sensory‑rich experience that everyone can enjoy.

04/12/2026

🎆Thank you, thank you, thank you to Theater Cedar Rapids for the opportunity to attend the dress rehearsal of the Little Mermaid!!! It was a lovely and late evening but totally worth it. We were reminded by the talent our community holds, the actors and actress put on a phenomenal show.

If you don't have tickets 🎟 yet to this r event, do yourself a favor and go get some!!

04/10/2026

🌟 A Feathered Mystery at HallMar Village! 🌟

There’s been quite a buzz around our community this week — a rare bird has been hanging out around our property, and everyone is trying to figure out exactly what it is! 🐦✨

A few residents are convinced it might be a whooping crane, which would be an incredible sighting given how uncommon they are. Others aren’t so sure, but that hasn’t stopped the lively debates, binoculars coming out of storage, and plenty of excited storytelling.

No matter what species our surprise visitor turns out to be, it’s brought a wonderful spark of curiosity and connection. If you managed to snap a photo or have a guess of your own, share it below — the mystery continues, and the residents are loving every minute of it.👇

04/09/2026

Thinking about senior living can be emotional for families. It’s natural to be excited about new possibilities — and at the same time, have worry, stress or even fear. This article has a step-by-step guide for adult children, caregivers and older adults to help find clarity and peace of mind as a family…

Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4ccAeT9

When it’s time to think about senior living, start with first steps like family discussions, outreach to a housing counselor and exploring communities.

04/06/2026

We hope you had a very Happy Easter 🐇🌷

04/05/2026

04/03/2026

ExTrA, eXtRa… read all about it!

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The mail is in and ready for pick-up❤️ each package handled with BUN in a MILLION care!

Have a fun Friday and carrot on 🥕 😉 🥕