The Waters of Excelsior

03/21/2026

Each year, one of our amazing residents donates box after box of Girl Scout cookies—and we turn it into one of our favorite events: Cookie Bingo! 🍪🎉

Everyone goes home a winner (with at least one box of cookies!), and together we raise money for a great cause. This year, we raised $188 for Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans ❤️

Sweet treats, lots of laughs, and giving back—doesn’t get better than that!

03/17/2026

Happy 99th Birthday, Bob! 🎉 Wow—what an incredible milestone!

It was such a joy to celebrate with family from near and far, along with residents and staff. The afternoon was filled with all of Bob’s favorite things—beautiful music by the talented violinist Liya, delicious carrot cake, and refreshing Arnold Palmer beverages. And over 99 birthday cards!

Here’s to an amazing year ahead… we can’t wait to celebrate your 100th! 🥳

03/17/2026

02/28/2026

For this month’s Chef’s Demo, we virtually traveled to Italy in honor of the Olympics! 🇮🇹

Chef Matt introduced us to something many of us had never heard of before — Gnudi! This traditional Italian dish takes a day or two to prepare. It’s essentially the delicious ricotta filling of ravioli, gently buried in flour. As it rests, the flour forms a delicate coating, and then it’s boiled to perfection.

Fun fact: Gnudi means “naked” in Italian because it isn’t wrapped in pasta!

It was so much fun to watch the process — and even better to taste. Delizioso! 🍽️✨

02/25/2026

We have a wonderful weekly Mah Jongg group here at The Waters of Excelsior 🀄✨

Mah Jongg is a great way to keep your mind sharp, enjoy some friendly competition, and connect with neighbors.

For our experienced players — do you have any favorite tips or strategies to share with those just starting out? Or a favorite app to practice on? Drop them in the comments and help us grow our Mah Jongg community! 💚

02/21/2026

At The Waters of Excelsior, pets aren’t just dogs and cats… they’re family. They’re companions, comforters, comedians, and the ones who always greet us like we’re the best part of their day.

We’re so lucky to have many beloved furry friends living alongside our residents — bringing smiles, warmth, and unconditional love to our community every single day. 🐶🐱

Team members and residents, we’d love to see your special companions! Drop a photo of your furry family member in the comments below and help us celebrate the joy they bring.

Let’s fill this feed with paws, whiskers, and wagging tails today. 💕

02/20/2026

We had another fantastic history talk yesterday with John Grabko — and as always, he had everyone completely engaged. This time, he brought history to life with a presentation on Abraham Lincoln.

Our residents truly look forward to his visits, and he never disappoints. Already looking forward to next month!

02/10/2026

Isn’t it fun to receive a card in the mail?! 💕 We’ve been anxiously checking the mailbox every day, waiting for Valentine’s cheer!

Our community joined the Hearts Across America trend, where senior living communities are exchanging Valentine’s cards to foster connection and share messages of love and friendship. And then we thought… why stop with the US? 🌍💖 So we expanded ours to Hearts Across the World!

So far, we’ve received over 85 Valentines and sent cards in return. Most cards are from senior living communities, but we’ve also been delighted to receive cards from friends and relatives of our residents. They’ve arrived from across the U.S. and as far away as Canada, Scotland, Sweden, Africa, Hong Kong, and Australia!

Our Petals neighborhood created some beautiful handmade cards, and many of our residents wrote heartfelt messages—often sharing fun facts about themselves or our town.

This exchange has truly filled our days with joy, connection, and lots of love. 💌✨

And did you see us on the news? The link is in the comments.

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02/06/2026

Super Bowl Sunday is almost here 🏈
Who are you rooting for?
👍 New England Patriots
❤️ Seattle Seahawks
🥰 Bad Bunny halftime show
Vote with a reaction and let the debate begin!

01/30/2026

🌵 Our Singing Cowboy Social was a rootin’-tootin’ good time!

Residents donned their best Western wear—plaid shirts, cowboy hats, bandanas, and big smiles—while enjoying live cowboy classics performed by Todd Anderson, featuring songs made famous by Gene Autry and Roy Rogers.

With a photo booth, cowboy-inspired refreshments, and plenty of great company, it was a perfect day on the range. Scroll through the photos to see all the fun! 📸🐎

01/30/2026

🎶 Oh, give me a home… 🎶

Today our community went full Western as Todd Anderson brought the spirit of Gene Autry and Roy Rogers to life with a special performance of “Home on the Range.” Residents kicked back, sang along, and enjoyed a little cowboy nostalgia together.

Saddle up and enjoy this moment from our Singing Cowboy Social! 🤠🎸