The Waters of Excelsior

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! 🤠🎸

01/26/2026

As the Active Life Manager, I’m so proud to celebrate our incredible team during National Activity Professionals Week. This year’s theme, “Beyond the Ordinary: Everyday Superheroes,” truly reflects the heart of what they do every day.

👏 Pam – celebrating 7 years with the Active Life team
👏 Lisa – celebrating 6 years with the Active Life team
👏 Lydia – celebrating 7 years as a server and recently joining the Active Life team
🚌 Stacy, our amazing bus driver – 1.5 years with us
🌟 And a warm welcome to Sophia, who joined our team just last week!

Thank you all for your creativity, dedication, and the joy you bring to our residents each and every day. I’m incredibly grateful to work alongside such an amazing team. Please give them a shout-out in the comments below. 👇

01/22/2026

01/19/2026

Today we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A reminder that courage can be quiet, love can be radical, and real change begins with choosing compassion, justice, and unity — even when it’s hard.

May we keep listening, learning, and lifting one another up. 🤍

01/16/2026

🐾Thank you to Larry Wade for a fascinating presentation on Animal Tracking! 🐾

Our residents learned about the four tracking patterns—walkers, bounders, waddlers, and hoppers—and even got hands-on creating prints from animals like deer, rabbit, fox, and more. Such a fun and educational experience connecting us to the natural world!

If you’d like to learn more about animal tracking, visit Larry’s website:
👉 www.oldnaturalist.com

01/14/2026

✈️🇦🇹 Travel Club: Austria 🇦🇹✈️

Our Travel Club is virtually traveling to Austria this month! Chef Shaina treated us to a live demonstration of a delicious traditional Austrian dessert, Kaiserschmarrn, made famous by Emperor Franz Joseph.

This sweet dish features fluffy torn pancakes, caramelized in a skillet, then finished with powdered sugar and fruit compote. So delicious—and a perfect taste of Austria! 😋✨

01/14/2026

❄️🎨 Snowy Sunset 🎨❄️

Our Creative Arts class had a wonderful time painting a Snowy Sunset. A big thank you to Artfull Enrichment Inc. for the step-by-step tutorial that guided everyone along the way.

Just look at these beautiful paintings—each one unique and full of personality. Such talent from these amazing ladies! 💕👏

01/01/2026

As we welcome a new year, we want to thank our residents and families for making The Waters of Excelsior such a special place to call home. May the year ahead bring good health, meaningful moments, laughter, and connection. We look forward to creating many new memories together. Happy New Year! ✨🎉✨