Beacon Hill at Eastgate

Beacon Hill at Eastgate Beacon Hill at Eastgate is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) offering Independent Living,

Retirement living at Beacon Hill at Eastgate is for people who want to enjoy the benefits of living among people their own age in a vibrant environment with access to wonderful services and amenities such as, chef-inspired meals, underground parking, fitness programs, transportation, and weekly housekeeping. Residents of Beacon Hill at Eastgate enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that a continuum of care is conveniently available all in one campus. Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Support care are all connected, which means friends and family can stay close and maintain familiar relationships as their living care needs change. At the center of our philosophy of care are the respect and concern we have for each person we serve. Care and services are tailored to the individual, creating an atmosphere where dignity is respected, privacy is honored and self-sufficiency is supported and encouraged.

๐ŸŽจ Meet Gerry Reed, 99 โ€” proof that art has no age limit! โ™ฅIn this inspiring 13 On Your Side interview, Gerry shares her ...
09/19/2025

๐ŸŽจ Meet Gerry Reed, 99 โ€” proof that art has no age limit! โ™ฅ

In this inspiring 13 On Your Side interview, Gerry shares her journey into watercolor painting and her contribution to "Ageless Art", a collaborative project created by 20 Beacon Hill residents for their first-ever ArtPrize entry. Together, the group brought the beauty of nature to life through pastels, watercolors, oils, sketches, mixed media, and even a hand-sculpted piece!

๐Ÿ“ฒ Vote for Ageless Art in the ArtPrize app: entry #97353
๐Ÿ“ On display at Monroe Community Church, 1020 Monroe Ave. NW
๐Ÿ”— Learn more: beaconhillgr.org/ageless-art
๐Ÿ“บ Watch the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/wzzm-agelessart

At 99, Gerry Reed proves age is just a number, showcasing her art at ArtPrize 2025.

For the first time, 20 residents of Beacon Hill at Eastgate have created a collaborative entry for ArtPrize called โ€œAgel...
09/19/2025

For the first time, 20 residents of Beacon Hill at Eastgate have created a collaborative entry for ArtPrize called โ€œAgeless Art.โ€ Residents, ages 74โ€“99, worked alongside artist and instructor Jennifer Helner of Scripted Expressions, who leads weekly art classes on our campus.

Each resident contributed a 10-inch square piece on the theme of natureโ€”from watercolors and pastels to oils, sketches, and even a hand-sculpted piece. Together, they form a beautiful triptych celebrating creativity, community, and the joy of art at every age.

๐Ÿ“ On display at Monroe Community Church, 1020 Monroe Ave. NW
๐Ÿ“ฒ Vote in the ArtPrize app for entry #97353
๐Ÿ”— Learn more: beaconhillgr.org/ageless-art

We are honored to support our residents in this incredible milestone. โ™ฅ

๐ŸŽถโœจ Concerts on the Green Finale โœจ๐ŸŽถJoin us for the last performance of the season on tonight, September 10, featuring the...
09/10/2025

๐ŸŽถโœจ Concerts on the Green Finale โœจ๐ŸŽถ

Join us for the last performance of the season on tonight, September 10, featuring the Mike Lutley Quintet with Mary Rademacher! ๐ŸŽท๐ŸŽค

After more than 50 years of performing, Mike Lutley is a cornerstone of West Michiganโ€™s jazz community โ€” and was named West Michigan Jazz Societyโ€™s Musician of the Year in 2015. Donโ€™t miss this unforgettable evening of live jazz!

๐Ÿด The Traveling Plate food truck will be serving fresh, delicious Smash Burgers from 5:30โ€“8:00 PM, including:
๐Ÿ” Classic โ€“ Double MI craft patties, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, American cheese, smash sauce, potato bun
๐Ÿ” Olive โ€“ Double MI craft patties, olive sauce, lettuce, tomato, onion, American cheese, potato bun
๐Ÿ” BBQ Bacon โ€“ Double MI craft patties, bacon onion jam, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, potato bun

๐ŸŒฟ What to know:
โœ” Bring a blanket or lawn chair
โœ” Limited on-site parking available โ€” walking/carpooling encouraged
โœ” Free admission, open to all ages!

๐Ÿ“ Beacon Hill at Eastgate
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 7 PM

๐ŸŽ‰ Letโ€™s close out the season together with great company, amazing food, and live jazz!

โœจ A Glimpse of History โœจOn Thursday, August 14th, residents had the special opportunity to step back in time. Beacon Hil...
08/20/2025

โœจ A Glimpse of History โœจ

On Thursday, August 14th, residents had the special opportunity to step back in time. Beacon Hill resident, Harlene Gedris, shared an original 1945-era newspaper from Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

๐Ÿ“œ August 14, 1945, is remembered as the day Japan officially surrendered to the Allied forces, bringing an end to World War II. This historic day is a time to remember and honor those who fought, suffered, and never returned home, while also marking the start of a new era in the world.

Residents enjoyed seeing this incredible piece of history up close, sparking meaningful conversations and reflection.

A heartfelt thank you to Harlene for bringing this treasured keepsake to share with all of us!

What pairs perfectly with jazz on a summer evening? ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจA fresh, chef-crafted meal from our very own food truck: The Trav...
08/13/2025

What pairs perfectly with jazz on a summer evening? ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจ
A fresh, chef-crafted meal from our very own food truck: The Traveling Plate.

๐Ÿด Menu served from 5:30 โ€“ 8:00 PM
๐ŸŒฟ Ingredients from Beacon Hillโ€™s community garden + local farms
๐Ÿ“ฒ Follow on Instagram for the latest menu updates!

Come early, grab a bite, and settle in for a night of incredible music with the Edye & Mike Trio.

๐Ÿ“ 1919 Boston St. SE
๐Ÿช‘ Donโ€™t forget your lawn chairs or picnic blankets!

Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome Edye & Mike to the lawn for August's Concerts on the Green ! ๐ŸŽถWith over 30 years of experience...
08/11/2025

Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome Edye & Mike to the lawn for August's Concerts on the Green ! ๐ŸŽถ

With over 30 years of experience and performances alongside renowned jazz and pop artists โ€” Edye, along with Michael Hyde (guitar) and Mike Frost (sax), brings energy, artistry, and a sound thatโ€™s uniquely Grand Rapids.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, August 13
๐ŸŽถ Music starts at 7:00 PM
๐Ÿด Food from The Traveling Plate starting at 5:30 PM

Bring friends, family, and your love for live music!

๐ŸŽ‰ Tonightโ€™s the Night!Join us this evening for our annual Summer Celebration โ€” a long-standing tradition of curated culi...
08/07/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Tonightโ€™s the Night!

Join us this evening for our annual Summer Celebration โ€” a long-standing tradition of curated culinary experiences and community. This FREE event is open to allโ€” residents, friends, family, and neighbors!

๐Ÿ“… Tonight, Thursday, August 7
๐Ÿ•  5:30โ€“8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 1919 Boston St. SE โ€“ Front Lawn

What to expect:
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Multiple chef-curated food stations + The Traveling Plate
๐ŸŽถ Live jazz by The River Rogues
๐Ÿ Animal fun with Critter Barn

๐Ÿš— Reminder: Parking is limited. Walking or carpooling is encouraged.

๐ŸŽ‰ Just 3 Days Away: Beacon Hillโ€™s Summer Celebration!Join us this Thursday, August 7 for an evening of live music, famil...
08/05/2025

๐ŸŽ‰ Just 3 Days Away: Beacon Hillโ€™s Summer Celebration!

Join us this Thursday, August 7 for an evening of live music, family fun, and hand-crafted culinary delights on the front lawn at Beacon Hill at Eastgate.

๐Ÿ“… Thursday, August 7, 2025
๐Ÿ•  5:30 โ€“ 8:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 1919 Boston St. SE (Front Lawn)

๐Ÿด Featuring dozens of handheld bites by our award-winning chefs
๐ŸŽถ Live music from The River Rogues
๐Ÿ Special guests from Critter Barn
๐ŸŒฟ Locally sourced ingredients from our garden + partners

FREE and open to the entire community! Walk, bike, or carpool if possible โ€” on-site parking is limited.

We canโ€™t wait to celebrate with you!

๐ŸŒธ Fun with Flowers ๐ŸŒธResidents enjoyed taking a moment to arrange flowers, and the results were as stunning as the smiles...
07/14/2025

๐ŸŒธ Fun with Flowers ๐ŸŒธ

Residents enjoyed taking a moment to arrange flowers, and the results were as stunning as the smiles!

With fresh blooms and creative energy, each arrangement became a reflection of our residentsโ€™ unique personalities and style. These joyful moments are what community life is all about โ€” connection, creativity, and making everyday life vibrant.

๐ŸŽถ Tonightโ€™s the night! ๐ŸŽถGrab your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends and family members โ€” Concerts on the Green kicks of...
07/09/2025

๐ŸŽถ Tonightโ€™s the night! ๐ŸŽถ
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends and family members โ€” Concerts on the Green kicks off tonight at 7 PM on the front lawn at Beacon Hill at Eastgate!

๐ŸŽค Selkie takes the stage with a mix of magical re-creations of traditional Celtic folk songs and their own original music
๐Ÿด Come early and enjoy dinner from The Traveling Plate food truck, open from 5:30โ€“8:00 PM โ€” featuring garden-fresh meals made right here at Beacon Hill.

๐Ÿ“ 1919 Boston St. SE
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free & open to all ages
๐Ÿš— Limited parking available โ€” walk or carpool if you can!

๐Ÿ’š The lawn is ready, the food is cooking, and the music will be flowing. We hope to see lots of new and familiar faces tonight!

๐ŸŽถ Concerts on the Green returns this Wednesday! ๐ŸŽถJoin us this Wednesday, July 9th, at 7 PM on the front lawn at Beacon H...
07/08/2025

๐ŸŽถ Concerts on the Green returns this Wednesday! ๐ŸŽถ

Join us this Wednesday, July 9th, at 7 PM on the front lawn at Beacon Hill at Eastgate for the first night of our 9th annual summer concert series.

๐ŸŽค Featuring: Selkie โ€” a trio of dynamic Celtic musicians
๐Ÿ“ Where: Front Lawn of Beacon Hill at Eastgate โ€” 1919 Boston St. SE
๐Ÿ•– Concert starts at 7:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free & open to all
โ˜€๏ธ Bring a blanket or lawn chair | ๐Ÿš— Limited parking โ€” walking or carpooling encouraged!

๐Ÿด Come hungry! The Traveling Plate food truck will be serving up fresh, locally sourced meals from 5:30โ€“8:00 PM, featuring ingredients from our half-acre community garden and local farms.

Enjoy these photos from 2023โ€™s Concerts on the Green series to get a peek at the fun, energy, and community spirit surrounding these concerts. We canโ€™t wait to create more great memories together this summer!

๐ŸŽถ Join Us for the 9th Annual Concerts on the Green! ๐ŸŽถWeโ€™re excited to kick off our summer tradition with the first of th...
06/25/2025

๐ŸŽถ Join Us for the 9th Annual Concerts on the Green! ๐ŸŽถ
Weโ€™re excited to kick off our summer tradition with the first of three unforgettable evenings of live music on the beautiful Beacon Hill campus.

๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, July 9
๐Ÿ•• 7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ The front lawn at Beacon Hill at Eastgate, 1919 Boston St. SE.
๐ŸŽต Featuring: Selkie โ€“ Traditional & Original Celtic Music

Selkie beautifully weaves the rich sounds of flute, fiddle, bouzouki, banjo, guitar, accordion, and harp, creating a captivating Celtic musical experience you wonโ€™t want to miss.

๐ŸŒฟ Free and open to residents, families, and our neighbors in the community. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and join us for the first of three unforgettable concerts this summer!

๐Ÿ“ธ Photos attached are from last yearโ€™s Concerts on the Green seriesโ€”a look back at the wonderful memories made, and a preview of the joy to come.

We canโ€™t wait to see you there!

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1919 Boston Street SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49506

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Choosing the right senior lifestyle is about matching dreams and resources. Your dreams about your senior lifestyle may be, traveling the world, tending a garden, cooking gourmet meals, and playing bridge with friends. Lifestyles are as individual as people. Retirement living at Beacon Hill at Eastgate is for people who want to enjoy the benefits of living among people their own age in a vibrant environment with access to wonderful services and amenities such as, chef-inspired meals, underground parking, fitness programs, transportation, and weekly housekeeping. Residents of Beacon Hill at Eastgate enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that a continuum of care is conveniently available in the community at our Mary and Martha Center. At the center of our philosophy of care, are the respect and concern we have for each person we serve. Care and services are tailored the individual, creating an atmosphere where dignity is respected, privacy is honored and self-sufficiency is supported and encouraged.