Sunnyside Retirement Community

03/20/2026

“I’ve already had three.”

The resident said it like a confession, low and a little amused, as if someone might tap him on the shoulder and remind him of the rules.

It was a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. A bagpiper played softly in the background. Root beer floats made their way around the room. The kind of gathering that feels equal parts nostalgic and quietly joyful.

His wife, also a resident, arrived a few minutes late after enjoying a dip in one of our two pools. She slipped into her seat and, noticing his empty glass, offered him a sip of hers.

He smiled, just a little mischievous, and admitted it.

“I’ve already had three.”

And honestly… good.

There is a quiet narrative about aging that lingers in the background. That life should somehow become smaller. More restrained. More careful. That joy should be measured out in polite, acceptable amounts.

But, after decades of doing everything right, showing up, working hard, raising families, and carrying responsibility after responsibility… when exactly do you get to stop asking for permission?

When do you just get to have the third root beer float?

Maybe it looks like that.
Maybe it’s something bigger. Something long put off.

Either way, it shouldn’t feel like a line being crossed.

That’s the part of senior living that stays with us. The part that feels the most human. The most honest.

At Sunnyside, it’s not just about adding years to life. It’s about returning something people didn’t even realize they had slowly given up.

The freedom to enjoy it, fully.

03/20/2026

Okay spring… we see you 🌸

The weather’s been doing the absolute most, but longer days and a little sunshine? We’ll take it.

Windows open. Walks happening. Campus coming back to life.
This is your sign to step outside and romanticize your life a little.

Spring at Sunnyside just hits different ✨

03/19/2026

Morning laps > everything else

Light streaming in. Weights in hand.
Just moving your body and feeling good doing it.

No rush. No pressure. Just showing up for yourself.

This is what wellness actually looks like ✨

03/18/2026

At Sunnyside Communities, every role plays a part in creating a place where people truly feel at home. Today, we are looking for a Social Services Coordinator to join that effort.

This role is all about connection. Supporting residents. Partnering with families. Working alongside team members to make sure each person’s experience reflects dignity, respect, and quality of life in a way that feels personal and real.

It is also deeply collaborative work. You will build relationships across teams, bring different perspectives together, and help ensure residents have the resources and support they need to thrive.

There is no such thing as a small role here. Every position contributes to the experience our residents have each day, and this one is no exception.
If you are someone who leads with compassion, communicates well, and values being part of a team that shows up for one another, we would love to connect.

Join us at Sunnyside Communities and be part of something that matters: recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/4008782

03/18/2026

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀

At Sunnyside, we do not do things halfway. Last week our residents got fully into the spirit of the season with root beer floats and a live bagpipe concert that brought a little Celtic energy across campus.

Good music, sweet treats, and a community that knows how to celebrate together. That is how we like to welcome St. Patrick’s Day around here. Sláinte! 💚🎶

03/12/2026

🌼 Happy National Plant a Flower Day from Sunnyside 🌼

At Sunnyside, flowers are kind of our thing. Walk the campus and you’ll find beds full of color, residents with dirt on their hands, and gardens that change with every season.

Plant a flower today. Future you will be glad you did. 🌸

03/09/2026

If you live at Sunnyside, chances are you’ve seen this familiar face making her way across campus. Meet our chaplain, Cynthia Long.

At Sunnyside, caring for residents means more than supporting physical health. We care deeply about emotional and spiritual wellbeing too, and Cynthia is often at the heart of that work.

Whether it’s a quiet conversation, a moment of prayer, or simply a friendly check in, she helps make sure no one walks alone. 💛

03/07/2026

Wellness at Sunnyside goes far beyond the treadmill.

We believe in the full dimensions of wellness, physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, vocational, environmental, and health services. It is all connected.

That might look like a strength session in the fitness studio. A class that stretches your thinking. A conversation that turns into a friendship. A quiet moment that restores your spirit.

Behind it all is a team that truly cares. Certified professionals who know your name, understand your goals, and collaborate across disciplines to support the whole person.

This is not just exercise. It is thoughtful, team driven, whole person wellness designed for the life you are still building.

03/06/2026

Today is Employee Appreciation Day, and here at Sunnyside, it feels especially important to pause and say something simple that cannot be said enough.

Thank you. Thank you to every single person behind the scenes who makes Sunnyside feel like Sunnyside.

What happens here every day cannot be reduced to job descriptions or shift schedules. It lives in the small moments. The way you greet someone by name. The extra minute you spend listening. The way you notice when someone is having a hard day and quietly make it better.

Because of you, Sunnyside is more than a place where people live.

It is a place where people are known.
Where they are cared for.
Where they belong.

The families who entrust us with the people they love most see it. The residents who wake up here every morning feel it.

Today we celebrate you.

And every day, we are grateful for the heart you bring to this community.