University House Issaquah

05/01/2026

Our art exhibition of invited PNW artists includes "Sucia Island Sun." According to artist Britt Greenland, "Sucia Island is one of the many small San Juan Islands without ferry service. We visit by sailboat and then kayak around its rugged coast. In this painting, I tried to capture the feeling of other-worldliness and warmth by using stylized shapes and strong contrast — especially in the windswept trees."

04/27/2026

Flowers are in bloom, and so is our residents' creativity. Hands-on artistry and neighborly connection are all part of "Craft with Lauren!"

04/16/2026

Check out our latest blog post for a deep dive into how solo aging is starting to look more like a chosen adventure. It's about the wisdom of proactive planning and how the right support protects independence.
➡️Read more:
https://www.eraliving.com/blog/strong-independent-and-not-alone-rethinking-solo-aging/

04/13/2026

We're honored to support the amazing work of the Mt. Si Senior Center!

More local sponsors stepping up to the plate, and we could not be more grateful.

These businesses are the cornerstone of the Snoqualmie Valley, standing behind our seniors and investing in this community's strength

Because of them, senior services continue. Meals are served. Rides are given. Doors stay open. Lives stay connected.

It takes a village. This is ours.

When you support these businesses, you are standing with the people who stand with our seniors. That matters.

Thank you for showing up, for giving back, and for being part of something bigger.

04/09/2026

Lisa DeBaets is one of the invited artists in our current exhibition featuring PNW artists. Shown is "Cascade Grandeur" and, according to the artist, "I start in play doing all kinds of marks, drips, and layers using different types of application tools that I like. This is one of two paintings in this diptych. They both gave me a feeling of a mountain landscape so I continued that feeling of misty mountains and sun."

04/05/2026

Happy Easter, to all who are celebrating!

03/28/2026

"Admiralty Head Lighthouse" from YiJu Miller is currently on display as part of our invited exhibition featuring Pacific Northwest artists. "'Admiralty Head Lighthouse' was painted on location during a family vacation in Fort Casey. The painting is a reflection of the atmosphere and mood during the visit to the lighthouse."

03/19/2026

Our new blog post answers the question: What does the Best Friends™ approach mean for memory care? This philosophy (based on dignity and empathy) transforms daily life at Era Living communities.
➡️ Read more:
https://www.eraliving.com/blog/how-the-best-friends-approach-transforms-memory-care-at-era-living/

03/12/2026

We wish a meaningful and happy Ramadan to all who are celebrating!

03/05/2026

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03/05/2026

Our beautiful new art exhibition of invited artists continues! Shown here is "Bashful" from Gloria Carmignani-Breslin. "This beautiful bloom gently unfolds to reveal its soft, gentle hues of lavender — a color symbolizing grace, serenity, and modest elegance. To me, flowers evoke an emotion, and this one whispers ‘Bashful.’" Be sure to come and see these pieces for yourself!