Ecumen North Branch

01/26/2026

“As a Life Enrichment Manager, I know we’ve officially turned a corner! One of our favorite performers, AJ Spoffard, has been coming to our community for a while and always takes music requests. These days, it’s no longer ‘You Are My Sunshine’ or ‘How Much Is That Doggy in the Window.’ We’ve reached the point where residents are requesting Mötley Crüe and Bon Jovi!

Last week's performance from AJ even included a special dedication and song in memory of Linda, a recent resident who passed, who loved Mötley Crüe. Our performers truly are the best," said Molly, Ecumen North Branch Life Enrichment Manager.

01/21/2026

One of our favorite annual activities is our Ice Fishing Game! Our residents casted a line into “Lake Ecumen” and waited to see what they'd catch. Every cast came with a treat—but the surprise was half the fun! Would it be a shark, a boot, an empty beer can, a frog, weeds… or even a whale?

This year, a resident even caught a mermaid, and the laughs were endless. What a fin-tastic day!

01/15/2026

Baking Club fun! Today we made a homemade veggie pizza from scratch—fresh, colorful, and delicious!

01/12/2026

Talking to a loved one about senior living isn’t easy. You’re balancing their safety with their independence.

Many families wait until a fall or emergency forces the decision but starting the conversation early preserves what matters most: choice, dignity, and peace of mind.

Take the first step today. Read our blog post for guidance on how to respectfully start the senior living conversation, then schedule a tour to see how we support independence while providing the care families trust. Tour today.

Wondering how to respectfully bring up senior living with loved ones? Discover tips for starting this emotional conversation with confidence and compassion. [Read the full story here]

12/29/2025

We love teaching new players, even young ones! Every day, there’s a crowd around this table playing No Peek Poker. Today, we welcomed another familiar player who knows the game well—and raises the stakes high! Stop by and join us sometime—we’re a friendly crowd!

12/23/2025

We improvised and made our own air hockey type game! It was lots of laughs!

12/22/2025

Members of North Branch American Legion Post 85, the Legion Riders Club, and the North Branch High School JROTC program visited to bring Christmas spirit and desserts to our veterans. It was a wonderful program filled with reminiscing about Christmas while deployed and meaningful stories of service.

11/24/2025

With Christmas just around the corner, our community has been busy crafting decorations to make the season shine!

Our favorite creation so far? These big, glowing Christmas bulbs—they’re simple to make and look absolutely stunning on display.

The holiday spirit is alive and well here, and we can’t wait to share more of the joy with you!

11/21/2025

We were thrilled to welcome back the Prime Time Singers this afternoon!

The Prime Time Singers are a wonderful community choir made up of senior citizens who share their love of music and fellowship. They perform at a variety of events throughout the area, offering a repertoire that includes both sacred and secular songs.

Currently, the group has about 30 members and is directed by Arne Everson. Their performance brought joy, energy, and harmony to our community—thank you for sharing your talents with us!

11/12/2025

Our veterans were honored by the North Branch American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, who hosted a wonderful afternoon celebrating our heroes. The ladies treated residents to delicious food and drinks, special gifts for the veterans, and uplifting music performed by members of Trinity Lutheran Church.

10/30/2025

Our crafty residents had fun making a spooky Halloween jars, complete with blinking lights!

10/23/2025

Our residents had a great time judging the pumpkins our team members decorated!