Independence Village Pella

08/15/2025

At 99 years young, Margaret’s green thumb and golden heart 💛 gives even the best farmers a run for their money!! Beautiful rows of eggplant, tomatoes, onions, hot peppers, potatoes, cabbage and zucchini fill the garden that are big enough to make you do a double take, all under Margaret’s tender care!! 🪴🪏But her real gift?? Well, in true Margaret fashion, she shares her bounty with everyone, never ever mising a moment to sprinkle kindness right along with her seeds!! We love you Margaret!! 🥰

08/08/2025

Saying goodbye isn’t the end, it’s the start of something new! Thank you Alayna for sharing your heart with us, you have left an imprint here that won’t be forgotten! 💜 Alayna will be working in the office at Pierschbacher Funeral Home in Knoxville and can walk to work! Honoring our employee of the month, Ashton, whose work inspires all of us! 🏆 We packed our appetites (and our sweet tooth) for a delicious lunch outing to DQ and couldn’t resist showing off our frosty root beer floats!🍦 Happy Birthday Jim, Myrna and Nancy! 🎉

08/01/2025

☀️💦 Summer fun was in full swing at the Independence Village Fishers East pool party! Residents splashed, danced, and soaked up the sunshine with water balloon battles, a slip and slide, and even a wheelchair and walker wash station to make sure everyone was included in the fun. 🤩✨

07/31/2025

Strawberry shortcake 🍓🍰, where every bite tells a story and the joy of wine and cheese,🍷🧀 is in it’s company! ❤️

07/31/2025

🍽️More than a meal — it’s a moment.✨

This National Culinary Arts Month, we’re celebrating the heart behind every plate: our incredible culinary teams. From comforting classics to chef-inspired creations, they pour love into every bite — bringing joy to residents, families, and friends alike.

Whether they’re preparing a favorite birthday dish or hosting a Culinary Showcase that turns dining into an experience, our chefs create moments that matter.

Thank you for turning food into connection, care, and community. 💛

07/31/2025

🐮🐐 From baby goats to a show-stealing calf, the petting farm visit with Carousel Acres made for a heartwarming afternoon at Independence Village White Lake alongside new young friends. ❤️✨

07/31/2025

👙😎 Bikini shirts, flower leis, and tropical tunes brought the beach to Independence Village Traverse City during a lively community luau that had everyone smiling. 🌺🏖️✨

07/29/2025

🎅🏼🍹 With frosty drinks, festive eats, and plenty of yule-tide cheer, the summer Christmas in July celebration at Independence Village Grand Ledge was merry, bright, and deliciously fun! ☀️🎄👙

07/29/2025

☀️🌾 Residents at Independence Village Petoskey turned the lawn into an open-air art studio, creating vibrant abstract masterpieces and soaking up every colorful moment of summer. 🎨✨

07/25/2025

😎💦 Gliding into the weekend with style and big smiles at Independence Village Aurora! ❤️✨

07/25/2025

Feathers, flair, and a whole lot of fun! 🪶🪩 The gorgeous grandmas at Independence Village Waukee rocked a vibrant photoshoot full of personality and pizzazz. 📸🤩✨

07/23/2025

Our residents had a flutter of fun painting butterfly houses donated by local students. A beautiful collaboration between generations! 🦋🎨

07/22/2025

At Independence Village Brighton, Nancy celebrated her birthday in serious style, Model T rides included. 🥳🚘 What a way to cruise into a new year! 🎂🎈✨

07/21/2025

🥳 At Independence Village Midland, Chef Karen knew exactly how to make Jim’s birthday extra special— with a plate full of his favorite oysters. 🦪🦪 Nothing makes us prouder than knowing what our residents clam-or for and making it happen, their joy is our greatest pearl. 🎂❤️✨

07/21/2025

🪏🥬 Built by resident hands and blooming with care, the Independence Village Pella garden is budding with pride and produce! 🧑‍🌾🍅✨

07/21/2025

It’s Culinary Arts Month — and our talented culinary team does more than just create delicious meals. They help support residents’ health from the inside out.

Check out our blog for 6 heart-healthy foods for seniors — plus tasty recipes that make eating well easy and enjoyable. Because good nutrition is one of the best ways to keep your heart (and life) full.

🍓🥬🍎 Read the full blog here: https://www.storypoint.com/resources/senior-nutrition/heart-healthy-foods-for-seniors/

See 6 of the best heart-healthy foods for seniors here. See examples of delicious and easy heart-healthy recipes for seniors in this guide.

07/21/2025

It’s Culinary Arts Month — and our talented culinary teams do more than just create delicious meals. They help support residents’ health from the inside out.

Check out our blog for 6 heart-healthy foods for seniors — plus tasty recipes that make eating well easy and enjoyable. Because good nutrition is one of the best ways to keep your heart (and life) full.

🍓🥬🍎 Read the full blog here: https://www.storypoint.com/resources/senior-nutrition/heart-healthy-foods-for-seniors/

See 6 of the best heart-healthy foods for seniors here. See examples of delicious and easy heart-healthy recipes for seniors in this guide.

07/18/2025

Green thumbs make gardens full of love!! 💚💚 From plump tomatoes to crisp cucumbers, sweet onions to fragrant sage and basil-our community gardens are growing strong! Even our vibrant banana trees are stretching towards the sunshine! ☀️ Whether you’re a seasoned sprout or just digging in, there’s nothing like watching good things grow! 🍅🌿🧅

07/15/2025

We’re sending lots of love to our amazing Life Enrichment Lead, Riley, as she heads to Nashville! She’ll be deeply missed by our residents and team. 💛

07/14/2025

Click here to read the fifth issue of the StoryPoint Group Gazette, our organization-wide magazine that showcases more about what residents, families, and employees are up to at our communities across the nation.

No matter where you are in your senior living journey, we’re excited to give you another glimpse into the heart of our communities by telling you the story of StoryPoint Group. That includes the people, experiences, and special moments that make life with us so extraordinary! ✨💛

https://www.storypoint.com/storypoint-group-gazette/?issue=5

See what’s making headlines in StoryPoint Group communities. See our wonderful staff spotlights, resident experiences, expert tips and more.

07/11/2025

From tasting treats from the Netherlands to sharpening our skills at the pool table, and enjoying a fascinating presentation from the State Historical Society of Iowa, our residents at Independence Village of Pella are living life to the fullest! 🌷

07/03/2025

STARS, STRIPES and SIZZLE! 🇺🇸 Celebrating the 4th of July in style with a good ole grilled hotdog bar with all the fixins, from chili to cheese to everything in between! 🌭 Our firecracker drink lit up the party topped with a sparkler for that extra pop, a sweet slice of all American apple 🍎 pie-red, white and mmmm and those patriotic cake bars, darling and delicious, were almost too pretty to eat (almost)!! 🥰 Happy 4th of July!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

07/02/2025

The AIM and the AIR power was incredible as we stepped UP and puckered UP for our most spirited watermelon seed spitting contest of the summer!! 🍉 Celebrating America’s Birthday with brushes and bursts of color-turning red, white and blue into beautiful works of art, enjoyed hitting the road for an adventure-destination Jersey Freeze ice cream 😋, had a waggin good time with our Star Spangled pup, Messi, proudly dressed in a patriotic outfit and wishing Dwight a very special Birthday!🎂

07/02/2025

Follow along on our page to see how we celebrate our residents’ generation! Comment down below to guess what our events will feature 👇

Unique inventions, historical events, technological advancements, and you-had-to-be-there cultural moments — this summer, StoryPoint Group communities like ours are exploring the impact of a generation!✨