Eskaton Natomas Manor

09/05/2025

🍷✨ Cheers to good friends and great flavors! Residents of Eskaton Village Roseville enjoyed a delightful wine tasting featuring a variety of Amador County wines (plus some delicious non-alcoholic options 🍇). From bold reds to crisp whites, every sip was worth savoring—and the laughter made it even sweeter! 🥂💜

09/04/2025

🎂 August Birthdays = August Feasts! 🍽️ Last month’s birthday celebration at Eskaton Granite Bay was extra special, with residents designing their own menu! They enjoyed shrimp cocktail, steak, twice-baked potatoes, asparagus, and of course, chocolate cake. 🥩🍤🍫 At the end of the meal, team members gathered to sing Happy Birthday to celebrate each resident's birthday month. 🎉

08/27/2025

The Woodshop at Eskaton Village Carmichael (EVC) is a place where residents come together to share skills, spark creativity, and build lasting connections. From woodworking projects to learning new techniques, it's a space that celebrates craftsmanship, collaboration, and community.

In this Eskaton Senior Portrait, resident Craig Johnson, who serves as Chair of the EVC Woodshop, brings his lifelong passion for craftsmanship and creativity to inspire and guide fellow residents.

08/22/2025

Residents of Eskaton Village Roseville recently experienced a deeply relaxing Sound Therapy session led by Musician and Certified Sound Practitioner, Chelsea Callender. 🌿✨ Sound therapy—also known as vibrational sound therapy or sound healing—can help reduce stress, improve sleep, ease pain, spark creativity, and restore balance. We are so grateful to Chelsea for bringing this calming and restorative experience to our community. 💫🎶

08/20/2025

🐢🎨 Creativity was flowing at Eskaton Village Roseville's turtle painting class, led by our talented Life Enrichment Coordinator Sonya Metzler! As part of this month’s theme of exploring the Pacific Islands—including beautiful Hawaii—residents (and even a couple of team members!) enjoyed bringing their own sea turtles to life on canvas. 🌺✨

08/19/2025

Which table would you head to first? Seven of our fantastic culinary partners came to Eskaton Village Carmichael to showcase their fresh, farm-to-fork creations. Residents were able to learn more about our local vendors, and submit votes on the top items that they’d like to see more of in the dining room. Thank you to our culinary partners for the afternoon full of flavor!

US Foods
• Cross Valley Farms Fresh Produce
• Tender By Design Steaks
• Stock Yards Beef

Acxion
• Rotella’s Bakery
• Belgioioso Cheese

Portillo
• Joseph’s Gourmet Pasta & Sauces
• Violife Plant Based Ice Cream

Core
• Boursin Cheeses
• Island Oasis Smoothies

Affinity
• Devonshire Desserts
• Hope’s Country Fresh Cookies
• Barilla Pasta

Ada Valley Farms

08/18/2025

🌺✨ The rhythm of the islands came alive at Eskaton Gold River! Residents were treated to a special hula dancing lesson from two very special guests — the wife and young daughter of our Executive Director, Alfredo Cruz. 💃Together, this dynamic duo from Manuia Polynesia Rocklin is teaching residents dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, and New Zealand as we prepare for our annual Luau on September 7th! 🌴🥥 We can’t wait to show off our new moves at the celebration — aloha spirit included! 🌺🎶

08/14/2025

💙 Today's Health & Wellness Resource Fair at Eskaton Granite Bay brought our community together for a day of learning, inspiration, and healthy living! Residents and guests explored engaging vendor booths, enjoyed live demonstrations of innovative solutions for seniors, and savored delicious, wholesome treats prepared by our talented culinary team. Here’s to living well—mind, body, and spirit! 🌿✨A heartfelt thank you to all our vendors for contributing to the success of this wonderful event!

08/14/2025

🌟 Congratulations to our Employee of the Month, Beatrice "Bea" D.! 🌟

"Bea is an outstanding member of the Eskaton Village Roseville community," said Emma Ledesma, Director of Resident Services. "As the weekend front desk receptionist at the Lodge, she consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism and a remarkable ability to address concerns with empathy and efficiency. Her dedication and positive attitude make her a pleasure to work with and contribute significantly to the positive morale at our Village."

Outside of work, Bea is a full-time student who enjoys drawing and playing video games in her free time. We’re proud to celebrate her commitment, warmth, and the many ways she makes a difference for residents, families, and team members alike.

08/13/2025

Our Hot August & Hot Rods event at Eskaton Village Grass Valley brought the perfect mix of nostalgia and fun! 🚗✨ Residents and guests enjoyed a dazzling parade of classic cars, delicious bites, and toe-tapping live music. Attendees cast their votes for their favorite rides, and we awarded first, second, and third place trophies to the winners. A big thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate summertime in style!

08/11/2025

Aloha vibes all around! 🌺☀️ Eskaton Village Placerville's annual Luau brought sunshine, smiles, and the spirit of the islands to our community. Residents and staff enjoyed a mouthwatering Hawaiian feast, the sweet sounds of the ukulele, and an incredible hula dance performance. The best part? We all got to join in and learn the hula ourselves—turns out we’ve got some hidden talent right here at EVP! 🏝💃🪘

08/09/2025

Residents and families of Eskaton Village Placerville recently channeled the vibrant spirit of Mexico with an Oaxacan-style Animal Pottery class! 🎨🐆 Residents hand-built whimsical animal sculptures from clay in the first session, then brought them to life in the second with bold, psychedelic colors inspired by this imaginative form of Mexican folk art. The result? A joyful gallery of one-of-a-kind creatures bursting with personality! 🌟🦜✨

This art class is part of our Creative Aging program, in partnership with the Crocker Art Museum Ar. Through this partnership, Eskaton residents can participate in various Creative Aging Art Courses throughout the year, providing immersive experiences inspired by current exhibits at the Crocker.

04/20/2025

🐰 Happy Easter from all of us at Eskaton! May your day be filled with joy, renewal, and the warmth of loved ones—near and far. Wishing you a beautiful spring season! 🌷💛

01/01/2025

🎉✨ As we ring in the New Year, we celebrate the love, laughter, and cherished moments that filled our hearts in 2024. Here's to new beginnings, endless joy, and continued connections in 2025! From all of us at Eskaton, Happy New Year! ❤️🥂

12/25/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from our Eskaton family to yours! ✨🎄Wishing you all a joyful holiday filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments. ❤️ Happy Holidays everyone! 🎁🌟

11/27/2024

10/10/2024

On this World Mental Health Day, we want to recognize the Executive Directors and Social Service Coordinators of our Affordable Housing communities who took the initiative to expand their mental health education and learn strategies to assist residents through tough situations. We are proud to announce that the entire group completed five hours of mental health training through Psych Hub and received their Mental Health Ally Certificate! We are incredibly proud of their commitment to fostering a supportive and compassionate environment for our residents

Affordable Housing Executive Directors, left to right:
Shannon Piexoto, Maria Lopez, Janet James, Peggy Wood, Elizabeth Catron, Bernadette Arwood, Denise Edmunds, Christen Moran, Maria Roldan

Employees (not pictured) who completed this certificate:
Donna Garrett, Lusi Rios, Amanda Raynal, Trau Vang, Jeannie Rakestraw, Charlotte Roberts, Jessica Tillery

07/04/2024

From all of us at Eskaton, we wish you a spectacular Fourth of July! 🎆 Enjoy the festivities, stay cool and be safe! 🇺🇸

06/19/2024

, short for June nineteenth, is a federal US holiday observed today on June 19. Also referred to as , Juneteenth marks the anniversary of General Order No. 3 on June 19, 1865, which informed the remaining enslaved Africans in the Southern US (held illegally captive after the Emancipation Proclamation) of their freedom. On Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery and celebrate those who fought to abolish it in our nation.

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day to all the incredible fathers and father figures in our lives! Your wisdom, love, and dedication continue to inspire us every day. Today, we celebrate you and the invaluable role you play in our lives. Thank you for being the pillars of strength and guiding lights for generations. 💙

05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day, we honor the individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We remember and thank you today and always.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day to mothers past, present, and future. Today we honor not just the ones who gave us life, but also those who shaped our hearts with their unconditional love and wisdom. To all the motherly figures who inspire, support, and nurture us, thank you for being the guiding lights in our lives. 💖