Autumn Leaves of St. Charles

10/27/2025

Happy Grandparents Week! May it be filled with love and appreciation for all that you do! 💗

10/25/2025

Happy Birthday to Pablo Picasso! This great artist was born on October 25, 1881, and is still one of the most influential painters. Share this and learn more about him and his life here: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/october-25/pablo-picasso-born

10/23/2025

Autumn Leaves of St. Charles had a great afternoon at the Olive Garden. Thank you Olive Garden for hosting us. Always nice to warm up with pasta on a cool October day!

10/21/2025

It's National Apple Day! Did you know there are thousands of different varieties of apples? What is your favorite type? Let us know in the comments below!

10/17/2025

The autumn season is a great time to pick up a new hobby! Give scrapbooking a try. It's even something you can do with friends. Tag someone in the comments below that you would like to have a scrapbooking day with! Here is a guide on what you need to get started: https://abeautifulmess.com/scrapbooking-for-beginners-our-family-volume-1/

10/13/2025

Check out some new recipes to liven up your autumn evenings! What are some of your favorite recipes for the fall season? Drop them in the comments below!

Stuff butternut squash for an all-in-one meal.

10/10/2025

It is World Mental Health Day. Take a moment to look over some facts about mental health in seniors and the signs that something is amiss. Share this post with your friends and family to keep them proactive in their mental health.

Find information about older adults and mental health, particularly depression, including warning signs, latest news and resources, and how to find help.

10/08/2025

Happy Active Aging Week! Whether you prefer to work out alone, with a partner, or in a group, try a new exercise today. Comment below your favorite way to exercise!

Some experts call exercise “the best way to delay or even prevent the consequences of aging.” Find out what we know about the power of physical fitness.

09/30/2025

💖 Kindness That Lasts
Seniors often remind us that kindness costs nothing but changes everything. A gentle word, a patient smile, a helping hand — these acts ripple far beyond the moment.

Today, choose kindness.

🌟 How has someone’s kindness touched your life?

09/26/2025

📚 Learning Never Ends
For seniors, every day is an opportunity to discover something new — whether from a book, a class, a conversation, or a grandchild’s curious question.

Curiosity keeps the mind alive and the heart open.

✨ What’s something you’ve learned recently that surprised you?

09/22/2025

🎉 Honoring Centenarians – A Century of Wisdom and Joy
Today we celebrate National Centenarians Day — a day to honor those incredible seniors who have reached the milestone of 100 years and beyond.

Centenarians remind us that longevity is not just about years, but about the rich stories, resilience, laughter, and love carried through a lifetime. They have lived through history, embraced change, and shared wisdom that continues to guide us.

Let’s take this day to celebrate the gift of time and the beauty of aging well. Whether you know a centenarian personally or simply want to honor their legacy, share a word of gratitude or admiration today.

💬 If you could ask someone who has lived 100+ years one question, what would it be?

09/20/2025

🌻 The Strength of Resilience
Seniors have weathered seasons of change, and each challenge has built a quiet strength. Resilience is not about avoiding difficulty — it’s about rising again, wiser and steadier.

Your story is proof of courage.

💪 What’s a challenge you’ve overcome that made you stronger?

09/16/2025

☕ Morning Gratitude, Evening Peace
Many seniors find that bookending the day with gratitude in the morning and reflection at night creates balance and calm. These small rituals help the heart rest easy.

🌞 Begin today with thanks. 🌙 End tonight with peace.

✨ Do you have a morning or evening ritual you love?