Avamere at Sandy

12/10/2025

There’s no place like home for the holidays! Hear why our residents love spending their holidays at Avamere at Sandy.🎄 Come join us this Friday from 4-7 p.m. for our Polar Express Social to see why there’s no better place to be than Sandy this Christmas season! ❄️

12/09/2025

Hop aboard our Polar Express Happy Hour for an evening of community and festive fun, happening this Friday from 4-7 p.m. Residents, families, and professionals are welcome!

🍫 Hot chocolate & cocktails | 🍷 Wine | 🥐 Pastries

RSVP with Jennifer Cole
(503) 668-2434 | jcole@avamerecommunities.com

12/08/2025

Serving seniors is a calling and joy!❤️Discover why we love helping our residents thrive in a place they’re proud to call home, where every day is filled with connection, care, and meaningful moments.

✨Enhance lives with us! Apply today at arete.jobs.

12/03/2025

🚂✨ All aboard the Polar Express Happy Hour! Enjoy hot chocolate, wine, seasonal pastries, and great conversation as we celebrate the season together.

📅 Friday, Dec. 12 | ⏰ 4–7 PM | 📍 Avamere at Sandy

RSVP with Jennifer Cole
(503) 668-2434 | jcole@avamerecommunities.com

12/02/2025

Your monthly Scoop is here! Catch up on senior living tips and community highlights, including Avamere at Seaside’s impressive deficiency-free state survey and two leaders from The Oaks at Lebanon featured in Women in Business — plus more!

The Scoop is produced by Areté Living management and development.

The Scoop is a monthly newsletter for our residents and family members. Here you’ll find company stories and news, helpful resources and information, and spotlights on our residents and employees. Assisted living is life made a little easier. At Arete Living senior management, we encourage indepen...

11/29/2025

Save the date for our Polar Express Happy Hour! ❄️Join us for a magical evening filled with warm drinks, sweet treats, and joyful connections. Residents, families, and local professionals are all welcome!

📅 Friday, Dec. 12 | ⏰ 4–7 PM | 📍 Avamere at Sandy

RSVP with Jennifer Cole
(503) 668-2434 | jcole@avamerecommunities.com

11/24/2025

Throughout Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, we’ve explored Native land, influential people, and meaningful contributions to our world.

As the month ends, we invite you to continue learning and reflecting. Read more in the featured article below.

https://www.areteliving.com/post/honoring-native-american-indigenous-heritage-month

11/22/2025

Sometimes you get the turkey; sometimes you are the turkey! Our residents gathered in the early afternoon light for the third annual turkey hunt! The turkey was wily and fast, but was no match for our avid hunters. 🦃

11/21/2025

It’s time again for our Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive! Every year Avamere at Sandy partners with the Oregon Department of Human Services to bring holiday cheer to the 24,000+ children ODHS serves in Clackamas County. 💙

Stop by our front desk and choose a tag that speaks to you! Please return all gifts unwrapped or in a gift bag by December 10th. Your generous gifts make such an impact and create magical memories. Thank you for helping us to spread holiday cheer!

11/21/2025

Living alone can be lonely and take a toll on mental health. Senior living offers the social interaction and lively environment older adults are seeking in retirement!

11/18/2025

We had a lovely Thanksgiving Candlelight Dinner! Our residents voted on the menu for the evening. 🦃 We enjoyed delicious Thanksgiving classics including cheese ball turkeys! We had a wonderful evening shared with family and friends listening to live music over delicious food.

Join us once again on Friday, December 19th for our Christmas Candlelight Dinner with the Dickens Carolers! Call (503) 668-4199 today to reserve your tickets.

11/17/2025

As we honor Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month, we’re amplifying Indigenous people who innovate in science, language, and culture.

Dr. Krystal Tsosie (Navajo Nation)
2020-present: Dr. Tsosie is a geneticist and bioethicist co-leading the first Indigenous-owned genomic research biobank. She is an advocate for Native data sovereignty and ethical AI use in health research.

Joelle Bearstail (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation)
2021-2022: Joelle is leading digital language revitalization programs using apps and VR tools for Native language immersion.

Their leadership shows the power of representation and cultural preservation in modern society.