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10/15/2025

Today is National Handwashing Day! Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces. While your immune system can combat germs and viruses that enter the body, handwashing is one of the best lines of defense to protect yourself from getting sick. Here are some facts about handwashing:

Washing your hands is important to protect yourself and others from bacteria and viruses on surfaces. While your immune system can combat germs and viruses that enter the body, handwashing is one of the best lines of defense to protect yourself from getting sick.
Here are some facts about handwashin...

10/13/2025

Each month, we will have a different Port of Call Theme. This month is Boston, MA! Boston is the capital city of Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States, founded in 1630 by Puritan Colonists. Today, Boston is known as a hub for education, innovation, professional and business services, and government activities.

Check out more about Boston:

Each month, the participating affiliated communities will host a Port of Call program. This program is designed by the Life Enrichment departments at each community, and they will plan food, fun, and games for the residents. A different destination is chosen for each month. This month, the theme is ...

10/12/2025

Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner!🍁Many seniors this year are looking forward to pumpkin carving and handing out candy.

But there are more ways to spend this cozy season as it approaches - here are some Halloween activity ideas for seniors to help them get into the festivities:

October is a time for yummy treats, haunted houses, and fun costumes! With Halloween approaching, seniors are getting ready to celebrate the spooky...

10/11/2025

Today is National Chess Day! Did you know that there are 20 possible first moves in chess? As a game of tactics, there are many ways to play chess, and many people find enjoyment in coming up with new strategies.

Have you ever played a memorable game of chess? Let us know in the comments below!

10/10/2025

Staying active is important for your health year-round, and one great way to do that is by incorporating core exercises. Core exercises are essential to the proper function of our bodies and offer great health benefits, which is why doing core exercises is so important.

Here are examples of core exercises along with their great health benefits:

Did you know that your core is more than just your abs? Your core muscles also include muscles around the spine, below the ribs, and beneath the...

10/09/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 8 women are at risk for developing breast cancer? October is a month dedicated to breast cancer education, who it affects, and how you can help those who have it. Here are some breast cancer facts:

Did you know that 1 in 8 women are at risk for developing breast cancer?1 October is a month dedicated to breast cancer education, who it affects, and how you can help those who have it.
To help spread awareness and education about breast cancer, we’ve compiled a list of six facts that you may

10/07/2025

Happy National Frappe Day! What is your favorite kind of frappe?

10/06/2025

The Port of Call theme for this month is Boston, MA! This month, the residents will participate in food, games, and fun surrounding this theme. Stay tuned for more Port of Call fun!

10/05/2025

Happy World Teachers' Day! We appreciate the dedication and hard work that teachers put into supporting their students every day!

Who was your favorite teacher?

10/04/2025

Happy World Card Making Day, everyone! Be sure to send a card to your loved ones!

10/03/2025

Happy World Smile Day! 😃This is a day dedicated to world kindness and sharing positivity. How are you going to celebrate World Smile Day?

10/02/2025

Today is National Custodian Day! Custodians are responsible for keeping the offices and organizations that they work for in pristine condition.

Many custodians work tirelessly behind the scenes in order to make sure that they’re successful in keeping the environment they work in safe and healthy. Here are 6 ways that you can show appreciation for the custodians in your life:

National Custodian Day is celebrated each year on October 2nd by different businesses and organizations across the United States.

Custodians are...