McLean Life Plan Community

08/20/2025

As part of the McLean Game Refuge’s Force for Nature campaign, a new memorial bench now rests along Esker Road overlooking Spring Pond, donated by campaign committee member and McLean resident Deb Carey in memory of her husband, Bob. Deb and Bob shared many hikes at the McLean Game Refuge, and this spot is now a place for all to pause, reflect, and enjoy the beauty they loved together. Thank you, Deb, for this meaningful gift.

Our memorial benches are made with red cedar cut and milled at the Game Refuge. Learn more about the Game Refuge and the Force for Nature campaign at www.McLeanCare.org/game-refuge/.

08/19/2025

McLean is proud to partner with area high schools, universities and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine to give students experiential learning opportunities. Medical students, for example, gain a deeper understanding of the unique needs of older adults by interacting directly with residents. With valuable insights and a lifetime of experiences to share, McLean residents are embracing opportunities for collaborating, teaching and learning with students of all ages.

08/18/2025

Pascale Lean is McLean's Boundless Wellness Coordinator. Pascale has over 20 years of experience as a Personal Trainer and is a certified Functional Aging Coach. She specializes in helping active agers stay strong, mobile, and independent. Along with personal training and coaching in our state-of-the-art gym, she also teaches Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Gentle Yoga, and Muscle Toning. Her sessions are tailored to meet each person where they are.

Boundless Wellness at McLean is designed to give you a safe and effective fitness experience no matter your ability level. Even if you have a condition that discourages you from exercising, our experts will help develop a program to meet your specific needs. Our goal is you achieving your goals. Just like the name implies, Boundless Wellness offers opportunities beyond fitness. Your membership gives you access to events and activities here at McLean:

• Try an art workshop
• Join the McLean Music Makers’ chorus
• Learn something new at a lecture series
• Venture out on a guided hike in the McLean Game Refuge
• Enjoy theater and musical performance
• And of course, enjoy fitness classes designed for those 55+!

A limited number of community memberships for those 55+ are available. Call 860-658-3750 for more information about membership in McLean’s Boundless Wellness program!

08/17/2025

National Nonprofit Day was established to recognize and support the critical work of nonprofit organizations and the contributions we — along with our team members, volunteers, and donors — make in our communities and the world. At McLean, we're dedicated to creating an environment that serves older adults as they continue to grow, pursue wellness, and contribute to the community. And we have long been known in the Farmington Valley as the place to go for top-rated senior healthcare services, including assisted living, memory care, nursing care and rehab services, home care, and hospice.

McLean also supports the broader Simsbury community by offering "McLean Presents" events, including musical and theatrical performances and a summer concert series — all free of charge and open to the public. We sponsor internships for college students at the McLean Game Refuge, and operate the Meals on Wheels program, which delivers meals to homebound seniors in our area. To everyone who shares in making our mission your mission, we say THANK YOU.

08/14/2025

It’s no secret that exercise is good for improving your fitness level – and that means it’s good for “everyday” things like getting out of a chair. Our Boundless Wellness team can show you! Call 860-658-3750 to learn more about our 55+ Boundless Wellness membership.

08/12/2025

Here are some tips from our Boundless Wellness team!

Start your day with a glass of water. After a full night of sleep, your body is naturally low on fluids. Drinking water first thing helps rehydrate your cells, supports digestion, and gently wakes up your system before coffee or food. It also helps flush out toxins, boosts your metabolism, and may ease joint stiffness.

Then consider choosing a savory breakfast instead of a sweet one. While pastries or sugary cereals may feel comforting, they cause a sharp rise in blood sugar followed by a crash. This quick drop can leave you feeling tired, irritable, and craving more sugar. Over time, repeated sugar spikes can also promote fat storage, especially around the belly. A savory breakfast with protein, fiber, and healthy fats (such as eggs with vegetables or avocado on whole grain toast) helps keep you full longer and your energy more steady.

A limited number of community memberships to McLean's Boundless Wellness program are available to those 55+. Call us at 860-658-3750 for information.

08/12/2025

You’re invited to the McLean Summer Concert Series! Bring your lawn chair and join us TOMORROW, August 13, at 6:00 p.m. in our courtyard at 75 Great Pond Road, Simsbury, to enjoy the music of local classic rock band Good Trouble. It looks like perfect summer weather this evening! Contact Bridget.Finney@McLeanCare.org for more information.

08/11/2025

What’s blooming in the McLean Butterfly Garden this month? This August, the daisies, gallardia, and coneflowers are still going strong, joined by hosta, butterfly bush, black-eyed susans, and more. The McLean Butterfly Garden was created in 2005, and continues to enchant our residents and visitors 20 years later! It is maintained by McLean residents for the enjoyment of all.

08/06/2025

McLean Home Care: All-Around Excellence! Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) recently awarded McLean’s visiting nurses its “Superior Performance” rating. That means McLean ranked in the top 20% on all quality measures from the patient perspective. You have a choice when it comes to home care – choose the best!

08/05/2025

Kimberly Wright is the Director of Boundless Wellness at McLean. Kim has over 20 years of experience as a licensed physical therapist assistant, serves as an instructor and educator for McLean’s resident and employee fitness program, and is responsible for all educational and entertainment programming for Independent Living residents.

Boundless Wellness at McLean is designed to give you a safe and effective fitness experience no matter your ability level. Even if you have a condition that discourages you from exercising, our experts will help develop a program to meet your specific needs. Our goal is you achieving your goals. Just like the name implies, Boundless Wellness offers opportunities beyond fitness. Your membership gives you access to events and activities here at McLean:

• Try an art workshop
• Join the McLean Music Makers’ chorus
• Learn something new at a lecture series
• Venture out on a guided hike in the McLean Game Refuge
• Enjoy theater and musical performance
• And of course, enjoy fitness classes designed for those 55+

A limited number of community memberships for those 55+ are available. Call 860-658-3750 for more information about membership in McLean’s Boundless Wellness program.

08/01/2025

At McLean, our holistic wellness philosophy known as BOUNDLESS offers endless opportunities to nurture mind, body, and spirit. Greet the day with a morning stroll on our scenic campus. Connect with nature at the nearby McLean Game Refuge. Fill your spirit with a musical performance in our Garmany Performing Arts Center. Or join friends and neighbors who share your interests in an art class, book club, choir, fitness class, a pickleball match at Hop Meadow Country Club, and so much more. To learn more about BOUNDLESS wellness at McLean check out our blog.

No one wants to feel unwell. It’s why we go to the gym, avoid fatty foods, and get regular checkups. But whole-person wellness is about more than taking care of your body. It’s doing things you enjoy and feel passionate about. It’s connecting with others and feeling a sense of belonging. It’...

07/31/2025

Over 100 people joined us in our Garmany Performing Arts Center to hear the Game Refuge Annual Address. McLean President Lisa Clark and Game Refuge Director Connor Hogan shared the “year in review” of the happenings at the Game Refuge – and shared the exciting initiatives ahead. To learn more about the Game Refuge and how you can be a force for nature, please visit McLeanCare.org/game-refuge.