McLean Life Plan Community

02/02/2026

Operation Angel Heart has begun! Each February, the McLean Auxiliary makes sure every Health Center resident has a special gift on Valentine's Day. If you are here at our Health Center this week and want to participate, feel free to take a heart that notes an item requested by one of our residents, and return the gift (with the heart) to the front desk by February 6. Monetary donations are welcome, if you won't be out shopping this week. We're grateful to our Auxiliary for sponsoring this, and for always doing so much for our residents! Any questions, please call the McLean front desk at 860-658-3700.

02/02/2026

The Dissipated Eight, Middlebury College's oldest a ca****la group, returned to McLean today to delight our Health Center residents. Take a listen!

01/30/2026

McLean resident Peter DalNegro has spent a lifetime making art of all kinds. McLean’s smART group (Seniors Making Art) has kicked off the year with a display of Peter’s art, which will be exhibited on the Goodrich Creative Arts Center's gallery walls through March.

In addition to sketches, watercolors, and sculptures, Peter has made a specialty of found objects – terming his stone collages “pierrellages” after the French word for stone. If you find yourself visiting the Goodrich at McLean this winter, don't miss a visit to the Creative Arts Center's gallery to admire some of Peter's art! (Photos courtesy of Kris Fallon.)

01/28/2026

‘Tis the season – flu season, that is!

Flu season officially runs through March 31, and it’s not too late to get your flu shot. McLean encourages you to talk to your doctor about getting the flu vaccine – especially if you’re over 55, or live with or frequently visit older loved ones. Do it for the health of it!

01/26/2026

Due to the snowstorm, our event today has been rescheduled for March 2. Stay safe and warm today, everyone!

01/24/2026

Bundle up and come on down to our Boundless Wellness Open House today, Saturday 1/24, from 10:00 a.m. till noon. We're keeping warm with a series of mini-classes designed to let you try out some of our exercise classes. Line dancing included! If you're 55+, stop by to warm up with a cup of coffee and a little exercise -- and pick up your one-week free pass to try out our Boundless Wellness program!

01/21/2026

Is improving your fitness one of your new year's resolutions? Don't miss our Boundless Wellness Open House this Saturday, January 24, from 10 a.m. till noon. McLean's Boundless Wellness program is designed for people 55+. Come by on Saturday and try out lots of mini classes, tour our exercise spaces, take a balance test -- and sign up for a free one-week pass to try out Boundless at your convenience.

Come see what Boundless at McLean is all about! Meet our wellness director, our trainers, and our director of rehabilitation. No matter your fitness level, there's a place (and a class) for you at Boundless!

For more information , please call 860-658-3750.

01/21/2026

McLean is proud to be a Purple Flag community! To learn more about McLean's person-centered approach to memory care, stop by our Assisted Living Open House on Saturday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. till noon. Or call us at 860-658-3718 to set up a personal tour.

Families searching for dementia care need clarity and confidence. Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ helps families understand what high-quality memory care looks like so they can make informed decisions.

The Purple Flag designation signals that a provider is dedicated to person-centered care, staff competency and ongoing improvement.

Find helpful information for families in the comments.

01/19/2026

Honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. today and every day.

01/19/2026

Winter is showing off today! Our beautiful courtyard sure does sparkle in the snow.

01/17/2026

McLean is a life plan community – what does that really mean, anyway? Find out at our McLean & Me Educational Series, “Levels of Care in a Life Plan Community,” on Tuesday, January 20 at 4:00 p.m. There’s still time to register! Visit www.McLeanCare.org/events.

01/12/2026

As you get older, it’s common to notice changes in balance. But here’s the good news: balance is a skill, and like any skill, it can improve with practice. McLean's BOUNDLESS Wellness can help - and we're sharing a few tips to improve balance in our blog.

If your new year's resolutions include improving your balance or another element of your fitness, don't miss our BOUNDLESS Wellness Open House on Saturday, January 24, from 10AM to 12PM at the Goodrich at McLean, 50 Sarah Lane, Simsbury. Come meet our team and experience our unique approach to fitness for people 55+! Call 860-658-3750 for more information about BOUNDLESS Wellness at McLean.

As you get older, it’s common to notice changes in balance. Muscle strength declines, joints get stiffer, reflexes slow down, and our vision and inner ear—the systems that help us stay upright—become less sharp. But here’s the good news: balance is a skill, and like any skill, it can improve...