Rowntree Gardens

01/24/2026

Warm tea, familiar faces, and tea-themed trivia to wake up the brain ☀️🫖 As the morning unfolded, we gathered for Tea & Trivia and enjoyed a relaxed, laughter-filled start to the day.

01/17/2026

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01/16/2026

Today, we were honored to receive a "Thank You" gift from the Alzheimer's Association, Orange County Chapter in appreciation of our participation in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s event this past November.

We are sincerely grateful for this partnership and look forward to continuing our work together, with an upcoming educational session on understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia here at Rowntree Gardens on February 10, 2026 @ 2pm. We invite everyone to attend and be part of this important conversation.

01/15/2026

From pruning to proper care, Tom Cooney from the OC Rose Society taught us the secrets to a thriving rose garden! With both community members and staff learning side by side, this presentation truly reflected the shared care and excitement we have for our rose garden. We’re truly excited to put these tips into action and help our roses thrive this year!🌹

01/10/2026

Thank you to Don & Sharon for coming to Rowntree Gardens and sharing the joy of music with us! There is nothing like singing along and fostering community connections through classic tunes🎤🎵

01/08/2026

it's always a joy to welcome Sandy McRae to Rowntree Gardens; this afternoon, we were treated to a lovely performance as the sounds of her bagpipe filled our chapel🎶 We are so grateful to Sandy for sharing her incredible talents with us.

01/03/2026

Meet our Veteran of the month: Bill T.

Bill couldn’t have known how well his educational pursuits prepared him for a life of pastoral service. He earned undergraduate degrees in English, philosophy, and psychology, followed by a Master of Divinity degree and later a Doctor of Ministry. He completed his doctorate years after leaving the program to accept a pastoral position—proof that Bill doesn’t do anything halfway. Before entering military service as a chaplain, he had already served four churches.

Bill’s military service began with Navy Reserve training immediately after high school. Expecting standard military instruction, he was instead assigned a typist job—a disappointment, especially since he was the only recruit to admit he had taken typing in high school. His decision to enter military chaplaincy was influenced by a speech from the Chief of Navy Chaplains at a Southern Baptist Convention, highlighting the urgent need for chaplains during the Vietnam War.

His first military assignment was in Vietnam, where he served as a chaplain near the DMZ at D**g Ha, providing pastoral care at a medical clinic for wounded soldiers. He conducted chapel services in varied locations, including bomb craters, visited multiple companies weekly, and participated in medical clinics for local Vietnamese citizens.

Bill later served as a chaplain across multiple military branches, including the Navy, Army, and Marines, before retiring.

Colonel Bill T., thank you for your service.

12/24/2025

We're fully embracing the Christmas spirit! Yesterday was filled with holiday cheer as we started the morning with plenty of laughter and friendly thievery during our White Elephant gift exchange. During lunch, Santa made a stop at Rowntree to greet the community members and spread some extra cheer. After Santa's visit, the community members gathered for cookie decorating, where everyone created fun cookie art and made even more sweet memories🎄

12/20/2025

Our Festive Christmas Dinner brought our community members together for a beautiful evening with a thoughtfully prepared 3 course meal, Christmas decor spread wall-to-wall, and carolers singing through the evening. Our sincere thanks to the Dietary and Activities teams for creating such a memorable night; it is a delight to see our community come together to share the holiday cheer with one another.🎄👐🏻

12/20/2025

We celebrated more than the holidays during our Campus-wide Christmas Party... we celebrated each other🎁 With a plethora of activities filling the Chapel Courtyard—from crafts and games to live music and comfort foods—the event was a prominent reflection of the connections and love that make our community feel like home. Inviting every community members and staff on this beautiful afternoon was a joyful reminder that the greatest gift of all is togetherness.

12/19/2025

Our Gardens Memory Care brought together all of the community members and their loved ones for a grand Christmas Luncheon! Beautiful moments were shared over a delicious menu and live jazz. We are so grateful for our dietary team, care staff, and activities for creating such a meaningful celebration. Christmas is sweeter when shared together🎄❤️

12/17/2025

Let the Holiday games begin🎄 Our community had a holly-jolly time during our "Jolly Holly Foot Folly" race! It is always a joy to try out new things this Christmas with the community in a friendly competition🏆