Holiday Thornton Place

25/09/2025

Winner winner chicken dinner!

Our Casino Royale Social Series events were a full house. With retro-Vegas vibes, games galore and special prizes, everyone was a winner!

📸: Holiday Pinegate, Holiday Country Squire, Atria Sherbrooke Heights, Holiday Elm Park Estates, Holiday Forsyth Court, Atria Primrose Chateau, Holiday Hartland Hills, Holiday Indigo Pines, Holiday Rancho Village

24/09/2025

Moving into a new community can feel like stepping into the unknown, but thanks to our Resident Ambassadors, it quickly becomes an adventure in friendship.

“The first days matter,” says Shannon Wilson, National Engage Life Director. “This program is about one thing: friendship. Everything else follows from that.”

From warm smiles to shared meals, our Resident Ambassadors help new neighbors feel right at home. Discover how small gestures are building big connections in our Adventures in Friendship program by reading our latest Retirement Guide blog:

Considering a senior living community? Holiday by Atria’s friendly ambassadors help new residents settle in with smiles, support and a sense of belonging.

23/09/2025

Meet Lila, one of the wonderful servers at Atria La Residence Steger. She brings more than just meals – she brings joy to every table she visits!

With Atria since 2021, Lila is always in a great mood and shares a special bond with residents. "You can always count on Lila for a smile and help. What a ray of sunshine," shares Wendy, one of the residents. Her kindness and bright smile make every mealtime feel like a moment of happiness.

Thank you, Lila, for all you do!

22/09/2025

We love celebrating the glamorous grandmas in our communities!

Residents had a blast showing off their sparkle with fun accessories, fabulous photoshoots and plenty of laughter in honor of Gorgeous Grandma Day.

Here’s to the style and confidence that shines at every age!

📸: Holiday Thornton Place, Holiday Greenwood Terrace, Holiday The Springs of Escondido, Holiday Illahee Hills

20/09/2025

🎲♠️ Casino Royale Night was a full house of fun! ♥️♣️
Residents tried their luck at the Wheel of Thornton, Roulette, Black Jack, and even Horse Racing. The laughter, cheers, and friendly competition made it an evening to remember. 🏇✨

A big congratulations to our residents who walked away with winnings and even bigger smiles! 🥳

19/09/2025

Today our ambassadors delivered our WOW gifts to our teachers Michelle and Morgan from Logan Elementary! Thank you teachers for all you do!

19/09/2025

We’re proud to share that Holiday The Regent has earned an Atria Senior Living Q Award! 🏆 This recognition is given to communities that achieve outstanding scores across dining, activities, cleanliness and overall resident experience.

"I cannot thank our hardworking staff enough for the work they do to make our community shine – in many cases literally – for all residents," shares Kiersten, the General Manager. "Our community is special, and that’s due in large part to their efforts. It’s also due to the residents who call the Regent home."

A huge thank-you to this incredible team and all our other Q award winners for their dedication, and to our residents, who make our communities special places to call home. 💙

18/09/2025

Just a few days after moving in, and Kathleen and Arvin are already cutting a rug at Holiday Thornton Place!

Arvin was hesitant to make the move, but he quickly changed his tune. "I love the camaraderie here, the food and all of the people," he shares.

Join us in welcoming this lovely couple to their new home!

17/09/2025

Kjell’s passion is woodworking. ⚒️

Originally from Norway, he came to the U.S. at just 15 and built a life in Seattle. After retiring, he and his wife Marilyn moved into a cottage at Holiday Hidden Lakes to be closer to family.

From piggy banks for his 24 great-grandchildren to handcrafted pens, clocks and birdhouses, Kjell is still an active craftsman. The workshop he set up in the cottage's garage is his happy place, and he’s even made hundreds of small wooden crosses for the community chaplain to share.

Marilyn says, “He’s always happiest in his shop." And with his talent and dedication, it’s easy to see why.

16/09/2025

We’re proud to celebrate Bobby, a recent high school graduate who has been part of the Holiday Country Squire waitstaff team since age 15. He's heading off to study nursing at Missouri Western State University.

"One of my favorite parts about working at Country Squire has been having meaningful conversations with our General Manager," Bobby shares. He says these conversations have helped shape his goals for the future.

"He's a wonderful young man who we love," shares Shirley, one of the community's residents. With plans to become a traveling nurse, Bobby is set to make a difference while seeing the world.

Congratulations, Bobby!

15/09/2025

Barbara said “yes to the address” at Holiday Country Squire! 🏡

A lover of walks, reading and opera music, she finds joy in life's little pleasures. "Nothing beats a glass of sweet iced tea," she laughs. Born and raised in Kansas, she's excited to live closer to her family.

Let’s give Barbara a warm welcome as she begins this new chapter at Holiday. We’re lucky to have her!

12/09/2025

Three teams battled it out for the title of Puzzle Champions! Fueled by plenty of Pizza and Root Beer! What a fun afternoon of teamwork and laughter!!

12/09/2025

Happy Birthday, Marie!🍦

Holiday Pinegate celebrated the 83rd birthday of one of their fabulous Resident Ambassadors with an ice cream social! Residents, friends, neighbors and family enjoyed sweet toppings galore and joined in a game of “How Well Do You Know Marie?” trivia.

"I want to share a huge 'thank you' to everyone who made the day so special," shares Marie. "I'm so glad you all celebrated with me. It was the best birthday I ever had."

12/09/2025

🎲✨Casino Royale Night at Thornton Place 🎲✨
Join us for an evening of excitement, prizes, and fun!
🗓️ Thursday, September 18th
🍽️ Buffet at 5:00 PM
♣️ Games start at 6:00 PM

Bring your lucky streak, enjoy a delicious buffet, and spend the evening with friends and neighbors.

💵 Come for the winnings, stay for the fun!

11/09/2025

Residents at Holiday Quail Run Estates created their own living masterpieces, nesting succulents into layers of soil, sand and rock to make terrariums. "The residents had fun making them," shares Melissa, the community's Engage Life Coordinator.

We can't wait to see how these pieces of art grow! 🌱

10/09/2025

Grandparents' Day was extra special this year! Leading up to the celebration, grandchildren dropped off their favorite “stuffies” to stay with residents for the week. The stuffed friends joined in on fitness classes, book clubs and even community outings – and we captured it all in photos to share with their grandchildren.

On Grandparents' Day itself, families reunited for Muffins with Grands, picked up their stuffies and keepsake photo booklets, played backyard games and ended the day with popcorn and a movie together.

It was a celebration of the love, laughter and the impact grandparents have on their families.

📸: Holiday Country Squire, Atria Anchor Pointe, Holiday Alexis Gardens, Atria Victoria Park, Atria The Court at Rushdale, Holiday Quail Run Estates

07/09/2025

Bingo + Grandparents = The BEST combo!

We had an absolute blast celebrating Grandparents Day Bingo at Thornton Place! From lucky numbers to big smiles (and even bigger prizes😉), the energy in the room was contagious.

Thank you to everyone who joined in the fun. And to our partners, Kim, our nail technician, Gentiva Home Health, Brightstar, Brookdale Senior Living, Oak Street Health, Interim, we appreciate you!

05/09/2025

Getting ready for some Chiefs Football today with some tailgate bingo!

26/08/2025

We’re firing up the grill and you’re invited to our Backyard BBQ! 🌭 come enjoy good food, great company, and see why at Thornton Place, every weekend feels like a holiday!
Date: Aug 30th
Time: 11:00 - 3:00
Location: 2901 SW. Armstrong
Bring a friend, take a tour, and taste what community living is all about!

26/08/2025

Dinner at Texas roadhouse!

14/08/2025

Today we had our social series, The Great Outdoors! The Topeka Zoo came in and brought six little animals to share with us where we could touch and hold if we wanted to and we got to learn about each one. We served cowboy caviar and lemonade to a full house. It was a great afternoon!

13/08/2025

Here are a couple of our hard-working residents helping with a project for this coming social series! Thank you so much Paul and Cherl!

06/08/2025

Just a few days in and Kathleen and Arvin are already cutting a rug!
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Welcome to the Thornton Place family — where new friends, great music, and plenty of dancing make it feel like home from day one. ❤️

31/07/2025

Marlin Reese is 103! What an amazing milestone. 🎉

Marlin enjoys his family visits and meal times with his friends!

Happy birthday, Marlin! We hope your special day was full of laughter and fun. 🥳