The Hacienda at The River

11/18/2025

🍁✨ Holiday Harvest Centerpiece Workshop ✨🍁

This week, our residents gathered in the Mesquite Courtyard
for a heartwarming harvest-themed workshop led by Heather — and the creativity was overflowing!

With pumpkins, moss, acorns, and plenty of imagination, everyone crafted their own festive holiday centerpieces. Laughter mixed with the scent of warm glue and autumn greenery as friends helped friends, shared ideas, and celebrated the joy of creating something beautiful together.

As the holiday season begins, we’re reminded how grateful we are for this wonderful community — a place where connection, creativity, and simple moments of fun fill our days.

Here’s to friendship, gratitude, and the magic of the season. 🍂💫❤️

11/13/2025

Quiet afternoon tea 🫖

With fall weather starting to ease in here in Tucson, we were delighted by the opportunity to enjoy some hot tea at The Life under the Oaks Lavender Manor. Entering our private tea party venue, we were warmly greeted by the sweet scent of lavender and gorgeous fall decorations. 🍂 Each of our tables was waiting for us with sandwiches, shortbread cookies, scones, and other pastries piled high. To top it all off, lavender earl grey tea was freshly brewed and ready for our enjoyment.

After lunch, we hit the shop for everything from soaps and wellness products, bright lavender colored t-shirts, and household decorations just in time for the holidays. 🧼 We left with our complimentary lavender sachets in hand, full of good food and tea, and lovely memories from our shared meal together. We had such an amazing time!

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we celebrate the remarkable veterans who enrich our community with their strength, wisdom, and stories of service. Your courage continues to inspire us, and we are forever grateful for the sacrifices you and your families have made for our freedom.

11/08/2025

Cooking together is a cherished Greek tradition—viewed not as a chore, but as a joyful, social act that brings people together. It strengthens family and community bonds, especially during holidays and festivals. Sharing food is one of the most beloved Greek social customs and a heartfelt expression of love and hospitality, known as philoxenia. Hosts take great pride in preparing dishes for their guests, and it’s considered impolite to refuse such generosity.

Baklava is a symbol of celebration and hospitality, with a history as rich as its flavor. Though its origins are widely debated, Greeks are credited with refining the recipe through the use of delicate, paper-thin phyllo—a name that fittingly means “leaf” in Greek.

And truly, who could resist the beautiful baklava lovingly made by our members during our monthly Gather ’n Graze session, led by Marielena—who, of course, is Greek! 🍯

11/07/2025

Dessert before lunch? Yes, Please! 🧁

We had a very sweet time decorating cupcakes with the help of our colleagues at Casa de la Luz Hospice. Our creative juices were flowing as baking and artistry combined during this culinary creations experience, and both chocolate lovers and vanilla fans were satisfied. 🍫

11/07/2025

There aren’t many senior living communities that have horses on-site — but we do. Along with
gardens, orchards, and other outdoor features, our community provides experiences that
nurture the mind, body, and spirit. From equine therapy to a variety of engaging programs, we
help each member build meaningful connections and live each day with joy and purpose.

Read more about our community’s amenities and programs in an article published by The New York Times: https://ow.ly/Y4PB50XopCw

The Hacienda at the River® was recently featured in an article published by The New York Times for the ways in which the community caters to members’ interests.

11/04/2025

🎩 Halloween Week Magic & Laughter! 🎩✨

Our residents were treated to something truly magical this Halloween week as magician C TOPHER Younggren brought his one-of-a-kind blend of fun, comedy, laughter, and wonder to our community! 🎃🪄

From jaw-dropping illusions to side-splitting laughs, his show had everyone smiling, gasping, and asking, “How did he do that?!” 👏

It was a delightful deviation from our usual routine — proof that you’re never too old to feel the awe and joy of a little magic! 💫

11/03/2025

🎃 Tricks, Treats, and Timeless Fun! 👻

This week, our community came alive for an early Halloween celebration with laughter, games, and the sweet spirit of sharing! We were thrilled to welcome a local Girl Scout troop for a festive trick-or-treat outing filled with lawn games, smiles, and intergenerational fun.

Moments like these remind us that healthy aging isn’t just about staying active—it’s about staying connected. Watching our residents and the Girl Scouts share stories, candy, and joy was the perfect treat for all! 🍬💛

Here’s to community, friendship, and keeping the Halloween spirit young at heart—no matter your age! 🕸️🎃

10/30/2025

🌿✨ Our residents had a wonderful time at Heather Schmidt’s Succulent Planting Workshop! With hands in the soil and smiles all around, participants created their own beautiful mini gardens while sharing stories and laughter. 🌱💚

Workshops like this remind us how creativity and connection can bloom at any age! 🌼

10/27/2025

🎃 Pumpkin Painting Fun at The Hacienda at the River🎨

Our residents got into the fall spirit recently with a festive pumpkin painting and decorating day! The room was filled with laughter, creativity, and the cozy scent of autumn as everyone shared stories, swapped ideas, and helped one another bring their pumpkins to life.

From elegant designs to playful faces, each pumpkin became a reflection of its artist — a celebration of personal expression and shared cultural memories. It was heartwarming to see neighbors encouraging each other, reminiscing about past Halloweens, and discovering new ways to express themselves together. 🍁

Events like these remind us that creativity knows no age — and community is made even richer when we create, connect, and celebrate side by side. ❤️

10/16/2025

🌵 A Touch of Desert Beauty at Hacienda at the River 🌸

We recently enjoyed a unique hands-on experience led by Heather Schmidt of Industrious Renegade Design Group, creating stunning succulent arrangements that captured the colors and calm of the desert. 🌿✨

The workshop was a peaceful, creative journey—filled with laughter, sharing, and the joy of bringing something beautiful to life. The results were as vibrant and unique as our residents themselves, and they couldn’t wait to display their living works of art! 💚

10/13/2025

Here at Hacienda at the River, we celebrate Active Aging Week all year long! 💪😄

Our residents make it their mission to keep moving, stay strong, and keep feeling amazing in their bodies. From lifting weights to laughing through the “good kind” of sore muscles, we know that strength training means more than just building muscle — it’s about boosting balance, confidence, bone health, energy, and mood!

And the best part? We get to do it together. The friendships, the laughter, the shared goals — that’s what keeps us coming back for more.

Here’s to staying strong, learning new things, and proving that aging actively means living fully — with a smile on our faces every step (and squat!) of the way! 😃✨