Charter Senior Living of Washington

12/19/2025

Today our bistro turned into a runway as Marty served up festive cocktails and mocktails during our Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest! 🎄🍹 From bold patterns to over-the-top holiday flair, our residents and team showed off their style and holiday spirit. Laughter, creativity, and good cheer filled the room—just another joyful day at Charter Senior Living of Washington!

12/18/2025

🎄✨Tonight we celebrated the holiday season with our residents and their families and friends at our Charter Express Yuletide Feast. Our team hosted a delicious dinner featuring prime rib, while residents enjoyed live music by Will Spicher.

A huge shout-out to Chef Marty and his incredible dining team for all the hard work that went into such a wonderful meal. We also paired the evening with our annual wreath auction, made possible by our generous community partners who donated beautifully decorated wreaths. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Charter Express Yuletide Feast was truly a night to remember, filled with warmth, generosity, and holiday spirit. 🎄✨

12/16/2025

🎄 Home Is Where the Holiday Spirit Is 🎄

Join us at Charter Senior Living of Washington for a festive Holiday Social & Silent Auction filled with warmth, community, and giving back.

📅 Wednesday, December 17
⏰ 4:00 – 7:00 PM

Enjoy holiday-inspired hors d’oeuvres, musical entertainment, and a joyful evening with family, friends, and neighbors. Bid on beautiful holiday wreaths during our silent auction — with all proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association 💙

📍 100 Grand Victorian Place, Washington, IL

📞 RSVP by calling 309-444-7400 or visit www.charterofwashington.com

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you and spread some holiday cheer! ✨🎁

12/13/2025

🎄🍬 Gingerbread fun was in full swing at Charter Senior Living of Washington! Our residents had a wonderful time getting creative while decorating their very own gingerbread houses—complete with lots of frosting, candy, and holiday cheer.

A big shout-out to team members Selena, Amberlynn and Victoria for helping bring these sweet creations to life and making sure everyone had fun along the way. Moments like these make the season extra special! ❤️🏠✨

12/11/2025

Let’s take a walk down memory lane together! Reminiscing with your senior loved one isn’t just a sweet way to spend time; it’s a powerful way to strengthen family bonds, spark joy, and honor cherished memories.✨ Read our blog for thoughtful questions and conversation starters to help those special stories flow.

Did you know that reminiscing questions for seniors can allow them to feel more connected and joyful? Learn more about the right questions to ask.

12/06/2025

🧤🎄 It’s National Mitten Tree Day! 🎄🧤

Today, we’re celebrating the warmth of hands and hearts by decorating our very own Mitten Tree! Every mitten added to our tree isn’t just a decoration; it’s a symbol of love, kindness, and the joy of giving during the chilly winter months.

Everyone is invited to help “warm up” the season by contributing mittens, gloves, or hats to our giving tree. These items will be donated to local shelters and families in need.

Let’s come together, spread warmth, and turn our community tree into a tower of compassion. ❄️💙

12/05/2025

You’re invited to a Festive Holiday Social! 🎄 Celebrate the season with us at a joyful holiday gathering featuring delicious seasonal hors d’oeuvres, lively entertainment and all the cozy charm that makes our community feel like home. Plus, take part in our special auction, with proceeds supporting a wonderful cause.

🎁 Contact us to RSVP for this special event! https://ecrl.short.gy/w6Wvig

12/02/2025

This month’s theme, “All Aboard the Charter Express,” 🚂 ushers in winter as a ribboned scene where every carriage hums with possibility.

Through inter-generational programming, residents, families, and local youth come together to share, create, and discover, crafting keepsakes side by side, swapping stories that sparkle like holiday lights, and capturing moments that bridge the past and future.

Step off with pockets full of snow-kissed wonder, ready to thread these moments into daily life, and may the warmth you found aboard travel with you, lighting the way for others.

✨ For information on upcoming programs, please see your Community Life Engagement Director. 💫

11/27/2025

🧡🍁Our residents at Charter Senior Living of Washington kicked off their Thanksgiving celebration in style — with a festive Bloody Mary bar hosted by Chef Marty! 🥂 Whether they chose a classic or a delicious virgin version, everyone enjoyed a fun, flavorful start to the day.

After that spicy treat, we celebrated with turkey and all the traditional Thanksgiving favorites. 🦃✨

Grateful for a day filled with good food, great company, and plenty of smiles. Happy Thanksgiving from our Charter family to yours! 🧡🍁

11/22/2025

🦃🍂 Yesterday we hosted our 2nd Annual Team Member Farmers Market, and it was such a meaningful way to kick off the season of gratitude. 🧡

Our team pours so much heart into our community every day, and this event is one small way we get to pour back into them. From fresh produce to pantry staples, we stocked the tables with items to help make—or complete—their Thanksgiving meals at home.

Caring for our team isn’t just something we say…it’s something we show. And yesterday was a beautiful reminder of how fortunate we are to work alongside such dedicated, compassionate people.

Happy Thanksgiving season to our incredible team! 🦃🍂

11/21/2025

Residents enjoyed a wonderful outing to the Festival of Trees in support of the Crittenton Center. The sparkling displays, holiday music, and joyful atmosphere made it a perfect way to kick off the season and give back to a meaningful cause.

11/19/2025

🧡🦃Today we opened our doors for a special Thanksgiving luncheon with our residents, their families, and friends—and it was everything we hoped it would be.

Marty, our Dining Services Director, outdid himself once again. He and the entire team brought out all the fixin's and then some, filling the community with the kind of food and hospitality that makes this season feel so meaningful.

A huge thank-you to our staff for the heart they put into today, and to the families who joined us. Sharing a meal together is one of the simplest joys, and today reminded us just how much it matters.

Happy Thanksgiving season from all of us at Charter Senior Living of Washington! 🧡🦃