Western BBQ
October 3rd, 2016
Last Wednesday we had a “Western” themed BBQ! Staff and tenants were asked to dress in Western attire, and prizes were given for the “best dressed”!
Read MoreLast Wednesday we had a “Western” themed BBQ! Staff and tenants were asked to dress in Western attire, and prizes were given for the “best dressed”!
Read MoreTo celebrate the first game in the new Vikings stadium (which just happen to be vs. the Packers), we had a tailgate party and encouraged tenants to wear their Vikings/Packers gear. These two ladies really got in the spirit with their Brett Farve jerseys! SKOL!
The Villas of Oak Park residents look forward to their puppy visits from CoCo’s Heart Rescue twice a month! CoCo’s Heart Rescue brings in puppies that are currently up for adoption to visit and play with the residents.
Being with a dog can help reduce cortisol (a stress hormone), and help boost levels of the serotonin (the happy hormone). Dogs seem to have an instinct for when sad or frightened people need to be comforted. For seniors facing fears of the future or surgery, a pup can help someone stay in the moment. Dogs can also help relieve the stresses of people with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Patients with dementia experience bouts of agitation, and pups can help calm them down. Source: http://bit.ly/1dOgxm1
Read MoreLast Thursday, some of our tenants enjoyed a pontoon ride on the St. Croix river, courtesy of the Let’s Go Fishing Organization. The trip included going under the Stillwater Bridge, which is still being constructed.
What a beautiful day for a ride. Thank you, LGF!
Read MoreTransplant Surgeon Dr. John Najarian recently stopped by Villas of Oak Park for a book signing.
Read MoreThrowback Thursday to the 2015 Twin Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s! The Villas of Oak Park had a great time participating last year and we are excited for the 2016 walk on September 17 at Target Field.
The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is held is more than 600 communities nationwide. Over 1,500 participants are already signed up for this year’s walk in Minneapolis! Click here to support our team and help us reach our goal!
Read MoreHappy Fourth of July from the Villas of Oak Park! We hope your Fourth is a blast!
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day from all of us at Villas of Oak Park Senior Living!
Read MoreWith toe-tapping live music, dancing and more, our tenants at Villas of Oak Park Senior Living had a blast during our Saint Patrick’s Day party!
Read MoreOur residents at Villas of Oak Park Senior Living recently enjoyed an excursion to the Minnesota Zoo! Following breakfast, we took an early-morning bus trip down to Apple Valley. Once inside the zoo, we snacked on complimentary coffee and treats. It was Senior Day at the zoo, and the place was packed.
Some of us hit the gift shop–it wasn’t easy walking away from the adorable plush animals! After our coffee, we joined a huge crowd inside the IMAX theatre, where we watched “Wild Africa” in 3D. The 3D glasses were a riot! After many laughs and a wild movie adventure, we headed back home just in time for lunch.
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